Strike Better Podcast: Recent Episodes
Strike Better
A Marvel Crisis Protocol podcast focused on competition strategies, roster construction, and in depth discussion of how to improve your skills at the game.
We pick our Top 10 Most Impactful changes, but also talk about all the rest of them. Enjoy a 3 hour mega episode!
Full Changelog: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V-_Y-6uFUg8HTdue66MHdC153V-zJDvprvriyMpNxu8/edit?usp=sharing
Official AMG Update Link: ow.ly/UeVv50Zy8by
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This interview is broken up into two halves. The first is at Gencon Live with Shick, then due to tornado warnings he brings on Michael Plummer for our back half.
(00:00:00) Intros
(00:16:00) Critical Calculation: Which Attack Should Shang Chi Use?
(00:23:00) Unsung Hero: Shuri
(00:38:00) Theme Battle: Avengers / X-Men vs Cabal!
(00:54:00) Deep Dive: Mighty Avengers should be on your radar!
THEME BATTLEAvengers / X-Men vs Cabal
SECURE: Wedding Party Targeted in Terrible Attack EXTRACT: Skrulls Infiltrate World Leadership THREAT: 20
Team A - Any 4 Threat Captain America - Captain Marvel Cosmic Avenger - Cyclops - Beast - Bishop
Team B - Kang the Conquerer - Magneto - Loki - Wrecking Crew
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(00:00:00) Intros
(00:12:00) Critical Calculation: Who should Blue Marvel Attack?
(00:21:00) Unsung Hero: Nova
(00:40:00) Theme Battle: Mighty Avengers vs Invaders!
(00:54:00) Deep Dive: Mike wins Atlantic City open!
THEME BATTLEMighty Avengers vs Invaders
SECURE: Evidence of Experimental Soldiers EXTRACT: Assault Ship Makes Sweeping Search THREAT: 19
Team A - Captain America, Sam Wilson - Spectrum - Black Widow - Captain Marvel, Cosmic Avenger - Black Panther, Chosen of Bast - Okoye
Team B - Namor - Steve Rogers, Captain America - Human Torch - Nick Fury and the Howling Commdos - Bob Agent of Hydra - Wong - Free Invaders TTC
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This week we talk all about the new Crisis Rotation.
Check out this Goonhammer article too! https://www.goonhammer.com/marvel-crisis-protocol-2026-crisis-rotation-guide
(00:00:00) Intros
(00:04:00) All the Sentinel Hot Takes
(00:57:00) Unsung Hero: Logan The Wolverine
(01:06:00) Theme Battle: X-Men vs Sentinels!
(01:19:00) Deep Dive: Who Needs Some Stamina?
THEME BATTLEX-Men Vs Sentinels
SECURE: Lockdown! Security Systems Symie Breakout EXTRACT: Jailbreak Leads to Mass Mutant Escape THREAT: 20
Team A - Logan The Wolverine (FREE EXCEPTIONAL HEALING) - Shadowcat (OR ANY AFFILIATED 3 THREAT X-MEN) - Rogue - Cyclops - Jean Gray
Team B - Bastian - Cassandra Nova - Sentinel Mk 4 - Omega Sentinel - Gambit (FREE UNDER YOUR SKIN)
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(00:00:00) Intro & Adepticon Vibe Check
(00:20:00) Mike's Adepticon Performance
(00:35:00) Ryan's Adepticon Performance
(00:54:00) Ryan Breaks the Game?
(01:04:00) Stuff We Didn't Like
(01:29:00) Adepticon Tournament Stats Breakdown
(02:00:00) Road Map Spicy Quick Takes
(02:16:00) 2026 MCP Strike Better Hall Inductees. (SBMCPHOF)
MIKE'S WORLDS LIST: https://www.jarvis-protocol.com/rosters/b2e221d9-470f-424e-a5c2-44cdff3c85d5
RYAN'S WORLDS LIST: https://www.jarvis-protocol.com/rosters/63bf1038-5dcf-4983-9ef3-03a6849c25e2
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Will Shick and Will Pagani talk about all the AMG reveals about Marvel Crisis Protocol.
(00:00:00) Intro & Adepticon Hype Talk / Speculation
(00:27:30) Unsung Hero: Kingpin
(00:35:00) 2026 MCP Strike Better Hall of Fame Finalists. (MCPSBHOF)
(01:14:00) SUPER OR POOPER!
00:00:00 Intro & News: SECRET STREAM?!
00:08:30 Critical Calculation! Namor into Black Widow
00:14:20 Hot Takes: Kang, Iron Monger, Rescue
00:53:00 Unsung Hero: The Best Baron in the Game!
01:00:00 New Box Who Dis: X-Force
01:08:00 Deep Dive: Early Turns for top Archetypes
(00:00:00) Intro & Critical Calculation! Blue Marvel attacks.
(00:09:30) News: GT Locations
(00:17:20) Hot Takes: Moondragon and Quasar
(00:53:00) Unsung Hero: Spider-Men
(01:02:00) Theme Battle: Defenders vs Guardians
(01:10:30) Deep Dive: Timelines
(00:00:00) Intro & News
(00:01:30) Critical Calculation! Shang-Chi into Zemo.
