FTH Beyond: Marvel Strike Force

Here is the News

This week, the crew from Breaking the Panel migrates over to FTHB: Strike Force.

The Game gives us a heads-up on the upcoming Iron Man event and will be dropping us Sheild-Shards on log-in in the days leading up to the event.  Klotz wonders if requiring certain characters in order to participate in an event is a good thing. (Details on Iron Man event)  Five 7star Shield Agents are required for Iron Man.    *    There's new Gold offer (which is worth looking into maybe? Gold is in short supply.  Klotz hates the offer)    *    Wolverine's healing Factor is examined and found wanting.    *    Hulk best? Phil and Klotz think otherwise.    *    The guys discuss how the makeup of your #1 Team can be a very personal thing.    *    Phil makes a "Beta Player Joke".    *    Who is the better "Tank"...  Cap or Drax?    *    Charles talks about playing for FUN vs playing to WIN.     *    The guys lay out their winning strategies.    *    How the guys play Yndu.    *    Even though the game is a bit "Grind-y", the guys tell us where they feel "The Magic" is.    *    We're hoping to see Ant-man & The Wasp on the release of the movie.

This Week's Player Tip

Which Character/Opponent should you kill first?

This Week's Video

We love this game and community so we promise to always be honest about what we think and to be reasonable in our analysis. Catch us every week on Thursday for the recording of the podcast.

You can Watch the recording of FTH Beyond live every week on Thursday at Twitch  (Watch Charles play the game live each Sunday eve and Kurtstable plays live on Monday nights)

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* Hosts: Charles McFall, Paul Klotz, Phil Keating

* Producer and Publisher at Large: Mike Woodard

* Publisher In Absentia:  Chris Wisdom

* FTH: Beyond is brought to you by the Giant-Size Team-Up Network

Another Fine Podcast on the Giant Size Team Up Network

Gameplay This Week

Kurt gets characters into the higher star brackets, Klotz has laid back a bit this week but made some progress with Night Nurse and takes Yondu to Tier 9.  Charles notes it's been a few minutes since the last patch, worked on Quake and made big changes in his Top-Tier team.

Discussion

We talk about how we spend our resources and hoarding resources vs spending those shards, power cores and that sweet, sweet Gold!

We dive deeply into the topic: "Why the in-game offers are bad"  And speculate that it's deliberate.  We discuss an article about Frustration Marketing and how we believe it is driving this game.

Kurt notes that character power levels 'In-Game' NEVER match their power levels from their books. (examples: Hulk, Thor, Luke Cage)  Klotz agrees but lists a few characters from MSF that do come close.

Tips

Character builds and how to improve on the Hulk.

Newbie Tip: Klotz notes a mistake we all make in the beginning... Gear management is important! Don't click those green crosses just because they're there... consider who can use that resource the most. (A resource that you have can be used on more than one character, so decide who you want to have it the most and then click!)

Questions

From our Facebook page: Matt asks "For larger raids of 24 members, is it better to tackle more easy nodes with all three Strike Teams or just fill in Strike Team 1 completely and then put remaining members into Teams 2 and 3?"

From Live Chat: Abdilcab asks "What's more important... getting Character Stars up or getting the Gear Tier up?"

Shout out to Khasino who came in and gave us some Hosting love and GREAT info in-chat.

Video of this weeks Episode

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You can Watch the recording of FTH Beyond live every week on Thursday at Twitch   (Watch Charles play the game live each Sunday eve and Kurtstable plays live on Monday nights)

Get in Touch

The FTH Facebook Group

End Credits

* Hosts: Charles McFall, Paul Klotz

* Guest Host: Kurtstable

* Publisher at Large: Mike Woodard

* Publisher In Absentia:  Chris Wisdom

FTH: Beyond is brought to you by the Giant-Size Team-Up Network

Gameplay This Week

Kurt gets characters into the higher star brackets, Klotz has laid back a bit this week but made some progress with Night Nurse and takes Yondu to Tier 9.  Charles notes it's been a few minutes since the last patch, worked on Quake and made big changes in his Top-Tier team.

Discussion

We talk about how we spend our resources and hoarding resources vs spending those shards, power cores and that sweet, sweet Gold!

We dive deeply into the topic: "Why the in-game offers are bad"  And speculate that it's deliberate.  We discuss an article about Frustration Marketing and how we believe it is driving this game.

Kurt notes that character power levels 'In-Game' NEVER match their power levels from their books. (examples: Hulk, Thor, Luke Cage)  Klotz agrees but lists a few characters from MSF that do come close.

