Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions Podcast
304 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -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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Critical Encounters - Issue 148 - Down to Earth
December 20, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 19.8 MBWelcome to Issue 148 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.... wait hold on, what's that, uh man sorry we will be right...
Critical Encounters - Villain Yule Calendar - Day 19 - Stan Lee Bio
December 19, 2022 11:00 - 5 minutes - 3.17 MBWelcome to Day 19 of Critical Encounter’s Villainous Yule Calendar for December 2022. Here we get in the holiday spirit, and take a quick look at some random festive aspect of the game. So let's peek behind the door and see what our so-called villains are up to… Today we take a look back at the life and career of Stan Lee. Happy First Day of Hanukkah Find Us At: Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ ...
Critical Encounters - Villain Yule Calendar - Day 18 - Married and Board
December 18, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 24.6 MBWelcome to Day 18 of Critical Encounter’s Villainous Yule Calendar for December 2022. Here we get in the holiday spirit, and take a quick look at some random festive aspect of the game. So let's peek behind the door and see what our so-called villains are up to… Today we talk with Married and Board Hosts Christian and Angela all bout their Custom Marvel Champion Campaign they made. Find their Custom Campaing here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/194ONmrgant9r9Kegv2ycp8Dy4UMOhizHgv4Au...
Critical Encounters - Villain Yule Calendar - Day 17 - Abomination Cookies
December 17, 2022 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.61 MBWelcome to Day 17 of Critical Encounter’s Villainous Yule Calendar for December 2022. Here we get in the holiday spirit, and take a quick look at some random festive aspect of the game. So let's peek behind the door and see what our so-called villains are up to… Today we bake Abomination Cookies with Mike. Find Us At: Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.y...
Critical Encounters - Villain Yule Calendar - Day 16 - Santa Lore - Part III
December 16, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 5.1 MBWelcome to Day 16 of Critical Encounter’s Villainous Yule Calendar for December 2022. Here we get in the holiday spirit, and take a quick look at some random festive aspect of the game. So let's peek behind the door and see what our so-called villains are up to… Today we look at Santa Claus Lore - Part III. Find Us At: Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www....
Critical Encounters - Villain Yule Calendar - Day 15 - BananaCrapShoot - X-Men Allies
December 15, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 12.1 MBWelcome to Day 15 of Critical Encounter’s Villainous Yule Calendar for December 2022. Here we get in the holiday spirit, and take a quick look at some random festive aspect of the game. So let's peek behind the door and see what our so-called villains are up to… Today we talk with BananaCrapShoot from the Side Scheme about his XMen Ally High Five. Find Us At: Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subsc...
Critical Encounters - Villain Yule Calendar - Day 14 - 12 Days of Villainmas
December 14, 2022 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.35 MBWelcome to Day 14 of Critical Encounter’s Villainous Yule Calendar for December 2022. Here we get in the holiday spirit, and take a quick look at some random festive aspect of the game. So let's peek behind the door and see what our so-called villains are up to… Today we bring you the 12 Days of Villainmas song! Find Us At: Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https:/...
Critical Encounters - Villain Yule Calendar - Day 13 - Crimson's X-men X-Mass
December 13, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 10.8 MBWelcome to Day 13 of Critical Encounter’s Villainous Yule Calendar for December 2022. Here we get in the holiday spirit, and take a quick look at some random festive aspect of the game. So let's peek behind the door and see what our so-called villains are up to… Today we talk with Crimson from MCM about X-Men for X-Mas. Find Us At: Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:...
Critical Encounters - Issue 147 - Shadow of the Past - Ghost Spiders Nemesis
December 13, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutes - 30.8 MBWelcome to Issue 147 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 Shadow of the Past issue guest BoardGameLawyer comes on to talk about Ghos...
Critical Encounters - Villain Yule Calendar - Day 12 - The Holiday Spirit
December 12, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.19 MBWelcome to Day 12 of Critical Encounter’s Villainous Yule Calendar for December 2022. Here we get in the holiday spirit, and take a quick look at some random festive aspect of the game. So let's peek behind the door and see what our so-called villains are up to… Today we get in the holiday "Spirit"... just listen you'll figure it out quick. Find Us At: Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to...
Critical Encounters - Villain Yule Calendar - Day 11 - Santa Lore - Part II
December 11, 2022 11:00 - 5 minutes - 3.16 MBWelcome to Day 11 of Critical Encounter’s Villainous Yule Calendar for December 2022. Here we get in the holiday spirit, and take a quick look at some random festive aspect of the game. So let's peek behind the door and see what our so-called villains are up to… Today we look at Santa Claus Lore - Part II. Find Us At: Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.y...
Critical Encounters - Villain Yule Calendar - Day 10 - Jolly Ol' Side Scheme
December 10, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 16.2 MBWelcome to Day 10 of Critical Encounter’s Villainous Yule Calendar for December 2022. Here we get in the holiday spirit, and take a quick look at some random festive aspect of the game. So let's peek behind the door and see what our so-called villains are up to… Today we are joiend by BoardGameLawyer and we talk about other games we suggest and we start a Giveaway of Mutant Genesis thanks to listener Zachary B! Find The Google Form for the Giveaway Here: https://forms.gle/rH4hroAjDDEsGCC...
