Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions Podcast

Vardaen, bigfomlof and WanderingTook
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Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions Podcast

Critical Encounters is a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We’ll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them.

  1. Critical Encounters - Issue 252 - NeXt Evolution Campaign

    3 DAYS AGO

    Critical Encounters - Issue 252 - NeXt Evolution Campaign

    Episode Description Welcome to Issue 252 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We’ll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this issue we look back at the entire NeXt Evolution campaign with special guest Senior Game Developer Tony Fanchi. CONTEST LINK: https://forms.gle/sF2E1UeBcNDSffkB9 You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook. Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “ Last one through the course does the laundry for a month.” - Sunspot

    1h 25m
  2. Critical Encounters - Issue 251 - Stryfe - Part II

    12/31/2024

    Critical Encounters - Issue 251 - Stryfe - Part II

    Welcome to Issue 251 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We’ll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this villain issue we look at the final scenario of Stryfe, Part II. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook. Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Kneel before your superior! -- Stryfe

    1 hr
  3. Critical Encounters - Issue 250 - Stryfe - Part I

    12/24/2024

    Critical Encounters - Issue 250 - Stryfe - Part I

    Welcome to Issue 250 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We’ll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this villain issue we look at the final scenario of Stryfe, Part I. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook. Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “It’s time to pay for the lies you’ve sown. For while I am strong, handsome, and able, The same cannot be said of Cable!” -- Stryfe

    35 min
  4. Critical Encounters - Issue 249 - Mutant Insurrection

    12/17/2024

    Critical Encounters - Issue 249 - Mutant Insurrection

    Welcome to Issue 249 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We’ll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Issue we look at some MLFs in the Mutant Insurrection modular.  You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook and Lexicon. Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “Eenie-meenie, miney-moe -- which feebs' head is the first to go?” -- Reaper

    47 min
  5. Critical Encounters - Issue 248 - Mister Sinister - Part II

    12/10/2024

    Critical Encounters - Issue 248 - Mister Sinister - Part II

    Welcome to Issue 248 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We’ll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Issue we look at Mister Sinister scenario part II. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook and Lexicon. Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “You poor little thing. You didn't understand at all. Sinister is a system... and rebels against the system... are also part of the system. Rebels are the system testing itself. If the system cannot withstand the challenge to the status quo, the system is overturned--- and so reinvented. You little anarchists are just playing your part, like everyone else. A part that's sadly over.” -- Sinister

    44 min
  6. Critical Encounters - Issue 247 - Mister Sinister - Part I

    12/03/2024

    Critical Encounters - Issue 247 - Mister Sinister - Part I

    Welcome to Issue 247 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We’ll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Issue we look at Mister Sinister scenario part I. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook and BGL Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “I. Love. That. Cape." - Mister Sinister

    38 min
  7. Critical Encounters - Issue 246.5 - Poolsgivingaway

    11/28/2024

    Critical Encounters - Issue 246.5 - Poolsgivingaway

    Welcome to Issue 246.5 of Deadpool Encounters, a podcast about that sweet sweet contest and lots and lots of Deadpool cards.. Here we take a good look at ahh who cares, this is all about that Deadpool contest so let's get to it. I’m one of your hosts Steve “The Brain” Wilson and I’m joined by Scott “Sharkbait” Wilson, and Daniel “Oh the glare, my eye my eyes!” Wilson.   In this Special Poolsgiving issue we look at our Poolsgiving-Away contest submissions and draw some winners! Our Friends: BoardGameLawyer: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamelawyer Will and Meeple Professionals: https://www.meepleprofessionals.com/about-us/ Contact Us: You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook, and ReyReyPod Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server.  “With great power comes great irresponsibility." - Deadpool

    37 min
  8. Critical Encounters - Issue 246 - Poolsgiving

    11/26/2024

    Critical Encounters - Issue 246 - Poolsgiving

    Welcome to Issue 246 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Wade Wilson, a Living Legend in the Marvel Champions card game. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, Deadpool. We’ll discuss that poorly understood character, unfairly labeled Hero, and his various card used to shape humanity and destroy everyone on the planet, as well as those so-called Deadpool Corp folks intent on helping him. I’m one of your hosts Zach and joining me tonight is Tony, Peter, Brian, Steve, Daniel and Mike, plus a few others maybe! This first 'Poolsgiving Issue we look at the entire Deadpool pack, the hero, he nemesis, the aspect and the Dreadpool cards. We have on from FFG Tony Fanchi, Peter Schumacher, Brian Somburg and Zach Tewalthomas. Plus we our minions and friends join us in the lair for some Poolsgiving talk. Thank you to, DArcy, Lexicon, Maka, MarcT, Weenkster, FunkyMonkeyFunk, BoomGuy & Leethus, BoardGameLawyer, The Masked Hero, and all our Pateron and Listeners! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook, and MercWithMouth Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “Deadpools Assemble! No. Wait. That's been done. Huh. What could we call ourselves? What could a corps of Deadpools call a bunch of Deadpools that are all Deadpool at our core? Hmmmmmmmm.” “Oh, man. He sure is talking a lot. Got to stay...focused. Boring speech causing...attention...to wane. Yeah, tacos sound good. I like the soft chicken tacos.” “Shhh. My common sense is tingling.” “This place makes the best Chimichanga on the island. Don't even like Chimichangas all that much. I just love saying it. Chimichanga. Chimichanga. Chimichanga. Chimichanga."

    3h 1m
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Critical Encounters is a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We’ll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them.

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