Tips

Character builds and how to improve on the Hulk.

Newbie Tip: Klotz notes a mistake we all make in the beginning... Gear management is important! Don't click those green crosses just because they're there... consider who can use that resource the most. (A resource that you have can be used on more than one character, so decide who you want to have it the most and then click!)

Questions

From our Facebook page: Matt asks "For larger raids of 24 members, is it better to tackle more easy nodes with all three Strike Teams or just fill in Strike Team 1 completely and then put remaining members into Teams 2 and 3?"

From Live Chat: Abdilcab asks "What's more important... getting Character Stars up or getting the Gear Tier up?"

Shout out to Khasino who came in and gave us some Hosting love and GREAT info in-chat.

Video of this weeks Episode

Are you joining the show LIVE in Twitch? Typing "!s 'space'" in Chat lets you suggest show titles and ask questions (and get answers) DURING the show.

We love this game and community so we promise to always be honest about what we think and to be reasonable in our analysis. Catch us every week on Thursday for the recording of the podcast.

You can Watch the recording of FTH Beyond live every week on Thursday at Twitch   (Watch Charles play the game live each Sunday eve and Kurtstable plays live on Monday nights)

Get in Touch

The FTH Facebook Group

End Credits

* Hosts: Charles McFall, Paul Klotz

* Guest Host: Kurtstable

* Publisher at Large: Mike Woodard

* Publisher In Absentia:  Chris Wisdom

FTH: Beyond is brought to you by the Giant-Size Team-Up Network

 

 

Here is the News!

This week, an official statement is released in-game Re: Characters in the game and characters coming to the game.  Klotz wonders if there's an unfair separation in acquisition between newcoming players vs old soldiers (Beta players).  Are Premium Characters equally available to all?  We debate the merits of the current MSF character system and do a little comparison with the FTH system.  McFall wonders if Offers in the game are worth the price.

Get Night Nurse. DO it.

We discuss the latest event... Mercenary!  We think we could have been given a bit more notice but feel like this one's designed to come back around on the regular.

Everyone agrees that there's a Gold Problem and note the change in gold availability from Beta to Launch.  We speculate on a few possible solutions.

Has anyone gotten Deadpool and are ya having a good time with him?

Beginners, could you use a few tips?  Charles has left something for you in Twitch.  Click "Videos" (it's down towards the bottom)

Tips

Raid:

If you're in a Raid, get in there and contribute!  (and pay attention to your Alliance's Discord)  Charles combines a "Roadhouse" reference with a "Dirty Dancing" reference.  Talk to your Discord Moderator.   Plus, more Raid Tips.

Reddit:

An excellent resource! Check the subreddit for a spreadsheet (search "checklist") for characters, that is worth your time.

R.I.P. Total Biscuit.

Video Of This Weeks Episode

Are you joining the show LIVE in Twitch? Typing "!s 'space'" in Chat lets you suggest show titles and ask questions (and get answers) DURING the show.

We love this game and community so we promise to always be honest about what we think and to be reasonable in our analysis. Catch us every week on Thursday for the recording of the podcast.

You can Watch the recording of FTH Beyond live every week on Thursday at Twitch   (Watch Charles play the game live each Sunday eve and Kurtstable plays live on Monday nights)

* Hosts: Charles McFall, Paul Klotz

* Guest Hosts: Dennis Robinson and Kurtstable

* Publisher at Large: Mike Woodard

* Publisher In Absentia:  Chris Wisdom

FTH: Beyond is brought to you by the Giant-Size Team-Up Network

 

 

Here is the News!

This week, an official statement is released in-game Re: Characters in the game and characters coming to the game.  Klotz wonders if there's an unfair separation in acquisition between newcoming players vs old soldiers (Beta players).  Are Premium Characters equally available to all?  We debate the merits of the current MSF character system and do a little comparison with the FTH system.  McFall wonders if Offers in the game are worth the price.

Get Night Nurse. DO it.

We discuss the latest event... Mercenary!  We think we could have been given a bit more notice but feel like this one's designed to come back around on the regular.

Everyone agrees that there's a Gold Problem and note the change in gold availability from Beta to Launch.  We speculate on a few possible solutions.

Has anyone gotten Deadpool and are ya having a good time with him?

Beginners, could you use a few tips?  Charles has left something for you in Twitch.  Click "Videos" (it's down towards the bottom)

Tips

Raid:

If you're in a Raid, get in there and contribute!  (and pay attention to your Alliance's Discord)  Charles combines a "Roadhouse" reference with a "Dirty Dancing" reference.  Talk to your Discord Moderator.   Plus, more Raid Tips.

