Heroes Rise

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 252nd and final entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday November 18th 2023, and released Wednesday November 22nd  2023 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.Alas, after 252 episodes, our campaign is coming to an end, but we'll always be around to lend you a helping hand. With over 250 episodes and almost as many Adventurer's Pack picks and Rests both Short and Long, we know that we've created a wealth of information that's not only applicable to D&D 5e, but to TTRPGs as a whole. Over the coming weeks, we will be reshuffling the website to place a focus on the written content, along with a full audio archive, both on the current RSS feeds as well as a public repository so future access to the existing show catalogue is guaranteed. Also, Lennon and Mikey will have copies of everything (seriously, they treat external hard drives like Ryu treats browser tabs), so if you're ever after something in particular you can always drop us a message and we'll be happy to help!Also, the Heroes Rise Discord server won't be going anywhere! We love the community we've built here, and although the show will be gone, this band of brave adventurers will march on! Though, naturally, there will be a couple of changes. Firstly, everyone who was a Patron will get an exclusive Moneylender role, as a small way of saying thanks for your support over the years. The Super Secret Patron Lounge will become read-only, and it'll still only be accessible to those who were Moneylenders, because we recognise the Eldritch Pacts we've made. Secondly, the show staff will be given the role of Moderators, because someone's gotta stop the Pungeon from leaking.But there's still one last adventure to go, so in this week's Adventurer's Pack, we take a look back at some of our favourite tools from the past six years:AnyDiceDice EnvyOwlbear RodeoNext we check out some D&D News as we take a look at the latest hardcover release, The Book of Many ThingsAnd finally, we head on over to the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Dice Envy One does not simply use dice as a mere game tool. You need dice that will thrill - that will get youDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showOur 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.comA 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

