Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions Podcast (Vardaen, bigfomlof)

Welcome to Issue 182 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 Brotherhood modular set.

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 "I always play with fire, and I never get burnt." — Pyro

Welcome to Issue 171 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 final scenario of the Sinsiter Motives campaign box with Venom Goblin Part 1.

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“Green Goblin was pathetic and weak. But we are more powerful than he ever dreamed!” -- Venom Goblin

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this issue we talk about Ronan Part II.

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“Kneel before me!” - Ronan

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this issue we talk about the Space Pirates modular set.

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“A family that steals together, stays together" - Anne Bonny

Welcome 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 Shadow campaign box.

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The Draugr are fallen warriors doomed to serve Hela for all time. - Mike

In this issue we sit down and interrogate lead designer Michael Boggs.

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“Ooo, Decisions, Decisions! What Should We Break First? Your Nose, Your Neck...Or What Passes For Your Spine?" - Venom or maybe Boggs

Welcome to Issue 194 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, Deathstrike.

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"This time I will carve your heart from your chest!” -- Lady Deathstrike

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this episode we take a look at the Ultron - Part 2 set: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Aultron&view=card&decks=encounter

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“I have a question of my own. Was there, human, any point at all where you actually believed you were going to win?” - Ultron

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Reading Lists 

• The Birth of Ultron, Avengers #54-55,#57-58 - Includes Visions creation

• The Return of Ultron, Avengers #66-68 - Makes him into the big bad he will forever be

• Annihilation Conquest, 2007-2008 - Modern day, pitted against the Guardians of the Galaxy

• The Ultron Initiative - Mighty Avengers #1-6 2007 - Mostly Iron Man vs Ultron post Civil War centered around Ultron possession of Iron Man armor transforming Tony into a robotic woman

• Age of Ultron 2013 - Listen to this Issue

• Ultron Unlimited Avengers vol 3 #19-22 - Arguably the best Ultron series that revitalized the Avenger franchise in the 90s.

Welcome to Issue 240 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 of Mojo TV issue we look at the Flight modular!

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"That's not flying, that's falling with style." - Woody, Toy Story

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this episode we take a look at the Mutagen Formula in the Green Goblin Scenario pack encounter set: https://hallofheroeslcg.com/green-goblin/

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“Nothing keeps me down. Not death. Betrayal. Even the entire world against me! Every time I rise back up! Stronger than before! Every time! “ -- Norman Osborn

Welcome to Issue 220 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 recap the Con of Heroes with a dozen guests and friends who went to the convention!

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"Make a decision Peter!" -  Green Goblin

Welcome to Issue 158 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 Ironheart's Nemesis, Lucia von Bardas

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“Congratulations on your perseverance and American spirit. Most of you were supposed to be dead by now.” - Lucia von Bardas

Welcome to Issue 169 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 back pf the pack modular Iron Spider's Sinister Six from SP//dr.

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 "Don't make me whoop you." — Iron Spider, Aaron Davis

Welcome to Issue 213 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 Rogue, Mystique.

Special guest @ReyReyPod joins us to talk about it!

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"Don't you see. This is who you were meant to be. This is you. No more hiding." - Mystique

Welcome to Issue 207 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 independent modular set Exodus.

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“I gladly serve in the name of Magneto” -- Exodus

Welcome 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-Hulk Disney+ Show. [SPOILER WARNING]

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“I made a pact with a demon that I cannot discuss. Otherwise he said he would ‘reap my soul and the souls of all I love’, which, honestly, is so dramatic. And I hate drama.” -- Madisynn

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this issue we talk about the villain scenario Red Skull - Part I: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Ared_skull&view=card&decks=encounter

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“I am your superior in every way!” - Red Skull

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“The reality is... I'm not the hero of my own story and I'm totally okay with that. Sometime back I was offered a way out... but I decided to stop lying to myself and... if I'm going to be a villain... I'm going to be the best.“ --Parker Robbins (The Hood)

Welcome to Issue 225.2 of Marauder Champions Monthly, 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 Marauders. We’ll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape mutant kind and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them.

In this MCM Issue we take a look at Blockbuster and Vertigo's villain and minion cards.

