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Cube Engineers

TrainmasterGT

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Fréquence : 1 épisode/12j. Total Éps: 52

A podcast about Magic: The Gathering Cube, Game Design, and more by TrainmasterGT

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Cube Engineers Episode 52: By God Alone for Crusader Kings 3 Review: A Masterclass in Game System Redesigns

mardi 6 octobre 2026 • Durée 01:37:40

We are back on the rails again for another exciting episode of Cube Engineers!

In this episode, TrainmasterGT reviews the new By God Alone expansion for Crusader Kings III from a game-design standpoint, through the lens of two full campaigns he completed. By God Alone reworks the religion system in CK3, allowing faiths to evolve dynamically over time. Characters can also cultivate a personal relationship with their respective faiths through the new personal tenets system, creating new opportunities for roleplay and historically inspired gameplay. Learn how this expansion successfully executes the new religion system, and what lessons game designers can learn from its implementation!

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Show Notes

Crusader Kings III on Steam

By God Alone DLC on Steam

Crusader Kings III Chapter V Expansion Pass

Special thanks to Paradox Interactive for providing an advance review copy of By God Alone for this episode.

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Cube Engineers Episode 51: Reality Fracture Cube Review!

Épisode 51

mardi 29 septembre 2026 • Durée 02:15:16

We are back on the rails again for another exciting episode of Cube Engineers!

In this episode, TrainmasterGT once again invites the legendary Usman Jamil to review the Reality Fracture Set for Cube! Together, the pair traverse the planar chaos brought about by the creation of Jace’s echoverse. Find out what mirror-universe cards are hot, and which are not! Will this new reality empower Jace and fracture the way we view Cube, or will we fail to overwrite the multiverse in favor of more enlightened pursuits? These questions and more, answered today!

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Show Notes

Off the Rails: Reality Fracture Live Review

Usmantherad.com

Usman’s Reality Fracture Review

St. Louis Cube Event: STL 3 !

Abdul El-Sayed for Senate

Peggy Flannagan for Senate

Expunge Article

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Cube Engineers Episode 50: Using Science to Build The Ultimate Cube!

mardi 8 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:20:37

We are back on the rails again with the season 2 finale of Cube Engineers!

What if we could combine science and game design theory to build a scientifically proven ultimate Cube? It’s more achievable than you might think! In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites the creator of the Data Generated Vintage Cube, Daniel Smith (also known as l0gr1thm1k), to attempt to build the ultimate Cube using data science. The pair discuss the origins and function of the Cube generation algorithm, then use it to create a Cube using designs previously discussed on Cube Engineers! Finally, TrainmasterGT takes the data-generated artifact and updates the list in an attempt to create something which could truly be considered The Ultimate Cube. Will this attempt at science-driven Cube design succeed, or will it be relegated to the dustbins of failed experiments?

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Show Notes

The Data Generated Vintage Cube

Scientifically Generated Cube Engineers Cube (2026)

The Scientifically Proven Ultimate Cube

The Little Red Book

Cube Dataset Cubecobra IDs

Highball4K

unstablecubicorns

LittleRedBook

D%26TMirrorMicrocube

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Cube Engineers Episode 49: Transport Fever 3 and Increasing Player Agency in Game Design

mardi 1 septembre 2026 • Durée 56:10

We are back on the rails again with another exciting episode of Cube Engineers!

In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites Nico Heini, Publishing Manager for Urban Games, to discuss the upcoming title Transport Fever 3. This game promises to offer more player agency than practically any other game in the genre and can serve as a tool for teaching game designers how to build higher-agency games. Learn how the new Node-Based Map Generation, Traffic Management, Light Rail, and Cargo Distribution Systems all provide players with a wealth of interesting gameplay decisions without overloading comprehension complexity. Additionally, discover how the Curated Mods Program allows community members to customize to a greater extent than previous titles in the Transport Fever series.

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Show Notes

Transport Fever 3 Official Website

Transport Fever 3 on Steam

Transport Fever 3 on Epic Games

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Cube Engineers Episode 48: No Counters? No Tokens? No Problem!

Épisode 48

mardi 25 août 2026 • Durée 53:00

We are back on the rails again with another exciting episode of Cube Engineers! In the episode, TrainmasterGT invites Lincoln (aka Kapernaumov), the creator of the world-famous Penrose Cube, to discuss the intricacies of designing Cubes without Counters or Tokens. Together, they explore the design constraints, power balancing, and mechanical workarounds necessary to build a compelling Cube without relying on external game objects. How does eschewing counters and tokens impact Cube design? Stay tuned to find out!

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REMINDER: Today is the final day to have your Cube included in the Ultimate Cube Project! If you are interested in being included in the project, please become a member on Patreon today! Free members will be able to have their Cubes included in the project!

Show Notes

The Ultimate Masters Plus Cube (The Cubecobra Link doesn’t seem to exist for this one, so please enjoy this article instead!)

Derek’s Bar Cube Video

Sacred Geometry

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Cube Engineers Episode 47: A Colossal Discourse on Evolutionary Biology with Dr. Nick Longrich

Épisode 47

mardi 18 août 2026 • Durée 57:09

We are back on the rails again for another exciting episode of Cube Engineers!

