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January 08, 2020Heroes Rise, one hundred second and a half entry: We R Profeshinulls
Welcome, brave adventurers…

… to the one hundred second entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday December 28th, and released Wednesday January 1st over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Ryu shows us that even kids can become heroes! Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:
Absolutely diddly squat
After that we take a Short Rest and hear some Wisdom of the Masters on Resistances, Vulnerabilities and monsters; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links
Hero Kids
Lysa Chen steps down as DDAL Community Manager
2020 Predictions
Lennon:
More MTG crossovers
Dragonlance
Ostron:
Manual of Planes type book (à la MToF/XGtE), possibly including psionics
Dark Sun
Ryu:
Of course a Draconomicon! Ok, just kidding.
More mixed media crossovers
A Short Rest: Wisdom of the Masters: Resistance, Vulnerability and Monsters
Wisdom of the Masters: Resistance, Vulnerability and Monsters

This Week’s Community Questions

Did you miss out on sending in your predictions for Wizards’ activities next year? It’s not too late. Tell us what books, goodies, or controversies Wizards will be providing next year.

Have you ever DMed or played in a game with younger children? What was your experience? Was it very different from an adult game? Do you have any advice for anyone about to introduce RPGs to children?

Heroes Rise are always on the lookout for new team members that have a passion for Dungeons and Dragons. Please know that all of our positions are volunteer, but we do offer a well known outlet for your work. If you have a particular skill that you believe could enhance our content, then send your contact information and experience to [email protected]
You can also follow us on the social media sites! We’re on Facebook! Head over to facebook.com/heroesrisednd and say “hi”, or check us out on Twitter via @heroesrisednd for details of our show times and other fun stuff. You can also join us on Discord! http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com
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Our adventure has now ended, and we've hung up our robe and wizard hats to enjoy our retirement on the Sword Coast, running a tavern where a fresh band of adventurers may meet and start quests of their own. We're still around on Discord, and you should come and join the Heroes Rise community at http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com

A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair — you can find him on X @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair
24 min
January 01, 2020Heroes Rise, one hundred second entry: The Best Defence Is A Good Offence
Welcome, brave adventurers…

… to the one hundred first entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday December 21st, and released Wednesday December 25th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Ostron makes Christmas even more commercial! Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:
Beadle & Grimms Eberron Gold Edition
And D&D Beyond’s December Dev Update
After that we take a Short Rest and enter the Gnomish Workshop to find out why Level 1 characters will die, before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links
Traders and Merchants
Beadle & Grimms’ Eberron Gold Box
D&D Beyond Dev Update
A Short Rest: Gnomish Workshop: Level 1 Characters Will Die
Gnomish Workshop: Level 1 Characters Will Die

This Week’s Community Questions

What do you think will be in the Gold Edition of Rising from the Last War? What would you like there to be in the box?

Where do you get inspiration for markets and shops in your campaign? Or do you not bother with roadside or in-town vendors at all?

Next week, the hosts will be donning their tinfoil hats to predict what Wizards will be up to next year. What are your predictions? Is Ostron right about manual of the planes? Will Ryu be getting more dragons? Will Lennon continue to be amazingly wrong? Tell us what you predict!

Heroes Rise are always on the lookout for new team members that have a passion for Dungeons and Dragons. Please know that all of our positions are volunteer, but we do offer a well known outlet for your work. If you have a particular skill that you believe could enhance our content, then send your contact information and experience to [email protected]
You can also follow us on the social media sites! We’re on Facebook! Head over to facebook.com/heroesrisednd and say “hi”, or check us out on Twitter via @heroesrisednd for details of our show times and other fun stuff. You can also join us on Discord! http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com
Liked this episode? Totally hated it? Leave a comment below, or
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Our adventure has now ended, and we've hung up our robe and wizard hats to enjoy our retirement on the Sword Coast, running a tavern where a fresh band of adventurers may meet and start quests of their own. We're still around on Discord, and you should come and join the Heroes Rise community at http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com

A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair — you can find him on X @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair
53 min
December 25, 2019 Heroes Rise, one hundred first entry: Things We Don’t Know We Don’t Know
Welcome, brave adventurers ... to the one hundred first entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday December 21st, and released Wednesday December 25th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
Support the show
Our adventure has now ended, and we've hung up our robe and wizard hats to enjoy our retirement on the Sword Coast, running a tavern where a fresh band of adventurers may meet and start quests of their own. We're still around on Discord, and you should come and join the Heroes Rise community at http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com

