Recross the Paths – Details, episodes & analysis

Cher talks through finding stability in The Elysian Cube and empowering players to play what they want in The Citadel of Madness. We discuss building around themes, using lands effectively, and much more.

Cher on ⁠Twitter⁠ (@cherjtankian) Cher is @pizzagirl1 on Discord

Cher on CubeCobra

The Elysian Cube on CubeCobra

The Citadel of Madness on CubeCobra

Email the show at Recrossthepaths@gmail.com

There's no Tempo like the present! Turner uses The Tempo Cube to discuss building for the gameplay you want, multi-level interaction, choosing 'sub-optimal' cards, and more.

Turner (grenrut) on CubeCobra

The Tempo Cube on CubeCobra

Turner is grenrut on Discord

Email the show at recrossthepaths@gmail.com

On this episode, Greg joins me for my inaugural Cube interview. We dive into Companion Cube and explore how changing one rule can radically redefine an environment.

Greg's profile (dinrovahorror) on CubeCobra

Companion Cube on CubeCobra

Cards mentioned: Archidekt Link

Let's get weird! In this episode, D.S.B discusses building for tension, small-form design, creating for yourself, and much more.

D.S.B is d.s.b on Discord!

D.S.B (dsbcubes) on CubeCobra

(Cubes marked "5A" are 5 Alive projects)

Email the show at recrossthepaths@gmail.com

Two heads are better than one and Mike and Dan are out to prove it! In this double-length episode, this duo from Madison unpacks finding a connection, designing together, the benefits of Bar cube, and much more.

Dan (BearlyLupe) on CubeCobra

Mike (Mikujin) on CubeCobra

MAD Cube on CubeCobra

Spirits on Tap on CubeCobra

Be sure to check out the Madison Cube Discord!

Email the show at recrossthepaths@gmail.com

Every Penrose has it thorns... or at least a Thornglint Bridge. Lincoln unpacks designing toward archetypes and breaking free of rarity restrictions.

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Lincoln on CubeCobra

Penrose Cube on CubeCobra

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Jake unpacks the art of making losing fun in Bodleian Cube! Join us as we explore how to give and receive better feedback as cube designers and players.

Jake on CubeCobra

Bodleian Cube on CubeCobra

One of Jake's Set Retrospective Articles on CubeCobra

Jake on Twitter @HGSCube

Find Jake on Discord @deinonychus

(Here's a fun article about what a Deinonychus could have looked like)

Email the show at recrossthepaths@gmail.com

Three life, but perfectly balanced - as all things should be. Keldan shares about walking the razor's edge of designing Bolt Cube to be both novel and fun.

Connect with Keldan on Discord @theoinkinator (and be sure to ask about the Seattle Cube Discord!)

Keldan on CubeCobra

Bolt Cube on CubeCobra

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Leave no stone unturned as Nick guides us through the Desert Rose! This beautiful environment embraces a challenging narrative through a compelling aesthetic and thoughtful design.

Nick (Strogie) on CubeCobra

Desert Rose on CubeCobra

Nick on Twitter (or X or whatever it's called these days)

Email the show at recrossthepaths@gmail.com

The numbers don't lie! Daniel walks us through how hundreds of data points yield a fresh, fascinating look at building a cube. The Data Generated Vintage Cube is the quintessential result of his handiwork.

Daniel's profile page (l0gr1thm1k) on CubeCobra

Data Generated Vintage Cube on CubeCobra

Follow the CubeCobra link for even more to explore on this project!

Email the show at recrossthepaths@gmail.com