Reddit:

An excellent resource! Check the subreddit for a spreadsheet (search "checklist") for characters, that is worth your time.

R.I.P. Total Biscuit.

Video Of This Weeks Episode

Are you joining the show LIVE in Twitch? Typing "!s 'space'" in Chat lets you suggest show titles and ask questions (and get answers) DURING the show.

We love this game and community so we promise to always be honest about what we think and to be reasonable in our analysis. Catch us every week on Thursday for the recording of the podcast.

You can Watch the recording of FTH Beyond live every week on Thursday at Twitch   (Watch Charles play the game live each Sunday eve and Kurtstable plays live on Monday nights)

* Hosts: Charles McFall, Paul Klotz

* Guest Hosts: Dennis Robinson and Kurtstable

* Publisher at Large: Mike Woodard

* Publisher In Absentia:  Chris Wisdom

FTH: Beyond is brought to you by the Giant-Size Team-Up Network

 

 

Welcome to FTH Beyond... a podcast that connects back to the "From The Helicarrier" podcast (a show that featured news and info on the old Marvel: Avengers Alliance game). We'll do the same here, with all the news, tips, and info to get you into the game and playing like a Boss.

This episode,

Charles McFall is joined by Marvel: Avengers Alliance compatriots, Paul Klotz and Brian Ibbott along with Kurt Kurtstable to talk about their experiences in the game.

Experiences This Week

* Apropos of Nothing: Danny ”Iron Fist” Rand should remind more people that he’s the Protector of K’un-Lun.

* Kurt opens his Mega Orb to find lots & lots of Night Nurse.  Ibbott’s Mega Orb helped him get Crossbones up to Six stars. We just wish there were more Mega Orbs and that they were more earnable.

* The Big Game Update has hit, The Deadpool Event is underway, 4th walls are shattered all over the place. Servers are in much pain. The Deadpool event killed the game. (for just a minute or three)

* Kurt holds back his Merc with a Mouth game until Monday to hit the Deadpool Event fresh on Twitch.  

* We note that all the Marvel games have a few things in common but characters like Deadpool really freshen things up.

* We discuss the various changes in the game after the Update. (all of which are good)

We talk about the importance of Alliances (Raid Groups) and following Raid Paths.

There’s talk of Reddit Toxicity… and it’s noted that there DOES tend to be more positivity in Reddit overall.

Kurt hates Arena and enjoys Blitz.

Questions from Chat

What do you think about the new sound effects?

Darkwing Duck:  Did you guys notice Rocket's voice?

 

We love this game and community so we promise to always be honest about what we think and to be reasonable in our analysis. Catch us every week on Thursday for the recording of the podcast.

You can Watch the recording of FTH Beyond live every week on Thursday at Twitch  (Watch Charles play the game live each Sunday eve and Kurtstable plays live on Monday nights)

Are you joining the show LIVE in Twitch? Typing "!s" in Chat lets you suggest show titles and ask questions (and get answers) DURING the show.

You can Watch the recording of FTH Beyond live every week on Thursday at Twitch (Watch Charles play the game live each Sunday eve and Kurtstable plays live on Monday nights)

* Hosts: Charles McFall, Paul Klotz, Brian Ibbott, Kurt Kurtstable

* Producer and Publisher at Large: Mike Woodard

* Publisher In Absentia:  Chris Wisdom

* FTH: Beyond is brought to you by the Giant-Size Team-Up Network

Welcome to FTH Beyond... a podcast that connects back to the "From The Helicarrier" podcast (a show that featured news and info on the old Marvel: Avengers Alliance game). We'll do the same here, with all the news, tips, and info to get you into the game and playing like a Boss.

This episode,

Charles McFall is joined by Marvel: Avengers Alliance compatriots, Paul Klotz and Brian Ibbott along with Kurt Kurtstable to talk about their experiences in the game.

Experiences This Week

* Apropos of Nothing: Danny ”Iron Fist” Rand should remind more people that he’s the Protector of K’un-Lun.

* Kurt opens his Mega Orb to find lots & lots of Night Nurse.  Ibbott’s Mega Orb helped him get Crossbones up to Six stars. We just wish there were more Mega Orbs and that they were more earnable.

* The Big Game Update has hit, The Deadpool Event is underway, 4th walls are shattered all over the place. Servers are in much pain. The Deadpool event killed the game. (for just a minute or three)

* Kurt holds back his Merc with a Mouth game until Monday to hit the Deadpool Event fresh on Twitch.  

