In this episode of the Marvel Champions podcast, host Boomguy and co-host LazyTitan interview Caleb Grace, the (now former) lead designer of Marvel Champions. They discuss Caleb's background in gaming, the upcoming Civil War expansion, and the introduction of player vs player mechanics. Caleb shares insights into the design process, community feedback, and his favorite heroes. The conversation also touches on Caleb's transition to the Star Wars deckbuilding game and the exciting new Mandalorian expansion. Throughout the episode, Caleb emphasizes the importance of fun and empowerment in gaming, encouraging listeners to keep an open mind about new gameplay experiences.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Marvel Champions Podcast 02:49 Caleb Grace's Background and Gaming Preferences 05:41 Transitioning from Marvel Champions to Star Wars Deck Building 08:23 The Civil War Expansion Development Process 11:04 Player vs. Player Mechanics and Influences 13:55 Balancing Competitive Play in Civil War 16:31 Customizable Scenarios and Player Engagement 19:19 Thematic Elements of the Civil War Expansion 22:16 Choosing Leaders and Their Unique Abilities 25:29 Character Development and Unique Play Styles 27:06 Product Reception and Future Prospects 28:06 Pride in Game Design: Civil War vs. Mutant Genesis 31:13 Evolution of Civil War: From Concept to Reality 33:19 Encouraging Open-Mindedness in Players 37:33 Underrated Aspects of Game Design 40:18 Transitioning from LCGs to New Product Lines 47:18 Designing Accessible Games for All Ages 50:44 Expanding the Star Wars Deck Building Universe 55:51 Innovations in Gameplay: Introducing New Modes 59:02 Gratitude and Community in Game Design 01:05:40 Outro
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