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 251st entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday November 11th 2023, and released Wednesday November 15th  2023 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ryu takes us on a Dice Adventure!Next we gather around the campfire and engage in some Dissonant WhispersAfter that we'll dig up some Unearthed Mundana and ask “What's In A Name?”; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsIf you weren't able to join us for Dissonant Whispers and you have something you want to say or ask, tell us! You still have one more episode to get us to share our wisdom.Support the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 250th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday October 28th 2023, and released Wednesday November 1st 2023 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.Folks, we just wanted to take a quick moment to remind you that next episode will be a Dissonant Whispers episode, and we're inviting you all in. We'll be recording at 8pm Central on Saturday 11th November, and the topic will be… whatever you like! We would love for as many of you who wish to join us to do so, and all you need is a microphone and to join our Discord at discord.heroesrisepodcast.com. If you can't join us but still want to take part, just let us know on Discord and we'll take care of it.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ostron once again shows us how the other half play D&D… Next we check out some D&D News as we take a look at the latest hardcover release, Planescape: Adventures in the MultiverseAfter that we'll head into the Gnomish Workshop to continue finding out if it's a good idea to be one of us; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsSo now that it's available, what do you think of the planescape resource? Is it a marked improvement over the previous guides and setting resources WotC has put out? Or is it still just a mediocre offering that doesn't do justice to the originals? How much do you love Time dragons? Does everyone agree more Modrons are great? And which side of the Sunflies debate are you on? Given that we now have more details on how and why the characters are jumping to level 17, what's your opinion of the approach? Dice Envy One does not simply use dice as a mere game tool. You need dice that will thrill - that will get youDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 249th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday October 7th 2023, and released Wednesday October 11th 2023 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Lennon takes us to the Thieves Guild Next we check out some D&D News as we take a look at the Monstrous Compendium, the latest Planescape teasers, and we check out the One D&D Playtest 8: Bastions and Cantrips.After that we'll head into the Gnomish Workshop and find out if it's a good idea to be one of us; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.LinksPlanescape and the 2024 Rules Planescape Deep Dive Planescape Character Variants Playtest 8 Bastions and Cantrips Monstrous Compendium 4: Eldraine Creatures Community QuestionsSo do you plan to use or steal any of the creatures from the Eldraine resource? What do you intend to use them for?What do you think of the leaked details around the Planescape adventure? Do you like the lore around the gate towns? How about the reincarnating/probability shifting death mechanic?And do you want your own Bastion to build? Do you think this is a good way to do it, or is it too little, too late and you're already fine with a 3rd party option that's been kicking around?Support the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 248th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday September 23rd 2023, and released Wednesday September 27th 2023 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ryu tells us about the boodoo who do what you don't dare do, people. Next we check out some D&D News as we take a look at the latest hardcover release, Phandelver and Below: The Shattered ObeliskAfter that we'll open up our Quest Logs as Lennon, RaeRae and Grimcrag try to remove the tadpoles from their brains in Baldur's Gate 3; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsAre you going to Phandelver and Below? Perhaps you'd prefer Phandelver and Beyond? Whichever you decide, let us know your impression of it. So what sort of wild shenanigans or tips do you have for Baldur's Gate 3 players?Support the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 247th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday September 9th 2023, and released Wednesday September 13th 2023 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.This week we're going to wander into the Market of Minauros to see what mysterious and magical items have filtered up for sale.  Campaign Builder: Castles & CrownsSpiders and SourdoughNPC Descriptions, Maps and D100 Tables For Your TTRPG GamesNext we check out some D&D News as we take a look at the One D&D Player's Handbook Test 7… And just like its predecessor, it's a biggie!And because the news is so big we're going to be skipping the Short Rest and heading straight into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsSo do you have thoughts about any of the specific changes to the classes? Is the Barbarian too druid-y? Is the Fighter wandering in the Monk's turf? Do Warlocks have a purpose? What do you think of OneDnD as a whole at this point? Is it still a new evolution of the game, or is it just a Sage Advice that's taken forever to come out?Support the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 246th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday August 26th 2023, and released Wednesday August 30th 2023 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack… OK, Lennon just wrote a bunch of 1980s slang in this, and I wasn't comfortable saying it in the 80s, so there's no way I'm saying it 40 years later. So ignoring all of that, we're left with “Dungeons, Laser, Dragon, Terrain, Minis”. Next we check out some D&D News as we take a sneak peek at the Planescape box set (and a couple of monsters you'll encounter), as well as getting our first look at Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk.After that we'll take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep to learn all about the Rakshasa; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsSo first we had the castle of tentacles in the giant resource, and now there's more wriggling otherworldly oddness coming in Phandelver. How do you feel about the eldritch horror creeping into D&D? Tentacled cows, flying jellied d4s with eyes, and a dragon about to kill Bambi's family. What did you think was the oddest thing from the Phandelver videos? Why are you all fired up about Planescape? Were you a fan of the videogame? Did you play modules from older editions? Or are you just feeding off the hype from everyone else? Dice Envy One does not simply use dice as a mere game tool. You need dice that will thrill - that will get youDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 245th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday August 12th 2023, and released Wednesday August 16th 2023 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ryu tells us what's on her xmind.Next we check out some D&D News as we check out the latest hardcover release Bigby Presents: Glory of the GiantsAfter that we'll take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep and learn all about the Owlbear; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsIt's new, it's Giant, and it's full of giant things. What was your favorite of the oversized offerings in the new book?How has your experience been with owlbears? Have you actually encountered one in a game, or did you just see it in the movie? Support the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 244th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday July 29th 2023, and released Wednesday August 2nd 2023 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ostron firmly declares his side in the upcoming robot apocalypse, and tries to convince us to join him…Next we check out some D&D News as we take a look at everything that's been teased so far from Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants, as well as Beadle & Grimm's Legendary Edition of Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk.After that we'll take a Short Rest and head into the Gnomish Workshop to find out why Lennon isn't sick before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.LinksBigby Presents: Glory of the GiantsFirst LookOfficial TrailerMonstersRunning GiantsUnique LocationsBarbarian SubclassFeats and BackgroundsLoot B&G's The Shattered Obelisk Legendary EditionCommunity QuestionsWhat do you think of the upcoming giant lore book? Are you hoping for a giant language primer like Ryu? Do you want to flip through the feats? Or are you dying to try out the giant path barbarian? Which Giant enclave piqued your interest? Do you want a nap at not-stonehenge? A castle of tentacles? What about a death ray?Support the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise.This is the 243rd entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday July 8th 2023, and released Wednesday July 12th 2023 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.This week we're forgoing the Adventurer's Pack and Short Rest segments as, yes, the News really is that large. The Player's Handbook Playtest 6 weighs in at 77 pages and covers 7 classes, subclasses for each, 16 spells, 7 feats, a new Weapons Mastery table and a rules glossary. I'm sure you can see why this might take us a while to get through.And, as always, after