* We note that all the Marvel games have a few things in common but characters like Deadpool really freshen things up.

* We discuss the various changes in the game after the Update. (all of which are good)

We talk about the importance of Alliances (Raid Groups) and following Raid Paths.

There’s talk of Reddit Toxicity… and it’s noted that there DOES tend to be more positivity in Reddit overall.

Kurt hates Arena and enjoys Blitz.

Questions from Chat

What do you think about the new sound effects?

Darkwing Duck:  Did you guys notice Rocket's voice?

 

We love this game and community so we promise to always be honest about what we think and to be reasonable in our analysis. Catch us every week on Thursday for the recording of the podcast.

You can Watch the recording of FTH Beyond live every week on Thursday at Twitch  (Watch Charles play the game live each Sunday eve and Kurtstable plays live on Monday nights)

Are you joining the show LIVE in Twitch? Typing "!s" in Chat lets you suggest show titles and ask questions (and get answers) DURING the show.

You can Watch the recording of FTH Beyond live every week on Thursday at Twitch (Watch Charles play the game live each Sunday eve and Kurtstable plays live on Monday nights)

* Hosts: Charles McFall, Paul Klotz, Brian Ibbott, Kurt Kurtstable

* Producer and Publisher at Large: Mike Woodard

* Publisher In Absentia:  Chris Wisdom

* FTH: Beyond is brought to you by the Giant-Size Team-Up Network

Episode #6

Welcome to FTH Beyond... a podcast that features all the news, tips, and info to get you into Marvel: Strike Force and playing like a Boss.

This episode, Charles McFall is joined by Paul Klotz to talk about their experiences in the game. They recount a number of tips, tricks, and a differing of opinions.

Are you joining the show LIVE in Twitch? Typing "!s" in Chat lets you suggest show titles and ask questions (and get answers) DURING the show.

Experiences This Week

Mega Orbs is here! Available in various places in the game... Starting out in Blitz. McFall and Klotz open their first Mega Orbs this week. Charles does ok and Klotz scores big! We take a hard look at Scientist Supreme. (She's not a minion) The Chatroom lays out the content of their first Mega Orbs

New offers are available in the game... Klotz approaches the Soapbox and then Doesn't. (Cuz the game STOPPED bombarding us with ads for Offers) We take a look at some of those offers and find that they're weak. We don't recommend.

Klotz says that having two raids at once feels a little Intense. But PvP has been great! McFall is enjoying Blitz too but only after Farming for awhile.

McFall's Go-To team in Blitz is called "Thanos' Angels"        Thanos, Widow/Luke Cage, Hand Sorceress/Night Nurse, Quake

Darkwing Duck in chat predicts "Deadpool Raids"

Questions from the Chatroom: Does Charles hate leveling up good heroes? How does Charles use Hulk and not lose every time? Do you think the current Arena Meta will change soon?

Strategies

The "W" - Quake is interesting... Charles talks Quake strategy and best use of her AOE. Charles has found that in Blitz he gets further playing live and not Auto. Also, it pays off to strategize your team makeup. Klotz feels that the pace is a little frantic. Twice a day might be ideal. (harder to play on the launch server)

Chatroom tells us about a great place to do our Homework... Online resource for the game - MSF.GG

 

 

We love this game and community so we promise to always be honest about what we think and to be reasonable in our analysis. Catch us every week on Thursday for the recording of the podcast.

You can Watch the recording of FTH Beyond live every week on Thursday at Twitch   (Watch Charles play the game live each Sunday eve and Kurtstable plays live on Monday nights)

Hosts: Charles McFall, Paul Klotz

Producer and Publisher at Large: Mike Woodard

Publisher In Absentia:  Chris Wisdom

FTH: Beyond is brought to you by the Giant-Size Team-Up Network

 

Episode #6

Welcome to FTH Beyond... a podcast that features all the news, tips, and info to get you into Marvel: Strike Force and playing like a Boss.

This episode, Charles McFall is joined by Paul Klotz to talk about their experiences in the game. They recount a number of tips, tricks, and a differing of opinions.

Are you joining the show LIVE in Twitch? Typing "!s" in Chat lets you suggest show titles and ask questions (and get answers) DURING the show.