Critical Encounters - Villain Yule Calendar - Day 9 - Mustafa
December 09, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 6.2 MBWelcome to Day 9 of Critical Encounter’s Villainous Yule Calendar for December 2022. Here we get in the holiday spirit, and take a quick look at some random festive aspect of the game. So let's peek behind the door and see what our so-called villains are up to… Today we ask Mustafa "Whats on your mind tonight?" Find Us At: Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://...
Critical Encounters - Villain Yule Calendar - Day 8 - DR00 Deck Building 101
December 08, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 20.4 MBWelcome to Day 8 of Critical Encounter’s Villainous Yule Calendar for December 2022. Here we get in the holiday spirit, and take a quick look at some random festive aspect of the game. So let's peek behind the door and see what our so-called villains are up to… Today we talk with dr00 again, this time really about deckbuilding! Find Us At: Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube ...
Critical Encounters - Villain Yule Calendar - Day 7 - Ho Ho Hoodies!
December 07, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 4.8 MBWelcome to Day 7 of Critical Encounter’s Villainous Yule Calendar for December 2022. Here we get in the holiday spirit, and take a quick look at some random festive aspect of the game. So let's peek behind the door and see what our so-called villains are up to… Today we look at that other man in red, The Ho Ho Hood! Find Us At: Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: htt...
Critical Encounters - Villain Yule Calendar - Day 6 - Holiday Gifts
December 06, 2022 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.01 MBWelcome to Day 6 of Critical Encounter’s Villainous Yule Calendar for December 2022. Here we get in the holiday spirit, and take a quick look at some random festive aspect of the game. So let's peek behind the door and see what our so-called villains are up to… Today we look fun Holiday Hero Gifts! Find Us At: Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.c...
Critical Encounters - Issue 146 - City in Chaos
December 06, 2022 08:00 - 17 minutes - 10.3 MBWelcome to Issue 146 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.... THIS JUST IN! THE CITY IS IN CHAOS! LETS TUNE INTO THE N...
Critical Encounters - Villain Yule Calendar - Day 5 - Santa Claws Scenario Set
December 05, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 21.4 MBWelcome to Day 5 of Critical Encounter’s Villainous Yule Calendar for December 2022. Here we get in the holiday spirit, and take a quick look at some random festive aspect of the game. So let's peek behind the door and see what our so-called villains are up to… Today we look at the custom Santa Claws scenario! Find it Here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TVguqGE1gZujaTL4vfqAG76FqrdcDXfM?usp=share_link Find Us At: Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on F...
Critical Encounters - Villain Yule Calendar - Day 4 - Santa Lore - Part I
December 04, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 5.34 MBWelcome to Day 4 of Critical Encounter’s Villainous Yule Calendar for December 2022. Here we get in the holiday spirit, and take a quick look at some random festive aspect of the game. So let's peek behind the door and see what our so-called villains are up to… Today we look at the lore behind Santa Claus - Part I. Find Us At: Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http...
Critical Encounters - Villain Yule Calendar - Day 3 - DR00 Community Engagement
December 03, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 17.2 MBWelcome to Day 3 of Critical Encounter’s Villainous Yule Calendar for December 2022. Here we get in the holiday spirit, and take a quick look at some random festive aspect of the game. So let's peek behind the door and see what our so-called villains are up to… Today we talk with dr00 about community engagement. Find Us At: Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https:/...
Critical Encounters - Villain Yule Calendar - Day 2 - Krampus Modular Set
December 02, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 7.12 MBWelcome to Day 2 of Critical Encounter’s Villainous Yule Calendar for December 2022. Here we get in the holiday spirit, and take a quick look at some random festive aspect of the game. So let's peek behind the door and see what our so-called villains are up to… Today we look at the custom Krampus modular set! Find it Here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A0AAOjTkwl_fQioJ0GAZwEP5ADnHwuEc?usp=share_link Find Us At: Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Fa...
Critical Encounters - Villain Yule Calendar - Day 1 - Krampus Lore
December 01, 2022 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.87 MBWelcome to Day 1 of Critical Encounter’s Villainous Yule Calendar for December 2022. Here we get in the holiday spirit, and take a quick look at some random festive aspect of the game. So let's peek behind the door and see what our so-called villains are up to… Today we look at the lore behind Krampus. Find Us At: Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtu...
Critical Encounters - Issue 145 - Shadow of the Past - Mile Morales Nemesis
November 29, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 22.3 MBWelcome to Issue 145 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 Shadow of the Past issue we look at Spider-man, Miles Morales', nemesis, P...
Critical Encounters - Issue 144 - Secret Dossier - She-Hulk
November 22, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBWelcome to Issue 144 (eew gross) 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 Secret Dossier issue we talk about She-hulk Hero and the She-H...
Critical Encounters - Issue 143 - Interrogation Room - Tony Fanchi
November 15, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 27.6 MBWelcome to Issue 143 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 Interrogation Room issue we sit down with FFG Marvel Champion Game Designe...
