Sparks and Recreation

In Episode 16 of Sparks & Recreation, Matt, Tim, Sam, and Chris welcome special guest Silent Al, who shares sage advice about playing in live tournaments, tips for improving your game at level 3, and general strategies to keep in mind when playing irl. The cast then talk about the ins and outs of Factioning in Card Talk, before wrapping up the episode with Community Roundup.

0:30 - Intro

7:23 - WWYD

24:57 - Main Focus: IRL Tournaments and playing at Level 3

83:05 - Card Talk: Faction Abilities

106:35 - Community Roundup

113:37 - Outro

Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.

Hosts: Matthew "Jigmelingpa" Rooks, Tim "agentc13" McKenzie, Sam "scrapforce" Parsons, and Chris "DblDubz" Walberg

Producer: Matthew Rooks

Community Tournaments & Events Primer (+ signup links): https://www.realmsrising.com/community-events/

Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDc

Contact S&R: [email protected]

Support Sparks & Rec: https://hero-helper.com/support-us

Realms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.com

Sparks & Recreation Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/

Star Realms Dodgeball info: https://megahaulin.com/2021/10/18/introduction-to-star-realms-dodgeball/

Thank you so much to Level 7 Hero Patron Nudeltulpe!

Specific songs used in this episode were:

Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)

Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

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In the 15th episode of Sparks & Recreation, Matt, Tim, Sam, and Chris give their opinions on the latest installment of WWYD, then discuss matchup considerations and counterplay for each of the 5 classes in the Hero Realms base set. Next, the crew give their thoughts on how the various classes may suit different play styles in War Room, before finishing things off with Community Roundup.

Episode Content:

Intro - 0:32

WWYD -15:58 

Main Focus: Matchup Mashup -- Matchups and Counterplay - 25:46 

War Room: Finding a class that suits your play style - 87:05

Community Roundup - 105:44

Outro - 110:00 

Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.

Hosts: Matthew "Jigmelingpa" Rooks, Tim "agentc13" McKenzie, Sam "scrapforce" Parsons, and Chris "DblDubz" Walberg

Producer: Matthew Rooks

Community Tournaments & Events Primer (+ signup links): https://www.realmsrising.com/community-events/

Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDc

Contact S&R: [email protected]

Support Sparks & Rec: https://hero-helper.com/support-us

Realms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.com

Sparks & Recreation Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/

The Game of Games RULES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CZ8G44p0Zy8vd0itrH1KkXk622ek_gZPk6DzINDFr8I/edit

Thank you so much to Level 7 Hero Patron Nudeltulpe!

Specific songs used in this episode were:

Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)

Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

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In the fourteenth episode of Sparks and Recreation, Matt, Tim, and Chris talk about this episode's WWYD scenario, then sit down at the table for a full course steak dinner with their discussion on how to calculate and make decisions based on risk assessment. Afterwards, the gang transition into Build Lab, where they discuss the different builds associated around Shoulder Pauldrons vs. Helm of Fury. Finally, the results for the most recent edition of Community Roundup are summarized before wrapping things up in the Outro.

Episode Content:

Intro - 0:32

WWYD - 15:17

Main Focus: Calculating and acting on risk assessment - 32:47

Build Lab: Jagged Spear vs. Double-Bladed Axe - 89:00

Community Roundup - 100:52

Outro - 119:13

Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.

Promo Card Giveaway Sweepstakes: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftXJ6o4J96nCoaYh1V8kBopapjJBfHE07SSrTeWfbhtfPrGw/viewform

Community Tournaments & Events Primer (+ signup links): https://www.realmsrising.com/community-events/

WWYD Screenshots: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-14-risky-business

Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDc

Contact S&R: [email protected]

Support Sparks & Rec: https://hero-helper.com/support-us

Realms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.com

Sparks & Recreation Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/

King of the Castle: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_CZwl_mxpq_E_iaBiWVJQQK_yQ_qsCw6x_1e3c4F-hM/edit?usp=sharing

Thandar Combat League: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT4BUAWjk1uCZpSkW2vxMYT_wHR6xcTqLR8JzII0r51OhvHb6we91yA2KuoYlUBI9iNCSRTdIxiOGW5/pub

Thank you so much to Level 7 Hero Patron Nudeltulpe!