(00:08:50) Hot Takes: New Asgardians
(00:50:30) Unsung Hero: Dr. Strange
(01:06:30) Deep Dive: aPREPdicon
(00:00:00) Intro & News
(00:08:45) Mighty Avengers Hot Takes
(00:34:50) Unsung Hero: Yondu
(00:44:30) New Box, Who Dis? X-Men/Brotherhood & Spider-Foes
(01:06:30) Deep Dive: New Crisis Mechanics and Potential Issues
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AMG's Will Shick and Will Pagani join us to talk about the big Ministavaganza Rule Updates, previews, and character changes.
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The full crew breakdown all the rule changes and character hot takes!
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(00:00:00) Intro & Critical Calculation: Gambit and Luke Cage
(00:11:20) Theme Battle!
(00:22:20) Unsung Hero: Clone Saga
(00:28:50) Deep Dive: World Team Championship with Jeff Troast
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(00:00:00) Intro Critical Calculation: Shadow King into Kingpin
(00:12:00) Mike's Thoughts on Web
(00:41:00) Theme Battle!
(00:48:00) Deep Dive: World Team Championship - Montreal Shark Tank
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(00:00:00) Intro/Brian Terwilliger joins this week!
(00:02:00) Critical Calculation: Doc Ock and Mighty Steve
(00:15:00) Trying new things.
(00:36:00) The 4 Web Warrior Archetypes
(01:21:00) Quick Intro to Countering Webs
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(00:00:00) Intro/News
(00:05:23) Tigra
(00:17:00) Ronin
(00:29:46) Echo/Critical Calculation
(00:46:00) Prowler
(00:57:55) Ham!
(01:02:19) Spider-Man 2099
(01:10:43) Spider-Man Noir
(01:24:09) Silk
(01:49:11) Ultimate Spider-Man
(02:15:00) Web of Spider-Verse
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Inhumans vs Web Warriors VOD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt7vnCnrvas&t=527s
(00:00:00) Welcome
(00:02:45) Critical Calculations: Killmonger, Usurper attacking ASM
(00:19:40) Theme Battle: Weapon X vs X-Force
(00:28:30) Unsung Heroes: Mind Wipe
(00:39:00) Deep Dive: pre LVO Meta Talk - Crisis Cards
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(00:00:00) Welcome / Retractions
(00:07:00) Critical Calculations: Cruelty Loki Damage Curve
(00:15:00) It's The News
(00:16:40) Hot Takes! New Brotherhood Meta?
(00:23:40) Unsung Heroes: Man Thing
(00:32:00) Theme Battle!
(00:44:30) Deep Dive Part 1: Sculpt "Tier List"
(01:13:00) Deep Dive Part 2: When to use Support Characters
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(00:00:00) Welcome
(00:01:20) Critical Calculations: Staggered Black Bolt attacks Namor
(00:11:30) It's The News
(00:23:50) Theme Battle!
(00:35:30) Unsung Heroes: Heavy Firepower
(00:44:30) Deep Dive: Team Tactic Cards
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(00:00:00) We're Back!
(00:04:00) Critical Calculations: CGR Attacking Okoye
(00:15:00) It's The News
(00:23:00) Hot Takes on Character Revamps
(00:37:00) Unsung Heroes: Vulture
(00:48:00) Let's Talk Intentional Draws
(01:05:00) Deep Dive: Mike Wins Champions Cup GT with Inhumans
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AMG Developers Will Shick and Will Pagani come on to talk about the 2025 character updates.
(00:00:00) Adepticon Impressions
(00:14:00) AMG Crisis Protocol Updates: Store Kits and Crisis/Reprint Roadmap
(00:28:00) Hot Takes!
(01:28:00) Tournament Rundown
(01:54:00) Worthy notes/ Tariff Warning
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No timestamps this week! We spend an hour just talking about the pre-adepticon Meta. Oh and Mike is mad.
(00:05:00) Critical Calculations: How Bad Are You?
(00:14:00) News/Character Updates
(00:48:00) New Crisis Cards Roundup
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(00:05:00) Critical Calculations: How Poor Are You?
(00:11:00) News/Hot Takes
(00:40:00) Pax Overview/ Meta Outlook
(00:54:00) Meta Overview Summary
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(00:02:00) Critical Calculations: Mephisto Attacks
(00:12:00) News/Hot Takes
(00:40:00) Unsung Heroes: Ancient One
(00:48:00) Clash of Opinions: Power Creep?
(01:08:00) Deep Dive: WTC
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(00:02:00) Critical Calculations: 3 Threat Damage Dealers
(00:09:00) News/Hot Takes
(00:49:00) Unsung Heroes: Taskmaster
(00:57:00) Clash of Opinions: Is Fat Thor OP?
(01:08:00) Building New Mutants
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(00:02:00) Critical Calculations: 4 Threat Damage Dealers
(00:09:00) News/Hot Takes
(00:20:00) Deep Dive #1: Building an Apocalypse Roster
(00:59:00) Deep Dive #2: Nashcon with Rightmad
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(00:03:00) Critical Calculations: Death or War?
