Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions Podcast

• Episode 79 - Drop Kick, feat. Josseroo!

  In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, Boomguy and returning guest Josseroo discuss various aspects of Marvel Champions, including the MODOK League, their recent gameplay experiences, and an in-depth analysis of specific cards like Brains Over Brawn and the card of the day: Drop Kick. They explore the thematic elements of these cards, the evolution of status effects in the game, and how the mechanics have changed over time. The conversation provides insights into gameplay strategies and the impact of card design on player experience. Boomguy's Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/55451/razzle-dazzle-episode-79-1.0 Josseroo's Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/55440/olivia-newton-john-s-favourite-deck-aka-muh-fist-o-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:39 Modoc League Overview 05:30 Solo Champions League Update 08:07 Recent Gameplay Experiences 10:50 Card of the Day Discussion 16:25 Dropkick Card Analysis 29:09 Resource Distribution in Gameplay 31:59 Thematic Consistency in Card Design 34:54 Meta Evolution and Card Impact 37:13 Status Effects and Their Role 49:27 Evaluating Dropkick's Power 01:00:12 Final Thoughts on Fun and Rating 01:01:34 Deck Presentation and Player Styles 01:08:45 Exploring Deck Strategies and Synergies 01:15:34 Testing Decks and Gameplay Experiences 01:22:40 Discussion on Player Side Schemes 01:30:20 Closing Thoughts and Future Deck Ideas

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• Episode 78.5 - Caleb Grace!

  In this episode of the Marvel Champions podcast, host Boomguy and co-host LazyTitan interview Caleb Grace, the (now former) lead designer of Marvel Champions. They discuss Caleb's background in gaming, the upcoming Civil War expansion, and the introduction of player vs player mechanics. Caleb shares insights into the design process, community feedback, and his favorite heroes. The conversation also touches on Caleb's transition to the Star Wars deckbuilding game and the exciting new Mandalorian expansion. Throughout the episode, Caleb emphasizes the importance of fun and empowerment in gaming, encouraging listeners to keep an open mind about new gameplay experiences. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Marvel Champions Podcast 02:49 Caleb Grace's Background and Gaming Preferences 05:41 Transitioning from Marvel Champions to Star Wars Deck Building 08:23 The Civil War Expansion Development Process 11:04 Player vs. Player Mechanics and Influences 13:55 Balancing Competitive Play in Civil War 16:31 Customizable Scenarios and Player Engagement 19:19 Thematic Elements of the Civil War Expansion 22:16 Choosing Leaders and Their Unique Abilities 25:29 Character Development and Unique Play Styles 27:06 Product Reception and Future Prospects 28:06 Pride in Game Design: Civil War vs. Mutant Genesis 31:13 Evolution of Civil War: From Concept to Reality 33:19 Encouraging Open-Mindedness in Players 37:33 Underrated Aspects of Game Design 40:18 Transitioning from LCGs to New Product Lines 47:18 Designing Accessible Games for All Ages 50:44 Expanding the Star Wars Deck Building Universe 55:51 Innovations in Gameplay: Introducing New Modes 59:02 Gratitude and Community in Game Design 01:05:40 Outro  

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• E78 - Multiple Man

  Summary In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, hosts Boomguy and LazyTitan are joined by special guest WastelandSniper to discuss the Marvel Champions card game, focusing on the 4-cost ally, Multiple Man. The conversation covers various topics including listener engagement, recent gameplay experiences, and the lore behind Multiple Man. The hosts also share their unique deck strategies built around Multiple Man, showcasing the diversity in deck building even with the same character and aspects.  Boomguy's Deck WastelandSniper's deck Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast 01:26 Meet WastelandSniper: A New Guest's Journey 06:45 Listener Email: Community Engagement and Deck Building 08:30 Recent Plays: Exploring New Decks and Strategies 15:47 Character Spotlight: The Lore of Multiple Man 21:00 The Power of Duplication 21:58 Multiple Man's Background and Associations 23:19 Analyzing the Card: Multiple Man 31:08 Thematic Elements of Multiple Man 35:00 Evaluating the Card's Power and Utility 39:35 The Power of Armor and Allies 41:39 Evaluating Multiple Man's Effectiveness 44:05 Fun Factor of Multiple Man 46:47 Final Ratings and Thoughts on Multiple Man 52:51 Deck Building Strategies with Multiple Man 01:07:25 Outro

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• E77 - Toe to Toe

  Summary In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, Boomguy and LazyTitan welcome first-time guest Luke from the One Two Punch Board series. They discuss the upcoming MCDC convention, share insights on deck building, and explore their favorite heroes and scenarios in Marvel Champions. The conversation also includes recommendations for content creators, listener emails about new cards, and a detailed discussion on the card of the day, Toe to Toe, including its artwork and the artists behind it. In this episode, the hosts engage in a detailed discussion about the art and design of various cards in the Marvel Champions game, exploring themes of creativity, controversy, and gameplay mechanics. They critique specific artworks, delve into the thematic elements of card design, and evaluate the power and effectiveness of different cards. The conversation also highlights the fun factor in gameplay and concludes with final thoughts and ratings for the discussed cards. Additionally, the hosts share their innovative deck strategies, showcasing how different heroes can interact with the game mechanics. Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/54592/soviet-savant-episode-77-1.0 Luke's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/54587/punching-their-pressure-points-1.0 Luke's recently played deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/50245/parental-disguise-1.0 Find Curation Crew here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3576956/curation-crew-batman-hush-first-impressions Greg Land allegations:  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast 03:31 Guest Introduction and Community Engagement 04:19 Luke's Background and Content Creation 11:05 Favorite Heroes and Play Styles 21:36 Listener Email Discussion on New Characters 29:56 Exploring New Characters and Cards 32:45 Recent Gameplay Experiences 34:34 Deck Building and Strategy 37:13 Card of the Day: Toe to Toe 48:57 Art and Theme Analysis 55:54 Power and Effectiveness of Cards 59:25 Minion Management Strategies 01:02:22 Card Synergies and Gameplay Mechanics 01:05:37 Final Thoughts on Card Effectiveness 01:13:01 Deck Building Insights and Strategies 01:33:47 Outro

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• More Multiplayer Decks - All Hands on Decks #16

  https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51929/anything-you-can-do-1.0 https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/52369/does-anyone-need-a-triple-resources-card-this-turn-1.0 https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51761/the-dj-crew-3.0 https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/48846/sp-dr-pool-goes-vroom-vroom-lightsaber-sounds-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Marvel Decks 01:08 Exploring the Rogue Deck: Anything You Can Do 06:53 Aggression Deck: The Deja Crew 13:19 Captain Marvel Leadership Deck: Triple Resource Shenanigans 17:44 SPDR Pool: Vroom Vroom and Plot Convenience

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