that we'll head into the Scrying Pool to see what you have to sayCommunity QuestionsSo 77 pages. Did you read it all? Did you even skim it? Or are you just relying on our breakdown for your information (which you definitely should, mind you)? However you got the info, what stuck out to you? Are you dissecting the revealed subclasses? Reviewing the changes they made because of our feedback? Or are you poring over the Monk to see if it meets your demands?Support the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 242nd entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday June 24th 2023, and released Wednesday June 28th 2023 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ryu plays the bassoon. At least I think that's what the note says, I can't read her handwriting…Next we discuss some of our favourite and not-so-favourite D&D settings, and what makes them truly great (or terrible), as we gather around the campfire and engage in some Dissonant WhispersAfter that we'll take a Short Rest and hear some Wisdom of the Masters on what to do with the third wheel; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsSo we heard about settings in the Dissonant Whispers, what's your strongest opinion? Do you *really* like Dragonlance? Do you absolutely despise Planescape? Tell us your feelings.You're in charge of Wizard's content team. Pick an IP, setting, or storyline you think needs to be made into a D&D setting. What's your elevator pitch for it?Support the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 241st entry into our chronicle, recorded on Sunday June 11th 2023, and released Wednesday June 14th 2023 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.This week we're going to wander into the Market of Minauros to see what mysterious and magical items have filtered up for sale. Specifically:DeadlockTales of the ValiantThe Mystery of the Cursed StattuetteNext we check out some D&D News as we take a look at all the details we have so far on Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants, and what we can learn from all the book covers for Planescape, Phandelin and The Book of Many ThingsAfter that we'll take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep to find out why it isn't mice; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsWhich of the very large pieces of information from the Bigby's book are you most interested in? Do you want to know more about the giant history and culture? Or are you looking for the new monsters and creatures? Is anyone else absolutely not interested in the Giant Tick?What's your guess about the contents of the new books coming out? Remember, you're only allowed to base your guess on the cover art. Support the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 240th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday May 20th, and released Wednesday May 24th 2023 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, we finally let Lennon eat his dice.Next we check out some D&D News as we take a look at the latest boardgame coming from WizKids, the D&D Streaming Channel, the results of the Paladin and Druid Playtest survey, and some Misplaced Monsters.After that we'll take a Short Rest and hear some Wisdom of the Masters on how not to say something; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsWhat do you think of The Trials of Tempus? Does it sound like a good onramp to D&D? Would you maybe use it as a palette cleanser between campaigns, or when you don't have enough people to run a full session? What would you put on the D&D streaming channel? Remember, WotC listens to all feedback and has promised to act on it, so bring your best ideas! The KDM wants to know: What's your story of trying to give players a subtle hint and them being too abysmally dense to get it through their heads what you meant? Did you set them straight, or just let them run with the idiocy?Support the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 239th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday May 6th, and released Wednesday May 10th 2023 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ryu takes us down to the forge!Next we check out some D&D News, as we take a look at what we can expect from the new Player's Handbook with the latest OneD&D playtest covering weapons and adventuring gear; as well as the barbarian, fighter, sorcerer, warlock and wizard classes.After that we'll take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep to get totally tortley; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsSo how do you like the new weapon mastery bonuses? Do you like them all? Are there any they missed? Five new classes to sort through! Is the new Barbarian rage-y enough for you? Are you looking forward to juggling weapons with the fighter? Have they done terrible things to your favorite arcane caster? Support the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 238th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday April 22nd, and released Wednesday April 26th 2023 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ostron tells us to “choose our own adventure”. Charming.Next we check out some D&D News, as we take a look at everything that came out of D&D Creator's Summit 2023, as well as a little information on the updated Dungeon Master's Guide coming in 2024.After that we'll take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep, ‘cause oh Bahamut he comin'; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsSo what info coming out of the creator's summit caught your interest? Are you invested in the species/lineage/heritage debate? Are you as excited as Ostron about the new CR calculations? How do you feel about guns…in D&D please.Support the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 237th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday April 1st 2023 (that's not a joke), and released Wednesday April 5th 2023 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.This week we're going to wander into the Market of Minauros to see what mysterious and magical items have filtered up for sale.  Next we check out some D&D News, as we take a look at everything that came out of D&D Direct 2023After that we'll take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep and learn how to troll; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.LinksL'Arsene's Ledger of Treasures and Trinkets - A DnD 5e TomeEmber DiceThe Book of ExtinctionD&D Direct ShowcaseStories in 2023 and BeyondVirtual TabletopMinecraft x D&DWizKids PlushiesD&D Honor Among ThievesMonster Manual EnergyCommunity QuestionsWhich of the new adventures or sources are you most looking forward to? Do you want more giants in your life? Do you want to explore Sijil…or Sigil? Or do you want to throw down with Vecna?What are your predictions for the new VTT from Wizards? Is it going to be the next step in excellent virtual gameplay that will set them apart from the competition? Or are they about to embark on a competition with EA for “who can microtransact their customers to literal death?” What other flavors of energy drink would you like to see from the Monster and D&D collaboration?Support the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 236th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday March 18th 2023, and released Wednesday March 22nd 2023 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, the last of our PAX interviews as Ostron and Ryu talk to the fine folks of Turbo Dork, Lethal Shadow, and Scented Adventure.Next we check out some D&D News, as we take a look at the latest Playtest options for the Druid and Paladin, as well as a few other things from around the D&D multiverseAfter that we'll take a Short Rest and hear some Wisdom of the Masters (and also from our swords, apparently); before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsSo we were slow on the uptake covering the UA, but that just means you all had time to gather your thoughts. So share them with us! Is the druid a rotting shell of its former self? Do you miss the Paladin crit-smites? Do you think the Epic Boons are getting more epic?By the time we talk to you next, the D&D Movie will have come out. What did you think? Is it a wonderful tribute to the storytelling and game we love, or is it following in the tradition of all the D&D movies before it? Please limit spoilers.Support the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 235th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday February 18th 2023, and released Wednesday February 22nd 2023 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, more from PAX, this time Ostron and I spoke to the good folks at Beadle and Grimm's Pandemonium WarehouseNext we check out some D&D News, as we take a look at the latest official release, Keys from the Golden VaultAfter that we'll take a Short Rest and open our Adventurer's Journal for a brief primer on summons; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsWhich Golden Vault heist is tempting you the most? Do you want to steal a necklace? A painting? Would you rather get a bouncing baby outsider? How would you link all the Golden Vault adventures together in a campaign? Is Ryu right? Is Gruk-Gruk unimaginably cute? Or is it actually nightmare sauce? 