A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair — you can find him on X @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair
50 min
December 18, 2019Heroes Rise, one hundredth entry: Adam Bradford & Lauren Urban of D&D Beyond
Welcome, brave adventurers…

… to the actual one hundredth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Sunday December 15th, and released Wednesday December 18th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, we bring you interviews some of our favourite vendors from PAX, including some new people and some old friends! Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:
The latest issue of Dragon+
And everything we know about the newest official D&D actual play show
And then, we bring you another interview from PAX Unplugged, this time with Adam Bradford and Lauren Urban of D&D Beyond, before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links
Gatekeeper Games
Warlock Gaming Tiles
Deck of Many
Syrinscape
Kobold Press
Dragon+ Gargantuan Gift Guide
D&D Presents:
New Show – D&D Presents
Rest in Peace – Dice, Camera, Action

This Week’s Community Questions

What was your favorite item from the interviewees at Pax? Did you like one of the new things or did you prefer the updates from the old favorites?

Are you excited about the Dark Alliance game, or were you hoping for something different in a digital D&D adventure?

Did anything Adam told us spark your tinfoil hat theories? Do you think they confirmed something you’ve been speculating about? Do you think they know more about Spelljammer than we do?

Heroes Rise are always on the lookout for new team members that have a passion for Dungeons and Dragons. Please know that all of our positions are volunteer, but we do offer a well known outlet for your work. If you have a particular skill that you believe could enhance our content, then send your contact information and experience to [email protected]
You can also follow us on the social media sites! We’re on Facebook! Head over to facebook.com/heroesrisednd and say “hi”, or check us out on Twitter via @heroesrisednd for details of our show times and other fun stuff. You can also join us on Discord! http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com
Support the show
Our adventure has now ended, and we've hung up our robe and wizard hats to enjoy our retirement on the Sword Coast, running a tavern where a fresh band of adventurers may meet and start quests of their own. We're still around on Discord, and you should come and join the Heroes Rise community at http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com

A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair — you can find him on X @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair
1 hr 27 min
December 11, 2019 Heroes Demise, episode 100

Welcome, brave adventurers…

To a show that is, quite frankly, long overdue. You see, Ostron and Lennon decided to go to PAX Unplugged. Fortunately they left the hat unattended, and we all know Ryu doesn’t even bother with the CON save these days, so you get the pleasure of my company for the next hour.
Let me show you a Heroes’ Demise…
A Short Rest: Oh, I don’t think so. Didn’t you hear? Evil doesn’t sleep.

This Week’s Community Questions

why is my advice better than everyone else’s?

Heroes Rise are always on the lookout for new victims that have a passion for Dungeons and Dragons. It’s great when you get to shatter people’s hopes and dreams. Please know that all of our positions are volunteer, in fact you should be paying me for the privilege of working here, but we do offer a well known outlet for your work. If you have a particular skill that you believe could enhance our content, then send your contact information and experience to [email protected]
You can also follow us on the social media sites! We’re on Facebook! Head over to facebook.com/heroesrisednd and say “hi”, or check us out on Twitter via @heroesrisednd for details of our show times and other fun stuff. You can also join us on Discord! http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com
Liked this episode? Totally hated it? Don’t care. Chaotic Evil.
I had Vindsvept‘s music playing because there was nothing else set up in the crystal ball, but it was pretty nice once I found the correct tracks.
Oh and Mr Lo. When I find your lair, sir, you will be painting me a portrait, and I will not be sitting like a french girl, so prepare yourself.
Support the show
Our adventure has now ended, and we've hung up our robe and wizard hats to enjoy our retirement on the Sword Coast, running a tavern where a fresh band of adventurers may meet and start quests of their own. We're still around on Discord, and you should come and join the Heroes Rise community at http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com

A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair — you can find him on X @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair
58 min
December 04, 2019Heroes Rise, ninety-ninth entry: That’s not a kinfe…
Welcome, brave adventurers…

… to the ninety-ninth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Sunday December 1st, and released Wednesday December 4th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Ryu gets ready to Unleash The Kraken! Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:
D&D Beyond’s Encounter Builder update
And the new psionic options for the Fighter, Rogue and Wizard
After that we’ll take a Short Rest and dig up some Unearthed Mundana on Thieves’ Cant, before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links
Kraken Dice
D&D Beyond Encounter Builder
Unearthed Arcana: Fighter, Rogue and Wizard (Psionics)
Jeremy Crawford Confirms Psion still a possibility
A Short Rest: Unearthed Mundana: I Can’t Believe it’s not Thieves’ Cant
Unearthed Mundana: I Can’t Believe it’s not Thieves’ Cant

This Week’s Community Questions

Psionics: Go nuts. You have no word limit.

