Welcome to the Heroic Roundtable Side Quest! In this recap show, we explore the deeper side of tabletop storytelling and do some some deep dives into burning questions about the latest episode of our actual play ttrpg podcast "A Wizards Folly."

First, we break down our latest level-up! From Mac's explosive new 4th-level spells to LS finally unlocking his 2nd-level spell slots, we're exploring exactly how character progression shapes our tactical options. Plus, we dive into a massive debate on leveling philosophy: Is milestone leveling better than tracking individual XP, and how do shorter, media-focused play sessions change the pacing of a classic campaign?

Whether you're a min-maxer or a flavor-first roleplayer, there’s plenty of table talk here for every Game Master and player.

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What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast:

🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world.

⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls.

🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together.

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Main Quest - Episode 32 "Don't Wake Grumpa" continues the first season of Heroic Round's actual play TTRPG podcast!

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With Rowan delivered to Callista Fey and their dangerous bargain seemingly fulfilled, our heroes set their sights on a new goal: gathering the rare ingredients needed to cure the growing curses afflicting their companions.

Armed with Mama Vell's recipe and haunted by the consequences of their recent choices, the party leaves Briarberry behind and journeys toward Damon’s Retreat, where an old tower and a tranquil pond conceal new dangers.

There, they find Grumpa, the violent half of the two-headed ettin known as Granny and Grumpa. Unfortunately for everyone involved, Grumpa isn't interested in conversation.

As steel clashes with club and magic lights the waterside, the party must survive a brutal battle while continuing their search for the missing Foxtails. Meanwhile, questions linger: Has Callista truly released her hold on L.S.? Where have the Foxtails gone? And is Lola the dwarf still hiding somewhere in Briarberry?

Join us for giant-sized combat, questionable decisions, and another step deeper into the mysteries of Thornhaven Forest.

Find out now, on Heroic Round!

Find out now, on Heroic Round.

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🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world.

⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls.

🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together.

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Main Quest - Episode 31 "Out of the Bag" continues the first season of Heroic Round's actual play TTRPG podcast "A Wizard's Folly"

Welcome!

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After discovering the escaped messenger Rowan sneaking through Briarberry, our heroes uncover a chilling message from Lord Galen Thornhaven himself: all loyal soldiers are to return to the Thornfort immediately… and anyone suspected of treason is to be separated and captured.

With Sir Landon and the party now branded enemies of the realm, tensions rise across the village as fear and paranoia begin to spread.

But Rowan’s capture presents a dangerous problem. Determined to keep the message from reaching its destination, L.S. proposes a risky and deeply questionable solution involving a Bag of Holding… and the Fey goddess Callista’s sacred tree.

Meanwhile, somewhere in Briarberry, Lola the dwarf has mysteriously vanished yet again.

What exactly does L.S. have planned? And how long can the party avoid the wrath of the Greenman?

Find out now, on Heroic Round.

Until next time, remember to Live Heroic, and if you must Die... Die Historic! 🤘

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🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world.

⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls.

🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together.

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Welcome back! The group struggles with what to do with the messenger boy from the Thornfort. Do they keep him alive as a prisoner, or offer him as a critical sacrifice to Callista's cauldron?

Find out now on the latest episode of the Heroic Round Podcast, our main quest Pathfinder 1E actual play campaign: "A Wizard's Folly"!

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📖 THIS EPISODE

The group is feeling more like true heroes after saving wounded soldiers from the misguided clergy of the Church of Regret. However, those heroics are immediately called into question when Rowan, a messenger from the Thornfort, arrives.

All the frayed ends are starting to unravel for LS, Mac, and Flavius. Rowan’s letter reveals a shocking truth: in the eyes of the king, our heroes are wanted usurpers and spies.

* Will the heroes cave and take the easy way out with Rowan?

* Will they satisfy LS's dark deal with Callista?

* Will Briarberry turn on the group once they learn the "truth" coming from Lord Galen and the Thornfort?

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🍿 CATCH UP ON THE CAMPAIGN

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New to the channel? Start your journey with Episode 1 here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JjOIqxrOhwb8C3DuYIset?si=bgaGu1KTTNm-iQTWgi8aPQ

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🛡️ WHAT IS THE HEROIC ROUND PODCAST?

