Greetings readers! This site is a new project of mine
dedicated to exploring the Cube formats of Magic: The Gathering. Rather than
your usual Cube-related content, which is scattered around various sites and
ultimately a hodge-podge of ideas without a clear progression of thought, I
will attempt to build and expand Cube Theory as a subject of study. In doing
so, I hope to provide fellow Cube builders and players with the theoretical
knowledge to approach the format at a higher level.
If you’re wondering who I am, my name is Billy Jacques, and
I’ve been playing Magic since Rise of the Eldrazi. I’ve mostly been a
casual/competitive player, traveling to Opens and Grand Prix within driving
distance and FNMs most weeks. I played Standard consistently until Gatecrash,
when I moved exclusively into playing Legacy and Cube draft. I’ve dabbled in
Modern, Pauper, Vintage, EDH, kitchen table, and plenty of Limited throughout
the years, but I find I enjoy Magic the most during a Cube draft or playing
competitive Legacy.
Now, I’m not anywhere close to being professional-level
skilled, but I have been running a Cube since February 2013 with one or two
drafts every week since. I’ve tweaked, revamped, and overhauled my cube
multiple times with the goal of creating a dynamic experience with plenty of
variety. I love to discuss the Cube draft format and want to share some ideas
with you. I can’t claim to know everything there is about Cube, but I think
together we can both learn more about what makes the Cube format so great.
What you can expect:
- A detailed play-by-play guide to constructing your own Cube
- Exploration of fundamental design choices in constructing a Cube
- Theoretical analysis of Cube archetypes
- Streaming or recorded draft videos of the MTGO Cube
- Interviews/podcasts with fellow Cube drafters
Thanks for reading. I hope you enjoy more content in the
near future!
Until next time,
Billy Jacques @wljac