Heroes Rise are always on the lookout for new team members that have a passion for Dungeons and Dragons. Please know that all of our positions are volunteer, but we do offer a well known outlet for your work. If you have a particular skill that you believe could enhance our content, then send your contact information and experience to [email protected]
You can also follow us on the social media sites! We’re on Facebook! Head over to facebook.com/heroesrisednd and say “hi”, or check us out on Twitter via @heroesrisednd for details of our show times and other fun stuff. You can also join us on Discord! http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com
Liked this episode? Totally hated it? Leave a comment below, or contact us using our handy web form.
A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair — you can find him on Twitter @Real
Support the show
Our adventure has now ended, and we've hung up our robe and wizard hats to enjoy our retirement on the Sword Coast, running a tavern where a fresh band of adventurers may meet and start quests of their own. We're still around on Discord, and you should come and join the Heroes Rise community at http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com

A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair — you can find him on X @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair
1 hr 8 min
November 27, 2019Heroes Rise, ninety-eighth entry: Getting Schwifty from the Last War
Welcome, brave adventurers…

… to the ninety-eighth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday November 23rd, and released Wednesday November 27th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
Once again, we’re omitting Adventurer’s Pack, to check out some D&D News as we uncover:
Dungeons & Dragons vs Rick and Morty
And Eberron: Rising from the Last War
After that we’ll take a Short Rest and hear some Wisdom from the Masters on the tone of your campaign, before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links
D&D vs Rick and Morty
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
A Short Rest: Wisdom of the Masters: The Tone of your Campaign
Wisdom of the Masters: The Tone of your Campaign

This Week’s Community Questions

What do you think about the Rick and Morty box set? Is it the light-hearted, tongue-in-cheek break from the norm you’ve always wanted, or another annoying 3rd party add-on that is best avoided?

Does Rising from the Last War have what you’re looking for in a D&D sourcebook? Would you prefer there be more monsters, classes, and mechanics, or do you want mostly lore and adventures? Or did the current mix work for you?

The official Artificer: did they fix everything that was broken, or did your favorite bits end up on the chopping block?

Heroes Rise are always on the lookout for new team members that have a passion for Dungeons and Dragons. Please know that all of our positions are volunteer, but we do offer a well known outlet for your work. If you have a particular skill that you believe could enhance our content, then send your contact information and experience to [email protected]
You can also follow us on the social media sites! We’re on Facebook! Head over to facebook.com/heroesrisednd and say “hi”, or check us out on Twitter via @heroesrisednd for details of our show times and other fun stuff. You can also join us on Discord! http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com
Liked this episode? Totally hated it? Leave a comment below, or contact us using our handy web form.
A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be s
Support the show
Our adventure has now ended, and we've hung up our robe and wizard hats to enjoy our retirement on the Sword Coast, running a tavern where a fresh band of adventurers may meet and start quests of their own. We're still around on Discord, and you should come and join the Heroes Rise community at http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com

A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair — you can find him on X @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair
1 hr 12 min
November 20, 2019Heroes Rise, ninety-seventh entry: Dice, Dice, Baby! Featuring CritRoleStats
Welcome, brave adventurers…

… to the ninety-seventh entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday November 16th, and released Wednesday November 20th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
We’re skipping the Adventurer’s Pack again this week, this time to bring you an interview with Andrew, Katherine, and Lauren of CritRoleStats.com Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:
Everything that was revealed, discussed, and leaked on the last Spoilers & Swag stream.
After that we’ll take a Short Rest and head into the Gnomish Workshop to discuss the 1%-ers of the D&D World, before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links
Spoilers & Swag
Stream
Fancy Dice
A Short Rest: Gnomish Workshop: Adventurers are the 1%
Gnomish Workshop: Adventurers are the 1%

This Week’s Community Questions

Have you been to CritRoleStats? Do you enjoy crunching numbers as much as our guests and Ostron do? What interesting facts have you discovered?

Aluminum dice with an embedded sapphire; great collectors items to commemorate the anniversary of our beloved hobby, or just a massive gold sink?

Speaking of gold sinks, what do you do with the mountains of money that show up in D&D? As a player, what silly things have you purchased? As a DM, do you keep giving them gold?

