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- Heroes Rise, fifty-fifth: Jack and James from The Bodhana Group
Welcome, brave adventurers…… to the fifty-fifth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday December 29th 2018, and released Wednesday January 2nd 2019 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
This week we’re skipping Adventurer’s Pack to bring you an interview with Jack and James from the Bodhana Group and talk about the therapeutic use of tabletop games. Next we check out some D&D news as we uncover:
- Just the one item — D&D Beyond’s Acquisition, Roadmap and future plans
After that we take a Short Rest and check out some Wisdom from the Masters for tips on bringing some sanity to your games, before finally looking into the scrying pool to see what you have to say.
Links
- D&D Beyond’s Acquisition Roadmap and Encounter Builder
- Acquisition
- Initial Reddit Thread
- D&D Beyond Dev Update
- Reddit AMA
- D&D Beyond Roadmap
- Encounter Builder Survey
- Bodhana Group Links
- Fundraising
- Save Against Fear Convention
- Heroes Rise Discord
A Short Rest: Wisdom of the Masters: Madness and Insanity- Wisdom of the Masters: Madness and Insanity
This Week’s Community QuestionsWhat do you think about the Fandom/D&D Beyond merger? Is this the start of bigger and better things or is the entire product going to be a pile of useless garbage in a few months?
Like the players we heard about from the Bodhana Group, has a character you’ve played at the table made you realise things from a different perspective? Or have you learnt any life-lessons from the tabletop?
And finally, have you implemented the Sanity mechanics from the DMG in your game? Did your characters stay mostly intact, or does all work and no play make Jack a dull boy?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
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/LosLair1 hr 35 min - Heroes Rise, fifty-fourth entry: Twas The Night After Christmas
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the fifty-fourth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday December 22nd 2018, and released Wednesday December 26th 2018 over at heroesrisepodcast.com
For our Adventurer’s Packs this week, something a little different. After all, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful, and since we’ve no place to go, we’re going to exchange Christmas gifts. Next we check out some D&D news as we uncover:- Just the one item — the latest Unearthed Arcana detailing sidekicks
After that we take a Short Rest and check out some Wisdom From The Masters as the KillerDM has a few Christmas Gifts of her own, before finally looking into the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links- Draconomicon I: Chromatic Dragons
- Wizardawn Dungeon Maps
- 5e Character Book
- Sidekicks UA & Survey
- Sidekicks
- Sidekicks Survey
- Jeremy Crawford Tweet
- Heroes Rise Discord Channel
A Short Rest: Wisdom of the Masters: The KDM’s Christmas Gifts- Wisdom of the Masters: The KDM’s Christmas Gifts
This Week’s Community Questions
Did you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year? Was it D&D for days, or are you dying to get back to the table?
What are your thoughts on the sidekick classes? Will you be looking to find a Bert for your Ernie? Let us know!
What optional rules are in use at your table? Have you had any good or bad experiences implementing them?
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 faSupport 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/LosLair58 min - Heroes Rise, fifty-third entry: Fighting the Illegitimate Bastards
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the fifty-third entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday December 15th 2018, and released Wednesday December 19th 2018 over at heroesrisepodcast.com
For our Adventurer’s Packs this week, Ostron’s taking us to the mat. Next we check out some D&D news as we uncover:- The latest terror to be summoned from Undermountain
- And we take a look at Matt Colville’s Strongholds & Followers rules
After that we take a Short Rest and listen to some Wisdom from the Masters on decking your campaigns, before finally looking into the scrying pool to see what you have to say.
Links- GamerMats
- The Terror of Undermountain
- Strongholds & Followers
- Kickstarter
- Warfare Rules
- Errata
- Heroes Rise Discord Channel
A Short Rest: Wisdom of the Masters: Decking your Campaign- Wisdom of the Masters: Decking your Campaign
This Week’s Community Questions
Did you back Strongholds and Followers? If not, are you planning to pick up a copy yourself?
Did you agree with the judges choice for the Terror of Undermountain contest? Which picture was your favorite?
Do you have any Holiday-themed adventures or events planned with your D&D groups coming up? Tell us your plans, evil or otherwise.
