Man vs. Machine 2: Judgment Day

Andy and Anthony look at the cards recommended by Cube Cobra’s ‘recommender’ which analyzes every Cube on Cube Cobra, and generates a list of cards that are unusual among similar lists. They look at the ‘suggested cuts’ for their main cubes and talk about why, or why not, they think these unique inclusions make sense. They also take a step back and talk about how these tools can be useful, but where they are not, and things we need to consider when interpreting their suggestions. ⁠View all cards mentioned in the episode →⁠ Discussed in this episode: Boonta Vista Lucky Paper Radio 19: Man vs. Machine Lucky Paper Radio 55: In Defense of Unpopular Cards Neoclassical Cube Rotisserie Draft Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction and review of the Cube Cobra Recommender 7:17 - Discussing suggested cuts to the Bun Magic Cube 10:06 - Dress Down 14:28 - Treetop Village 16:33 - Jewel Thief 18:30 - Mutagenic Growth 20:34 - Repeal 25:30 - Scrabbling Claws 30:00 - Exploration 33:26 - Terminus 40:34 - Spellstutter Sprite 44:28 - Barbarian Ring 48:09 - Discussing suggested cuts to the Regular Cube 51:32 - Noosegraf Mob 53:47 - Wooded Bastion 54:04 - Voice of Resurgence 55:18 - Seige Zombie 55:43 - Quick Draw Dagger 56:30 - Legion Loyalist 57:09 - Noyan Dar, Roilshaper 59:55 - Scrapwork Mutt and Bushwhack 1:00:37 - Bring to Light 1:01:46 - Closing thoughts and reflection on “AI” in general Check us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay. You can find the hosts’ Cubes on Cube Cobra: Andy’s “Bun Magic” Cube Anthony’s “Regular” Cube If want us to do a pack 1, pick 1 from your cube submit it on our website. Send in questions to the show at [email protected]. You can also find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. If you’d like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen. Musical production by DJ James Nasty.