(00:22:00) Unsung Heroes: Ms. Marvel
(00:32:00) Clash of Opinons: Is Survival good for the game? [Score: Mike-0 Brian-1]
(00:42:00) Tactic Card Rotation Deep Dive
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This week we go over all the spoiled characters from ministravaganza and give our initial hot takes.
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- [00:01:00] New Host Introduction: Brian Terwilliger
- [00:02:00] Critical Calculations: Which 5 Threat Does Most Damage?
- [00:11:00] Hot Takes: Asgard Box
- [01:03:00] Clash of Opinons: Is Eyes on the Price good for the game?
- [01:15:00] Quick Asgard Affiliation Overview
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We bring on Will Shick and Will Pagani from Atomic Mass Games to talk about all things Crisis Protocol!
- [00:01:00] News
- [00:16:00] Hot Takes: Shocker, Gwenom, Electro
- [00:54:00] Unsung Hero: Vision
- [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Spider-Foes
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- [00:00:00] Intros/News
- [00:05:00] Adepticon Spoilers/ Spicy Hot Takes
- [00:30:00] Adepticon Meta Analysis
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- [00:00:00] Intros/News
- [00:11:00] Cosmic Ghost Rider Eratta
- [00:30:00] Professor X Hot Takes/ THE BALD META COMETH
- [01:05:00] Inspiring Monologue
- [01:09:00] Unsung Hero: Cassandra Nova
- [01:18:00] Super Power Review!!!!: Merc with a Mouth
- [01:20:00] Deep Dive: Extracts and You
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FOR SURE BALD:
- Strucker
- Bill
- Ancient One
- Luke Cage
- Cassandra Nova
- Drax
- Kingpin
- Okoye
- Proffesor X
- Red Skull 1, 2, 3
- Skurge
- Thanos
- Wong
- Bishop?
- Shadow King
- Nick Fury Jr
MAYBE BALD?
- Bob
- Deadpool
- Groot
- Zola
TECHNICALLY BALD
- Lizard
- Nebula
- Sentinals
- Vision
- Ultron 1, 2
- Supergiant
- [00:01:00] News and Hot Takes: Bishop, Nightcrawler, Iceman
- [00:41:00] Inspiring Monologue
- [00:49:00] Unsung Hero: Ant Man
- [00:57:00] Super Power Review!!!!: Witty Banter
- [01:06:00] Deep Dive: LVO META ROUNDUP
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This week we take a deep dive into what we think the meta will be for the upcoming LVO tournament!
- [00:01:00] News and Hot Takes: Red Skull Eratta and Wakanda
- [00:19:00] Inspiring Monologue
- [00:26:00] Unsung Hero: Skurge
- [00:34:00] Super Power Review!!!!: Metal Mind
- [00:40:00] Deep Dive: LVO META
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This week we bring discuss all things timeline format, as well as express what we're MCP Thankful for!
- [00:01:00] News and Hot Takes: Timline Rosters!
- [00:10:00] Unsung Hero: Hulk Buster
- [00:18:00] Super Power Review!!!!: Ensnare
- [00:26:00] Deep Dive: Timeline Deep Dive
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This week we bring on Second Wind Winner Zach Cohen to talk about his Guardians of the Galaxy team that...shockingly included the current Meta menace Cosmic Ghost Rider.
- [00:01:00] News and Hot Takes: Core Set II Reactions
- [00:10:00] Unsung Hero: Enchantress
- [00:16:00] Inspiring Monologue
- [00:21:00] Super Power Review!!!!: Power is Only For the One Who Rules!
- [00:31:00] Deep Dive: WTC Interview with Zach
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All things Ministravaganza are discussed!
All links available here: https://www.atomicmassgames.com/ministravaganza/
AMG Discord: https://discord.gg/atomicmassgamesofficial
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This week we focus mostly on Mike's HUGE VICTORY at Nova.
- [00:01:00] News and Hot Takes: Ministravaganza Schedule
- [00:12:00] Inspiring Monologue
- [00:16:00] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Booby Traps
- [00:21:00] Roster Talk
- [00:30:00] Unsung Heroes: Iron Fist
- [00:36:00] Deep Dive: Mike's NOVA Victory
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This week we talk about EARTH'S MIGHTIEST CORE SET! NO TIME STAMPS! ALL HOT TAKES!
Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CpQSVBLkFvdgq3yeBBoW8Fn0FdT11AaRmEebC9tUW5k/edit?usp=sharing
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This week we talk about all the upcoming releases, start a new segment, and do a Deep Dive on whether or not the MCP Meta is in a good place.
- [00:01:00] News and Hot Takes: Follow Me and Deception changes/Upcoming releases
- [00:38:00] Inspiring Monologue
- [00:42:00] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Death Factor
- [00:45:00] Roster Talk
- [00:54:00] Unsung Heroes: Medusa
- [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Is the Meta Healthy?