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“And while the heroes are nice an' distracted... I'll use my vertigo power to turn their world upside-down.” -- Vertigo

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

This issue is a special issue, as we have been given an official spoiler from the upcoming Hulk pack - Clash of the Titans!

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Other Content Creators have Hulk spoilers! Check out the Marvel Champions LCG Community on Facebook and the https://hallofheroeslcg.com/bruce-banner-hulk/ page for updated links and images. Here is the current schedule of these spoilers with more to be added (subject to change)

• 5/12 Bad Publicity - YouTube Video
• 5/13 Deck-celsior - YouTube Video 
• 5/14 I Rebel - Article
• 5/15 Critical Encounters - What you are listening to right now!
• 5/16 Marvel Champions Monthly - Podcast/Article
• 5/17 The Side Scheme - Podcast/Article
• 5/18 1-2-Punch Board - Article
• 5/19 Card Game Cooperative - Podcast
• 5/20 - No Responsibility - Podcast

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“You are all beneath me!” - Abomination

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this issue we talk about Nebula Villain - Part II

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You disgust me. But, that doesn’t mean you’re useless.” - Nebula

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this issue we kind of talk about The Anachronauts set: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Aanchronauts&view=card&decks=encounter

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"Hope all your dates are good ones tonight, and until next time, here's a big kiss to hold you over." *Smooooooooch!*

Welcome to Issue 162 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 Mysterio - Part II

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"...maybe it's because I'm the Master of Illusions, DUH! -- Mysterio

Welcome 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 Inheritors Modular set that comes in the Spider-Ham hero pack.

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"There is no 'mission'. This is what we do - we hunt the spiders. It's our way." - Karn

Welcome to Issue 187 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 Pheonix's Nemesis, the Dark Phoenix!

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 “I am fire and life incarnate! Now and forever — I am Phoenix!” -- Dark Phoenix

Welcome 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 Shadow campaign box.

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 “I, Thanos, gaze upon the cold vastness of space and muse upon my life. Both, I find, are empty.” - Thanos (616)

Welcome 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.

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Happy Holidays and Seasons Greetings - Ho! Ho! Ho!

Welcome 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, Loki - Part I.

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“Mischief is a seed. Given time it turns into mayhem.” - Loki

Welcome to Issue 224 of Mutants Pawn Stars, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. On Season Three - X-Seeding X-Pectations, we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the rare collectible. We’ll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to sell their Military Grade stock and make some profit, as well as those so-called customers intent on selling them.

In this issue we look at Military Grade modular set (sort of!)

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“This kind of hardware isn't found on the black market. Someone high up in the U. S. government must be supplying it.” -- Man in Black

Welcome to Issue 121 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 Beasty Boys from the Hood pack.

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“You've got to fight. For your right. To party!" - The Beastie Boys

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this issue we talk about the Power Stone modular set.

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"To endure here, one must possess great power. Responsibility is optional."

Welcome to Issue 259 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 take a look at the Infinite modular set from the AoA box.

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“Watch me and tremble, for I bring the purity of oblivion to your world.” - Apocalypse

Critical Encounters will focus on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to attempt to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. We hope to keep our episodes under 30 minutes, cleverly formatted to fit the average commute time.

In this episode we take a look at the Standard Encounter Set:

https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Astandard&view=card&decks=encounter

Gang Up: Check out the "I Can Do This All Day Blog" https://icandothisallday.home.blog/

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Welcome 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 Living Laser, from the Mad Titan's Shadow wave.

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Find Peter (and Andrew!) on the One Stop Co-op Shop

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“You and Stark -  you both have it coming!” - Living Laser

Welcome to Issue 206 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 Supervillain Roundtable X issue we talk favorite minions and anniversary stuff.

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“Nothing stands in the path of the bulldozer” -- Bulldozer

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this issue we talk about Ship Command modular set.

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"I wish you would use Ship Command my friend...." - Daniel

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#KlawYourWayThroughMay

In this episode we take a look at the Masters of Evil: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Amasters_of_evil&view=card&decks=encounter

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“There’s blood in the water...time for me to have some fun.” - Tiger Shark 

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

#KlawYourWayThroughMay

In this episode we take a look at Klaw's Modular Encounter Set: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Aklaw&view=card&decks=encounter

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“I am my wildest dream! I’m made of energy, and you can’t create or destroy energy! Einstein said so!.” -- Klaw

Welcome to Issue 225.3 of Marauder Champions Monthly, 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 Marauders. We’ll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape mutant kind and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them.

