Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions Podcast

E57 - Team-Building Exercise

"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 Podcast03:12 Community Engagement and Content Creator Spotlight05:55 Recent Gameplay Experiences and Strategies09:04 Deck Building Philosophy and Hero Exploration12:08 Discussion on Black Panther and Upcoming Heroes15:10 Excitement for New Characters: Nick Fury and Maria Hill24:05 Card of the Day: Team Building Exercise25:23 Exploring Card Art Variations28:52 Diving into the Team Building Exercise35:03 Top 5 X-Men Showdown38:14 Thematic Analysis of Team Dynamics44:39 Power Mechanics and Team Synergy45:57 Inconsistent Card Mechanics47:14 Thematic Elements in Team Dynamics48:42 Hero Mechanics and Card Synergy49:32 The Role of Resource Generators51:16 Thematic vs Mechanical Disconnect52:39 Final Thoughts on Team Building Exercise01:10:44 Outro

Popping Your Posse & Saving the Neighborhood - AHoD #10

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

Exploring Community Decks in Marvel Champions - AHoD#9

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

E56 - Lie in Wait (w/ Rey Plays Games)

"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: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com
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 Podcast01:28 Getting to Know Rey Plays Games03:30 Content Creation and Deck Building07:15 Rey's Journey into Marvel Champions10:26 Exploring Favorite Heroes and Mechanics16:50 Preferred Aspects and Gameplay Styles19:52 Favorite Scenarios and Player Counts23:59 Deck Building Dynamics in Multiplayer vs Solo25:00 Exploring Podcasting Beyond Marvel Champions26:02 Diving into Character Discussions: Vision and Valkyrie28:13 Content Creator Spotlight: The Chard Gambit31:02 Recent Gameplay Experiences and Deck Strategies38:03 Card of the Day: Lie in Wait42:05 Artistic Interpretation of Moon Knight45:38 Cohesion of Theme and Mechanics49:49 Evaluating Power and Effectiveness01:01:02 Fun Factor and Final Thoughts
 

Is Impede Secretly Great? (All Hands on Decks #8)

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
This deck is meant to work together with this deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/36599/learning-to-crawl-1.0
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview of Impede02:03 Deep Dive into Impede's Effectiveness05:03 Deck Breakdown: Ms. Marvel Thwarts and All07:59 Deck Breakdown: Noob Support System10:55 Comparative Analysis of Decks14:08 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
 

E55.5 - Agents of SHIELD Reveals w/ Xander from FFG!

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 Intro03:19 Xander's Role at Fantasy Flight Games06:14 Community Engagement and Feedback09:12 Organized Play Insights12:03 Xander's Personal Experience with Marvel Champions18:05 Future Reveals and Roadmap for Marvel Champions23:15 Listener Emails and Community Interaction27:15 Choosing the Right Heroes for Easy Victories29:56 The Importance of Leadership in Multiplayer31:58 Recent Gameplay Experiences and Strategies36:15 Excitement for Upcoming Card Reveals49:19 The Importance of Response Mechanics50:49 Evaluating Card Power and Strategy52:45 Fun Factor of Card Mechanics56:19 Agents of Shield: Thematic Elements01:02:11 Power and Build Around Potential01:06:31 Fun and Group Dynamics in Gameplay01:12:00 Outro

What is a Timmy Deck? (All Hands on Decks #7)

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:  winninghandodcast@gmail.com
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 Decks02:54 Defining Timmy Decks05:54 Recent Gameplay Experiences08:41 Exploring Magneto Aggression Deck12:51 Hulk in Justice: A Timmy Approach17:48 Carol Danvers: The Ally Recruiter22:33 Energy Rechanneling and Timmy Decks24:57 Exploring Gamora: The Perfect Host35:15 Minion Control with Vision48:19 Community Engagement and Deck Building

E55 - The Night Nurse (w/ The Marvel Chumpions)

"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 Podcast03:12 Meet the Hosts: Ryan and Scott06:01 Favorite Heroes and Aspects in Marvel Champions09:08 Exploring Scenarios and Campaigns12:15 Recent Gameplay Experiences15:07 Deck Building Strategies and Challenges17:57 Community Perspectives on Heroes21:07 Conclusion and Future Expectations32:07 Teamwork and Strategy in Gameplay34:52 Introducing the Card of the Day36:02 Exploring the Night Nurse's Background38:52 Analyzing the Card Art42:26 Thematic Elements of the Night Nurse45:47 Power and Utility of the Night Nurse55:26 Fun Factor of the Night Nurse59:40 Final Thoughts and Ratings