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This week we bring on Wakanda and Hydra player Rob Reale to talk about his recent success! Also...Web Warriors on top?
- [00:01:00] News and Hot Takes: M'Baku and Klaw
- [00:37:00] Inspiring Monologue
- [00:41:00] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Arrogance
- [00:45:00] Roster Talk/Deep Dive: Winning Rosters
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This week we discuss Mike's LVO invite winning squad, as well as everyone's favorite segment...STUDS OR DUDS PART TWO!
- [00:01:00] News and Hot Takes: Cosmic Ghost Rider
- [00:21:00] Inspiring Monologue
- [00:31:00] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Martial Artist
- [00:41:00] Roster Talk/Deep Dive: Mike Wins and Invite with Guardians Thanos
- [00:51:00] STUDS OR DUDS II
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This week the Strike Better team is joined by Season X Winner Joe Hainstock to talk about his increduble X-Men squad and play.
- [00:01:00] News and Hot Takes: Gwen Poole
- [00:37:00] Inspiring Monologue
- [00:43:00] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Husband and Wife
- [00:48:00] Roster Talk/Deep Dive: Joe Hainstock Interview
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This week the Strike Better team is joined by Omnus and Alex Botts, the Adepticon Runner Up!
- [00:01:00] News and Hot Takes: Adepticon Reveals
- [00:16:00] Inspiring Monologue
- [00:26:00] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: God of Mischief
- [00:35:00] Roster Talk/Deep Dive: Alex's Adepticon Run
Omnus Protocl Podcast: https://podbay.fm/p/omnus-protocol-a-marvel-crisis-protocol-podcast
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This week the Strike Better team is joined by Travis Foss to talk about his Season X Weapon X success!
- [00:01:00] Hot Takes: Immortal Hulk, MODOK Scientist Supreme
- [00:31:00] Inspiring Monologue
- [00:36:00] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Adamantium Skeleton
- [00:43:00] Roster Talk/Deep Dive: Travis' Weapon X Squad
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In this very special episode the Strike Better team sits down with a couple of the AMG MCP developers to get some inside info. Maybe even a secret spoiler...
This week the Strike Better team is joins by Reath and Twigg to go over thier LVO exploits, successes, and failures.
- [00:01:00] Hot Takes: Ulik, Emma Frost
- [00:36:00] Inspiring Monologue
- [00:40:00] Superpower??? REVIEW!!!!: Wand of Wattomb
- [00:45:00] Roster Talk/Deep Dive: What did we play at LVO
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We brought on Charles from Omnus Protocol this week to talk about how ridiculous Spider-Woman is and what to expect out of LVO!
- [00:01:00] Hot Takes: Beta Ray Bill, Spider-Woman
- [00:32:00] Inspiring Monologue
- [00:35:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Matter Transmutation
- [00:42:00] Roster Talk: What Have We Been Playing?
- [01:00:00] Deep Dive: LVO Rundown
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Season 9 Champion Pat Dunford joins the cast to talk about how he's so good at the game, as well as giving us his spiciest takes on upcoming characters.
- [00:01:00] Hot Takes: Rhino, Agent Venom
- [00:32:00] Inspiring Monologue
- [00:36:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Pounce
- [00:42:00] Roster Talk: What Have We Been Playing?
- [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Undefeated Run
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On this EMERGENCY CAST, the team talks about the surprise Crisis Changes.
Available here: https://www.atomicmassgames.com/rules
This week we do a new segment called STUD OR DUD, where we each choose characters we feel are underrepresented in the game.
- [00:01:00] Hot Takes: Weapon X, Peter Parker???
- [00:31:00] Farmer's Inspiring Monologue
- [00:37:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Master Swordsman
- [00:42:00] Roster Talk: What Have We Been Playing?
- [01:05:00] Deep Dive: Malekith Nerf!
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This week we do a new segment called STUD OR DUD, where we each choose characters we feel are underrepresented in the game.
- [00:01:00] Hot Takes: Sabertooth, Apex Predator
- [00:26:00] Farmer's Inspiring Monologue
- [00:33:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Cosmic Portal
- [00:37:00] Roster Talk: What Have We Been Playing?
- [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Stud or Dud?
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This week we discuss the new format of the Season 9 league, and do a deep dive into what a rotation is and how you can use this strategy to your advantage.
- [00:01:00] Hot Takes: Logan
- [00:25:00] Farmer's Inspiring Monologue
- [00:40:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Cosmic Portal
- [00:47:00] Roster Talk: Gaming the System
- [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Rotations
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This week we discuss the new format of the Season 9 league, and do a deep dive into what a rotation is and how you can use this strategy to your advantage.
- [00:06:00]Hot Takes: Pyro & Blob
- [00:15:00] Farmer's Inspiring Monologue
- [00:22:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Cosmic Portal
- [00:25:00] Roster Talk: Gaming the System
- [00:55:00] Deep Dive: Rotations
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This week MagikNik on to talk about his amazing run in the TTS league, as our NEW CHAMPION!
