In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, hosts Boomguy, LazyTitan, and Leethus spotlight a content creator named Stretch22, read some recent listener Apple Podcast reviews, and discuss their recent gameplay experiences.

The main focus is on the card of the day: Taunt. The pod explores its art, mechanics, thematic elements, and overall impact on gameplay and fun. Along the way we discuss what Jubilee's powers actually are, what superheroes have worse powers than her, and why Leethus hates having fun. 

Boomguy's Vision Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/46172/do-androids-dream-of-electric-sheep-1.0

LazyTitan's Taunt Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/885870?deck_name=JUST%20DONT%20GET%20GOT%20LOL

Featured Content Creator (Stretch22): https://www.youtube.com/@Stretch22_MarvelChampions

Chapters

00:00 Intro

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In this special episode of Winning Hand, the pod crew discusses the future of LCGs after the recent announcement by Fantasy Flight Games on the future of living card games at the studio. We discuss what the changes are, what the impact of those changes is to the community and the game overall, and what it means for the future of the people's podcast. 

Here is the fireside chat. Here is the follow-up article from Nate French. 

Chapters

00:00 Intro

"Storm is top 5 X-Men. IMO." - Leethus

In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, we talk about our recent gameplay experiences with various Marvel Champions characters, including Hulk and Thor (Leethus), and Black Widow and Black Panther (Boomguy). We highlight a content creator, Joshi of Smeg, and delve into deck-building strategies, emphasizing the importance of consistency and thematic alignment. The conversation then shifts to upcoming heroes like Nick Fury and Maria Hill, and we show off our excitement for their unique mechanics. Finally, we analyze Team-Building Exercise, comparing its two different arts and contemplating what it means to build a team. As a bonus, we each share our top 5 favorite X-Men characters.

You can find Joshie of Smeg here: https://www.youtube.com/@joshieofsmeg

Leethus' Thor deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45855/thor-be-strong-and-hit-stuff-1.0

Leethus Valkyrie deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45910/valkyrie-nibelung-valesti-1.0

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast

In this episode of All Hands on Decks, Boomguy and Andy R discuss two decks from Marvel CDB, focusing on a Domino leadership deck and a Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man deck. They explore the mechanics, strategies, and potential improvements for each deck, emphasizing the importance of deck themes and player experience. We also highlight the fun and complexity of deck building in Marvel CDB, while also teasing future episodes where they will build their own decks together.

How come I'm the only one popping my posse up in here: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45547/how-come-i-m-the-only-one-popping-my-posse-up-in-here-1.0

Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45545/friendly-neighborhood-spider-man-1.0

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Deck Themes

04:49 Reviewing the Domino Leadership Deck

12:58 Exploring the Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Deck

27:02 Conclusion and Future Deck Building Plans

In this episode of All Hands on Decks, Boomguy and Andyr delve into the world of deck building in Marvel Champions with Reddit-submitted decks. They explore the Chitinous Wasp deck, discussing its strategies and card choices, before moving on to the Ant in the Pool deck, which emphasizes resource management and Pool synergy. We also discuss the limitations of the 'Pool aspect in deck-building and the challenges it presents.

Chitinous Wasp: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44949/chitinous-wasp-1.0

Ant in the Pool: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45051/ant-in-the-pool-1.0

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Deck Building and Community Engagement

03:01 Exploring the Chitinous Wasp Deck

11:53 Analyzing the Ant-Man Deck

23:58 Discussion on Pool Limitations and Deck Strategies

31:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

"I'm a massive comics fan." - Rey

In this episode of Winning Hand, Boomguy and Rey discuss Marvel Champions the card game, focusing on the card Lie in Wait. We talk about explore Rey's journey as a content creator and with Marvel Champions, his favorite heroes, and the thematic elements of the game that he really enjoys. The conversation delves into gameplay mechanics, recent experiences, and highlights other content creators like Charred Gambit. The hosts analyze Lie in Wait's power, fun factor, and overall effectiveness in gameplay, concluding with their final thoughts and ratings.

Here is the featured content creator, The Charred Gambit: https://www.youtube.com/@thecharredgambit

If you are a content creator and would like to be feature, or know another creator we should feature, please reach out: [email protected]

Here is Rey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Rey_Plays_Games

Here is the link to Rey's Moon Knight podcast: https://itkmoonknight.com/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Marvel Champions Podcast

In this episode of All Hands on Deck, Boomguy and Andyr discuss the Impede card, its effectiveness, and its place in various deck archetypes. They break down two specific decks featuring Ms. Marvel, exploring their strategies and synergies. The conversation also touches on the importance of deck building for new players and the potential for collaborative gameplay videos in the future.

Here is the Impede deck that started this conversation: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45086/doctor-icelove-3.0

Andy's Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/41703/ms-marvel-thwarts-and-all-1.0

Boomguy's Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/36600/n00b-support-system-1.0

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Impede

In this episode of the Winning Hand, host Boomguy and co-host LazyTitan welcome Xander Tabler, the community manager for Fantasy Flight Games. They discuss Xander's role in engaging with the Marvel Champions community, his gaming background, and the future of organized play. The conversation also covers Xander's personal experiences with Marvel Champions, his favorite heroes, and the upcoming roadmap for card reveals. Listener emails provide additional insights into the community and support for the People's Podcast. Finally, the pod crew discuss the excitement surrounding new card reveals for Marvel Champions, showcasing two new cards: 'Intelligence' and 'Agents of SHIELD.'

Chapters

00:00 Intro

In this episode, Boomguy and Andy explore the concept of Timmy decks in Marvel Champions, discussing their characteristics, strategies, and examples. They share their recent experiences with various decks, including Magneto Aggression, Hulk in Justice, and a unique Carol deck focused on allies. The conversation also covers Gamora's deck and a Vision minion control strategy, emphasizing the fun and engaging nature of Timmy decks. 

If you have a deck you'd like to suggest, let us know:  [email protected]

Deck 1 - Aggression: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45170/magneto-aerial-aggression-2.0

Deck 2 - Justice: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/14430/operation-hulk-and-fury-1.0

Deck 3 - Leadership: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45295/carol-goes-on-a-recruiting-spree-1.0

Deck 4 - 'Pool: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44868/gamora-the-perfect-host-1.0

Deck 5 - Protection: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/31780/minion-control-viz-3.0

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Timmy Decks

"There's no wrong way to play the game." - Boomguy

In this episode of the Marvel Champions podcast, hosts Boomguy, Ryan, and Scott discuss their experiences with the game, including their favorite heroes, aspects, and scenarios. They delve into recent gameplay, deck-building strategies, and the community's perspectives on various heroes. The conversation highlights the joy of playing Marvel Champions and the unique mechanics of different characters, while also addressing the challenges and fun of building effective decks. In this episode, the hosts delve into the intricacies of the Night Nurse card from Marvel Champions, discussing its gameplay mechanics, thematic elements, and overall impact on the game. They explore strategies for utilizing the card effectively, share personal experiences, and provide ratings based on its utility and fun factor. The conversation highlights the importance of teamwork and strategy in gameplay, as well as the significance of character backgrounds and art in enhancing the gaming experience.

Boomguy's Magneto deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44066/magnetough-1.0

Marvel Chumpions Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KARXuLDLFgXepYVIwWuHz

Marvel Chumpions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarvelChumpions

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Marvel Champions Podcast