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairSupport the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 234th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday February 4th 2023, and released Wednesday February 8th 2023 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, more from PAX, this time a Virtual TableTop Two-ferNext we check out some D&D News, as we bring you right up to date with the latest OGL shenanigans, and we take a look at everything we know so far about the next hardcover release, Keys from the Golden VaultWhat is it?https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1430-what-is-keys-from-the-golden-vault-13-heistEverything You Need To Knowhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhwUWke8w3IPrisoner 13https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1438-claim-your-copy-of-prisoner-13-and-infiltrateAfter that we'll take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep to find out if the KDM is a lich; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsDo you have any final thoughts on the OGL debacle? Are you happy that they went back to 1.0a? Do you think they'll try this again in the future?Keys to the Golden Vault is coming before the month is out. Are you looking to get your heist on?More specifically, what do you think of the Prisoner 13 adventure? Do you like the mechanics and extra descriptions, or is this too much stuff that complicates a simple premise?Support the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 233rd entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday January 21st 2023, and released Wednesday January 25th 2023 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ostron and Ryu went to PAX Unplugged and talked to the goodfolk of Goodman Games.Next we check out some D&D News, brought to you by the letters “O”, “G”, “L” and the number 1.1. Yeah, we've got some things to wade through.After that we'll take a Short Rest and head into the Gnomish Workshop and take a look at everyone's AC; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.OGLStatementhttps://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1423-an-update-on-the-open-game-license-oglApologyhttps://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1428-a-working-conversation-about-the-open-game-licenseUpdatehttps://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1432-starting-the-ogl-playtestORChttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si7vD&D Beyond Threadhttps://twitter.com/DnDBeyond/status/1615879300414062593D&D Beyond Threadhttps://www.belloflostsouls.net/2023/01/everything-else-not-covered-by-dds-creative-commons-release-elves-dwarves-more.htmlCommunity QuestionsSo if you didn't write to us with your impressions of the OGL last episode, we're still open to opinions.If you did write in, has anything that happened since then changed your opinion?So what's the highest AC you've ever been able to get a character to? How did you manage it? What about the other way? Ever been at -1 without using THAC0?Support the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 232nd entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday January 7th 2023, and released Wednesday January 11th 2023 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.Unfortunately Ostron can't join us this week. According to his vacation request he has to, quote “attend a wild party”... Wait, that can't be right… Maybe he meant a “wild-magic party”? That still doesn't seem right… Anyway, playing the role of “guy who ruins everyone's fun” tonight is Tony from our sister-show, Guard Frequency.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ryu shows us a new (Android) app she's chatting withNext we check out some D&D News as we take a look at the OneD&D Cleric and Species Playtest, and since there's a lawyer on the show we thought it would be a waste to not at least touch on the OGL 1.1 controversy. Well, *I* thought it would be a waste, anyway…After that we'll take a Short Rest and hear some Wisdom of the Masters on why everybody's getting a gun (it's not related to having a lawyer on the show, we promise); before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsWill you be using AI to seed your game ideas? What about generating an entire campaign?What's your take on the OGL debacle? Will the Twitter account “D&D Advice from a Six Year Old” need to start paying royalties to Wizards?We've all heard the legend of Tucker's Kobolds (and if you haven't, seriously, Google it), but what about your campaigns? When did the enemies behave a little *too* intelligently? Did you ever have masterminds acting like mindless zombies?Support the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. I'm Mikey, and joining us on our quest this evening is. . . no-oneLennon is currently buried under 17 feet of snowOstron has locked himself in his room and says he “won't come out until he solves it”Ryu, or KayDee rather stormed out of the guild hall shouting “I'll show them whose heart is three sizes too small”RaeRae got a unicorn as a gift so theres no telling when or if we'll ever see her againBranwen is building a new Ikea scratching post for CinderGath accidentally glued his mouth closed while assembling minisBloodlake is out buying some Universal Solvent to unglue GathTomathanes is on hold with tech support because his sending stone bricked when he tried to update the firmwareIndigo Spectre has wildshaped into a goldfish and I'm not sure which one is him, and which is his pet, and at this point I'm too afraid to askAnd Tony emphatically says he “doesn't do any work between December 20th and January 5th”Oh, the Research Beholders heard Tony, liked his idea, and they're on sabbatical now too.But the show must go on.  Seeing as this show has already gone pear shaped, let's keep to the theme and have a listen back to all the times the wheels fell off over the past year.  Here's the best of the worst of 2022Support the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 231st entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday December 10th 2022, and released Wednesday December 14th 2022 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ryu and Ostron went to PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia last week and spoke to some people called … “Wiz?” kids? I dunno, they're probably not a big deal.Next we check out some D&D News as we take a look at the latest hardcover release, Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon QueenAfter that we'll take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep and look at all things Thessal (and how to make them); before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say. Community QuestionsWhat was your favorite official release from WotC this past year? Which one completely missed for you?What do you expect to see from WotC in 2023? Which of the announced releases (such as Keys from the Golden Vault, Bigby Presents “Glory of the Giants”, or Planescape) are you most excited about?Finally, how did we do in 2022? Did you have a favorite segment? Short Rest bit? Blooper? Support the showHeroes 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 230th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday November 26th 2022, and released Wednesday November 30th 2022 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ryu has found something more deadly than an official adventure's first level encounters… [volume 1 | volume 2]Next we answer all of those D&D questions we never thought we'd get asked as DMs, as we gather around the campfire and engage in some Dissonant WhispersAfter that we'll take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep and get the lowdown on Graz'zt; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsWhen was the last time you suffered or inflicted a TPK in a game? Was it fair, or were people crying BS?We got the opinions of the hosts and the patrons, but what's your take on our Dissonant Whisper questions? How do you see radiant damage manifesting? How do you knock snakes prone? How *does* mimic poop behave?Finally, what's your ruling on wishing for the wish spell to be eliminated? Would you allow it? What are the ramifications?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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairDice Envy One does not simply use dice as a mere game tool. You need dice that will thrill - that will get youDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 229th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday November 12th 2022, and released Wednesday November 16th 2022 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.This week we're going to wander into the Market of Minauros to see what mysterious and magical items have filtered up for sale.Angel's Bacchanalia: Holiday Feasts & Celebrations for D&D Itza's Guide to Dragonbonding: A DnD 5e supplement Quest Decks 2.0: Adventure Cards for your RPG Games Next we check out some D&D News as we discuss the new art released for Takhisis, as well as looking at the prelude to adventure for Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen; and then we'll open up our Quest Logs as Indigo Specter takes us through the Tomb of AnnihilationAfter that we'll take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep and learn all about the Gnolls and Yeenoghu, before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsAre any of the Kickstarters catching your eye? Do you want more food mechanics, or just a raucous party? How about adventuring with dragons and driving your DM completely mental? Or do you just need some quests?What do you think of the prelude adventures and the invite to the funeral? Is this a clever, inclusive way to get characters onboard with the adventure and lore, or do you think this is just a copy of Phandelver's tired, old method?You've got a gnoll, a goblin, and a kobold. Who's your money on for the fight? What if they're in groups? Full armies?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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.com You can also follow us on the social media sites! 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair Support the show