Hosts: Matthew "Jigmelingpa" Rooks, Tim "agentc13" McKenzie, Chris "DblDubz" Walberg

Producer: Matthew Rooks

Specific songs used in this episode were:

Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)

Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

For more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks & Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app.

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In the thirteenth episode of Sparks and Recreation, we once again have a full crew as Matt, Tim, Sam, and Chris take us on another voyage aboard the SS Sparks & Rec. This episode, our hosts discuss this episode's WWYD scenario, then talk about buy priority lists for each class. Next in Card Talk, the gang talk about how they evaluate low-cost/tier cards in the game. To finish off the episode, Sam brings the rain with another segment of Who Let the Pod Out before the latest results are summarized in the Community Roundup.

Episode Content:

Intro/Housekeeping: 0:31

WWYD: 27:50

Main Focus: 48:20

Card Talk: 95:42

Community Roundup: 122:31

Outro: 137:55

Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.

Community Tournaments & Events Primer (+ signup links): https://www.realmsrising.com/community-events/

WWYD Screenshots: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-13-shop-s-mart

Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDc

Contact S&R: [email protected]

Support Sparks & Rec: https://hero-helper.com/support-us

Realms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.com

Sparks & Recreation Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/

King of the Castle: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_CZwl_mxpq_E_iaBiWVJQQK_yQ_qsCw6x_1e3c4F-hM/edit?usp=sharing

Thandar Combat League: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT4BUAWjk1uCZpSkW2vxMYT_wHR6xcTqLR8JzII0r51OhvHb6we91yA2KuoYlUBI9iNCSRTdIxiOGW5/pub

Thank you so much to Level 7 Hero Patron Nudeltulpe!

Hosts: Matthew "Jigmelingpa" Rooks, Tim "agentc13" McKenzie, Sam "scrapforce" Parsons, Chris "DblDubz" Walberg

Producer: Matthew Rooks

Specific songs used in this episode were:

Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)

Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

For more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks & Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app.

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In the twelfth episode of Sparks and Recreation, it's all hands on deck and Matt, Tim, Sam, and Chris all report for duty onboard the SS Sparks & Rec. The crew discuss this episode's WWYD scenario, before diving in to a discussion about the various mirror matchups currently found in the game. Next, Hero Realms 101 takes a look at how to play from behind, with Sam offering a unique perspective as a player who often finds himself... playing from behind. To round off the episode, Sam delivers another can't miss Who Let the Pod Out before a covid-stricken Matt gives the latest info in the Community Roundup.

Episode Content:

Intro – 0:30

WWYD – 22:10

Mirror Madness – 35:39

Hero Realms 101: Playing from Behind – 90:00

Who Let the Pod Out – 101:16

Community Roundup – 106:45

Closing – 113:45

Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.

Community Tournaments & Events Primer (+ signup links): https://www.realmsrising.com/community-events/

WWYD Screenshots: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-12-mirror-madness

Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDc

Contact S&R: [email protected]

Support Sparks & Rec: https://hero-helper.com/support-us

Realms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.com

Sparks & Recreation Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/

King of the Castle: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_CZwl_mxpq_E_iaBiWVJQQK_yQ_qsCw6x_1e3c4F-hM/edit?usp=sharing

Thandar Combat League: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT4BUAWjk1uCZpSkW2vxMYT_wHR6xcTqLR8JzII0r51OhvHb6we91yA2KuoYlUBI9iNCSRTdIxiOGW5/pub

Thank you so much to Level 7 Hero Patron Nudeltulpe!