In this MCM Issue we take a look at Lady Mastermind's Campaign Card and Arclight's villain and minion cards.

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“That's a lot of money. What does he want, exactly? Tell him I do violence, but not sex” -- Arclight

Critical Encounters will focus on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to attempt to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. We hope to keep our episodes under 30 minutes, cleverly formatted to fit the average commute time.

In this episode we take a look at the Legions of Hydra Encounter Set:

https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Alegions_of_hydra&view=card&decks=encounter

Critical Encounters Homebrew Rules: 

1. Always include the Expert Encounter set.

2. All Standard Encounter cards have at least one Boost Icon even if they don't have a printed Boost Icon.

3. The Guard  keyword now reads: "While this minion is engaged with you, you cannot attack the villain or Elite minions."

4. Shadow of the Past cannot be canceled.

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Welcome 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, Hela - Part II.

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“YAs I said! Valhalla is boring!" - Skurge

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this episode we take a look at the A Mess of Things: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Aa_mess_of_things&view=card&decks=encounter

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“I’ll crush you, Spider-man!” - Scorpion

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.

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“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

Welcome 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.

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Happy Holidays and Seasons Greetings - Ho! Ho! Ho!

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this Halloween Spectacular Fun Sizes Issue we do a bunch of things and eventually get to reviewing Goblin Gimmicks: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Agoblin_gimmicks&view=card&decks=encounter

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“What kinda sicko throws exploding pumpkins?” -- Badrock

Welcome to Issue 176 of Sinister Pawn Stars, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. On Season Two - The Point of No Returns, we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the rare collectible. We’ll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to sell their Osborn Tech and make some profit, as well as those so-called customers intent on selling them.

In this issue we look at Osborn Tech modular set used in the Sinister Motives campaign (sort of!)

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“It's the weird stuff that makes get television” - Rick Harrison

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this issue we talk about the Band of Badoon modular set.

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“We are the Brotherhood of Badoon! We come from beyond the furthest star---and from a world so ancient it has no name!” —Brotherhood of Badoon

Welcome to Issue 102 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 start all over with Standard II and Expert II.

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“Well. This sucks." - Parker Robins, aka The Hood

Welcome to Issue 190 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 Sentinels.

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We are the Sentinels! Our brain is superior to your brain! Our strength is superior to your strength! We serve none! We are the Sentinels! It is our destiny to command! — Sentinel 1

Welcome to Issue 223 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 Cable's Nemesis Stryfe!

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"Regardless of who is the clone, Cable, it is my power that is superior!"

-- Stryfe

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this Shadow of the Past issue we talk about Nebula's Nemesis.

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“There’s only one ‘Most Dangerous Woman in the Galaxy’, and that’s me!” - Gamora

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. Issues should come in under 30 minutes, cleverly formatted to fit the average commute time. 

In this episode we take a look at Under Attack: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Aunder_attack&view=card&decks=encounter

Gang Up -. https://hallofheroeslcg.com/ - Cards, blog with fun alternate options including environment cards, collections of rulings, community content

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"But like the man said, what doesn't kill me …" [Gets violently ripped apart] "Just makes me stronger!" - Ultron

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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.

Welcome to Issue 234.5 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 look at two cards from the Nightcrawler pack - Azazael and Brimstone Strike.

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“Never confuse a physical passion for a condition of the heart, my dear. Since the dawn of mankind, the two have rarely gone hand in hand. Now go back to the Baron, stay safe and warm in the cozy, comfortable, protected little world you've married into, and raise our child--my child--as his.” —Azazel

Welcome to Issue 217 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 all about (vomit noises) Iron Man! UGH Gross.

