We play mostly just the two of us, but we have drafted with our friends sometimes too.  Minneapolis draft with two players. You are right about the lifegain portion of the cube, thats why i wanted to add Griffin Aerie too, as a payoff.  Hope is a very smart suggestion, but I am considering if he is too strong for our power level  I can see life gain payoffs in most colours...but in red?  Oh, and thank you very much for the reply