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 228th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday October 29th 2022, and released Wednesday November 2nd 2022 over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Lennon has somehow lost his atlas. Luckily, he can just search for a new one.Next we check out some D&D News as we discuss the upcoming adventure module release: Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon QueenDragonlance What is Dragonlance Knights of Solamnia [1], [2]High Mages of Sorcery [1], [2]Lunar Sorcerer Preview  [1], [2]Heroes Rise 206 Beadle and Grimm's Shadow of the Dragon Queen Steel Edition After that we take a Short Rest and hear some Wisdom of the Masters on why you're coming with me, before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsSo how do you think Wizards is going to make the encounters more deadly to justify the extra feats? Are they going to introduce new complexity and harder tactical challenges? Or are they just going to use CR 5 creatures instead of CR ⅓Relatedly, do you think the Lunar Sorcerer is a nice boost to the sorcerer's power and is in line with what the adventure demands, or is this going way too far and making every other spellcasting class obsolete?When's the last time you were held against your will? What purpose did it serve in the story? Are you okay?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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.com You can also follow us on the social media sites! 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair Support the show

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 227th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday October 15th, and released Wednesday October 19th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ryu has crafted a new spearhead!Then we head into the Archives of Candlekeep and take a Long Rest as we attempt to tackle a subject that's taken 38 mainline novels to cover: the legendary deeds of Drizzt Do'UrdenAnd finally we'll be heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsWhat's your experience with Drizzt Do'Urden? Have you read all of the novels? Any of the novels? Has he shown up in a video or RL game?And now that everyone has a baseline impression, what do you think of the prototypical drow ranger? Is he a worthy figure to carry the D&D banner after overcoming adversity and solving problems in truly heroic fashion? Or is he the ultimate Mary Sue, trudging through melodramatic stories long after the author should have moved on?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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairSupport the show

