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- Heroes Rise, twenty-sixth entry: We’ve Updated Our Privacy Policy
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the twentieth entry into the Heroes Rise chronicle. This episode was recorded on Saturday, 26th May 2018, and made available for download on Wednesday, 30th May 2018 at heroesrisepodcast.com
Before Ostron disappeared, he did stop to discuss Lennon’s favorite virtual tabletop tool. Next we check out some D&D News as we cover:- The latest videos from D&D Beyond highlighting some pretty disgusting creatures in Tome of Foes
- And the recent Fireside Chat and upcoming Stream of Many Eyes with Nathan Stewart and Kate Welch
After that we take a Short Rest and prepare for a massive battle, before finally looking into the scrying pool to see what you have to say.
Links- Roll20
- D&D Beyond
- Cadaver Collector
- D&D’s New Scariest Monster
- Fireside Chat with Nathan & Kate
- Heroes Rise Discord
A Short Rest: Wisdom From the Masters: Massive Battles- Massive Battles
This Week’s Community Questions
What are your predictions for the reveals during the Stream of Many Eyes? Or if you’ve already seen the reveals, what were your highs and lows?
And The Oblex: love them, hate them, used them? Let us know!
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.
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 viSupport 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/LosLair57 min - Heroes Rise, twenty-fifth entry: Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the twenty-fifth entry into the Heroes Rise chronicle. This episode was recorded on Saturday, 19th May 2018, and made available for download on Wednesday, 23rd May 2018 at heroesrisepodcast.com
We’re skipping Adventurer’s Pack this week and diving straight into D&D News as we cover:- The latest Unearthed Arcana featuring Centaurs and Minotaurs
- And the release, recall and further teasers from Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
After that we take a Short Rest and start getting defensive, before finally looking into the scrying pool to see what you have to say.
Links- Centaurs and Minotaurs
- Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes is here!
- MTOF Recall
- DnD Beyond
- New Trolls
- The Giff
- Gizmodo Devils & Cults Preview
A Short Rest: Getting Defensive: Part 1: Armor Class- Getting Defensive: Armor Class
This Week’s Community Questions
Do you have a favorite creature or lore bit you’ve found in MTOF? On the other hand, if you don’t have your copy, send us a rant about why!
Also, if anyone can explain the origins of the Giff, we’re all ears. If anyone used them in a campaign, please explain how you got it to make sense.
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.
Liked this episode? TotSupport 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 14 min - Heroes Rise, twenty-fourth entry: Dungeons and Drowgons
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the twenty-fourth entry into the Heroes Rise chronicle. This episode was recorded on Saturday, 12th May 2018, and made available for download on Wednesday, 16th May 2018 at heroesrisepodcast.comFirst up, Lennon shows us something that sounds like it’d be good for our Adventurer’s Packs. That does make sense, you’ll have to trust us. Next we check out some D&D News as we cover:
- The latest hires at WotC
- The new videos from D&D Beyond on designing subclasses and the newest Adventurer’s League module that’s kicking off Tome of Foes
- And the latest preview chapters from Tome of Foes, even though it’s almost here
After that we take a Short Rest and peek into the Gnomish Workshop for a lesson in Bounded Accuracy, before finally looking into the scrying pool to see what you have to say.
Links
- tabletopaudio.com
- Satine Pheonix joins WotC
- Rivals of Waterdeep
- D&D Beyond
- Rrakkma – an Adventure League Introduction to MTOF
- Article
- Designing Subclasses with Jeremy Crawford
- Rrakkma – an Adventure League Introduction to MTOF
- MTOF Previews
- Tabletop Gaming Preview
- Elf Story Hooks
- Drow Story Hooks
- Polygon Preview
- Tabletop Gaming Preview
A Short Rest: Bounded Accuracy
- Bounded Accuracy
This Week’s Community Questions
Have you tried designing your own D&D subclass? Or have you used a homebrew one before? How did it work out?
Whether from the leaks or from your very own copy, we want to know what you think of the MTOF material. What was amazing? What did they get so, so wrong?
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 t
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/LosLair59 min - Heroes Rise, twenty-third entry: Ma belle-mère est un Tiefling
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the twenty-third entry into the Heroes Rise chronicle. This episode was recorded on Saturday, 5th May 2018, and made available for download on Wednesday, 9th May 2018 at heroesrisepodcast.comFirst up, Ryu shows us a tool to help us when forging worlds. Next we check out some D&D News as we cover:
- The latest videos from D&D beyond on adventure building with Chris Perkins
- How wrong we were predicting the winner of Mordenkainen’s Mayhem
- Spoilers Swag and Nathan Kate’s Fireside Chat
- And the Stream of Many eyes as we leave no stone unturned.
