The Art of the Discard

Uber Cube

During this episode Stu and Anthony discuss the intricacies of discard effects and how they can both enhance and introduce fun into every cube environment. We chat about how "The Art of the Discard" is a skill learned by challenging curators and players to introduce advanced layers of play to their cube environments. We certainly hope you enjoyed and always happy cubing!
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We discuss in this episode the following topics:
Types of Discard

Ø Looting

Ø Rummaging

Ø Wheels

Ø Cycling

Ø Drawing to +8 (slow)

Ø Unique Payoffs (creature abilities Seasoned Hallowblade , or replacement effect or Buyback)

Archetypes that like discarding

Ø Reanimator

Ø Storm

Ø Delve

Ø Spells Matters (Snap Caster)

Ø Madness

Ø Escape

Ø Creature Count in Yard (Spider Spawining)
Summary and Payoffs

Ø Available at all Cube Levels (Powered, Unpowered, Restricted, Thematic)

Ø Feels Unnatural to the Game for New Players

Ø Can slow play, decisions can be challenging.

Ø Skill that comes with time (What, when why?)

Ø Creates Dynamic Lines and Player Involvement (Agency)

Ø Sculpting your Hand

Ø Cards available at any cube power level or type.

Ø Seeking Answers or Key Pieces for Strategy

Ø Discard excess lands

Ø Set up graveyard with needed cards (Reanimator, Madness, Spells Matters)

Ø Delve Cards- Dig Through Time or Treasure Cruse etc.

Ø Storm Loops (LED and Yagmoth’s Will) Filling your bin.

Most importantly it’s fun, complex, creates player tension, making unique decisions and growing players.
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