Critical Encounters - Issue 142 - The Hood - Part II
November 08, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 21.1 MBWelcome to Issue 142 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 The Hood villain from The Hood scenario pack from the MTS...
Critical Encounters - Issue 141 - The Hood - Part I
November 01, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 19 MBWelcome to Issue 141 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 The Hood villain from The Hood scenario pack from the MTS...
Critical Encounters - Issue 140 - Where Are They Now? - The Wrecking Crew
October 25, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 26.4 MBWelcome to Issue 140 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 Reunion Issue we get the Wrecking Crew back together again to learn about ...
Critical Encounters - Issue 139 - The Mad Titan's Shadow Campaign
October 18, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 32.3 MBWelcome to Issue 139 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 The Mad Titan's Shadow Campaign, the campaign cards, stru...
Critical Encounters - Issue 138.5 - "I See You" - MojoMania Spoilers
October 15, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes - 6.6 MBWelcome to Issue 138.5 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 "I See You" spoiler issue we take a look at not one, but two of the new ...
Critical Encounters - Issue 138 - Loki - Part II
October 11, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes - 26.9 MBWelcome to Issue 138 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 the 5th scenario in the Mad Titan's Shadow campaign box, ...
Critical Encounters - Issue 137 - Loki - Part I
October 04, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 25.8 MBWelcome to Issue 137 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 the 5th scenario in the Mad Titan's Shadow campaign box, ...
Critical Encounters - Issue 136.5 - Enchantress
September 29, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBWelcome to Issue 136.5 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 the Enchantress modular set, from the Mad Titan's Shado...
Critical Encounters - Issue 136 - Shadow of the Past - Valkyries Nemesis
September 27, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 20.7 MBWelcome to Issue 136 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 Shadow of the Past issue we look at the nemesis set for Valkyire, Enchantr...
Critical Encounters - Issue 135 - Hela - Part II
September 20, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 19.7 MBWelcome to Issue 135 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 the 4th scenario in the Mad Titan's Shadow campaign box, ...
Critical Encounters - Issue 134 - Hela - Part I
September 13, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 18.3 MBWelcome to Issue 134 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 the 4th scenario in the Mad Titan's Shadow campaign box, ...
Critical Encounters - Issue 133 - Shadow of the Past - Warmachines Nemesis
September 06, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 26.5 MBWelcome to Issue 133 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 Shadow of the Past issue we look at the nemesis set for Warmachine, the Li...
Critical Encounters - Issue 132 - Frost Giants
August 30, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 19.3 MBWelcome to Issue 132 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 the modular set Frost Giants from the Mad Titan's Shadow ...
Critical Encounters - Issue 131 - Legions of Hel
August 23, 2022 07:00 - 27 minutes - 14.6 MBWelcome to Issue 131 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 the modular set Legions of Hel from the Mad Titan's Shado...
Critical Encounters - Issue 130 - Sinister Syndicate
August 16, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes - 28.2 MBWelcome to Issue 130 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 the modular set Sinister Syndicate from The Hood scenario...
Critical Encounters - Issue 129 - Interrogation Room - MJ Newman
August 09, 2022 11:34 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBWelcome to Issue 129 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 Interrogation Room issue we sit down with FFG Game Designer MJ Newman. Y...
Critical Encounters - Issue 128 - Interrogation Room - Michael Boggs
August 02, 2022 12:17 - 41 minutes - 22 MBWelcome to Issue 128 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 Interrogation Room issue we sit down with FORMER FFG Game Designer Michael...
Critical Encounters - Issue 127 - Shadow of the Past - The Vision Nemesis
July 26, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 17.2 MBWelcome to Issue 127 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 Shadow of the Past issue we look at The Vision's nemesis, Ultron! You ca...
Critical Encounters - Issue 126 - Thanos - Part II
July 19, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 12.3 MBWelcome to Issue 126 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 the villain scenario Thanos from the Mad Titan's Shadow c...
Critical Encounters - Issue 125 - Thanos - Part I
July 12, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 14.7 MBWelcome to Issue 125 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 the villain scenario Thanos from the Mad Titan's Shadow c...
Critical Encounters - Issue 124 - Infinity Gauntlet
July 05, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 24.1 MBWelcome to Issue 124 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 the modular set Infinity Gauntlet from the Mad Titan's Sh...
Critical Encounters - Issue 123.5 - "I See You" - Spider-Ham Spoiler
June 30, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 7.56 MBWelcome to Issue 123.5 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 "I See You" spoiler issue we take a look at one of the new cards in the ...
Critical Encounters - Issue 123 - Children of Thanos
June 28, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MBWelcome to Issue 123 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 the modular set Children of Thanos from the Mad Titan's S...
Critical Encounters - Issue 122.5 - "I See You" - SP//dr SP0//er
June 27, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes - 5.16 MBWelcome to Issue 122.5 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 "I See You" spoiler issue we take a look at SP//dr's Nemesis, M.O.R.B.I....
Critical Encounters - Issue 122 - Supervillain Roundtable VI
June 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBWelcome to Issue 122 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 just talk about the state of the game, some pitfalls we hope to a...