Alter-Egos: A Marvel Champions Podcast

Hi guys, this is a small podcast to say thank you for listening during 2020! It's also a way to let you know we have our feedback survey up for you to provide any thoughts, ideas, criticisms and suggestions for the show as we head into 2021. If you are interested in helping the show grow or improve we'd really appreciate your input! Alternatively feel free to write an honest review on your podcast platform of choice. Thanks for taking the time to listen and we can't wait to explore this game in 2021 with you all.Year In Review Survey: https://forms.gle/rjny2Eq4LJa2uNVK7 Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. 

In the conclusion to the 'Thunderdome' that is The Rise of Red Skull. Joey and Glen talk all things Red Skull. From the side schemes to 'The Sleeper' this week on Alter-Egos it's all hands on deck for our Rise of Red Skull review. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. A special thanks to all our patrons in 2020 who were an integral help in supporting the show. 

This week we travel to a mysterious island where Zola is rumoured to be performing experiments.  Join us for our deeper look at the mechanics and elements that make up Scenario 4 in the Rise of Red Skull Campaign Box. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. A special thanks to all our new patrons as well as those who continue to support the show. If you'd like to support the show you can join via Patreon.

This week we go back on track with a review of the dramatic showdown between heroes and the new Chief of Police - Taskmaster. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. A special thanks to all our new patrons as well as those who continue to support the show. If you'd like to support the show you can join via Patreon.

This week on Alter-Egos we take a look back at the highs and lows and everything in between for the brand new living card game, Marvel Champions. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. A special thanks to all our new patrons as well as those who continue to support the show. If you'd like to support the show you can join via Patreon.

As we continue our Experimental Research series this week we dive deep into Captain Marvel Protection with special guest and friend of the show dr00. As always you can follow along with the deck list here. If you have comments or feedback on this new series feel free to send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com.

Thanks once again to Evan from Fantasy Flight Games, we are lucky to share with the community a brand new spoiler from the upcoming Ant-Man Hero Pack. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. A special thanks to all our new patrons as well as those who continue to support the show. If you'd like to support the show you can join via Patreon. 

This week we dive in deep to the second scenario available in the recently released 'The Rise of Red Skull' campaign box. Join us as we take a look at the trait changing and environment focussed scenario 'Absorbing Man'. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. A special thanks to all our new patrons as well as those who continue to support the show. If you'd like to support the show you can join via Patreon.

This week on Experimental Research, Joey shares a list focussed on the recently released Goliath ally! As always you can follow along with the deck list here. If you have comments, deck lists or feedback on this series feel free to send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. A special thanks to all our new patrons as well as those who continue to support the show. If you'd like to support the show you can join via Patreon.

This week we start to dive in deep to the various scenarios available in the recently released 'The Rise of Red Skull' campaign box. Join us as we take a look at the hard hitting and fast paced scenario 'Crossbones'. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. A special thanks to all our new patrons as well as those who continue to support the show. If you'd like to support the show you can join via Patreon.

In this episode we commence our series on The Rise of Red Skull Campaign. We start by taking a look at what makes a campaign in Marvel Champions and how the various elements work together to forge the intended experience. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. A special thanks to all our new patrons as well as those who continue to support the show. If you'd like to support the show you can join via Patreon.

As we continue our Experimental Research series we dive deep into Black Widow Protection with special guest and friend of the show Todd. As always you can follow along with the decklist here. If you have comments or feedback on this new series feel free to send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com.

This week on Alter-Egos we sit down with card game designer Caleb Grace. Caleb Grace is a veteran card game designer known for his stewardship on The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game. He now works alongside Michael Boggs and the talented team at Fantasy Flight Games to develop and design Marvel Champions. In this interview he shares insights and reflections on developing the recent campaign box, 'The Rise of Red Skull'. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com.

Welcome back to the reboot of Honorary Deck, now known as Experimental Research. In this first week we take a look at the idea of a 'rush' deck for some of the scenarios where villains lack catch up tools or appropriate stall tactics to prevent the heroes from a rapid victory. As always you can follow along with the deck list here. If you have comments or feedback on this new series feel free to send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com.

In our first episode back, we interview Steve Kimmel from Beat D Game. He shares with the team his Marvel Champions Playtime initiative. Steve also shares his insights into deck building and learning from others. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. A huge thank you to those who support us via Patreon. 

In this special episode of the podcast we take the time to talk about the future of the podcast and what Season 3 will look like. We also discuss L8Night Gaming commencing Marvel Champions content from this Friday at 7pm PST. Find them on Youtube or Discord. If you'd like to support the show you can find us on Patreon. Any feedback is welcome via alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. A very special thanks to every listener for supporting the show so far! See you all next week for Season 3.

This week Joey talks about the consistent combination of Iron Man/Protection but like you've never heard before! Check out our visual guide for this deck on our Youtube channel. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. 

In this episode of Alter-egos special guest and content creator from The Side Scheme podcast Josh joins us for a discussion around what it means to be a solo player. Check out more great content from The Side Scheme on their website or Facebook page. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. 

On this episode of Alter-Egos we are joined by Tim from Tabletop Timesinks to discuss the recently released Hulk hero pack. You can find more of Tim's excellent work on his website or Facebook page. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. 

In this episode of Alter-egos friend of the show Brice returns to talk all things remote play. In conjunction to this episode we recommend you check out the presentation Brice and Shane put together on our Youtube channel to help kick-start your journey to play together while apart. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. 

In this special episode of the podcast we are joined by villainous content creator Steve from Critical Encounters. Steve's expertise helps us explore the recently released print and play modular set - Kree Fanatic. If you want to hear more from Critical Encounters check out their podcast and Facebook page. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. 