Heroes Rise are always on the lookout for new team members that have a passion for Dungeons and Dragons. Please know that all of our positions are volunteer, but we do offer a well known outlet for your work. If you have a particular skill that you believe could enhance our content, then send your contact information and experience to [email protected]
You can also follow us on the social media sites! We’re on Facebook! Head over to facebook.com/heroesrisednd and say “hi”, or check us out on Twitter via @heroesrisednd for details of our show times and other fun stuff. You can also join us on Discord! http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com
Liked this episode? Totally hated it? Leave a comment below, or contact us using our handy web form.
A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at
Support the show
Our adventure has now ended, and we've hung up our robe and wizard hats to enjoy our retirement on the Sword Coast, running a tavern where a fresh band of adventurers may meet and start quests of their own. We're still around on Discord, and you should come and join the Heroes Rise community at http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com

A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair — you can find him on X @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair
1 hr 18 min
November 13, 2019Heroes Rise, ninety-sixth entry: Friendly Neighbourhood Spider Manoeuvres
Welcome, brave adventurers…

… to the ninety-sixth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday November 9th, and released Wednesday November 13th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
We’re skipping the Adventurer’s Pack this week because, well, we did have something for you, but then the research beholders charged in screaming about some sort of issue and vaporized all our notes, so… sorry! Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:
Vox Machina The Animated Series Season 2
D&D Beyond retiring older UAs
And the latest Unearthed Arcana: Class Variants
After that we’ll take a Short Rest to get some Wisdom from the Masters about Crafting in D&D, before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links
Amazon orders 2 seasons of Vox Machina
Matthew Mercer Tweet
Variety Tweet
D&D Beyond Archiving UA
Unearthed Arcana: Class Variants
Wizards of the Coast Article
D&D Beyond Video
Jeremy Crawford Tweets about Rangers
A Short Rest: Wisdom of the Masters: PvP in D&D
Wisdom of the Masters: PvP in D&D

This Week’s Community Questions … Err, Question?

So, there’s a new Unearthed Arcana; how did you receive it?Is it a treasure trove of new abilities and options for classes that helps the longevity of the game and enhances character options? Or is it a worrying departure from the tenets of 5th edition that will introduce power creep and confusion over valid character choices?

Heroes Rise are always on the lookout for new team members that have a passion for Dungeons and Dragons. Please know that all of our positions are volunteer, but we do offer a well known outlet for your work. If you have a particular skill that you believe could enhance our content, then send your contact information and experience to [email protected]
You can also follow us on the social media sites! We’re on Facebook! Head over to facebook.com/heroesrisednd and say “hi”, or check us out on Twitter via @heroesrisednd for de
Support the show
Our adventure has now ended, and we've hung up our robe and wizard hats to enjoy our retirement on the Sword Coast, running a tavern where a fresh band of adventurers may meet and start quests of their own. We're still around on Discord, and you should come and join the Heroes Rise community at http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com

A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair — you can find him on X @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair
59 min
November 06, 2019Heroes Rise, ninety-fifth entry: Questions That Need Answers
Welcome, brave adventurers…

… to the ninety-fifth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday November 2nd, and released Wednesday November 6th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Ostron discusses tabletop things…because that’s what we do here. Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:
The Player’s Handbook en italiano
More details about the D&D Beyond Mobile character sheets
A comprehensive survey WotC put out for the 5th Anniversary
And our first example of an NPC Artificer
After that we’ll take a Short Rest to get some Wisdom from the Masters about Crafting in D&D, before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links
Tabletop Things
PHB in Italian
D&D Beyond Development Update 31st October
5 Years of 5e Survey
Thessalar — The First NPC Artificer
A Short Rest: Wisdom of the Masters: Crafting Confusion
Wisdom of the Masters: Crafting Confusion

This Week’s Community Questions

Do you use crafting in your campaigns? If so, how? If not, why do you avoid it?

Did you take the 5th anniversary survey? What answers did you give to change the course of D&D? Which questions caught your attention?

Do you think the presence of Critical Role material in the survey means there will be more official recognition or collaboration in the future? Or are they just placating the fanbase to increase interest in the survey?

Heroes Rise are always on the lookout for new team members that have a passion for Dungeons and Dragons. Please know that all of our positions are volunteer, but we do offer a well known outlet for your work. If you have a particular skill that you believe could enhance our content, then send your contact information and experience to [email protected]
You can also follow us on the social media sites! We’re on Facebook! Head over to facebook.com/heroesrisednd and say “hi”, or check us out on Twitter via @heroesrisednd for details of our show times and other fun stuff. You can also join us on Discord! htt
Support the show
Our adventure has now ended, and we've hung up our robe and wizard hats to enjoy our retirement on the Sword Coast, running a tavern where a fresh band of adventurers may meet and start quests of their own. We're still around on Discord, and you should come and join the Heroes Rise community at http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com

A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair — you can find him on X @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair
1 hr 1 min

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