In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites Dr. Nick Longrich, Visiting Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Biology and Biochemistry at the University of Bath and founder of the Deep Time Foundation to discuss the philosophy of scientific discourse and evolutionary biology. Dr. Longrich has made many cool discoveries and played a role in resolving major controversies in the field of paleontology, including the description of Titanoceratops and the confirmation of Nanotyrannus as a distinct species. Find out how newly uncovered species of extinct animals are described and when unique creatures can be hiding in plain sight. Learn why clear communication and intellectual humility are essential for thinking like a true scientist.

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Show Notes

Nick Longrich Evolution and Paleontology on YouTube

Dr. Longrich’s Website

The Deep Time Foundation

Hatchling Tyrannosaurs Video

Nanotyrannus Lives! Taxonomic Status of Nanotyrannus lancensis Paper

The Great Nanotyrannus Mystery Video

Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis:

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Cube Engineers Episode 46: An Unexpected "The Hobbit" Cube Review

Saison 46

mardi 11 août 2026 • Durée 01:36:58

We are back on the rails again for another exciting episode of Cube Engineers!

In the episode, TrainmasterGT once again invites the legendary Usman Jamil to review the new Hobbit Magic: The Gathering Set for Cube! Together, the pair go there and back again to discuss all of the coolest cards in The Hobbit. Are there any new cards that we can call our precious, or will this set be relegated to the dustbins of history like the lost cities of the Second Age? Can Middle-earth manage to draw our attention away from Minnesota and Clacton? These questions and more, answered today!

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Cube Engineers is now on Patreon! Follow this link to support the show!

Timestamps

Nightly Phone Call: 00:00:10

Introduction to your Mom’s Favorite Cube Podcast: 00:01:18

Set Overview: 00:02:51

The Queen of Dale: 00:16:55

Smaug the Magnificent: 00:27:30

Bilbo, Thief in the Night: 00:34:44

Most Decrepit Old Bird: 00:40:53

Bard, Heir of Girion: 00:50:41

Dwarven Mauler: 00:55:07

Necklace of Girion: 01:03:55

Gandalf, Goblin’s Bane: 01:08:14

Bothersome Noisemaker: 01:15:50

My Precious: 01:22:34

Final Takeaways: 01:27:22

Clacton, Sigma 9, and the Minnesota Senate Primaries: 01:33:34

Show Notes

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Cube Engineers Episode 45: Educating Future Dental Professionals with Dr. Karl Self

Saison 2 · Épisode 45

mardi 4 août 2026 • Durée 55:11

We are back on the rails again with another exciting episode of Cube Engineers! In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites the legendary Dr. Karl Self from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry to discuss his contributions to the field of dentistry and dental education in the state of Minnesota. As the former Director of the Division of Dental Therapy and Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Dr. Self has helped educate thousands of dentists who now practice around the world! Learn about Dr. Self’s role in the introduction of Dental Therapy in the state of Minnesota, and how his leadership helped to set the standard to which dental therapists are educated nationwide. Likewise, discover the University of Minnesota’s new Dental Career Tracks Program, and the positive impact it is set to have on students!

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Cube Engineers is now on Patreon! Follow this link to support the show!

Show Notes

Dr. Karl Self at the University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Dental Career Tracks Program

Apply to be a Dental Career Tracks Mentor!

Special thanks to Dr. Karl Self for being the guest for this episode!

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Cube Engineers Episode 44: Bar Cubes: Disruption and Exhibition with Magic featuring Derek Gallen!

Saison 2 · Épisode 44

mardi 28 juillet 2026 • Durée 01:11:25

We are back on the rails again with another exciting episode of Cube Engineers!

Grab a seat at the bar and order another round of your favorite deck; we’re in for a real treat! In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites Derek Gallen to discuss the origins and evolution of Bar Cube! Discover how one man’s quest to design a Cube that could fit in his pocket sparked a community movement that popularized an entire subgenre of Cubes. See what lessons Derek learned in order to facilitate his design goals and desired play patterns, and how it impacted his views on Magic as a social experience.

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Show Notes

Derek’s Bar Cube

Derek’s Hipsters of the Coast Articles

Derek’s YouTube Bar Cube Video

Chill MTG on Bar Cube

The Penrose Cube

Prohibition Cube

A Study in Harmony

Cards Mentioned

Cataclysm

Empyrial Armor

Necropotence

Survival of the Fittest

Savage Ventmaw

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Cube Engineers Episode 43: Pride and Glory: Preserving Railroad History with Trevor Lombardi

mardi 21 juillet 2026 • Durée 58:29

Priiiiiiide and Glor-ay!

We are back on the rails again with another exciting episode of Cube Engineers! In this edition, TrainmasterGT invites Trevor Lombardi, Railroad Operations Manager at the Colorado Railroad Museum and co-author of Pride and Glory: The Cimarron and Northwestern Railway Company, to discuss railway preservation and historiography. We discuss how Trevor’s origins as a camp director at Philmont Scout Ranch led to a career as a real railroader! Learn how railroad preservationists and historians conduct research, maintain track, and even restore locomotives!

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Show Notes

Pride and Glory: The Cimmaron and Northwestern Railway Company Book

Colorado Railroad Museum

Trevor Lombardi (@Trevlom) on Instagram

Century of Steam Game

Moffat Road Sandwiches

Locomotives Discussed

Full Colorado Railroad Museum Roster

Denver and Rio Grande Western 315

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