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Ryan Overturf @ryanoverdrive.bsky.social · 1d

I love the illustrative over prescriptive approach you've been taking. As I absorb more and more about the ways others explore Cube, I find it all the more important to find the commonalities in a space with such a wide range of perspectives.

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Usman The Rad @usmantherad.bsky.social · 19h

Thanks :) there's so many cube lenses out there and while there's definitely some best practices I've observed over time, if someone takes *one* thing away from my stuff, it's to not be beholden to anyone's view (mine included) and to pick and choose

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Usman The Rad @usmantherad.bsky.social · 1d

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Andrew Magrini @andrewmagrini.bsky.social · 1d

*Apologies for work-Andrew*

@parker.luckypaper.co hits on an important point in this article, albeit indirectly. Celebrity endoresements, cross-branding, and licensing agreements are built on the notion of "borrowed equity," where it is believed that all parties benefit from the shared experience.

Parker LaMascus @parker.luckypaper.co · 1d

This week's #mtgcube piece has been brewing for awhile. Sometimes, you have to show the cards who shuffles whom.

luckypaper.co/articles/uni...

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Usman The Rad @usmantherad.bsky.social · 1d

This article talking about making #mtgcube changes was started by a @ryanoverdrive.bsky.social
tweet from 2016. The article's been in the works for a while.

I wanted to finish before CC, as I have an idea brewing for my one - my 60th cube design article.

usmantherad.substack.com/p/going-thro...

"Cube design is a cathartic project. I highly recommend it. Like tending a garden for those who aren't about gardening."

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Usman The Rad @usmantherad.bsky.social · 1d

This article talking about making cube changes was started by a @ryanoverdrive.bsky.social tweet from 2016. The article's been in the works for a while and something that I had a lot to say about it. Enjoy. :)

usmantherad.substack.com/p/going-thro...

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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 2d

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake coming to PS4/PS5/XBO/XS on Oct 24 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_vp...

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Usman The Rad @usmantherad.bsky.social · 4d

Hey all, if you're in the STL area, there's a local cube event happening today and tomorrow! luckypaper.co/events/

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Usman The Rad @usmantherad.bsky.social · 4d

I posted this as a response, since on my podcast I mentioned that the SM set was a flop era, and another podcast said that our podcast was saying UB was bad:

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Stitcher’s Supply @stitcherssupply.bsky.social · 5d

low res teaser pic letting you know that stitcher’s supply will be putting up the worlds sickest playmat up for preorder next Thursday, Oct. 16th.

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Usman The Rad @usmantherad.bsky.social · 7d

I'm not a naught gamer myself but Talon Gates of Madara is a really good one that's just a solid card anyway.

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Command Zoe @commandzoe.bsky.social · 7d

I am very passionate about the Gathering and my friends.

Its more important now than ever to come together and lift each other up. No one is coming to save us. We have to do it ourselves.

Shivam Bhatt @shivambhatt.bsky.social · 7d

This week on Casual Magic, I'm joined by the lovely and talented @commandzoe.bsky.social to discuss developing good supportive communities and playgroups, as well as showing grace in your losses. It's kind of a heavy one! www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSMo...

Vibes, Personal Growth & Gracious Defeats with @CommandZoe | Casual Magic Ep. 297

YouTube video by Casual Magic with Shivam Bhatt

www.youtube.com

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☆V☆ 🔜 PAXU @valeriefatality.bsky.social · 8d

Recap: Someone made a new insult for commander/UB players

The CEO of this website made the word "waffles" into a far right dogwhistle.

And LibsOfTikTok started targeting Card Titan.

The Portland Frog did say, "I've tasted spicier" after being pepper sprayed, so that's a silver lining

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Usman The Rad @usmantherad.bsky.social · 8d

I'm gonna have to find a foil one of these for you to sign at Cubecon

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Amy the Amazonian @amytheamazonian.bsky.social · 10d

Jake's post from Twitter is really good. You should read it.