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DECK LISTS

Need some tip on how to defeat Iron Man... wait, um, no, anyhow here are the deck links we talked about on Issue 217:

Weenkster - Aggress
https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/37336/dive-bomb-is-excessive-1.0

Vardaen - Protection
https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/37968/the-soaring-cost-of-tech-these-days-critical-encounters-1.0

Bigfomlof - Leadership
https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/37970/iron-man-for-podcast-1-1.0
Lexicon - Justice
https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/37966/the-intellectually-superior-iron-man-1.0

Lexicon - Pool
https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/37964/iron-pain-in-the-asterisk-1.0

WanderingTook - Pool
https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/690936

"I am the most intelligent capable person ont he planet. I'm not playing god. All this time I've been playing human." - Superior Iron Man

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this issue we take a look at At-man's nemesis Yellowjacket:  https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Aant_nemesis&view=card&decks=encounter

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 “You think you can stop the future? “-- Daren Cross

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this episode we take a look at Hulk's Nemesis the Abomination: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Ahulk_nemesis&view=card&decks=encounter

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"Foolish rabble! Your pitiful display is nothing to my newfound power!" -- Abomination

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this episode we take a look at the Ultron - Part 1 set: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Aultron&view=card&decks=encounter

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“Ha ha. I will be unstoppable. One down. Five to go! Ha ha ha ha!” - Ultron

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this issue we talk about Groot's Nemesis, Furnax.

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SKREEEEE-EEEEEEEAAAAAAAA-EEEEEEEONGK!

Welcome to Issue 221 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 of Mojo TV issue we look at the Sci-Fi genre of modulars!

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"...and now let's rejoin our regularly scheduled programing, because nothing washes the stress of the daily grind away like watching the X-Men die!!!" -  Mojo

Welcome to Issue 184 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 Sabretooth - Part I

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“I'll rip yer guts out!” -- Sabretooth

Welcome to Issue 258 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 talk with FFG Game Designer Aaron Haltom

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"The time for subtley is passing. Now is the time for change." - Magneto

Welcome 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 campaign box, Part II.

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“I am Thanos. And you… are nothing!” - Thanos (616)

Welcome to Issue 191 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 Zero Tolerance.

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“TARGETS IDENTIFIED. MUTANTS. SURRENDER OR DIE.” — Sentinels

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In this issue we talk about Star-Lord's Nemesis modular set.

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“How can you expect to win when the entire galaxy is against you?” -J’son

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We Get Wrecked in this 5 part series on the Wrecking Crew! This Issue we look at The Wrecker: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3 seeAwrecker&view=card&decks=encounter

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“Your explodin' arrows are like love taps to the Wrecker, Cupid. I've gone one-on-one with Thor! You're just dead meat waitin' to be tenderized!” -- Wrecker

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In this episode we take a look at Ms.Marvel's Nemesis Set: 

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"I AM NOT A BIRD" - Thomas Edison

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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. 

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“Eenie-meenie, miney-moe -- which feebs' head is the first to go?” -- Reaper

Welcome 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.

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Happy Holidays and Seasons Greetings - Ho! Ho! Ho!

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In this RECORDED LIVE FROM TWITCH episode we take a look at our Spoilers for Wasp's Nemesis with a special Shadow of the Past Guest Host!

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“Ugh why can't I ever find anything around here.” - Janice Lincoln

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this issue we talk about a Badoon Headhunter modular set.

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“I must have done something REALLY bad in a previous life.” - Peter Quill

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This is our 50th Anniversary Issue! We talk look back a bit, and then look at survey results, the state of the game, new content for Vol 2, and give away some prizes! Thank you to the community out there that makes this such a fun game to play.

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"Admit Nothing. Deny Everything. Make Counter Accusations."

Cover Art by by Patrick Brown https://www.deviantart.com/patrickbrown/art/Marvel-Villains-514368240

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this issue we talk about Drang Part II.

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“The council has proclaimed such people too interior to survive!” - Drang

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this issue we talk about Rocket Raccon's Nemesis, Blackjack O'Hare.

Marvel's Wastelanders: Old Man Star-Lord: https://www.marvel.com/digital-series/podcasts/marvels-wastelanders-old-man-star-lord

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AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

Welcome to Issue 215 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 then entire Mutant Genesis campaign, its campaign cards, and overall experience.

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 “Mine is the Power to destroy. And to reshape the world in my image” -- Magneto

Welcome to Issue 260 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 Unus Part I, the first scenario of the AoO box.