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 226th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday October 1st, and released Wednesday October 5th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ostron's been keeping a database of critters… Hopefully that's a list of creatures, and not a list of Critical Role fans… AnywayNext we check out some D&D News as we take a look at how the next edition is going back to the future, with the latest Unearthed Arcana for the OneD&D Playtest: Expert Classes.After that we take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep and learn all about Lord Soth (aka Strahd Light); before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsThe new UA is out! What do you think about the new classes? Do you agree the ranger has a role now? Is the bard being pigeon-holed? Is the rogue…a rogue?What do you think of the feats and rule changes the UA dropped on us. Are they continuing a positive trend in tweaking and cleaning up the rough edges of 5e? Or are they dragging the game down into a muted, unfun mess of confusion?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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairDice Envy One does not simply use dice as a mere game tool. You need dice that will thrill - that will get youDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 225th entry into our chronicle, recorded at various points over the last 5 years, and released Wednesday 21st September over at heroesrisepodcast.comWith one host missing and a lack of sulpherous stand-ins, Lennon and Ostron help Bloodlake out with some DM tips... At least until Ostron falls asleep.Zero TriggersThe Tone of Your CampaignNew Players and CombatIntelligent VillainsWinging ItThe Future of Heroes RiseAs you may have noticed in recent months, Wizards of the Coast has been a little slower to release content. When Heroes Rise started, Wizards' marketing strategy relied much more on being constantly in the public eye. That is no longer how Wizards operates. Their approach now seems to be more of a blitz, where tons of content will drop all at once, and then they go quiet for weeks or even months at a time. What it means for us, as a D&D news podcast, is that it's getting harder and harder to find content and continue producing a quality show on a weekly basis. There are a few live play shows supported and highlighted by Wizards, but that's never been the type of content we focused on and we don't feel it would make sense to do that now.For that reason, we're switching to fortnightly-weekly releases. You'll still get myself, Ostron, and Ryu, along with our guest hosts as needed, ROSTRO, the KillerDM, and the mimic I swear is around here somewhere, but every other week. Of course, if there's something like a major piece of news that simply can't wait, we'll probably do it as soon as possible. It's also possible we'll use the off weeks to do some other types of content, particularly for our Patrons. Stay tuned for more on that. We know that this may come as a disappointment to you, but please be assured this decision is borne out of our desire to produce a quality show. We assume you'd rather have us maintain our standards than compromise just for the sake of getting out an episode every week. If you have questions or concerns, feel free to submit them as feedback or message us directly. Community QuestionsWhat's your story of when the biggest enemy your character faced was gravity? Was it a nice, gentle conclusion, or a hard stop at the end?Are you familiar with Advanced 5e? Have you played in the Amethyst setting before? Any stories from those experiences you'd like to share? 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 LairSupport the show

