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Strike Better: A Marvel Crisis Protocol Podcast

Strike Better
Marvel Crisis Protocol
Adepticon
Web Warriors
Apocalypse
Inhumans
Thanos
Hellfire Club
X-Men
Atomic Mass Games
Thor
Atomic Mask Games
Sentinels
Asgard
Crisis Protocol
Midnight Suns
Las Vegas Open
Dormammu
Wakanda
Game Development
Guardians Of the Galaxy

A Marvel Crisis Protocol podcast focused on competition strategies, roster construction, and in depth discussion of how to improve your skills at the game. Join us at our Discord: discord.gg/qsZKFvfsNv

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes123Founded6 years ago
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We ask the following questions to AMG's Will Shick and Will Pagani:

• What Marvel storyline / crossover would you want to write or see if you could?

• Angela was given an automatic pursuit trigger, whereas 2099 retained his. Speaking to trigge... more

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Strike Better Discord: discord.gg/qsZKFvfsNv

• [00:01:00] Intro/ Show Plug

• [00:10:00] Critical Calculation: Survivability Guessing Game

• [00:23:00] Hot Takes: Onslaught

• [0... more

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: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V-_Y-6uFUg8HTdue66MHdC153V-zJDvprvriyMpNxu8/edit?usp=sharing

Official AMG U... more

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.

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Recent Guests

Will Shick
Atomic Mask Games designer/engineer
Atomic Mask Games
Episode: S7E15 - Trigger Design, Who Needed an Update, and Hating Webs with AMG Wills
Will Pagani
Atomic Mask Games designer/engineer
Atomic Mask Games
Episode: S7E15 - Trigger Design, Who Needed an Update, and Hating Webs with AMG Wills
Michael Plummer
Development Manager / Lead for Alliances
Atomic Mass Games
Episode: S7E12 - Will Shick Gencon Interview ft. Tornadoes
Dan Bois
Podcast guest appearing for additional perspective
Episode: S7E12 - Will Shick Gencon Interview ft. Tornadoes
Dr. Norbert
Guest expert on Mighty Avengers roster theory
Across the Bifrost (London)
Episode: S7E11 - Mighty Avengers on the Rise with Dr. Norbert
Will Schick
Guest to discuss state of OP and panel reveals after Adepticon
Episode: S7E05 - MCP Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Finalists
Jeff Troast
Local Marvel Crisis Protocol player and team member of Pork Roll Protocol
Pork Roll Protocol
Episode: S5E13 - Monsters, Mutants, and Pork Roll with Jeff Troast
Ben Laka
Known as Rightmad, competitive Marvel Crisis Protocol player
Game Store Guardians Podcast
Episode: S5E11 - Namor Bringing the Apocalypse with Rightmad
Brian to Willigeron
Returning guest and player at the LVL event
Episode: S5E02 - LVO Roundup | Iceman Bishop Nightcrawler Hot Takes

Hosts

Ryan Farmer
Co-host and primary host discussing meta, roster strategies, and event coverage.
Mike D'Amboise
Co-host focusing on interview segments, competitive analysis, and guest discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Big Disappointment

    I honestly used to like this show much more. 1) They drift too far to the AMG fanboy apologist side of the spectrum making their objectivity suspect, especially during interviews w/ AMG developers. 2) Their shows have dwindled to once every month or 2, making much of what they discuss old news. And 3) during a recent podcast on the new Asgard box set, both hosts made off-hand political comments which I absolutely despise in an entertainment podcast. No thanks. There are too many other good M... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Tony4095
    United States2 years ago
  • Top mcp podcast

    Great hosts and great content. Some of if not the best players in the game sharing their insights without talking down to the listener. What more can you ask?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ed Hodgson
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Great MCP content

    One of the best MCP podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Winz
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Glad to hear a familiar voice!

    Until about a year ago, I used to listen Fly Better podcast- another podcast with Ryan Farmer about X-wing miniatures- but I ended up selling my meager collection. Right before the pandemic I had started to get into MCP and several months ago I stumbled upon this podcast and heard a voice I hadn’t heard in quite some time- Ryan Farmer! I had always tended more towards Farmer’s way of playing X-wing vs His co-host Dee’s approach (feeling vs maths respectively). it’s nice to hear he has found a fa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HansShotFirst
    United States5 years ago
  • Oh Yeah

    Just listen!!!

    Top Tier in MCP talk!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MoE Val
    United States5 years ago

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Some listeners feel coverage can be AMG-favoring and wish for more episode cadence and objectivity.
The show is praised for production quality and accessible, mentor-like explanations for new players.
Guests and hosts are experienced and provide practical tournament insights and strategy.

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Apple Podcasts
#98
Poland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#122
Russia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#143
Israel/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S7E15 - Trigger Design, Who Needed an Update, and Hating Webs with AMG Wills
Q: Speaking to triggers and variance, how do you decide how much variance is too much when designing a new character or updating an existing one?
We start by asking how powerful the trigger should be and how often we want the character to be able to access it, then tune the numbers to fit the character's intended role and power level within its threat band, using real play data and playtester feedback to avoid creating games that swing too wildly.
S7E12 - Will Shick Gencon Interview ft. Tornadoes
Q: What are the most significant upcoming changes beyond stamina updates?
There are major reworks across many characters, including Magneto, Malekith, and five team tactic cards, along with a broad card redesign to a uniform format across the line.
S7E12 - Will Shick Gencon Interview ft. Tornadoes
Q: How does Alliances combat quarterbacking in co-op games?
Two mechanisms—heroic assists and a priority token that determines tie-breaking decisions—keep multiple players engaged and prevent a single player from dominating the plan.
S7E12 - Will Shick Gencon Interview ft. Tornadoes
Q: What box has you personally felt like the most fun that you've had playing or designing?
The speaker notes that the latest box they finished is the most fun, implying ongoing excitement for new releases and that the newest box represents a fresh creative peak.
S7E11 - Mighty Avengers on the Rise with Dr. Norbert
Q: How does the pay-to-flip strategy shape the roster's construction?
The plan relies on consistent power generation and the ability to leverage power to boost key attacks or flips, making Omega Sentinel a central engine and enabling other characters like Blue Marvel and Spectrum to maximize value.

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This show centers on strategy, roster construction, and deep-dive design discussions for a living Marvel miniatures game. Episodes frequently explore balance decisions, meta shifts, and community-driven initiatives, with hosts and guests from the game's development scene offering behind-the-scenes context and practical takeaways for players, store organizers, and aspiring designers. Notable strengths include detailed design reasoning, accessible explanations for new players, and a willingness to unpack complex concepts like stamina, crisis rotation, and roster synergy in an approachable way. The format blends technical analysis with light banter, making it helpful for both competitive players and hobbyists looking to grow their skills and l... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Will Shick
2. Will Pagani
3. Michael Plummer
4. Dan Bois
5. Dr. Norbert
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7. Jeff Troast
8. Ben Laka

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