Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions Podcast

• E64 - Adam Warlock (Ally), feat. Josseroo!

  "Google it yourself." - Josseroo In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, host BoomGuy and Jossaroo dive deep into the Marvel Champions card game, focusing on Adam Warlock. We discuss his background, do some lore and trivia, and then dive into the art, theme, power, and fun like always! The conversation also highlights the importance of building around specific cards and the fun aspects of deck building.  Here is a link to Josseroo's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Myl3bGjwYzLzF3nUeg7Xd Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Winning Hand Podcast 01:53 Content Creator Spotlight: MC Deck Discussions 04:02 Trivia Time: Adam Warlock's Origins 06:52 Exploring Adam Warlock's Abilities 07:56 Card of the Day: Adam Warlock 15:58 Thematic Consistency in Adam Warlock's Design 21:40 Evaluating Adam Warlock's Strength as an Ally 25:20 Return on Investment in Card Mechanics 27:35 Building Around Adam Warlock 30:45 The Aerial Trait and Its Implications 32:37 Rules and Interactions with Adam Warlock 36:41 Deck Building Strategies and Personal Experiences 46:32 Final Thoughts on Adam Warlock 56:48 Outro

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• E63 - Daring Escape

  In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, we discuss the decks we are bringing to the upcoming Con of Heroes, recommend a content creator, and talk about our thoughts on how much of the collection most people own. We also, of course, discuss Daring Escape, before discussing Leethus' own daring escape in his penultimate episode as a co-host.  Here is the content creator of the day: https://www.youtube.com/@longshipgaming7384 Here are the decks we are planning to bring to the con: Groot Camp: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/49143/groot-camp-con-of-heroes-2025-1.0 The Indomitable Iceman: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/48991/the-indomitable-iceman-con-of-heroes-2025-1.0 Fist Bump: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/49064/fist-bump-con-of-heroes-2025-1.0 Spaceman: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/48809/spaceman-con-of-heroes-2025-1.0 Basic B!tch: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/48363/basic-b-tch-1.0 Overkill 'em: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/930716 90 Degrees of Righteousness: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/592428?deck_name=90%20degrees%20of%20righteousness High School Crush: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/49288/ms-marvel-high-school-crush-1.0 (The Villain is a) Cornered Animal: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/49253/x-23-the-villain-is-a-cornered-animal-1.0 Big Hero Moment: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/49255/star-lord-big-hero-moment-1.0 Nibelung Valesti: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45910/valkyrie-nibelung-valesti-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction  02:32 Marvel Champions Overview and Episode Highlights 05:38 Audience Question: Collecting Habits in LCGs 08:37 Player Engagement and Content Acquisition 11:52 Living Through the Game vs. Joining Later 13:16 Deck Building and Collection Management 20:03 Content Creator Recommendation and Con of Heroes Decks 23:30 Deck Strategies and Themes 31:38 Deck Lineup for Con of Heroes 35:21 Hero Selection and Personal Preferences 44:57 Con of Heroes Info 47:24 Introduction to Daring Escape 50:29 Art and Flavor Text Analysis 53:11 Thematic Exploration of Star-Lord 58:47 Card Power and Gameplay Dynamics 01:05:50 Understanding Daring Escape's Role 01:09:53 The Fun Factor of Daring Escape 01:12:46 Star-Lord's Gambler Mentality 01:18:17 Final Thoughts on Daring Escape 01:21:46 Farewell to Lethus 01:25:53 Outro

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• Multiplayer Deck Discussion - All Hands on Decks #12

  In this episode, Boomguy and Andyr discuss the intricacies of building multiplayer decks for Marvel Champions. They explore various deck types, including leadership and aggression decks, and emphasize the importance of supporting other players at the table. The conversation highlights strategies for enhancing multiplayer experiences, the significance of unique cards, and the overall joy of cooperative play. The hosts encourage listeners to embrace the multiplayer aspect of the game and share their insights on deck building for larger player counts. Deck 1: The Highstorm: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44731/the-highstorm-1.0 Deck 2: Bridge Four: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44732/bridge-four-1.0 The Alter-Ego Chronicle Deck write-up: https://alteregochronicle.wixsite.com/alter-ego-chronicle/post/the-stormlight-decks-highstorm-and-bridge-four Deck 3: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44943/uncanny-x-men-roster-2024-gambit-multiplayer-deck-1.0 Deck 4: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44941/uncanny-x-men-roster-2024-jubilee-multiplayer-deck-1.0 Deck 5: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44944/uncanny-x-men-roster-2024-nightcrawler-multiplayer-deck-2.0 Deck 6: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44945/uncanny-x-men-roster-2024-wolverine-multiplayer-deck-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Multiplayer Decks 02:42 Exploring Leadership Decks 09:25 Diving into Aggression Decks 16:39 What Makes a Good Multiplayer Deck? 25:51 Key Cards for Multiplayer Success 30:46 Multiplayer Mindset 35:35 Deck Building for Multiplayer 38:00 Exploring New Decks 49:59 Wolverine and Team Dynamics 57:00 The Joy of Multiplayer Gameplay

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• E62 - Danger Room

  "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 Podcast 02:48 Content Creator Spotlight: My Name Jeff 06:46 Star-Lord Protection 10:50 Drax Protection 14:41 Iceman Leadership, Protection, and 'Pool? 17:17 X23 and Valkyrie: Powerful Hero Insights 20:21 Captain America: Versatile Strategies 23:22 Nick Fury: The New Spy on the Block 25:20 Vision - Aggression, Protection, and Sidekick? 27:47 Musical Inspirations in Deck Names 29:06 Exploring the Danger Room Card 30:27 The Evolution of the Danger Room 42:11 Thematic Elements of X-Men Support 48:23 Exploring X-Men Cards and Their Themes 54:57 The Experience of Living Card Games 01:00:06 Power and Strategy of Danger Room 01:10:06 Final Thoughts on Danger Room and X-Men Cards 01:18:03 Outro

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• E61.7 - Con of Heroes 2025 HYPE

  "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. Click here for the print and play files for the con (and previous cons!).  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Con and Custom Content 03:06 Exploring the New Standard Set 06:08 Symbiote Suits: Mechanics and Strategies 09:06 Art and Design of the Custom Cards 12:07 Flipping Mechanics: Allies to Minions 14:54 New Keywords and Their Impact 18:09 Conclusion and Future Insights 22:15 Balancing Encounter Mechanics 23:49 Introducing New Nemesis Mechanics 27:15 Exploring Symbiote Attachments 28:54 Understanding Suit Malfunction 31:59 Logistics for Con of Heroes 34:21 Packing Essentials for Attendees 36:46 Custom Cards and Trading at the Con 40:52 Outro

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