Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions Podcast

Welcome to Issue 210 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 2 of the Villain scenario - Magneto!

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 “The thing none of you will ever understand is that there are no sides. There are no heroes or villains. There’s just what I want and how I’ll get it.” -- Magneto

Welcome to Issue 209 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 1 of the Villain scenario - Magneto!

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“Right now, the world doesn’t need heroes. It needs villains.” -- Magneto

Welcome to Issue 208.5 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 a card from the Age of Apocalypse box - Pterasaur with special guest Evil Dr Matt Carrano from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

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“Ca-Caw" - Pterasaurs (totally legit!)

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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"Well, I got news for you, Charlie. You failed. Your X-Men's fight for mutant rights has made it impossible for mutants to live quietly anywhere on Earth. Magneto may have built Asteroid M, but you made it necessary." - Amelia

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 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

Welcome to Issue 205 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 Mojo TV Issue we turn into Fanta

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“Bring me a shubbery!" - Mojo

Welcome to Issue 204 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 Gambit's Nemesis, Belladonna

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“Belladonna Boudreaux, leader of the Assassins Guild. Beautiful, smart, lethal... if she weren't screwing with my life so badly, I think I might fall for her.” -- Scarlet Spider

Welcome to Issue 203 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 of the pack modular Shadow King.

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"I sense we are kindred spirits, you and I. Join me, stranger, I will show you pleasure -- and power -- beyond your wildest imaginings!"" - Shadow King

Welcome to Issue 202.5 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 take a look at Mansion Attack - Part V - The Mansion

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 “Mortimer Tonybeeeeeeeee!" - Toad

"OMG!" - Pyro

"" - Blob

"You idiot" - Avalanche

Welcome to Issue 202.4 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 Mansion Attack - Part IV - Pyro

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“I'm real glad you dropped by since I’ve been bored out of my skull” -- Pryo

Welcome to Issue 202.3 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 Mansion Attack - Part III - Avalanche

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“Come out and fight, or I’ll bring the whole building down!” -- Avalanche

Welcome to Issue 202.2 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 Mansion Attack - Part II - Toad

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 “You X-Men think you're so much better than me. I'll show you.” -- Toad

Welcome to Issue 202.1 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 Mansion Attack - Part I - The Blob

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 “First I'm gonna crush you. Then I'm gonna raid our fridge.” -- Blob

Welcome to Issue 201 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 Storm's Nemesis, Callisto

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 “I’m going to ruin that pretty face of yours” -- Callisto

Welcome to Issue 200.2 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.

THIS IS THE MASSIVE 200th SHOW!!!! - PART II

We just do whatever we want, we are villains after all.

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"Cut off one head, and two more will take its place." - Michael Boggs

"Hail Hydra!" - Our Loyal Minions

Welcome to Issue 200.1 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.

THIS IS THE MASSIVE 200th SHOW!!!!

We just do whatever we want, we are villains after all.

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"Why didn't Mojo notice Domino and Shatterstar sneaking by him?"

"It seems he was too busy watching Cable…” (Thank you loyal minion John for this!)

Welcome to Issue 199 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 Master Mold - Part II

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“That is not logical. Mutants are human, therefore, humans must be protected from themselves.” -- Master Mold

Welcome to Issue 198 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 Master Mold - Part I

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“All systems on-line and fully functional. Master Mold once more restored... to full operational capability.” -- Master Mold

Welcome to Issue 197 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 Wolverine's Nemesis, Omega Red

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 “My deathspores will drain the life from your body." - Omega Red