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.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/LosLair1 hr 17 min - Heroes Rise, fifty-second entry: A PAX on both your houses
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the fifty-second entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday December 8th 2018, and released Wednesday December 12th 2018 over at heroesrisepodcast.com
For our Adventurer’s Packs this week, last week’s adventurer’s pack. See, we did record one as normal, but as we had the chance to interview Keith Baker, we decided to keep it back until this week. Next we check out some D&D news as we uncover:
- The latest Fireside Chat with Nathan Stewart and Kate Welch
- Issue 23 of Dragon+
- Some more WizKids minis to fill your shelves with
- And Ostron tell you all the glorious things that he can remember from PAX Unplugged
After that we take a Short Rest and go into the Gnomish Workshop as things get a bit challenging, before finally looking into the scrying pool to see what you have to say.Links
- December’s Fireside Chat
- Dungeon Mayhem
- Dragon+ Issue 23
- WizKids on Waterdeep Dragonheist
- WizKids on Ravnica
- Heroes Rise Discord Channel
A Short Rest: Gnomish Workshop: Challenge Ratings… We need a bigger analyzer!- Gnomish Workshop: Challenge Ratings… We need a bigger analyzer!
This Week’s Community Questions
Did any of the Dragon + articles catch your eye? Are you adding a sailing ship to your game, or perhaps thinking about incorporating a character with a disability?
Did any of you go to or watch a stream from PAX Unplugged? Tell us your stories.
How useful do you find Challenge Ratings when designing encounters? Is it a useful tool for judging the amount of potential death, or like Spelljammer, should people just stop talking about it?
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 “hSupport 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/LosLair1 hr 16 min - Heroes Rise, fifty-first entry: Keith Baker, Creator of Eberron
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the fifty-first entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday December 1st 2018, and released Wednesday December 5th 2018 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
This week we’re skipping Adventurer’s Pack as we bring you an in-person interview with Eberron creator Keith Baker from PAX Unplugged! Next we check out some D&D news as we uncover:
- Why yerr gonna needs to be gettin’ yer pirate hats out for the latest UA… though this pirates code is more a set of guidelines
- The latest WOTC adventure that sends us into the Barrier Peaks
- A few new minis and soundpacks available from WOTC partners
- And we learn all about the Golgari Swarm in the latest video from D&D Beyond
After that we take a Short Rest and continue our D&D retrospective series with a look at the most controversial of D&D editions, before finally looking into the scrying pool to see what you have to say.
- Of Ships & The Sea
- Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
- Spell Effect Minis: Wall of Fire & Wall of Ice
- Waterdeep: Dragon Heist Syrinscape Sound Pack
- Consolidated Basic Rules
- D&D Beyond: The Golgari Swarm
- Heroes Rise Discord
A Short Rest: Archives of Candlekeep: 4th Edition: The Rebellious Child- Archives of Candlekeep: 4th Edition: The Rebellious Child
This Week’s Community Questions
Are ye gonna be hoisting the mainsails and swabbing the decks with a skiff of yer own? Any changes ye be wanting to make to the Unearthed Arcana?
Do you have a favorite guild from the Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica? If so, what drew you to them?
Having looked back at D&D over the years, are there any mechanics, features or other items you’d like to see return? Where do you think D&D will be going next?
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 Face
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/LosLair1 hr 26 min - Heroes Rise, fiftieth entry: Ravemaster’s Guide to Guildnica
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the fiftieth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday November 24th 2018, and released Wednesday November 28th 2018 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
For our Adventurer’s Packs this week, Ostron introduces us to his favorite viking lumberjacks (and that’s OK). Next we check out some D&D news as we uncover:
- Calendars, Sweaters, Dragon Hoards and Rulebooks all competing for your hard earned dollars
- And our rundown of the Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica
After that we take a Short Rest and continue our D&D retrospective series with a look at the golden child of D&D, Edition 3.5, before finally looking into the scrying pool to see what you have to say.
- Dogmight Gaming
- ThinkGeek Merch
- D&D Calendars
- D&D Holiday Sweater
- ABCs & 123s of D&D
- Dragon’s Hoard Dice Bag
- D&D Core Rules Gift Set
- Core Rules
- 2018 Errata
- Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica Rundown
- Heroes Rise Discord
A Short Rest: Archives of Candlekeep: Edition 3.5: The Golden Child
- Archives of Candlekeep: Edition 3.5: The Golden Child
This Week’s Community Questions
Have you gotten your hands on Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica? What do you like, what doesn’t work for you, and what are you planning to steal?
We know everyone loved 3.5, so instead tell us how you liked 4th edition? Was it an interestingly wild departure from the norm or a total abomination that needed to be forgotten as soon as 5th edition came out?
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/hero
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/LosLair1 hr 6 min - Heroes Rise, forty-ninth-and-a-half entry: CriticalFail
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the forty-ninth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday November 10th 2018, and released Wednesday November 14th 2018 over at heroesrisepodcast.com
For our Adventurer’s Packs this week, Lennon tells us about his new hobby, and I’m not at all jealous. Next we check out some D&D news as we uncover:- Pretty much just one thing: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
After that we take a Short Rest and continue our D&D retrospective series with a look at 3rd Edition and the introduction of the d20 system, before finally looking into the scrying pool to see what you have to say.
