Rough Drafts - A Limited Magic Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

This week I'm recapping a couple Rotisserie drafts of my cube! I had a blast roto drafting with friends last month, so I'm going into detail on how to run one, reviewing my own draft, and pitching why this format is so much fun.

Samp's Arena Cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/samp

Lightning Bolt Pod spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YBa9rJ2939sEp6ab4qFWN00pzXk_iEBOw02qug3kzEY/edit?gid=1528716811#gid=1528716811 

Birds of Paradise Pod spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y3lwEZ8U0EKET5RwCZ1tn6Q4c82owJh0r3nOtldVRCA/edit?gid=1528716811#gid=1528716811 

Lucky Paper's roto templates - https://luckypaper.co/resources/formats/rotisserie/

LastAbzan's blog - https://lastabzan.blogspot.com/ 

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts 

This week I'm recapping my long weekend in Madison, WI at CubeCon! I'm walking through all SEVEN of my drafts, and making a pitch for why these cube events are the best way to play magic.

Cards mentioned - https://sealeddeck.tech/u9mAwcpw2z 

Prequel Draft - Everywhere Cube https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/everywhere 

Everywhere Cube deck - Stompy https://imgur.com/a/AD9y2Fe 

Draft 1 - Sandman https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/SandmanOfficial 

Sandman deck - Naya https://imgur.com/a/XTb0LTL 

Draft 2 - Gingercube https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/03e496c1-3fb2-4437-9004-07f727256de6 

Gingercube deck - GW Control https://imgur.com/a/Fwn5Oee 

Draft 3 - Synergy Cube

Synergy Cube deck - Sultai + RW pile https://imgur.com/a/6SfgQdD 

Draft 4 - Spicy Ramen https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/Ramen 

Spicy Ramen deck - UB Control https://imgur.com/a/5pNUdfv 

t128 - The Cascade Cube https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/cascadecube 

The Cascade Cube deck - Esper Midrange https://imgur.com/a/uiWgd7Z 

t64 - The Chicago Cube https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/TheChicagoCube 

The Chicago Cube deck - RW aggro https://imgur.com/a/dupps7x 

Lucky Paper's Cube Events page - https://luckypaper.co/events/ 

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts 

Red week! Drafting red in EOE really clicked for me this week - tune in to learn why you shouldn't be afraid to get deep into the color, and why you should be building your decks around a 7 mana 4/4.

UR - https://www.17lands.com/deck/a842280f5b13479880a666a7fec39fc6/0?view=deck 

This week I'm diving into Perigee Beckoner, one of the sweetest black commons in EOE, and exploring the myriad of combos and synergy this card provides. 

BU - https://www.17lands.com/deck/6082db0ccd3e4efea19c5cf4969bd9a0/0?view=deck

BU - https://www.17lands.com/deck/c13142f81e02420ca35155e22043ce21/1?view=deck 

Sierkovitz - Resources in Limited - should timestamp you to the "Mana spent" chart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPhrtvHwcvU&t=2221s 

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts 

As the format develops, I turn to an old Magic strategy article for gameplay guidance. More specifically, I'm examining how managing your life total (and your opponents'!) can lend you a big leg up in Edge of Eternities. 

Patrick Chapin - The Theory of Everything - https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/innovations-the-theory-of-everything/ 

UB - https://www.17lands.com/deck/c13142f81e02420ca35155e22043ce21/0 

UW - https://www.17lands.com/deck/91240c4fb8ae4b42a56dbd0003a40151/2?view=deck 

https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

Edge of Eternities hasn't been kind to me, but one bright spot is the "differently named lands" payoffs have been sweet! I spend some time talking about pulling out of a slump, how to build decks to not flood, and finally why Survey Mechan and All-Fates Scroll are so much fun.

UG Mechans - https://www.17lands.com/deck/46436fc2a4574e7f892fc578abe915d0/0?view=deck

UBw Scrolls - https://bsky.app/profile/sampratt.bsky.social/post/3lvjwzbil5c2n

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

Talking about my lean, green, mean friend Gene! There's some promising historical precedence for cards like Gene Pollinator, so I'm talking through those as a backdrop before taking a look at some of the things Gene can do in Edge of Eternities. 

Whole pile of Gx 2-1s - still haven't felt like I've gotten one that's particularly great - 

https://www.17lands.com/deck/85cb510d9351405d8c8b284a3c35bb79/0?view=deck

https://www.17lands.com/deck/ccb7c9c04fe040668db58f46df2a47d6/0?view=deck

https://www.17lands.com/deck/b717ee275f6f4164a1b0d32a5efcd46b/0?view=deck

https://www.17lands.com/deck/1f374337cdcd49f9add6188178bcde93/0?view=deck

Gx from @nomad-mtg.bsky.social - https://bsky.app/profile/nomad-mtg.bsky.social/post/3lv6mbngbnk2u 

GUB from @doubleexposure.bsky.social - https://www.17lands.com/deck/7362aa7370284750a0e889946939395d/0?view=deck 

Marc showing up the Requiem Monolith noobs - https://imgur.com/a/rv01w0o 

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts 

The great beyond beckons - Edge of Eternities is almost here, and it's a challenging set to evaluate! I posit 10 big question marks I have before I get my hands on the cards, covering Spacecraft, fixing, and more. Plus - stay tuned for some secret bonus content. 

I'm saying goodbye to a banger of a limited format - with one part grab bag (miscellaneous card eval) and one part format retrospective. 

UG Towns - https://www.17lands.com/deck/3a0db8e045374966bb04ccda2bf8882a/0?view=deck 

Ethan's Steal-n-sac - https://imgur.com/a/S40hpcL 

BR ft. Summon: Anima - https://www.17lands.com/deck/62c98240248c46e7b0be000fa69b7067/0?view=deck

White is the most aggressive color in FIN for sure. However, aggressive decks carry a different meaning than they did a few years ago. I take a look at some of the ways aggro has changed over the past couple of years, and dive into what my white decks of every color look like. 

F.I.R.E. Design article -  https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/card-preview/fire-it-2019-06-21 

Sam Black Big Game/Small Game - https://articles.starcitygames.com/magic-the-gathering/select/elvish-visionary-vs-elderfang-disciple-the-nature-of-card-advantage/ 

BW (more black) - https://www.17lands.com/deck/724e8752d55243c49feb08fabbbb2237/0?view=deck 

RW - https://www.17lands.com/deck/a34f5c1f59df4b61bf7e44c2e3785ae9/0?view=deck 

UW - https://www.17lands.com/deck/3bef7e136b1c4c95b0b904e8cc5174d8/0?view=deck 

GW go wide - https://www.17lands.com/deck/116d8b95fd2942d9a08a8cca6e3c03ef/0?view=deck 

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts