How to Play Marvel Champions solo
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- čas přidán 1. 02. 2022
- ***CORRECTION!!!! Acceleration Tokens and Icons are +1 threat per Token/Icon, not +1 Threat Per Player, per Token/Icon***
The Grouchy Nerd teaches how to play Marvel Champions: The Card Game, by Fantasy Flight Games, at the ideal player count: one.
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Great video! One correction - acceleration tokens are not per player. They only add 1 additional threat per token.
Great catch! I don't think I can edit this at this point, but I made a note! Thanks!
@@thegrouchynerd Not only tokens, you also stated that it's one per player when describing the acceleration symbol on side schemes, which is still not per player.
Correction corrected. Thanks!
@@thegrouchynerd can anyone tell me if: when a side scheme is defeated, and that side scheme added an acceleration token before, does that go away then or stay even after side scheme is out of play?
Any effects by Side Schemes go out of play with the Scheme! So burn that one down fast!
Man, this is, by far, i mean, BY FAR, the best how to play Marvel Champions video. I already know how to play, before that i watched like 8-10 videos in how to play. But this one is gold. A hugh congrats to you sir. Thanks for the video. And you got a subscriber.
Hey, wow, thank you very much! And thanks for the sub!
Fantastic job on the video! I’ve played hundreds of games but still enjoy coming back and watching these how to play videos lol. Yours is very informative, with a great pace and only a super tiny mistake about the acceleration icons that someone pointed out. You’re also naturally funny, keep up the great work!
Thank you very much! The tiny error still kills me, but I guess it is what it is.
I've been playing MC for a few months now and I have a good grasp of how the game works, but I'm nowhere near as good at explaining it as you are mate. I'm gonna show this in advance to anyone whom I invite to play MC from now on. This is amazing content!
Thank you! And, I promise, I couldn't do this live. I think there were 2 on camera and 3 voice over re-records involved in this video! It's dense stuff!
Thank you grouchy nerd, this game has been sitting on the shelf for a while as learning it seemed like a huge step… this certainly helps the cause! I would love to watch you play a solo session, that would be very useful. Even if its just 2 or 3 rounds of hero and villain stages just to get the flow of the game.
Subscribed, and may your channel grow and grow.
Happy to help! I might work on play through video some time down the line, but unfortunately not very soon!
Wow. This was the perfect video to watch this morning to remind myself how to play the game (I’d sort of learned it a couple years ago, then set it aside). I wish I’d had it to learn the game for real when I started out.
Absolutely wonderful job, thank you for doing this. What a resource.
That's great to hear! Welcome back to the fold! Thanks for watching!
Excellent video! Gives me all the information I need in an efficient and humorous package.
Hey, thanks! And thank you for watching!
i recently just got this and marvel united and i came across this video and it helped me understand how to play thank you sir. You earned a subscriber
Awesome!! Sorry I’m no help on United!
Just found your channel. Love it! More content, please!
Working on it!
Just ran across your videos and I agree with everyone else, great job! Keep at it! And I will keep an eye out for more videos :)
Hey, thanks a lot!
Very helpful refresher after taking a year long break from the game. Thank you! I’m definitely subscribing.
Glad to hear it was helpful! Thanks for watching! And for the sub!
I'm brand new to this game (2 months into it) so thanks for the wonderful video.
That’s awesome! Welcome to the community! (Sorry about your wallet)
@@thegrouchynerd LOL yes, my wallet has felt it lately.
Fantastic format. Very well edited.
Thanks a lot!
Very well done. I’m reminded of the first time I read through the rulebook. That feeling of existential dread, the inability to keep everything straight. Them’s was the days.
Half of why I started doing these! To make sure I really learned the game!
You are very funny dude. Love the video. This for sharing!
Hey, thanks! And thanks for watching!
Excellent video. Straight to the point and very clear at explaining!
Thank you for watching!
I'm just learning the game and this has been far more helpful than the other video I watched. There were times where I'd ask a question aloud and then ud go ahead and explain in detail to clarify 😂
I could hear you from the future!
Glad it helped! Have fun!
Dude I was so confused with Marvel Champions I'm not really a board game enthusiast myself but my god this video helped me a lot. Subscribed!
That’s awesome to hear! Glad I could help you get into this awesome game!
Game seems over complicated for no good reason
@@Dude_on_a_Map I mean, I guess that's a barometer to each ones own, but I don't find it too bad, and I'm kind of an idiot. But, honestly, if it doesn't look like it's for you, do your wallet a favor and pass!
Good stuff, you've been an immense help!
Awesome, glad to hear it!
Great video! Informative and funny. Instant subscribe!
Thanks very much!
Super helpful! Subscribed! Thanks 🙏🏻
Happy to help! Thanks for the sub!
Absolutely great video! Thanks
Thanks for watching!
First time viewer, really appreciate the video quality for both the good info/tips but also for the production quality. That’s an instant sub… well deserved :D
Awesome! Thanks!
Glad to have stumbled upon your channel, Grouchy Nerd (I found you through the Maquis How to Play). I enjoy your presentation, and seem to have a lot of similar tastes as you. Happy to be a new subscriber.
Learning how to play is an excellent way to discover a game, but I also think you would be a great resource for simple review videos. It would be fantastic to hear your final thoughts summing up the game's pros and cons.
Anyway, thanks for the content. I'll be looking forward to seeing more.
Thank you for the feedback! I try to stay away from reviews, as I feel that there’s a bit of an over saturation in that field, but maybe I’ll try to throw in a bit of editorializing in the future.
No one is paying me or giving me free games, though, so if I’m making a video for a game, I probably like it :)
@@thegrouchynerd Hah! I understand. To be honest, I don't think you're that far off from blowing up. Soon, they will be piling up free demos for you to preview. :)
I have really been looking at Marvel Champions for about a year and have been teetering on bumping it to the top of the list. If I could hear your feedback on the good and bad, I think it would have some weight. I saw a review on Shut Up and Sit Down that really took the wind out of my sails on this game.
Thanks, brother, and happy gaming!
Thank you very much, and I sure hope so!
I will say this: I saw that review, and I was slightly dismayed that it might do a bit of damage to the growth of the community, but I also didn't disagree with any particular point that Quinns made.
It's certainly not a perfect game, and in true solo, you can definitely luck into a quick and unfair-feeling loss, or even a win on Round 3. But resetting is fast, so no real harm done there.
Quinns also doesn't like Marvel stuff. I do. I made fun of FOMO in the video, but the collecting is definitely an aspect of it. Not to say that there's not re-playability in the core box, but I like getting the new characters and seeing the different ways they play. That's, like, an active part of my enjoyment of the game. But that can also get expensive.
And, of course, the easiest comparison is Arkham Horror the Card Game, which tells an intricate story as your character gets stronger and weaker and decisions you make pay off over the course of several game plays.
Marvel doesn't do that. There's a pretty lackluster campaign in the big box expansions, but I mostly play randomly, or whoever feels interesting that night.
Between the two, it's like deciding whether you want to watch an arthouse film that might make you feel kind of gross--but is incredible, or do you wanna see some stuff go boom in the Big Budget Action Flick because you've had a long day and you don't really want to think that hard? There's different times for each.
Hope this helps and I really appreciate the support!
@@thegrouchynerd Fantastic reply! I appreciate your time discussing this.
Yes. It makes perfect sense the way you describe the difference in the two. Personally, I'll be happy to grab my bubble gum and dive into thr BAM, BIFF, POW world of superhero action! I've been a big fan of Marvel for decades, and I enjoy the FOMO aspect of collecting, as well. It keeps things fresh.
Thanks again, and all the best, friend.
@@thegrouchynerd Ha! I made this exact comparison the other day. I also called it gaming comfort food which is the same thing really. I am not much of a Marvel fan, certainly not of the comics, but the game is strong enough to cope with just a bit of thematic input - I think of the Asgardians as mythic gods not superheroes etc. It also feels like a modernised version of the LotR game, which I did enjoy for ages but I had issues with that MC mostly solved (the lacklustre campaigns remain a feature though.)
@the Grouchy Nerd: after watched lots of vids about MC (some gave me better or worst idea about a game) Your movie I will call BEST!! explains a lot of rules and give examples if needed.. today got core box, played 2 games (1st wasn't finished coz few of my mistakes, or miss some deals which I should do), 2nd (as well like 1st) played as Spider-man against regular Rhino I won.. and feel so confident about rules, and how to play them properly. Thank You not only for explanation, but as well for humor used during movie. I know game is so complicated and tones of possibilities of using cards, and making new decks but from now I feel like everything is possible for me coz (like we saing in Poland) "I know when to put my hands in" :) Greetings and once again MANY THANKS !!! 👏👏👏
That’s so great to hear!! Thank you so much!
Well done. More comfortably playing now (3 weeks in), but i still come back here to make sure I'm doing stuff right. Most times I'm not. LOL
That is genuinely awesome to hear! Just make sure you note my mistake on Acceleration icons in the notes!!
I was able to play a solo after watching this. Nice
Very nice! Glad it helped!
Great video. Thanks!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Loved this video…have you ever done a play thru so we can see how these rules get put into play?
I haven't so far. Probably will at some point, though! Thanks for watching!
Fantastic video!
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
Awesome tutorial mate!
Thanks! Hope it helped!
Awesome video! So funny.
I have a doubt here, if I remove a side scheme by more points than needed, those points go to the main scheme or they are lost?
Keep the good work and thanks a lot!
Thanks!
Unfortunately, excess threat removed is lost. So far, there’s not a Thwart equivalent to Overkill.
@@thegrouchynerd All right! Thanks a lot mate, I couldn't find it on the rules.
No problem!
Great content. Recently recieved as a gift and I have a question: during the villain boost phase and the hero defends against that boosted attack, and is still defending during the villain encointer phase (because its still exhausted) is that hero still defending when the hero phase begins afterwards?
Thank you! Welcome to the game!
The defense is just in the moment of the attack.
So, the villain attacks and is boosted, you defend (either with a defense event or exhausting to use your basic defense), and then there’s a player window in which you can play cards that have defend reactions (Counter-punch, as an example).
But then that’s it. You’re not still defending during the encounter card step. You do remain exhausted if you used your basic, and you’ll stay exhausted until the next upkeep step, or play a card that allows you to ready.
@@thegrouchynerd Thanks! Thats what I figured but the rules didnt clarify that ( unless I glossed over it). My son and I have been playing pretty much every day since the beginning of Feb. And now that I have the game I see what you mean about "my wallet crying in pain." And FOMO... I just want it all 😆
@howardgreen5662 haha, the FOMO I definitely can not help with. But other than that, let me know if there’s anything else I can help with!
Acceleration tokens only add one additional threat each during the first step of the villain phase, not one threat per player.
They sure do! Thanks! I posted a correction in the notes, but I actually appreciate it being in the notes, too, so folks are more likely to see the error. Thanks for watching!
@@ianbrittain9575 that can be true but why is ChatGPT telling me that acceleration is 1 per player and is placed at the end of the villain phase- completing its turn against all players.
I mistakenly played this for a long time thinking you reset your exhausted cards after both yours and the villains turns, meaning you could defend and attack in the same round. I learned I was doing it wrong, but now the game seems incredibly difficult when defending is such a burden.
Using allies to take damage for you is a big part of it. And, I know there’s a few cards that can lose it for you in one bad Encounter draw, but sometimes you just have to take a few hits and plan on flipping to Alter-ego to recover every now and then. Remember, too, you don’t have to exhaust to play most of your events, so you should hopefully still have options outside of your basic attack and thwart. Good luck!
hello, i just ordered this game and it is my first board game since monopoly. but i played slay the spire and played video games.
should i read the instructions or just watch this video, how do you recommend i process and appreciate the board game ?
thanks so much you seem like a really cool and nice guy
Well, welcome to the game!
There’s a rule book and a learn to play manual. I’d at least look through the learn to play one. The rules one is for looking up how specific rules work, but isn’t meant to really just be read. Maybe fills the set up in the video, but have to Learn to Play open so you can follow along there, too.