In this bonus series Glen takes a look at recreating the memorable team from the hit 2012 film "The Avengers" using one collection of cards. Part 4 explores what makes Hulk/Aggression a powerful deck to play. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. 

In this bonus series Glen takes a look at recreating the memorable team from the hit 2012 film "The Avengers" using one collection of cards. Part 3 explores what makes Thor/Justice a thematic pairing to play. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. 

In this bonus series Glen takes a look at recreating the memorable team from the hit 2012 film "The Avengers" using one collection of cards. Part 2 explores what makes Captain America/Leadership so satisfying to play. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. 

In this bonus series Glen takes a look at recreating the memorable team from the hit 2012 film "The Avengers" using one collection of cards. Part 1 focuses on the following deck list and explores what makes Iron Man/Protection so fun to play. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. 

A brief commentary on a spoiler granted to us courtesy of Evan from Fantasy Flight Games, thanks again mate! Check out the spoiler here. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. 

In this very special episode of Alter-Egos, designer Michael Boggs from Fantasy Flight Games joins the podcast. Dive in to a discussion about the recent Hulk hero pack, cycle 1 reflections, Gencon announcements and the design principles of Marvel Champions. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at alteregosmcpodcast@gmail.com. 

In this week's episode of Alter-Egos we are joined by Kennedyhawk one of the brilliant hosts over at Marvel Champions Monthly. The team talks all about the various forms and design considerations for them in the game currently. If you'd like to see more from MCM then follow their incredible array of content over at their website. It is all aimed at bringing the Marvel Champions community together. If you'd like to keep up to date with all things Alter-Ego, feel free to join our Facebook page. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email. 

This week we are joined by friend of the podcast and local player 'Iron' Brice to discuss the latest announcements from FFG's recent in-flight report. Check out Critical Encounter's recent interview with designer Michael Boggs alongside Bad Publicity's interview with lead designer Caleb Grace. If you'd like to keep up to date with all things Alter-Ego, feel free to join our Facebook page. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email. 

This week the crew tackles the nuanced area of game balance. We touch on the community response to Dr. Strange's release and address the power level of heroes and villains with a focus on the 'fun factor' the game provides. If you'd like to keep up to date with all things Alter-Ego, feel free to join our Facebook page. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email. 

In this reboot episode the Alter-Egos team discuss the recent 'The Once and Future Kang' scenario announcement. If you'd like to keep up to date with all things Alter-Ego, feel free to join our Facebook page. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email. 

Thank you to each and every listener who comes back each week to listen. We will be continuing content regardless but if you'd like to help out check out our Patreon page. Thank you all who have already given us the chance to improve and refine our content practically. If you'd like to keep up to date with all things Alter-Ego, feel free to join our Facebook page. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email. 

A brief overview and explanation of the updates to the podcast. Thanks to all our listeners and followers for your patience. We hope you've had a wonderful winter (or summer) and join us for season 2 of Alter-Egos. If you'd like to keep up to date with all things Alter-Ego, feel free to join our Facebook page. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email. 

Alter-Egos is a fan podcast for Marvel Champions. A Living Card Game (LCG) by Fantasy Flight Games. This week on the podcast we take a closer look at the various attachments and upgrades Villain's can receive to stop the heroes in their tracks! We also discuss She-Hulk/Protection in-depth and highlight our favourite comic from the past week. If you'd like to keep up to date with all things Alter-Ego, feel free to join our Facebook page. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email. 

This is a bonus episode offering impressions and thoughts about the recently released Doctor Strange pack here in Australia. If you'd like to keep up to date with all things Alter-Ego, feel free to join our Facebook page. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email. 

This week we explore boost icons and abilities. Remedy discusses Captain America/Aggression in the wake of a mystic showing up in town. Finally we talk about our favourite reads of the past week. If you'd like to keep up to date with all things Alter-Ego, feel free to join our Facebook page. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email. 

This week on Alter-Egos the team talks about traits and whether we might see a "Wily Trader' any time soon. Xyceres takes us through Ms. Marvel/Leadership and we talk about a few older runs of comics that we read during the week! If you'd like to keep up to date with all things Alter-Ego, feel free to join our Facebook page. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email. 

This week on Alter-Egos the team talks all about Side Schemes! Xyceres then updates us on Black Panther/Aggression, before finally talking about his latest comic obsession! If you'd like to keep up to date with all things Alter-Ego, feel free to join our Facebook page. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email. 

This week on Alter-Egos, Remedy catches up on the latest news. Xyceres talks Iron Man/Justice and the team have an in-depth look at the 'kicker' cards currently in the game. The two then talk about their favourite reads from Marvel Unlimited this week. If you'd like to keep up to date with all things Alter-Ego, feel free to join our Facebook page. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email. 

This week on Alter-Egos, Remedy and Xyceres discuss the identity abilities and their importance to the game.  Xyceres then runs everyone through a Spider-Man/Protection deck and we introduce a new segment to share our love of the comics that inspire this great game. If you'd like to keep up to date with all things Alter-Ego, feel free to join our Facebook page. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email. 

In our second episode the team take you behind enemy lines with an in-depth look at Black Widow along with a peek at the Rise of the Red Skull. Warning spoilers abound! If you'd like to keep up to date with all things Alter-Ego, feel free to join our Facebook page. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email. 

Welcome to Alter-Egos! In this debut episode we introduce ourselves as two Australian blokes who love to talk about Marvel Champions. We also talk about Black Widow, A Thor Leadership deck and resource advantage within the game. If you'd like to keep up to date with all things Alter-Ego, feel free to join our Facebook page. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email.