"You call that science?" - Mockingbird, apparently In this episode of Winning Hand, the pod crew kicks off celebrations for Women's History Month by discussing the character Mockingbird from Marvel Champions. We explore her history, powers, and the thematic elements of her (core set) card. The conversation includes a spotlight on content creator Astrodar, trivia about Mockingbird, and a detailed analysis of her card's mechanics and impact in the game. Does Boomguy read comics? Not likely. Link to Astrodar's Alter-Ego Chronicle: https://alteregochronicle.wixsite.com/alter-ego-chronicle Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Winning Hand Podcast 00:59 Celebrating Women's History Month 02:23 Content Creator Spotlight: Astrodar 04:59 Character Background: Mockingbird 18:08 Mockingbird's Legacy and Impact 19:12 Celebrating Research Team Achievements 19:51 Exploring the Card of the Day: Mockingbird 22:16 Art Analysis: Mockingbird's Design 27:40 Thematic Discussion: Mockingbird's Abilities 33:59 Speculations on Future Characters 35:32 Thematic Consistency in Character Waves 37:34 Mockingbird's Role and Evolution 45:10 Mockingbird's Fun Factor and Playstyle 50:53 Final Thoughts on Mockingbird 58:01 Outro

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 00:47 Content Creator Spotlight: Stretch22 02:40 Listener Reviews: Highlights and Insights 06:16 What We've Been Playing: Recent Experiences 15:38 Card of the Day: Taunt and Its Mechanics 22:27 Art and Theme 26:55 Power of the Card 38:57 Fun Factor and Gameplay Experience 49:25 Final Thoughts and Ratings 58:45 Outro   Get in touch: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com

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 01:42 Fantasy Flight's Announcement Overview 04:45 Understanding Current vs. Legacy Environments 10:56 Impact on Gameplay and Card Design 16:51 Business Implications and Player Accessibility 25:16 Future of the Podcast and Content Direction 34:55 Outro

"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 03:12 Community Engagement and Content Creator Spotlight 05:55 Recent Gameplay Experiences and Strategies 09:04 Deck Building Philosophy and Hero Exploration 12:08 Discussion on Black Panther and Upcoming Heroes 15:10 Excitement for New Characters: Nick Fury and Maria Hill 24:05 Card of the Day: Team Building Exercise 25:23 Exploring Card Art Variations 28:52 Diving into the Team Building Exercise 35:03 Top 5 X-Men Showdown 38:14 Thematic Analysis of Team Dynamics 44:39 Power Mechanics and Team Synergy 45:57 Inconsistent Card Mechanics 47:14 Thematic Elements in Team Dynamics 48:42 Hero Mechanics and Card Synergy 49:32 The Role of Resource Generators 51:16 Thematic vs Mechanical Disconnect 52:39 Final Thoughts on Team Building Exercise 01:10:44 Outro

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

Dive into the world of Marvel Champions as Rey shares his journey as a content creator. Discover the intricacies of the 'Lie in Wait' card, its gameplay mechanics, and its strategic impact. The hosts compare their favorite comic heroes and highlight vibrant community content, including the Charred Gambit. Explore deck-building dynamics in both solo and multiplayer settings, and enjoy a light-hearted discussion about podcasting challenges and iconic characters like Moon Knight. This episode promises insights, strategies, and a dash of humor!

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 Impede 02:03 Deep Dive into Impede's Effectiveness 05:03 Deck Breakdown: Ms. Marvel Thwarts and All 07:59 Deck Breakdown: Noob Support System 10:55 Comparative Analysis of Decks 14:08 Final Thoughts and Future Plans  

Xander Tabler, community manager at Fantasy Flight Games, shares his insights on engaging the Marvel Champions community. He discusses his gaming background and excitement for upcoming organized play. Xander reveals details about new cards like 'Intelligence' and 'Agents of SHIELD,' and talks about selecting heroes for casual gameplay. The conversation also highlights the importance of player feedback in game development and the thriving community culture surrounding Marvel Champions.

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 Decks 02:54 Defining Timmy Decks 05:54 Recent Gameplay Experiences 08:41 Exploring Magneto Aggression Deck 12:51 Hulk in Justice: A Timmy Approach 17:48 Carol Danvers: The Ally Recruiter 22:33 Energy Rechanneling and Timmy Decks 24:57 Exploring Gamora: The Perfect Host 35:15 Minion Control with Vision 48:19 Community Engagement and Deck Building