@@thegrouchynerd thanks so much your channel is awesome liked and subbed
You’re very welcome! And thank you for the sub!
FOMO? I resisted buying the two heroes I don't have yet (Valkyrie and Vision) today when I ordered some other games!
I'll get them eventually, I've realized that I need to play the game more and not just buy everything.
I only have everything else, and I have played the game about half a dozen times (only Core heroes against Rhino) since release.
I'll get to the rest any day now!
FOMO - the Fear Of Missing Out; that "gotta get them all!" mentality. Something I guess you don't have a problem with, if you resisted!
I'm a bit meh on Valkyrie so far, but Vision is pretty fun!
@@thegrouchynerd Yeah I know, shouldv'e said: "FOMO? There's no FOMO!" :D
Great video, really like your style. Subbed :)
Keep 'em coming.
Oh, ha! Tone is tough in text.
Thanks for the sub!
Question #2 of 1000 😂
So, for Scarlet Witch, for the first part of the obligation Slipping Sanity it says "You may flip to alter ego form, choose: Exhaust Wanda, then remove obligation from the game.
So my question is: what happens if Wanda is already exhausted and this obligation is drawn? Is the first part not "available" and the second part must be resolved instead?
And ifcyou dont flip to alter ego form (which is Wanda Maximoff), are you forced to only resolve the second half since you're in hero form and not alter ego?
I'm probably reading too much into it but the main question was if Scarlet Witch is exhausted already what happens. Thanks. You should probably just do a video. 😂
You have it exactly right!
You mention FOMO, I noticed I can't easily find Scarlet WItch or Doctor Strange. Is there a reason why? Are they they just older hero packs?
Yeah, they’re a bit older. I would keep an eye out, though. As far as I can tell, the game sells well, so I imagine there will be reprints.
Also, I’d check Barnes and Nobles. The one near me will randomly have a bunch of packs, and usually at a discount.
My biggest confusion with this game comes from the boost counters. I can never understand anything about the villain turn because of them. Like when a minion is played as an encounter, the game rules pretty much state that whatever their scheme or attack value is for the minion is added into the attack from the villain and then state that the boosts in the corner card are what’s added to the attack. Every tutorial I watch just breezes past that aspect and I just can’t wrap my head around it. Someone explain or correct any confusion I have or am misreading.
When the villain activates, either an attack or scheme, it gets a boost card (some, like Klaw, may get more than one). Flip that card and add the number of boost icons (which are the ones with 3 points) to the value of that attack or scheme, and discard that card. Doesn't matter if it's a minion or a side scheme or whatever, because you're only looking in the corner.
However, if that boost card has a boost ability (a star), you'll do whatever it says on the card next to the star under the line on the card.
Then, separate from the boost, you'll draw an encounter card and either resolve it or put into play.
Does that help?
Can you explain the acceleration token again? If I'm playing solo with just spider-man, how many tokens would I add to 1B?
You add one threat to the main scheme at the beginning of the Villain Phase, then add one more for each acceleration token or icon on any side schemes.
In the video, I say that’s one per acceleration, per player-but that’s wrong. It’s just one additional threat for each acceleration.
@@thegrouchynerd Awesome! Thank you and thank you for the video. Super helpful!
You’re welcome! Glad to hear it helped! Happy gaming!
Are the hit points on cards max hp or can you heal over the value?
Nope, that’s the max; though, there are ways to increase your HP, like Iron Man’s Rocket Boots.
I bought two of the character packs, not knowing what they were, I have Black Widow and Ms. Marvel.
Those are great packs! Unfortunately, you still need the core box to actually play it.
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Was lost 5 minutes in but this looks interesting?! Love single player card games. The wife is tired of playing World of Warcraft TCG and I've been wanting to find something to scratch that itch. I have one deck dungeon, would you recommend a good easy card game to get into solo?
I love playing this one solo and it also plays great with more. I don’t know if it’s the EASIEST game to get into… there’s a lot of content. I’d maybe suggest getting the core box and see if you like it before you dove into spending a bunch of money on it. Especially if you like the theme!