Experiences This Week

Mega Orbs is here! Available in various places in the game... Starting out in Blitz. McFall and Klotz open their first Mega Orbs this week. Charles does ok and Klotz scores big! We take a hard look at Scientist Supreme. (She's not a minion) The Chatroom lays out the content of their first Mega Orbs

New offers are available in the game... Klotz approaches the Soapbox and then Doesn't. (Cuz the game STOPPED bombarding us with ads for Offers) We take a look at some of those offers and find that they're weak. We don't recommend.

Klotz says that having two raids at once feels a little Intense. But PvP has been great! McFall is enjoying Blitz too but only after Farming for awhile.

McFall's Go-To team in Blitz is called "Thanos' Angels"        Thanos, Widow/Luke Cage, Hand Sorceress/Night Nurse, Quake

Darkwing Duck in chat predicts "Deadpool Raids"

Questions from the Chatroom: Does Charles hate leveling up good heroes? How does Charles use Hulk and not lose every time? Do you think the current Arena Meta will change soon?

Strategies

The "W" - Quake is interesting... Charles talks Quake strategy and best use of her AOE. Charles has found that in Blitz he gets further playing live and not Auto. Also, it pays off to strategize your team makeup. Klotz feels that the pace is a little frantic. Twice a day might be ideal. (harder to play on the launch server)

Chatroom tells us about a great place to do our Homework... Online resource for the game - MSF.GG

 

 

We love this game and community so we promise to always be honest about what we think and to be reasonable in our analysis. Catch us every week on Thursday for the recording of the podcast.

You can Watch the recording of FTH Beyond live every week on Thursday at Twitch   (Watch Charles play the game live each Sunday eve and Kurtstable plays live on Monday nights)

Hosts: Charles McFall, Paul Klotz

Producer and Publisher at Large: Mike Woodard

Publisher In Absentia:  Chris Wisdom

FTH: Beyond is brought to you by the Giant-Size Team-Up Network

 

Commanders!  This is the 5th Episode of the GSTU podcast for Marvel: Strike Force. 

Welcome to FTH Beyond... a podcast that connects thematically back to the "From The Helicarrier" Podcast ( a show that featured news and info on the old Marvel: Avengers Alliance game). We'll do the same here, with all the news, tips, and info to get you into the game and playing like a Boss.

This episode, Charles McFall is joined by Marvel: Avengers Alliance compatriots, Paul Klotz and Brian Ibbott to talk about their experiences in the game. They recount a number of tips, tricks, and a differing of opinions.

Are you joining the show LIVE in Twitch? Typing "!s" in Chat lets you suggest show titles and ask questions (and get answers) DURING the show.

Experiences This Week

Charles says he's still having a little trouble with Arena... Brian points out that it's important to "figure out the Meta" and suggests a team with two tanks, and then fill with damage-dealers (healers aren't so necessary in Arena). Make sure one of your two Tank-moves is always charged. Paul says Synergy is important to your Arena team. Placement of your Tanks, etc (he gives more detail during the show!) and suggests a few specific characters for Arena. Brian says to visit the Arena Store! (Brian wishes there was more of an all-in-one store) Charles' Arena Team: Hulk. Just Hulk. (Actually, Hulk, Spidey, Shield Medic, Wolverine, Yondu) Brian points out that strategies developed during M: AA also apply here in Strike Force. Brian talks about setting up teams and where to use them. Charles, Paul, and Brian compare battle strategy. AOE discussion.

Announcement made in-game

"Thanos Exploit" has been identified and is being compensated for (use the exploit and lose your Thanos Shards) Paul, Charles, and Brian talk about forums and the company communication with players.

Three New Offers

Available this week and the guys aren't impressed BUT they do note that the offer - and value - seems to depend on your level - also noted, supply stores are different for each.

Strategies

The guys discuss a few tips for Gear, Blitz Battles, Farming Characters, and more

Speculation

Are we getting an M: AA style, Helicarrier Flight Deck!?!?!?!

Question From Chat

Charles calls out a couple of "Trolls"

LANCE: Have you guys encountered a "bug... a sucky, sucky bug" with Drax and 'Taunt'?

Twitch Video

We love this game and community so we promise to always be honest about what we think and to be reasonable in our analysis. Catch us every week on Thursday for the recording of the podcast.

You can Watch the recording of FTH Beyond live every week on Thursday at Twitch   (Watch Charles play the game live each Sunday eve and Kurtstable plays live on Monday nights)

Hosts: Charles McFall, Paul Klotz, Brian Ibbott

Producer and Publisher at Large: Mike Woodard

Publisher In Absentia:  Chris Wisdom

FTH: Beyond is brought to you by the Giant-Size Team-Up Network