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In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony discuss the historical role of white in magic, in cube, its strength and weaknesses, some early Born of the Gods impressions (Born of the Gods review coming shortly) and many tangents. Crack a pack: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com/2014/02/05/crack-a-pack-episode-43/ “White Flour” book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05etFVZasyg Article where Usman played Jon Loucks featuring...
In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony talk about the year in cube and a few predictions and hopes for cube in 2014! Crack-a-pack: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com/2013/12/27/crack-a-pack-42/ Kranny’s blue tempo article: http://www.gatheringmagic.com/enabling-blue-based-tempo-or-%E2%80%9Cblueggro%E2%80%9D-in-your-cube/ Orchestrian in action! : http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=259_1387550648 Your Hosts: Anthony Avitollo & Usman Jamil Usman’s Blog: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com Usman’s Twitter: @UsmanTheRad Anthony’s...
In this episode of Third Power, Anthony and Usman discuss the Commander 2013 cards for cube and how the set impacts cube. Crack a pack: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com/2013/11/14/crack-a-pack-for-episode-41/ Your Hosts: Anthony Avitollo & Usman Jamil Usman’s Blog: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com Usman’s Twitter: @UsmanTheRad Anthony’s Twitter: @Antknee42 Show’s Email: MTGTheThirdPower@gmail.com chewieMore Posts - Website
In this episode of Third Power, Anthony and Usman talk about steps for cultivating a cube group, talking about how using alternate formats like team drafting and helping new people can help to create a cube environment. Crack a pack: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com/2013/10/12/crack-a-pack-for-episode-40/ Your Hosts: Anthony Avitollo & Usman Jamil Usman’s Blog: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com Usman’s Twitter:...
In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony are once again joined by fellow SCG cube writer Justin Parnell to talk about Theros’ impact in cube! Crack-a-pack: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com/2013/10/07/cap39/ Your Hosts: Anthony Avitollo & Usman Jamil Usman’s Blog: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com Usman’s Twitter: @UsmanTheRad Anthony’s Twitter: @Antknee42 Show’s Email: MTGTheThirdPower@gmail.com chewieMore Posts -...
In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony are joined by special guest and fellow Star City Games cube writer Justin Parnell to talk about M14’s impact on cube. Time table: 2:00 – Crack-a-Pack 26:15 – Modern Cube, discussion and thoughts 33:00 – Past Sets and Impacts 42:00 – Swords Poll...
In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony reflect on the impact of Scars of Mirrodin block and the individual cards within; reflecting upon what cards worked, what didn’t and how it changed cubes overall, as well as some discussion on the M14 legend/planeswalker rules. Crack-a-pack and Sword poll: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com/2013/06/14/placeholder-for-episode-37-crack-a-pack/ ...
In this episode, Usman and Anthony talk about Dragon’s Maze and its impact for cube. Theme courtesy of Dan Nosheny: http://www.neonandshy.com/ Crack-a-pack: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com/2013/05/09/the-third-power-episode-35-crack-a-pack/ Your Hosts: Anthony Avitollo & Usman Jamil Usman’s Blog: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com Usman’s Twitter: @UsmanTheRad Anthony Avitollo’s Twitter: @Antknee42 Show’s Email: MTGTheThirdPower@gmail.com chewieMore Posts - Website
In this episode, Usman and Anthony talk about the singleton rule for cube. Crack-a-pack: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com/2013/03/21/episode-36-crack-a-pack/ Your Hosts: Anthony Avitollo & Usman Jamil Usman’s Blog: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com Usman’s Twitter: @UsmanTheRad Anthony Avitollo’s Twitter: @Antknee42 Show’s Email: MTGTheThirdPower@gmail.com chewieMore Posts - Website
In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony talk about what Gatecrash offered for cubes. Crack-a-pack: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com/2013/02/22/episode-34-crack-a-pack/ Usman’s Gatecrash Overview article on SCG: http://www.starcitygames.com/article/25571_Cube-Holistic-Wisdom-ndash-Gatecrash-Overview.html Your Hosts: Anthony Avitollo & Usman Jamil Usman’s Blog: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com Usman’s Twitter: @UsmanTheRad Anthony Avitollo’s Twitter: @Antknee42 Show’s Email: MTGTheThirdPower@gmail.com chewieMore Posts - Website
In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony talk about how the MTGO Cube went powered, the role of powered vs non-powered in cube, opinions about Signets/bouncelands and other mailed questions. Crack-a-pack: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com/2012/12/02/episode-34/ Rough timetable for when the topics start: 4:30 – Crack-a-pack 12:50 – Gatecrash Spoilers 37:00 – Power vs non-Power 57:00...
In the 2nd part of our Return to Ravnica cube review, Usman and Anthony discuss multicolor cards and how the introduction of so many good multicolor cards will affect cubes. Crack-a-pack: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com/2012/10/04/episode-32-crack-a-pack/ Your Host(s): Anthony Avitollo & Usman Jamil Usman’s Blog: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com Usman’s Twitter: @UsmanTheRad Anthony Avitollo’s Twitter: @Antknee42 Show’s Email: MTGTheThirdPower@gmail.com chewieMore...
In part 1 of this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony discuss the non-multicolor cards in Return to Ravnica! Crack a pack: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com/2012/10/04/episode-32-crack-a-pack/ Magnets meme: http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/fcking-magnets-how-do-they-work (NWS language obv) Your Host(s): Anthony Avitollo & Usman Jamil Usman’s Blog: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com Usman’s Twitter: @UsmanTheRad Anthony Avitollo’s Twitter: @Antknee42 Show’s Email: MTGTheThirdPower@gmail.com chewieMore Posts...
In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony are joined by Justin Parnell and Ali Aintrazi to discuss their custom cube project: its creation, cards from it, stories and Deadbridge Goliath! Custom Cube (and regular) Crack-a-Pack: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com/2012/08/23/custom-cube-crack-a-pack/ Custom Cube Project FB page: http://www.facebook.com/customcubeproject Articles on Custom Cube: http://www.starcitygames.com/magic/cube/23897_Custom_Cube_Project_Introduction.html http://www.starcitygames.com/magic/cube/24580-Cubers-Anonymous-Designing-The-Custom-Cube.html http://www.starcitygames.com/magic/cube/24674-Cubers-Anonymous-Testing-The-Custom-Cube.html Videos on Custom...
In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony invite level 2 judge Guilherme Figueira to discuss cube combos and nombos! Timeline: 7:47 – Crack-a-Pack 18:40 – “Faceless Butcher trick” 22:25 – Yeva (and green morphs) 25:00 – Niv-Mizzet and Tandem Lookout 26:45 – Cryptic Command (order of effects) 31:25 – (opposing) Elesh Norn...