After that we take a Short Rest and check out our Adventurer’s Journals for the final part in our alignment series, this time on Good characters, before finally looking into the scrying pool to see what you have to say.
Links
World Anvil- D&D Beyond
- Designing Dungeons to Inspire Stories
- Making Your Dungeons & Dragons Villains Unique
- Mordenkainen’s Mayhem: Finale
- Fireside Chat with Nathan Kate & Spoilers Swag
- Behind the Scenes of the Making of Dungeons & Dragons
- Stream of Many Eyes
- Announcement
- Rune Possibilities
- ARG Discord
- Heroes Rise Discord Channel
A Short Rest: Listen, Good People- Listen, Good People
This Week’s Community Questions
What’s your favorite twist on a classic monster? Either one you’ve fought against or one you’ve played.What’s your guess about the card game the D&D Devs seem to be playing?
Are you going to be leaving #NoStoneUnturned with the ARG?
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 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/LosLair58 min - Heroes Rise, twenty-second entry: Classy Cuisine
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the twenty-second entry into the Heroes Rise chronicle. This episode was recorded on Saturday, 28th April 2018, and made available for download on Wednesday, 2nd May 2018 at heroesrisepodcast.com
It’s one for the players this week in our Adventurer’s Packs as Ostron shows us his favorite character sheets. Next we check out some D&D News as we cover:
- The latest D&D merch and CRPGs
- This week’s D&D Beyond videos
- And the results of the last semi-final of Mordenkainen’s Mayhem
After that we take a Short Rest and check out our Adventurer’s Journals to discover why you are what you eat, before finally looking into the scrying pool to see what you have to say.
Links- Class Character Sheets
- D&D Ampersand T-Shirts
- Planescape: Torment 60% Off on Android/iOS
- D&D Beyond
- Why is D&D so Memorable?
- Exploring the “Why” of D&D Mythology in “Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes”
- Mordenkainen’s Mayhem: EEL vs Nightwalker
- Heroes Rise Discord Channel
A Short Rest: You Are What You Eat (or Drink)- You Are What You Eat
This Week’s Community Questions
What parts of 5e lore have inspired you in creating worlds or characters for your campaigns?
Have you had any food-related mishaps in your adventures? We want to hear 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 “hi”, or check us out on Twitter via @heroesrisednd for details of our show times and other fun stuff.
Liked this episode? Totally hated it? Leave a comment
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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 3 min - Heroes Rise, twenty-first entry: Blacksmiths and Blackjack
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the twenty-first entry into the Heroes Rise chronicle. This episode was recorded on Saturday, 21st April 2018, and made available for download on Wednesday, 25th April 2018 at heroesrisepodcast.comIn this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Lennon goes to town on us. Next we check out some D&D News as we cover:
- The Podcasts of Foes
- The latest issue of Dragon+
- The first semi-final of Mordenkainen’s Mayhem
- And Chris Perkins talks to Todd Kenreck about creating your own adventures
After that we take a Short Rest and check out what Ostron’s been working on in the Gnomish Workshop (it’s probably probability based), before finally looking into the scrying pool to see what you have to say.- RPG Town Generator
- Original Reddit Post
- Podcast of Foes
- Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes on Roll20
- Dragon+ Issue 19
- Moloch Tome of Foes page
- Mordenkainen’s Mayhem: Sibriex vs Githyanki Supreme Commander
- D&D Beyond: Dice, Camera, Action! Season Finale and the Future
- D&D Beyond: Chris Perkins on Writing your own Adventure Modules
A Short Rest: Probability- Probability
This Week’s Community Questions
Have you struggled with including or selling magic items in your campaign?What’s your favourite adventure, either one you’ve played in or ran. It can be an official published module or a homebrew one — what made it memorable? Tell us your stories!
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
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/LosLair58 min - Heroes Rise, twentieth entry: The Lost and the Lonely
Welcome, brave adventurers ...
… to the twentieth entry into the Heroes Rise chronicle. This episode was recorded on Saturday, 14th April 2018, and made available for download on Wednesday, 18th April 2018 at heroesrisepodcast.comIn this week’s Adventurer’s Pack we take you to the seventh sanctum of creativity. Next we check out some D&D News as we cover:
- Two new videos from D&D Beyond covering Mike Mearls’ free time. Pretty much.
- The latest Unearthed Arcana with the Order Domain for Clerics
- The winners and losers of the final battle of the first bracket in Mordenkainen’s Mayhem
- And more sneak previews from Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes from the virtual tabletop Fantasy Grounds
After that we take a Short Rest and hear some Wisdom from the Masters for some alternate rewards, before finally looking into the scrying pool to see what you have to say.