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 224th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday September 3rd, and released Wednesday September 7th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.This week we're going to wander into the Market of Minauros to see what mysterious and magical items have filtered up for sale.Sebastian Crowe's Guide to DrakkenheimAmethyst RevelationsDungeon Delver's GuideNext we check out some D&D News as we discuss Wizard's of the Coast's latest terrible idea: Spelljammer origin lore for the Hadozee.After that we take a Short Rest and open our Adventurer's Journals for a class in tactical falling; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsWhat's your story of when the biggest enemy your character faced was gravity? Was it a nice, gentle conclusion or a hard stop at the end?Are you familiar with Advanced 5e? Have you played in the Amethyst setting before? Any stories from those experiences you'd like to share?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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairSupport the show

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 223rd entry into our chronicle, recorded on Sunday August 27th, and released Wednesday August 31st over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ryu… OK, Ryu has clearly been rifling through my stuff… AGAIN! (Beneos Battlemaps, Beneos Battletokens)Next we check out some D&D News as we dissect and discuss the first entry into the One D&D Playtest: Character OriginsAfter that we take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep as we bring the four elements together and learn all about the Genasi; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsThe first official piece of the next evolution, or One D&D, is now live. What are your thoughts? Are criticals and failures ruined forever? How well will the feats fit into new character builds? What do you think the classes will look like given the changes to the spell lists?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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairDice Envy One does not simply use dice as a mere game tool. You need dice that will thrill - that will get youDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 222nd entry into our chronicle, recorded on Sunday August 21st, and released Wednesday August 24th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ostron plays with the market. Next we check out some D&D News as we take a look at the recently released Spelljammer: Adventures in Space, and tell you the One thing we learned at Wizards PresentsWith so much news we're skipping the Short Rest segment, so after the news we'll be heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsWhat are you most excited about from the announcements out of Wizards Presents? New Dragonlance adventure? Heists? Or are you biding your time for Planescape?Spelljammer's here; Ostron could not stop it. So what do you think? Do you share his and Tony's gripes about gravity, naming, and playing fast and loose with science? Or is this the return to Wildspace that you've been waiting for since 2nd edition?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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairSupport the show

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 221st entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday August 6th, and released Wednesday August 10th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Lennon gets six different kinds of mappy Next we take gather around the campfire and engage in some Dissonant Whispers, reminiscing about our first times playing D&DAfter that we'll take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep to get the low down on Orcus, the so very undead; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsSo what was your first fifth edition character? Did they joyfully climb to the heights of accomplishment and vanquish all their foes with friends aplenty. Or were they an abject failure, relegated to obscurity and death and replaced at the earliest opportunity?What's your latest experience with the undead? Were you dealing with large constructs and weird bodies of large creatures? Or was it just the hordes and hordes of zombies everyone knows and loves?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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair Support the show

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 220th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday July 31st, and released Wednesday August 3rd over at heroesrisepodcast.com.This week we're going to wander into the Market of Minauros to see what mysterious and magical items have filtered up for sale.Druid Wild Shape Reference Deck Maps and Monstrum Compendium A Guide to Guilds Next we take a Long Rest and digging up some Unearthed Mundana as we discuss the Satanic PanicAnd after that we're heading straight into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsSo Mrs. Pulling was convinced D&D was a gateway to demon worship and Satanism. How about you? What do you think D&D creates for the players? What organization will you create to make people aware of this? Wrong answers only.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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.com You can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairSupport the show

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 219th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday July 22nd, and released Wednesday July 27th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.Unfortunately Ostron couldn't be with us this week on account of the fact we're covering Spelljammer stuff, so you have the honour of Tony's company for this evening. In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Lennon shows us a new role he's playingNext we check out some D&D News as we take a look at the recently released Spelljammer Academy from D&D Beyond, and take a look at the first trailer for the upcoming D&D movie Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among ThievesAfter that we take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep to discuss the duality of the Demogorgon; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsThe Demogorgon is a classic D&D villain, but have you ever gone up against it? How did that go for you?The new D&D Movie trailer is out, and it has a whole lot of people excited (and a whole lot more saying “Um, aktchully”). What classic D&D things are you hoping will show up in it? Has your gaming group already prebooked tickets?Will you be enrolling in the Spelljammer Academy? Have you already graduated and gone to space? Have wild stories and tales from the Astral Sea? We want to hear 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairSupport the show