- [00:06:00]Hot Takes: Sentinals
- [00:25:00] Farmer's Inspiring Monologue
- [00:29:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Strongest One There Is
- [00:35:00] Roster Talk: What are we playing?
- [00:51:00] Deep Dive: MagikNik
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This week we have special guest Phil a.k.a Reath to talk about how to properly practice to get better.
- [00:06:00]Hot Takes: Red Skull, Master of Hydra
- [00:15:00] Farmer's Inspiring Monologue
- [00:20:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Tricks and Traps
- [00:28:00] Roster Talk: What are we playing?
- [00:58:00] Deep Dive: How to Practice
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This week we have special guest Phil a.k.a Reath to talk about how to properly practice to get better.
- [00:06:00]Hot Takes: Red Skull, Master of Hydra
- [00:15:00] Farmer's Inspiring Monologue
- [00:20:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Tricks and Traps
- [00:28:00] Roster Talk: What are we playing?
- [00:58:00] Deep Dive: How to Practice
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This week we discuss the top affiliations and characters in the Season 8 top cut, then answer some burning listener questions
- [00:06:00] Farmer's Inspiring Monologue
- [00:10:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Pounce
- [00:15:00] Roster Talk: Season 8 Top Cut Breakdown
- [01:09:00] Deep Dive: Listener Q&A
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This week we discuss the top affiliations and characters in the Season 8 top cut, then answer some burning listener questions
- [00:06:00] Farmer's Inspiring Monologue
- [00:10:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Pounce
- [00:15:00] Roster Talk: Season 8 Top Cut Breakdown
- [01:09:00] Deep Dive: Listener Q&A
Strike Better!
This week we bring on season 8 undefeated player Brian Terwilliger to talk about how he uses Hulk and Heimdall to dominate his games
- [00:00:00] News/Reveals
- [00:35:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Pounce
- [00:40:00] Roster Talk: Host Season 8 Updates
- [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Brian Terwilliger Interview
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This week we talk about Ryan and Mike's undefeated runs at Gencon, as well as some interesting Season 8 stats!
- [00:00:00] News/Reveals
- [00:26:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Webline
- [00:35:00] Roster Talk: Gencon and Season 8 Winrates
- [01:20:00] Deep Dive: More Gencon
Gencon Results: https://longshanks.org/events/detail/?event=5296
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This week we talk about some Ministravaganza reveals and then do a Deep Dive on deployment strategies!
- [00:00:00] News/Reveals
- [00:33:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Aggressive
- [00:38:00] Roster Talk: Host Season 8 Updates
- [00:56:00] Deep Dive: Common Deployment Mistakes
Strike Better!
This week we take a look at the new Winter Guard characters, and then take a deep dive into the Season 8 roster stats!
- [00:00:00] News/Reveals
- [00:25:30] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Black Arts
- [00:38:00] Roster Talk: Host Season 8 Lists
- [01:05:00] Deep Dive: Season 8 Roster Stats
Strike Better!
This week we take a deep dive into the Three Phases of the game and how you can identify which one you're in and whether you are ahead or behind.
- [00:00:00] News/Reveals
- [00:35:30] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Hydra Tactics
- [00:42:00] Deep Dive: The Three Phases
Strike Better!
This week we do a deep dive into Heimdall, discuss superpowers that cause Root, and speculate our own excitement on upcoming product.
- [00:00:00] News/Heimdall Deep Dive
- [00:58:30] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Tangled Vines
- [01:00:00] Roster Talk: What we're playing and upcoming product chat
Strike Better!
This week we discuss new Black Order Characters, how viable counterstrike is, and other ways to score VP
- [00:00:00] News
- [00:40:30] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Counterstrike
- [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Other ways to score VP
Strike Better!
We bring on Season 7 Finalist Liam Watt to talk about how to run dangerous attrition builds with very few characters, and how you can use that as a form of control.
- [00:00:00] News
- [00:08:30] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Hit and Run
- [00:20:00] Deep Dive: Interview with Liam Watt
Strike Better!
Links to Liam Watt's 3-wide top cut games and power-up as discussed in the show:
Final vs GotG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr-ur9Nkick&t=1s
Top 8 vs GotG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHoV-8cfdEQ&t=2s
Top 16 vs Black Order: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD2nM7wDClw
Top 32 vs CS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjPlJj77Ak4&t=653s
Liam's power-up of 'Slapchop' technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH3WGHw9eDw
This week we have a new segment and then talk about everything we've learned about the game in Season 7.
- [00:00:00] News
- [00:20:00] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Bodyguard
- [00:36:00] Roster Talk: Morgan's Top Cut and S.H.I.E.L.D speculation
- [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Season 7 Learning
Strike Better!
This episode is designed for new players who are looking to learn more about the game and how to get better. Here are some additional Crisis Protocol Resources:
https://www.atomicmassgames.com/rules: Up to date rules and erratas for the game
https://cerebromcp.com/ Free list builder and dice calculator
Across the Bifrost Nexus: A collection of material from content creators for the game
MCP Fan Server Discord Invite
MCP TTS League Discord Invite
Von Darkmor Gaming MCP Streamed Game Archive
Xavier Protocols - Blog with meta breakdowns and math. Early articles are a great starting point for new players
This week we look at all the relevent stats for the top cut of the Season 7 league play.
