Episode 88: How To Use the Other Half of Your Cube

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Andy and Anthony explore at length a question from the MTG Cube Reddit. As Cube designers, how do we think about cards with strong build-around, signaling potential when they seem like they may not be a good fit for the environment.

Discussed in this episode:

Andy and Anthony’s Kitchen Tools Tier Rankings:

Andy	Anthony
Essentials Sharp vegetable cleaver Large, wooden cutting board Cast iron pan(s) Tongs	Essentials Knife + Storage and Sharpening Large End-Grain Cutting Board Cast Iron Pot, 3qt Tools Bowls Towels Vegetable Peeler Colander
Important, Quality Matters Stainless steel saucepan/Pot Carbon steel wok Oven-safe Dutch oven Thermometer Bench Scraper	Nice to Have Paring knife Measuring tools Scissors Multiple skillets
important, but quality is not key Varied size stainless steel mixing bowls Vegetable peeler Pyrex measuring cup Pot holders Dish Towels Baking sheets Extra large stock pot	Good to Have Grater Sheet Pans Multiple cutting boards Bench scraper More bowls Mesh Strainers Souse vide circulator Big stock pot Mortar and pestle A lot more knives Wok Dutch oven
Nice to Have Paring knife Bread knife Small prep bowls Roasting pans Kitchen shears Scale Measuring spoons Classic measuring cups Rubber spatula Microplane/grater Whisk Ladle Drying/cooling rack Rolling pin Ice cream scoop Butcher’s string Steamer Mandolin Food processor Blender Sous Vide Circulator Second Cutting Board	Stretch Goals Poultry Knife Bar mat Mallet Citrus reamer Funnels Strainers Salad spinner Cooking chop sticks Vacuum sealer Immersion blender Blender Stand Mixer Pasta roller String Steamer
Actively Avoid / Dislike Any other knives Microwave Specialized whisks Specialized strainers Specialized spatulas Rice paddle Pizza stone Pizza peel	F Garlic Press

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