Welcome to **Heroic Round**, an actual-play tabletop RPG podcast! We aren’t actors or professionals; we’re just a group of longtime friends who have been playing TTRPGs at the same table since 1997. Our brand of play is built around our favorite house rule: The Heroic Round. When your character dies, you get one free bonus round with all your abilities restored to go out swinging, save the day, and do something truly heroic.

💻Meet the Party:

Chad: Our Dungeon Master who lives for running the game.

Brandon: Our resident "rules goblin" keeping us honest.

Jon: The group’s memory, tracker of lore, and spotter of twists.

Zach: Our engine who charges headfirst into action and loves to bully NPCs.

Expect original, multi-year homebrew stories, dynamic NPCs, high-stakes mystery, and choices with lasting consequences.

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The corruption of the Church runs deep. Can Flavius, LS, and Mac survive the "Chapel of Regret"? Welcome to Episode 29 of Heroic Round, a Pathfinder 1e Actual Play campaign!

---Previous Episode 28 "Unmasked" - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XXlzOZsKFFPkTgkUHOMpL

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The after math of the Manticore is still felt all throughout Briarberry. Countless wounded soldiers and town people have mysteriously been taken to the Chapel of Regret and the doors locked... Is this a sanctuary or a deeper infection?

Flavius finally encounters the dread-dryad who has been making deals with LS. How does this Paladin confront such a wicked creature? Will he allow himself to walk away to jump into combat Find out now, on Heroic Round.

If you are just joining us, start with Episode 1 --https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JjOIqxrOhwb8C3DuYIset?si=2uKIsDLkSlylXLcI8-QwIQ&nd=1&dlsi=8264b0631822402cUntil next time, remember to Live Heroic, and if you must Die... Die Historic! 🤘

#dungeonsanddragons #D&D #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #Roleplaying #DungeonMaster #CharacterCreation #DnDtips #Gaming #howtoplayd&d #pathfinderrpg -----What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast:🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world.⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls.🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together.🎲 Ready to roll the dice? Catch every thrilling moment by subscribing now. Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment with your favorite moment!IG ⚔️ heroicroundpodcast - / heroicroundpodcast TikTok ⚔️ Heroic Round - / heroicround

Lost Episode Delivered! Episode 15.5 takes place right after Episode 15 "Traitors Tree" and Episode 16 "Rot in The Thorn Fort." This helps with the continuity of Heroic Round's actual play TTRPG podcast "A Wizard's Folly"

Welcome!

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If you are just joining us, go back and listen to Part 1 of Venom and Lightning -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRRgwT3P9Co&list=PL1OdZ_8xV2-ieJieqAUW2YdXCw9kWT6t_

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The Lost Episode bridges the harrowing gap between LS’s dark pact with the corrupted fey, Calista, and the party’s eventual return to Thorn Fort. Seeking refuge, Flavius, LS, and Mac retreat to the Foxtails’ hideaway a sanctuary overseen by a two-headed ettin with a fractured, volatile psyche. By day, "Granny" is a sweet host; by night, "Grumpa" a lethal predator.

As dusk falls and the hunger awakens, will the trio escape the hideaway, or become the evening’s main course?Find out now, on Heroic Round.

FInd out now, on Heroic Round.

Until next time, remember to Live Heroic, and if you must Die... Die Historic! 🤘

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What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast:

🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world.

⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls.

🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together.

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Are these Bloom Energy Drinks full of earth magic? 🧙‍♂️🥤

Welcome back to the Caffeine Keep! In today’s episode of Juice Wizards we are feeling spring time approach with these Bloom Energy Drinks? Did they make us see our shadow and retreat back to winter for 8 more weeks or are we looking forward to an early spring filled with Bloom Energy?

We break down each drink using our patented Spell Level Rating (0-9). Will a newcomer take the crown, or will a classic collaboration reign supreme? Stick around to find out which one belongs in the dungeon and which one is pure alchemy.