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“Gentlemen we are on a clock, just kill him” -- Unus

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In this issue we take a look at Hawkeye's Nemesis Crossfire from the Rise of Red Skull box: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Ahawkeye_nemesis&view=card&decks=encounter

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“I like to let them run a little before taking the shot.” - Crossfire

Welcome to Issue 156 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 Venom - Part I

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“Hi! We’re Venom! You’re safe now. No, please. There’s no need to thank us. You’re joy is reward enough, and sends me leaping happily on my way!” -- Venom

Welcome to Issue 111 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 Ebony Maw  Part I from the MTS box. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof,  and WanderingTook Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com

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“Your powers are quaint. Let me show you real magic.” - Ebony Maw

Welcome to Issue 164 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 Inheritor modular set from the Spider-Ham pack.

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 "There is no mission. This is what we do, we hunt the spiders." - Karn

Welcome to Day 21 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 Marvel with Tommy.

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Happy Holidays and Seasons Greetings - Ho! Ho! Ho!

Welcome 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 Designer Tony Fanchi.

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Find MJ's Book and more at her website: https://www.bewaretheblackcat.com/

“You dare stay silent when addressed by Mojo? Domo, have these men all melted into paste and slathered on my hindquarters! ” - Mojo

Welcome to Issue 166 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 Part I of the Sinister Six scenario from the Sinister Motives box.

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 “We can't lose. This is our day, gentlemen... the day the Sinister Six reigns supreme! ” -- Doctor Octopus

Welcome 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!

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More on Ultron in Issue 22 and 23

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https://criticalencounters.libsyn.com/critical-encounters-issue-23-ultron-part-2

"Inovation is the ultimate weapns." - Ultron (616)

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In this episode we take a look at the Spider-man's Nemesis Vulture: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Aspider_man_nemesis&view=card&decks=encounter

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"Spider-Man will pay for interfering with my plans!" -- The Vulture

Welcome to Issue 238 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 scenario Juggernaut from the Next Evolution box, Part II.

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“An' this is what my partner Black Tom Cassidy'd call... the coup de grace!!” - Juggy

Welcome 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.U.S. from the upcoming SP//dr pack!

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"ARhghfgyradatfdgsdgg" -M.O.R.B.I.U.S.

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this issue we take a look at the villain Crossbones Part I from the Rise of Red Skull box: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Acrossbones&view=card&decks=encounter

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“Those Super-powered types might have more strength, but none of them have my style.” - Crossbones

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this episode we take a look at Black Widow's Nemesis Taskmaster: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Ablack_widow_nemesis&view=card&decks=encounter

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"Argg no, please stop, aahhhhh" -- Taskmaster

Welcome to Issue 120 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 Crossfire's Crew from the Hood pack with special guest amerikano from Marvel Champions Monthly Podcast.

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“As much as I don’t mind killing Hawkeye, I’m not your puppet” - Crossfire (Earth-616)

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this issue we talk about Ronan Part I.

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“There is no discussion, no debate. You are guilty.” - Ronan

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this special issue we take a second look at Yellowjacket, with special expert ScarletRhodey, then we crack open the secret vault of a hidden SHIELD facility. In that vault we found dossiers on every hero and villain; we got our hands on Ant-man's info, and take a look at how four specific villains can try and take him down.

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“Just imagine a soldier the size of an insect. The ultimate secret weapon!"

Welcome to Issue 168 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 SP//dr's Nemesis, MORBIUS

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 "Roar." — Godzilla

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this Issue we sit down with Lead Art Director and all around villainous Hobbit Warrior Deborah Garcia!

* Addendum: Deborah also would like to add that her hordes of minions would also have them form a marching band so she can spell out really villainous phrases and images that the heroes can see from their Helicarrier. That’s the dream!

Genesys RPG Screen for FFG

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“I told ya I'd deliver, didn't I? You wanted a war? Sabretooth' just gave ya a war.” --Victor Creed, aka Sabertooth

Welcome to Issue 256 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 take a look at the Dystopian Nightmare modular set from the AoA box.

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“I know more of this world than you can even dream. That is why I must destroy it.” - Apocalypse

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. 

In this episode we take a look at #HydraRising and Spider-Woman's Nemesis set: https://hallofheroeslcg.com/the-rise-of-red-skull/#spiderwoman

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"Cut off one head and two more will take its place. Hail Hydra!"