E100: Show of Empathy, with Tony Fanchi

Join The People's Server on discord here: https://discord.gg/wwG6KJF64p In this episode, we chat with Tony Fanchi, lead game designer for Marvel Champions, about his design process, favorite cards, and the story behind 'Show of Empathy.' Tony discusses the design and strategic use of today's card in Marvel Champions, exploring its mechanics, thematic storytelling, deck-building considerations, and its role in game balance. And we certainly ask a few other questions along the way!  Chapters 00:00 Celebrating 100 Episodes of Marvel Champions Podcast 02:37 Introducing Tony Fanchi: Lead Designer Insights 04:48 Quiz Time: Testing Tony's Knowledge on Card Design 09:58 Recent Gameplay Experiences and New Strategies 18:42 Exploring the Past: Playing Older Games 19:42 Card of the Day: Show of Empathy 21:33 Understanding Redemption: The Linked Card 27:24 Art and Theme: The Story Behind the Cards 33:27 Power Dynamics: Evaluating Show of Empathy 37:16 Gameplay Strategies: Utilizing Show of Empathy 42:38 The Evolution of Elite Traits 45:46 Deck Building Strategies and Card Synergies 49:40 Fun Factor: The Joy of Gameplay 56:36 Final Thoughts and Ratings