- [00:00:00] News
- [09:45:00] Roster Talk: S7 Strike Better Swiss Standings
- [00:38:00] Deep Dive: S7 Top Cut Stats
Strike Better!
This week we discuss Grunt Rules, Fury's Scary Herb plays, and a remin
- [00:00:00] News, Grunts and Shadowland Daredevil tactics cards
- [00:41:00] Roster Talk: S7 Updates
- [01:05:00] Deep Dive: With Great Power...
Strike Better!
This week we discuss Elektra and the dictionary worth of S.H.I.E.L.D tactics cards that are arriving with Nick Fury Jr!
- [00:00:00] News, Elektra and S.H.I.E.L.D tactics cards
- [00:35:00] Roster Talk: S7Updates
- [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Listener Questions
Strike Better!
This week Travis Foss rejoins us to talk about the difference in mindsets when buildling FLGS Game Night rosters versus something more competitive.
- [00:00:00] News and S7 Roster Talk/Meta Discussion
- [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Casual vs Competitive Rosters
Strike Better!
This week we discuss Shadowland Daredevil and the upcoming S7 meta.
- [00:00:00] News, Shadowland Daredevil + NINJAS!!!!
- [00:29:00] Roster Talk: S7 Roster Build Choices
- [01:00:00] Deep Dive: LVO Overview and Longshanks Meta Outlook
Strike Better!
This week we discuss Nicholas Fury Jr and do a deep dive on the prospects of all 18 affiliations. * [00:00:00] News, Nick Fury, Grunts * [00:29:00] Deep Dive: Stock Talk!
Strike Better!
This week we bring back new host Mike d'Amboise to discuss his LVO preparation, X-23/Honeybadger hot takes, and more!
- [00:00:00] News, X-23 / Honeybadger / Gambit takes
- [00:40:00] Roster Talk: What We've Been Playing
- [01:00:00] LVO Prep
This week we are joined by special guest Mike d'Amboise, the season 6 Runner Up! We talk about a thrilling final match as well as some speculation on how good Versatile Strategy may end up being.
- [00:00:00] Intros, News
- [00:24:00] Roster Talk: Mike Interview and Morgan the Champ
- [01:09:00] Deep Dive: Versatile Strategy
Strike Better!
This week the Strike Better crew discusses the major rule changes that AMG has just released for MCP!
- [00:00:00] Intros, News
- [00:25:00] Roster Talk: Morgan Still Dominating
- [00:38:00] Deep Dive: Major AMG Changes
Strike Better!
This week the Strike Better crew discusses breaks down some frequently asked listener questions, as well as look at the Season 6 Top Cut!
- [00:00:00] Intros, News
- [00:1500] Roster Talk: League Top Cut
- [00:58:00] Deep Dive: Listener Mailbag
Strike Better!
This week the Strike Better crew discusses Season 6 and who is currently dominating. Ryan also discusses his recent love of the new and improved Guardians of the Galaxy.
- [00:00:00] Intros, News
- [00:10:00] Roster Talk: League Updates and Stats
- [00:55:00] Deep Dive: What is winning?
Strike Better!
There are a lot of characters in Crisis Protocol, and most of them have amazing attacks you can spend power on to activate. But are all of them worth it? When do you choose between a spender and a super power? Which spenders are best? Find out this week!
- [00:00:00] Intros, News
- [00:10:00] Roster Talk: League Updates and Stats
- [00:45:00] Deep Dive: When are spenders worth it?
Strike Better!
Are you nervous about the new Hulk? Have your friends been crushing you with Hulkbuster? Is Thanos crushing your roster to bits? This week we discuss how you can prepare for facing these mega threat monsters.
- [00:00:00] Intros, News, Character Spoilers
- [00:10:00] Roster Talk: League Updates and Stats
- [00:50:00] Deep Dive: Dealing with the 6 Threats
Strike Better
This week we discuss all the major changes that AMG Announced for MCP during their Ministravaganza!
- [00:00:00] Intros, News, Character Spoilers
- [00:30:00] Roster Talk: League Prep
- [00:40:00] Deep Dive: The big changes
Strike Better!
This week we take on every affiliation and debate where they fall in our tier list: Top, Mid, or Low?
Longshanks Link
- [00:00:00] Intros, News, Character Spoilers
- [00:20:00] Roster Talk: League Prep
- [00:30:00] Deep Dive: All Affiliations Ranked
Strike Better!
This week we bring on Season 5 winner Ulysses to talk about his mastery of all thing Black Order. Also is Dormammu the next big bad everyone should be preparing for?
- [00:00:00] Intros, News, Character Spoilers
- [00:40:00] Roster Talk: League Prep
- [00:58:00] Deep Dive: The Champion Ulysses and Black Order
Strike Better!
This week we bring discuss the current spoilers for the Convocation. Are the fundamental skills of roster building going to shift with all the Mystic users entering the game?