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Magic Data Science @mtgds.bsky.social · 10d

Wait -- apparently there are two different illustrations for Supportive Parents in OM1? I think one for MTGO and one for Arena?

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Jorts (and Jean) @jortsthecat.bsky.social · May 26

Does this count as touching grass? I think yes

an orange cat is outside but also inside - he is sitting skeptically in an enclosed pet stroller

an orange cat is sniffing alertly but safely in an enclosed pet stroller in an outdoor courtyard

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Usman The Rad @usmantherad.bsky.social · 11d

I was very unsurprised to see some people I hold in not-great regard on that letter.

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Logan // Seraph Six @seraphsix.com · 12d

I've been quashing this rhetoric on Discord servers because of exactly this. It's not funny. Trying to meme on it in jest is not funny. It's only perpetuating the bad side of it.

Miabyte🎙️— 🎃 Spooky Villain Hero 👻 @miabyte.bsky.social · 12d

This is why I was concerned about that original post.

I worry that the worst kinds of people will latch onto the 'pigs and slop' language to harass both Wizards & players.

I've seen it before. I worry that this is how a fandom splinters. Usually the next step is bad actors monopolising on it.

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Usman The Rad @usmantherad.bsky.social · 12d

in general, I advise using round timers, especially if there's drafters who you know are going to take a long time.

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The Transfeminine Review @thetransfemininereview.com · 13d

See this guy gets it

Freddoe3
October 2, 2025

James Hoffman the coffee Youtuber says that he needs to drink bad coffee sometimes so that he can taste the good

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Usman The Rad @usmantherad.bsky.social · 14d

I'm so excited to present this!

CubeCon @cubecon.org · 17d

Nervous about creating your own cube? Then we're excited to share that Usman Jamil will be presenting "Cube Building for Dummies" followed by a Q&A.

Friday, Oct 17th at 6:30 PM at Muskellounge.

Then grab a ticket for Cube-E-Oke and go right into belting your favorite tunes.

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Usman The Rad @usmantherad.bsky.social · 14d

www.mtgo.com/news/om1-vin...

icymi, this is the change article that went up for the Omenpaths Vintage Cube update. It has a code for some free cube drafts. :)

Through the Omenpaths Vintage Cube Update

Draft the Through the Omenpaths update of the Magic Online Vintage Cube starting with the Free Preview League on Monday, September 29! Code: SEPT2025

www.mtgo.com

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Usman The Rad @usmantherad.bsky.social · 14d

Magic Online @magiconline.bsky.social · 14d

🔥IT’S FLEEM TIME🔥

The MTGO Vintage Cube Preview League is here! Use code ‘SEPT2025’ in the store to get 2 FREE entries into the Preview League

Win a game = Get an Exclusive Fleem Avatar!

GLORY TO THE FLEEM EMPIRE

youtube.com/shorts/lVQEg...

FREE MTGO Vintage Cube Preview League + FLEEM AVATAR

YouTube video by MagicOnline

youtube.com

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Brian Kowal @bkowal23.bsky.social · 14d

Look I did an Uber Cube. Check out this podcast where I talk with Anthony and Stu all about CubeCon.

Uber Cube @ubercubemtgpodcast.bsky.social · 16d

Join Team Uber Cube as we are joined by special guest @bkowal23.bsky.social!

Tune in as the team discusses @cubecon.org 2025 & why it’s the pinnacle cube event!

Thanks for listening, subscribing, and as always happy cubing!

ubercube.buzzsprout.com/1989337/epis...

The Road to Cube Con 2025 with Brian Kowal - Uber Cube

Join Team Uber Cube and special guest Brian Kowal as we discuss preparations for Cube Con 2025. Tune in as we explore what makes Cube Con so unique and why it is considered the “Melting Pot of Cube." ...

ubercube.buzzsprout.com

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Usman The Rad @usmantherad.bsky.social · 14d

I... honestly don't remember if I submitted my request for this and don't wanna spam y'all. I think I did but unsure.

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