Links- Seventh Sanctum
- D&D Beyond: One Shot Adventures
- D&D Beyond: The Mike Mearls Happy Fun Hour
- List of subclasses created so far
- Unearthed Arcana: Order Domain
- Mordenkainen’s Mayhem: Astral Dreadnought vs Elder Elemental Leviathan
- Fantasy Grounds MTOF Art Preview
A Short Rest: Alternate Rewards- Alternate Rewards
This Week’s Community Questions
Jeremy’s name was on the Order Domain, so it may become official — what are your views on it? Viable replacement/upgrade to the Warlord class, or a pain in the party?
Do you prefer one-shots or campaigns?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
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 3 min - Heroes Rise, nineteenth entry: One Page To Rule Them All
Welcome, brave adventurers…… to the nineteenth entry into the Heroes Rise chronicle. This episode was recorded on Saturday, 7th April 2018, and made available for download on Wednesday, 11th April 2018 at heroesrisepodcast.com
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack we show you that you don’t need a 400-page Adventure Module epic to have a good time. Next we check out some D&D News as we cover:
- More Tome of Foes spoilers from Nathan Stewart and Kate Welch from the latest Fireside Chat
- And what happened when the Nightwalker faced off against the Drow Matron in Mordenkainen’s Mayhem
After that we take a Short Rest and visit the Gnomish Workshop to talk about dungeon design, before finally looking into the scrying pool to see what you have to say.
Links- One Page Dungeon
- WizardUnknown’s Battlegrounds
- Mordenkainen’s Mayhem: Nightwalker vs. Drow Matron Mother
- Fireside Chat with Nathan Stewart and Kate Welch
A Short Rest: Five Room Dungeon Design- Five Room Dungeon Design
This Week’s Community Questions
Do you think there’s rampant favoritism now deciding the winners of the Mayhem fights?
What do you think of the opponents for next week?
What do you think that number is on the Dreadnought’s AC?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.
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
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/LosLair45 min - Heroes Rise, eighteenth entry: Beholder? I Hardley Know Her!
Welcome, brave adventurers…… to the eighteenth entry into the Heroes Rise chronicle. This episode was recorded on Saturday, 31st March 2018, and made available for download on Wednesday, 4th April 2018 at heroesrisepodcast.com
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Lennon decides to get revenge by showing us some minis of a different kind. Next we check out some D&D News as we cover:
- The latest video from D&D Beyond featuring Beholders
- The winners and losers of the second battle of Mordenkainen’s Mayhem
- Some more D&D Lootcrate goodness
- And a new book named “Art and Arcana” coming later this year
After that we take a Short Rest and look in the Gnomish Workshop to find out if we’re going to die, before finally looking into the scrying pool to see what you have to say.
Links- ArcKnight’s Flat Plastic Minis
- D&D Beyond: Beholders
- Art & Arcana
- Lootcrate DX D&D Hoodie
- Icons of the Realms: Monster Menagerie III
- Dice, Camera, Action schedule
- Mordenkainen’s Mayhem: Gith vs. Gith
A Short Rest: Are We Going To Die?- Are we going to die?
This Week’s Community Questions
What’s your take on beholders? How have you seen them used or how have you used them yourself in a campaign?
Did you lose your hoodie betting on the latest Mordenkainen’s Mayhem fight? Did you think the installment was just as interesting or not as riveting as last week’s?
Do you have any advice for Wayne and his Lycanthropy problems?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
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, seventeenth entry: Podcast of Dave
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the seventeenth entry into the Heroes Rise chronicle. This episode was recorded on Saturday, 24th March 2018, and made available for download on Wednesday, 28th March 2018 at heroesrisepodcast.comIn this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, grab yourself a couple of glasses because Ryu’s breaking out the homebrew. Next, we take a look at some D&D News as we cover:
- The infernal options coming in Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
- The winners and losers of the first round of Mordenkainen’s Mayhem
- And a look at exactly what happened when an AI was given some D&D source books and asked to come up with more
After that we take a Short Rest and look in our Adventurer’s Journals for some player tips for what to do if you want to change your character, before finally looking into the scrying pool to see what you have to say.
Links- Homebrewery
- Natural Crit’s Character Sheets
- D&D Beyond: Infernal Options in Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
- Mordenkainen’s Mayhem, first round
- AI Weirdness: Monsters
- AI Weirdness: Spells
A Short Rest: Switching Characters- Switching Characters
This Week’s Community Questions
Do you think the cultist additions will be cumbersome to use (possibly to push people toward D&D Beyond)? Do you agree that 5e is making it easier to create and play evil characters?
What do you think of Moloch and the Sibriex? How would you use and/or fight them?
Also, we’d love to see your homebrew creations of the AI Weirdness monsters and spells! Paste them into the comments below!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
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 5 min
About Heroes Rise
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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.