- [00:00:00] Intros, News, Character Spoilers
- [00:31:00] Roster Talk: League Updates
- [00:56:00] Deep Dive: New Meta Pieces
Strike Better!
This week we bring on Sasa Milovic, who went 6-0 with Inhumans in the Season 5 League. He talks about which pieces are of value to him and how he formed his roster.
- [00:00:00] Intros, News, Cassandra Nova
- [00:20:00] Roster Talk: League Updates
- [00:56:00] Deep Dive: Becoming an Inhumans Player
Strike Better!
This week we bring on Josh Fink, who went 6-0 with the best SOS in the Season 5 League. He breaks down how to grow from an intermediate player to something a bit more advanced.
- [00:00:00] Jean Grey, Omega Red
- [00:27:00] Roster Talk: League Updates
- [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Advancing as a Player
Strike Better!
This week we bring on Sooner, who has had great success running high character count teams, to discuss how to be successful running more models on the table than your opponent. Is Sam Wilson a game changer for Avengers? Is the Sam Spam coming to dominate the meta?
- [00:00:00] Sam Wilson, War Machine, Lizard
- [00:20:00] Roster Talk: League Updates
- [01:00:00] Deep Dive: How to play a swarm
League Win Rate Data
This week the Strike Better team takes a look at Kraven the Hunter and try to decide whether he's hot or not. Then in the Deep Dive segment they break down the three newest Crisis Cards: Research Station Attacked!, Deadly Legacy Virus Cured?, and S.W.O.R.D Establishes Base on Moon's Blue Area.
- [00:00:00] Kraven the Hunter
- [00:29:00] Roster Talk: Season 5 Update
- [00:40:00] Deep Dive: New Crisis Breakdown
- [01:30:00] Power Ups
Strike Better!
With Season 5 right around the corner the Strike Better team analyzes a slew of new data (Available here). Black Cat character card is also discussed along with Wanda and Quicksilver's Tactics Cards.
This week the Strike Better team look at Mr. Sinister, Quicksilver, and Scarlet Witch. With Wanda's ability to dish out more conditions, the team them breaks down all of them and explains which ones you should shake and how to potentially build a roster around them.
- [00:00:00] Intros and Card Discussion
- [00:35:00] Roster Talk: Season 5 Prep
- [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Conditions 101
Strike Better!
This week the Strike Better team looks at the surprise additions to the BnR list, and discuss the implications it could have on the meta moving forward. Also the potential impacts of Sin, Iron Fist, and Luke Cage are discussed.
- [00:00:00] News: Sin, Luke Cage, Iron Fist Hot Takes
- [00:34:00] Roster Talk
- [00:53:00] Deep Dive: BnR talk
Strike Better!
This week is a very special episode where AMG's Will Shick and Will Pagani come on the podcast to discuss the changes being made to the Ban and Restricted List for Organized Play!
This week the Strike Better Team talks to Matt Erbe, an accomplished wargamer, on his approach to entering the world of MCP.
[00:00:00] Intros
[00:12:00] Roster Talk: Battle Realm and S5 Prep
[00:46:00]Deep Dive: Breaking into the Game with Matt Erbe
In this SUPER SIZED episode the Strike Better team discuss the new Amazing Spider-Man, Mysterio, and Carnage character cards then bring on Season 4 Champion Pat Dunford to talk about his competitive approach to the game.
- [00:00:00] News/Amazing Spider-Man Talk
- [00:40:00] Cable/Domino Talk
- [00:58:00] Roster Talk
- [01:26:00] Deep Dive: Interview with Pat Dunford
Strike Better!
This week the Strike Better team talks about Cable, Deadpool, and Bob's potential value, then move into discussing Morgan and Travis' current Top 4 runs in the Season 4 league. In the Deep Dive Farmer leads a discussion on Power Starving tactics that can be used to make your opponent more predictable.
- [00:00:00] Cable, Deadpool, Bob talk
- [00:25:00] Roster Talk
- [01:00:00] Deep Dive
- [01:30:00] Power Ups
Strike Better!
This week the Strike Better team bring on Dave Den Ouden, otherwise known as Utility Cookie to help discuss ways you can become a better roster builder, as well as breaking down the Season 4 Top Cut.
- [00:00:00] News + Updates
- [00:09:00] Roster Talk: Season 4 Top Cut
- [00:55:00] Beef against Jacob Collins
- [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Utility Cookie
Strike Better!
This week the Strike Better team look at the last bit of the Inhuman's character cards and discuss whether Medusa or Lockjaw will have a larger impact on the meta. Then the Season 4 Midseason roster updates and broken down in detail!
- [00:00:00] Inhumans Talk/ News
- [00:34:00] Roster Talk: Season 4 Midseason Updates/Records
- [00:59:00] Deep Dive: Listener Questions
Strike Better!
This week the Strike Better team take on a variety of listener questions after discussing the new Inhumans news. Lockjaw is certainly a good boy, but is he good for the game? Also, the Mad Titan continues to be explored as new Thanos builds find success in the TTS Season 4 league.
