by Boomguy
A podcast all about Marvel Champions…one card at a time. Marvel Champions the Card Game is a Living Card Game from Fantasy Flight Games. Every episode we use one card as the focus of the episode but we discuss a range of topics, news, tips, and decks for the game we love! Join us as we journey through Marvel Champions one card at a time.
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April 15, 2025
"How they chose this as the art is inexplicable to me; it looks like it's a card from East Germany." -Boomguy In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, the hosts discuss various aspects of the Marvel Champions game, including the upcoming Con of Heroes, content creator recommendations, and their favorite hero and aspect pairings for the event. They delve into specific heroes like Drax, Iceman, X23, Captain America, and Nick Fury, sharing insights on deck strategies and personal experiences. The episode concludes with a discussion on the Danger Room card and its lore within the Marvel universe. In this episode, the hosts engage in a lively discussion about the art and mechanics of the Danger Room card from the X-Men card game. They critique the artwork, explore the thematic elements of X-Men mechanics, and evaluate the power and strategy involved in using Danger Room effectively. Here is the deck Leethus mentioned: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45910/valkyrie-nibelung-valesti-1.0 Here is the featured content creator: https://www.youtube.com/@MaNemJeff87 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast02:48 Content Creator Spotlight: My Name Jeff06:46 Star-Lord Protection10:50 Drax Protection14:41 Iceman Leadership, Protection, and 'Pool?17:17 X23 and Valkyrie: Powerful Hero Insights20:21 Captain America: Versatile Strategies23:22 Nick Fury: The New Spy on the Block25:20 Vision - Aggression, Protection, and Sidekick?27:47 Musical Inspirations in Deck Names29:06 Exploring the Danger Room Card30:27 The Evolution of the Danger Room42:11 Thematic Elements of X-Men Support48:23 Exploring X-Men Cards and Their Themes54:57 The Experience of Living Card Games01:00:06 Power and Strategy of Danger Room01:10:06 Final Thoughts on Danger Room and X-Men Cards01:18:03 Outro
April 11, 2025
"Every good thing comes at a cost." - KennedyHawk In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, Boomguy and KennedyHawk discuss the upcoming Con of Heroes, focusing on the custom content and card spoilers for Marvel Champions. We delve into the new Symbiote Standard Set, its mechanics, and the exciting new keywords introduced. We also highlight the artistic design of the cards, the logistics for attendees, and essential packing lists for a successful con experience. See here for more reveals from the MCM team. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Con and Custom Content03:06 Exploring the New Standard Set06:08 Symbiote Suits: Mechanics and Strategies09:06 Art and Design of the Custom Cards12:07 Flipping Mechanics: Allies to Minions14:54 New Keywords and Their Impact18:09 Conclusion and Future Insights22:15 Balancing Encounter Mechanics23:49 Introducing New Nemesis Mechanics27:15 Exploring Symbiote Attachments28:54 Understanding Suit Malfunction31:59 Logistics for Con of Heroes34:21 Packing Essentials for Attendees36:46 Custom Cards and Trading at the Con40:52 Outro
April 8, 2025
This panel discussion revolves around the preparation and experiences related to the Con of Heroes 2025. I am joined by Andy N, AndyR, Astrodar, Caldias, MrSelfDestruct, and VJakson. We discuss their personal experiences with previous conventions, and provide insights on what to bring, including decks, scenarios and tokens. We emphasize the importance of comfort and enjoyment throughout the weekend, encouraging attendees to bring decks they are familiar with and to be prepared for a fun, social gaming experience. The panel delves into the nuances of preparing for a gaming convention, focusing on deck preparation, the importance of sleeving strategies, and the benefits of borrowing and sharing decks. We discuss the significance of unique cards in multiplayer settings and the multiverse rule, which allows for flexibility in games with so many people traveling in; we are here for a casual atmosphere, and we encourage players to be flexible with their decks and to prioritize fun over strict adherence to rules. This conversation delves into the strategies for deck building and adapting to multiplayer dynamics at conventions, emphasizing the importance of community and inclusivity. We share our experiences and surprises from attending the Con of Heroes, highlighting the welcoming atmosphere and the diversity of gameplay. They also touch on the food options available at the con and the various custom content that attendees can look forward to. Chapters 02:59 Introduction to the Con of Heroes06:11 Panelist Introductions and Experiences08:57 What to Bring to the Con12:00 Deck Selection Strategies15:04 Playing Comfortably and Enjoying the Game20:12 Deck Preparation and Sleeving Strategies23:00 Borrowing and Sharing Decks at Conventions26:00 Unique Cards and Their Importance in Multiplayer29:03 Understanding the Multiverse Rule34:59 Casual Atmosphere and Deck Flexibility41:41 Deck Building Strategies for Conventions44:09 Adapting Decks for Multiplayer Dynamics51:48 Community and Inclusivity at the Con58:09 Surprises and Expectations at the Con01:08:47 Excitement for Upcoming Conventions01:12:00 Choosing Heroes and Decks for the Con01:19:48 Deck Strategies and Scenarios Discussion01:25:31 Final Thoughts on Heroes and Scenarios01:30:59 The Excitement of Deck Building01:32:29 The Pool Deck Dilemma01:34:58 Food and Fun at the Convention01:39:49 Community Engagement and Custom Content01:46:44 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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