Links- OpenForge
- Website
- GitHub
- 3D Printed TableTop
- Dungeon of the Mad Mage
- Printing Issues
- Dungeon Rundown
- Heroes Rise Discord Channel
A Short Rest: Archives of Candlekeep: 3rd Edition: The Friendly, Embarrassing Child- Archives of Candlekeep: 3rd Edition: The Friendly, Embarrassing Child
This Week’s Community Questions
Are the publication issues with the pre-ordered physical books just bad luck, or is Wizards shirking on QA because they aren’t focused on hobby store retail as much?
Do you have a favorite level in Dungeon of the Mad Mage (anything except 17, of course)? Will you be running your players through the mega-mountainous-mayhem?
And tell us your 3e stories! Is there anything you miss from the “good old days” of D&D?
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 viaSupport 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/LosLair28 min - Heroes Rise, forty-ninth entry: The First Rule of Level 17…Welcome, brave adventurers... to the forty-ninth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday November 10th 2018, and released Wednesday November 14th 2018 over at 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/LosLair1 hr 7 min - Heroes Rise, forty-eighth entry: Jellspammer
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the forty-eighth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday November 3rd 2018, and released Wednesday November 7th 2018 over at heroesrisepodcast.com
For our Adventurer’s Packs this week Ryu shows us how to roll with advantage when making tokens. Next we check out some D&D news as we uncover:- Some more spoilers from Nathan Stewart with the D&D Extra Life stream
- And a preview of DotMM from Roll20
After that we take a Short Rest and continue our D&D retrospective series with a look at 2nd Edition, before finally looking into the scrying pool to see what you have to say.
Links- Roll Advantage
- D&D Extra Life
- Article
- Twitch
- Heroes Rise Discord Channel
A Short Rest: Archives of Candlekeep: 2nd Edition; the temperate, responsible- Archives of Candlekeep: 2nd Edition; the temperate, responsible
This Week’s Community Questions
What do you think of the “no teleporting” restriction on Dungeon of the Mad Mage? Is it an artificial and unnecessary way to increase the difficulty of the module, or a nice bit of flavor that enhances the immersion?
Did you watch any of the Extra Life livestreams? Any of the spoilers spark your tinfoil-hat theories?
Regale us with your 2e experiences! Were you a THAC0 master, or desperate to leave the kits behind?
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.
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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/LosLair53 min - Heroes Rise, forty-seventh entry: Smells Like Ravnican Spirit
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the forty-seventh entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday October 27th 2018, and released Wednesday October 31st (aka Halloween) 2018 over at heroesrisepodcast.com
For our Adventurer’s Packs this week Ostron succeeds his sleight of hand check and steals a magic item set from Lennon. Next we check out some D&D news as we discover:- How the newest terror of Undermountain could be one of your own design
- Why the DMs Guild Style Guide is useful for players and DMs other than as a sleeping aid
- The latest DotMM spoilers from Nathan Stewart
- And what we learnt from the TwitchCon Ravnica Panel
After that we take a Short Rest and look at creating adversaries for an evil campaign, before finally looking into the scrying pool to see what you have to say.
Links- Undermountain
- The Terror of Undermountain
- Summon the Terror of Undermountain
- DMs Guild Style Guide
- DotMM Level 15: Obstacle Course
- Twitchcon Ravnica Panel
- Heroes Rise Discord Channel
A Short Rest: Wisdom of the Masters: Population: Evil- Wisdom of the Masters: Population: Evil
This Week’s Community Questions
Did you partake in a spooktacular Halloween-filled adventure? What were your favorite parts? Tell us all about it!
As we learn more about GMGR, how do you feel about the unique Guild mechanics? Will you be picking up a copy, or do you want to keep MTG and D&D as far apart as possible?
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 @heSupport 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/LosLair1 hr 20 min
About Heroes Rise
From the publisher's feed
We're a show all about D&D. Each week we will bring you our take on the latest news from Wizards of the Coast (and the wider D&D circles), along with advice for players and DMs of all skills…
and abilities, as well as reviews of some of our favourite apps, books and other tools to help you with your games. So, if you’re a brand new player taking your first steps into the world of Dungeons and Dragons and just looking for some helpful advice, or you’ve Dungeon Mastered for so long you can still recite the THAC0 tables without looking, we’re sure to have something for you.