- [00:00:00] Inhumans Talk/ News
- [00:30:00] Roster Talk: TTS4 Midseason Changes/ 9 Point Thanos
- [01:03:00] Deep Dive: Listener Questions
Strike Better!
This week the Strike Better team breakdown the data dump of all users participating in the Table Top Simulator Season 4 league! Who was the top character? Which affiliation was surprisingly underrepresented? Which tactics card should maybe be on the ban list? Find out all that and more this week!
- [00:00:00] Intros/News
- [00:12:00] Roster Talk
- [00:23:00] TTS S4 Stat Breakdown
- [01:15:00] Power Ups
Strike Better!
AMG gave MCP players an early holiday gift with the release of new game modes! The Strike Better team discusses why one of them, Battle Realm, is good enough to be the new competitive standard. Also, the team discusses why Loki should never go for $34 dollars in a draft style format.
- [00:00:00] Intros /News
- [00:09:00] Roster Talk: MCP Draft Highlights
- [00:30:00] Deep Dive: Can Battle Realm be the new competitive standard?
- [01:29:00] Power Ups
Strike Better Draft Results
With the holidays coming up this week we bring on Abby Pitout, a TTS Season 4 and Australian Grassroots community organizer, to discuss positive ways to grow the game as well as common beginner mistakes.
- [00:00:00] Intros /News
- [00:15:00] Roster Talk: What We're Playing + Holiday Buying Guide
- [00:42:00] Deep Dive: How to teach new players/build a community
- [01:23:00] Power Ups
Strike Better!
This week the Strike Better team teaches you how to correctly pick your Crisis cards when creating a competitive roster. Also Adam Murgatroyd announces the new strikebetterpodcast.com blog!
- [00:00:00] Intros/News
- [00:10:00] Roster Talk: Thinking About Season 4
- [00:30:00] Deep Dive: Crisis Selection
- [01:30:00] Power Ups
This week the Strike Better team bring on TTS Season 3 league winning Esmond, otherwise known as Scorsha, to discuss X-Men, Wakanda, his approach to the game, and a truly epic final match against co-host Morgan Reid.
- [00:25:00] Roster Talk
- [00:36:00] Esmond (Scorsha) Interview
- [01:15:00] Power Ups
Scorsha Youtube for game Commentary
TTS3 Final Match Highlights (from Turn 0)
This week the guys at Strike Better discuss the Top 8 breakdown of TTS League Season 3. Then Travis Foss is interviewed on how he approaches his matchups, and what you should do as a player to prepare for games.
- [00:00:00] Magneto/Toad Preview + Dice Beef
- [00:20:00] Roster Talk: TTS Top 8 Breakdown
- [00:47:00] Deep Dive: How to plan for a Matchup
- [01:18:00] Power Ups
Strike Better!
Top 16 Lists
TTS League Discord: https://discord.gg/6WyfHPp
This week the guys at Strike Better discuss what Synergy is, and how you can create some in your own Roster. The new Restricted/Ban list is also discussed as well as a catchup on card previews.
- [00:00:00] Restricted and Ban List Talk
- [00:16:00] Roster Talk: Preview Bonanza
- [00:44:00] Deep Dive: Synergy
- [01:29:00] Power Ups
Strike Better!
TTS League Discord: https://discord.gg/6WyfHPp
This week the Strike Better crew breaks down everything you need to know about Priority. You'll also learn what the difference between a Control squad and an Attrition squad.
- [00:00:00] TTS Season 3 Mid Season Stats
- [00:09:00] Roster Talk - How to Make Roster Changes
- [00:40:00] Deep Dive - Priority
- [01:27:00] Power Ups
Strike Better!
TTS League Discord: https://discord.gg/6WyfHPp
September releases soon approach and the Strike Better crew breaks down what you need to know about Defenders roster building, whether or not Ant-Man and Wasp are any good, and if Dr. Strange and Ghost Rider are worth their 5 point cost.
- [00:00:00] Intros
- [00:09:00] Roster Talk - Defenders
- [00:27:00] Deep Dive - Ant-Man, Strange, Ghost Rider
- [01:15:00] Power Ups
Strike Better!
TTS League Discord: https://discord.gg/6WyfHPp
Tabletop Simulator MCP Season 3 begins soon and the Strike Better crew breaks down all the important information including: most popular affiliations, most prevalent characters, and favorite crisis selections.
- [00:00:00] Intros
- [00:04:00] Roster Talk - TTS League Retrospective
- [00:20:00] Deep Dive - TTS Season 3 Meta
- [01:07:00] Power Ups
Strike Better!
TTS League Discord: https://discord.gg/6WyfHPp
This opening episode focuses on how you build a roster for Crisis Protocol. If you've been wondering how to select your affiliation, characters, tactics cards, and crisis cards then this is the episode to listen to.
- [00:00:00] Intros
- [00:05:00] Roster Talk - How to Build a Competitive Roster
- [00:50:00] Deep Dive - Additional Roster Tips
- [01:05:00] Power Ups
Strike Better!
TTS League Discord: https://discord.gg/6WyfHPp