Bloom offer some pretty basic flavors like Strawberry Watermelon, Peach Mango, Raspberry Lemon, Cherry Lime, Crisp Apple, Glacier Crush, and Shirley Temple. Did any of these reach the coveted 9th Spell Level? Find out.

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Join the Heroic Roundtable, a TTRPG recap show where we dive into the deeper side of tabletop storytelling!. In this episode, the crew sits down to dissect our recent D&D 5th Edition Christmas one-shot and discusses the transition from the "crunchy" systems we know and love to the streamlined world of 5e.

Whether you're a "baby roleplayer" or a veteran rules goblin, join us as we break down what worked, what felt a little too "easy mode," and whether the Cringle’s Claws will be returning to Tannenholm next year.

The 5e Experience: Our honest thoughts on moving from Pathfinder/3.5 to the accessibility of 5th Edition.

Mechanic Deep Dives: Why Advantage/Disadvantage and ability-score saves might just be the best changes in TTRPG history.

The Power Problem: Is 5e too easy? We talk power-scaling and why it’s hard to balance high-level combat.

Character Connections: Why "crunchy" character creation might lead to deeper player investment.

Behind the Screen: Zach shares DM secrets, including the mechanics of the ticking-clock monster, the Blood Scrier.

Listener Q&A: We answer question from our viewers.

The Verdict: Is 5e on the horizon for a full campaign? Find out our final group consensus.

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What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast:

🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world.

⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls.

🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together.

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Main Quest - Episode 28 "Unmasked" continues the first season of Heroic Round's Pathfinder actual play TTRPG podcast "A Wizard's Folly"

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Previous Episode 27 "Venom and Lightning Part 2" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To32hHMJF_s&t

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TIn the aftermath of the Manticore attack, Markus Foxtail reveals his true identity! Suddenly, the scope of his campaign against the Thornhaven family takes on new meaning…

Alliances change, loyalties are tested, and battle lines are drawn.

The elusive wizard, Hob the Half-man, describes the “folly” that started this whole manticore mess in the first place, and two cherished treasures from the past make their way home to LS.

Will these new revelations change our heroes forever? And will they finally put all the pieces of mystery together?

Find out now, on Heroic Round.

If you are just joining us, start with Episode 1 --https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-KHP18j3IA

Until next time, remember to Live Heroic, and if you must Die... Die Historic! 🤘

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What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast:

🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world.

⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls.

🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together.

🎲 Ready to roll the dice? Catch every thrilling moment by subscribing now. Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment with your favorite moment!

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Is it a "Grape" Time or a Grapes of Wrath? 🧙‍♂️🥤

Welcome back to the Caffeine Keep! In today’s episode of Juice Wizards, the council assembles to put four heavy-hitting grape energy drinks to the test and gives them a review. From nostalgic popsicle vibes to… "bloody beef steak" (thanks, Chad?), we’re diving deep into the flavor profiles and energy kicks of the most popular purple cans on the market.

We break down each drink using our patented Spell Level Rating (0-9). Will a newcomer take the crown, or will a classic collaboration reign supreme? Stick around to find out which one belongs in the dungeon and which one is pure alchemy.

Energy Drinks Reviewed:

C4 Performance Energy – Popsicle Grape 🧊

NOS High Performance – GT Grape 🏎️

ZOA Energy – Frosted Grape ❄️

Ghost Energy – Welch’s Grape 👻🍇

Timestamps:

0:00 – Welcome to the Caffeine Keep!

0:14 – Meet the Wizards (and the local fly 🪰)

0:55 – Level Set: Everyone’s Grape Appreciation

2:38 – C4 Popsicle Grape: "Face Tingles" & Nostalgia

4:53 – C4 Spell Level Ratings

6:31 – NOS GT Grape: Full Sugar, Full Power?

8:34 – NOS Ratings: The "Beef Steak" Mystery Profile

11:32 – ZOA Frosted Grape: Green Coffee & Tea Vibes

14:26 – ZOA Ratings: Gargling Poison Marbles?

16:15 – Ghost x Welch’s Grape: The Final Boss

18:56 – Ghost Ratings: The Return of Grandma’s Juice

21:13 – The Final Verdict: Ghost vs. C4

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