Hosts: Matthew "Jigmelingpa" Rooks, Tim "agentc13" McKenzie, Sam "scrapforce" Parsons, Chris "DblDubz" Walberg

Producer: Matthew Rooks

Specific songs used in this episode were:

Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)

Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

For more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks & Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app.

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In the eleventh episode of Sparks and Recreation, Tim & Matt are joined by Nudeltulpe, resident Hero Realms assassin and Brawlmaster of the Tavern Brawls. The trio take time to discuss a WWYD scenario,

learn more about Nudeltulpe, his gaming background, and history with Hero Realms before delving into a primer of all of the current community events and tournaments available for the digital game. To round off the episode, our special guest gives his take on the Cleric Mirror Matchup, before the crew give the latest info in the Community Roundup.

Episode Content:

Intro – 0:34

WWYD – 05:25

Intervulpe with Nudeltulpe – 17:46

Main Focus: Community Tournament/Event Primer – 55:24

The War Room: Cleric Mirror Matchups – 84:49

Community Roundup – 96:10

Closing – 107:57

Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.

Community Tournaments & Events Primer (+ signup links): https://www.realmsrising.com/community-events/

WWYD Screenshots: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-recreation/sparks-recreation-episode-11-nudeltactics

Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDc

Contact S&R: [email protected]

Support Sparks & Rec: https://hero-helper.com/support-us

Realms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.com

Sparks & Recreation Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/

King of the Castle: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_CZwl_mxpq_E_iaBiWVJQQK_yQ_qsCw6x_1e3c4F-hM/edit?usp=sharing

Thunder Combat League: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT4BUAWjk1uCZpSkW2vxMYT_wHR6xcTqLR8JzII0r51OhvHb6we91yA2KuoYlUBI9iNCSRTdIxiOGW5/pub

Thank you so much to Level 7 Hero Patron Nudeltulpe!

Guest: Michael "Nudeltulpe" Schimanksi

Hosts: Matthew "Jigmelingpa" Rooks, Tim "agentc13" McKenzie

Producer: Matthew Rooks

Specific songs used in this episode were:

Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)

Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

For more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks & Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app.

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In the TENTH episode of Sparks & Recreation, Matt and Tim discuss the concept of "playing with principle," or how to follow some general guidelines and strategies when playing certain character classes and builds. These principles will help players hone their character-specific strategies, and also learn how to deviate from those strategies when necessary.

Episode Content:

Intro - 0:31

WWYD - 06:09

Main Focus - 10 Ways to Improve Your Play - 16:55

Card Talk - 74:39

Killer Combos - 88:07

Community Roundup - 99:24

Closing - 112:02

Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.

Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDc

Contact S&R: [email protected]

Tavern Brawl Season 3 Draft VOD ----> https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13

Support Sparks & Rec: http://hero-helper.com/support-us

WWYD Screenshots: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-10-playing-with-principle

Realms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.com

Sparks & Recreation Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/

King of the Castle: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_CZwl_mxpq_E_iaBiWVJQQK_yQ_qsCw6x_1e3c4F-hM/edit?usp=sharing

Thunder Combat League: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT4BUAWjk1uCZpSkW2vxMYT_wHR6xcTqLR8JzII0r51OhvHb6we91yA2KuoYlUBI9iNCSRTdIxiOGW5/pub

Thank you so much to Level 7 Hero Patron Nudeltulpe!

Hosts: Matthew "Jigmelingpa" Rooks & Tim "agentc13" McKenzie

Producer: Matthew Rooks

Specific songs used in this episode were:

Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)

Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

For more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks & Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app.

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In Episode 09 of Sparks & Recreation, Matt & Tim give 10 suggestions for how to improve your play and win more in Hero Realms. Beginners, intermediate players, and hardened veterans alike could all benefit from a (re)visit to these fundamentals aimed at giving yourself the best chance to win.

Episode Content:

Intro - 0:33

WWYD - 09:34

Main Focus - 10 Ways to Improve Your Play - 19:51

State of the Meta - 50:24

HR 101: Fire Gems - 59:07

Community Roundup - 71:19

Closing - 84:15

Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.

Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDc

Contact S&R: [email protected]

Tavern Brawl Season 3 LIVE DRAFT: July 17th, 3pm EST ---> https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13

Tavern Brawl Season 3 Signup (HURRY!): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YZqbjr2jD6i9FCl3-BX3E-HDqnClMObVeWwTUQOS13k/edit?usp=sharing

Support Sparks & Rec: http://hero-helper.com/support-us

WWYD Screenshots: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-08-heroes-helping-heroes

Realms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.com

Sparks & Recreation Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/

King of the Castle: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_CZwl_mxpq_E_iaBiWVJQQK_yQ_qsCw6x_1e3c4F-hM/edit?usp=sharing

Thank you so much to Level 7 Hero Patron Nudeltulpe!

Hosts: Matthew "Jigmelingpa" Rooks, Tim "agentc13" McKenzie

Producer: Matthew Rooks

Specific songs used in this episode were:

Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)

Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

For more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks & Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app.

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In Episode 08 of Sparks & Recreation, Matt & Tim welcome Sam "Scrapforce" Parsons to the family, as S&R unveils it's recent project: Hero Helper, a stat tracker for Hero Realms digital. Learn about how this free app was made, and how players of Hero Realms can use it to improve at the game. The S&R team also goes through a fun combination of rotating segments including WWYD, Card Talk, Build Lab, Community Roundup, and a "special mystery" segment from Sam.

Episode Content:

Intro - 0:33

WWYD - 09:28

Main Focus - Hero Helper - 19:43

Card Talk - S&R's Favorite Champions - 46:48

The Build Lab: Sam’s Fighter Build - 62:36

Who Let the Pod Out? - 72:07

Community Roundup - 88:25

Announcements & Closing - 98:07

Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.

Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDc

Support Sparks & Rec: https://hero-helper.com/support-us

Contact S&R: [email protected]

WWYD Screenshots: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-08-heroes-helping-heroes

New Player Pitfalls article: https://www.realmsrising.com/strats/gameplay/cheat-codes-tips-on-avoiding-common-pitfalls-in-the-hr-app/

5 starting builds article: https://www.realmsrising.com/uncategorized/five-builds-to-get-started-in-pvp/

Realms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.com

Sparks & Recreation Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/

Tim's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13

King of the Castle: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_CZwl_mxpq_E_iaBiWVJQQK_yQ_qsCw6x_1e3c4F-hM/edit?usp=sharing

Tavern Brawl Season 3: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YZqbjr2jD6i9FCl3-BX3E-HDqnClMObVeWwTUQOS13k/edit?usp=sharing

Hosts: Matthew "Jigmelingpa" Rooks, Tim "agentc13" McKenzie, Sam "scrapforce" Parsons

Producer: Matthew Rooks

Specific songs used in this episode were:

Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)

Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

For more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks & Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app.

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In Part II of the Origins Extravaganza episode, Tim (agentc13) and Chris (DblDubz) give daily reports from their time spent at the 2022 Origins Game Fair, as well as a several short game reviews.

Part II Introduction and overview - 00:10

Origins Day One Report - 00:54

Robot Quest Arena game review - 05:52

Origins Day Two Report - 20:28

Thieves Guild game review - 22:02

Kapow! game review - 25:50

Part II wrap-up - 47:46

Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.

Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDc

Contact S&R: [email protected]

Support Sparks & Rec: https://hero-helper.com/support-us

Check out the irl event Splintered Thandar, DATE: Saturday, June 18, 2022, Noon-5pm @ Game King, 120 S Main St, Fall River, MA

Splintered Thandar Event signup: https://forms.gle/aMrunu2oAkhQq9pw7

Podcast Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/

Tim's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13

Hosts: Tim "agentc13" McKenzie, Chris "DblDubz" Walberg

Producer: Matthew Rooks

Specific songs used in this episode were:

Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)

Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

For more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks & Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.