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 218th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Tuesday July 19th, and released Wednesday July 20th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Lennon gets fed up with Gnomes and tells us all about a warlock's workshop…Next we check out some D&D News as we bring you our first look at the latest hardcover adventure-slash-setting-book from Wizards of the Coast, Journeys Through The Radiant Citadel; and we take a peek at the latest Unearthed Arcana: Wonders of the Multiverse And because there's so much to cover we're going to be skipping the Short Rest and heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsSo there's a new racial option from the UA. Do you think the glitching is overpowered? Should it be a Modron instead?The cleric is finally getting some love. Do you like the new subclass? What do you think of the level 17 feature?Now that the Radiant Citadel is finally here, what did you make of it? Were you hoping for more information on the Citadel like we were? Did you like the anthology of adventures? Tell us your highs and lows!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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairSupport the show

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 217th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday, July 9th, and released Wednesday, July 13th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ryu shows us her Plaid Hat… wait, is that a mouse in there?Next we check out some D&D News as we're joined by Indigo Specter to discuss all things Adventurer's League, from the very basics of "What even is the Adventurer's League" through to the latest changes -- and we answer your hot Adventurer's League questionsAfter that we take a Short Rest and head into the Gnomish Workshop to Analyze the Attack; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsIf you were introduced to D&D in your younger years, what was your on ramp? Did you play a linked board game, a modified TTRPG system, or just jump right into the deep end. Did your younger brother say “HEY! Ostron, you're DMing this, right?”Ever played in the Adventurer's League? If not, why not?What's the wildest wild magic mishap you've been present for?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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairSupport the show

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 216th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday, June 25th, and released Wednesday, June 29th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ostron gets mappy Next we check out some D&D News as we take a look at the latest free release from D&D Beyond: the first chapter from Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel After that we take a Short Rest and enter the Archives of Candlekeep for part 2 on our deep dive into Giant lore; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Note: We're taking next week off as it's the July 4th weekend. Our next live show will be June 9th.Community QuestionsWhat are your impressions of the introduction of the Radiant Citadel? Did it meet your expectations? Were any of your reservations or fears realized?The introductory chapter mentions 12 lost civilizations. Do you think you know what any of them are? Do you have plans to introduce one? What will that story look like?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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairSupport the show

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Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 214th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday, June 11th, and released Wednesday, June 15th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Lennon is covering something we've already covered… don't make me make you role 4 initiative…Next we check out some D&D News as we take a look at the latest free releases from D&D Beyond: The Vecna Dossier; and the Level 20 adventure “Don't Say Vecna”. Plus we take a sneak peak at the latest mini from WizKids -- you'll never guess who it is!After that we have even more Vecna goodness for you as we take a Short Rest and enter the Archives of Candlekeep to learn all about the original big-bad-evil-guy; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsSo what's your experience with Vecna? Has the eye or hand ever been something your character or party had to deal with? What are your thoughts on his redesign and 5e incarnation?What do you think of the level 20 adventure? Is this something Wizards should be doing more, or is the audience for high level adventures too small?Have you ever accidentally eaten your dice? Have you ever done it on purpose? How did that go for you?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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairSupport the show

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 213th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday, June 4th, and released Wednesday, June 8th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.Unfortunately Lennon was taking a trip this week and decided trying to ride the shambling mound would be faster than walking. That was a…slight…miscalculation. RaeRae's stepping in to help while we figure out what piece of landscape Lennon's a part of now. This week we're going to wander into the Market of Minauros to see what mysterious and magical items have filtered up for sale.  Arora: Age of DesolationMonsters, Maps & Magic Items: Royal EditionUndead DiceNext we check out some D&D News as we take a look at the latest Unearthed Arcana: Giant OptionsSpeaking of giants, after that we take a Short Rest and dig up some Unearthed Mundana all about their history; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsWhat's your take on the new subclasses? Is the Path of the Giant Barbarian a gateway to broken character creation? Is the Druid everything you want from a dinosaur summoner? Is the Runecrafter subclass attached to the wrong class?And how about the new feats? Are the level-gated options a worrying throwback to 3.5, or are we reading too much into 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairSupport the show

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 212th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday, May 21st, and released Wednesday, May 25th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ostron doesn't appreciate how good he has it and decides infidelity is a better option.Next we check out some D&D News as we take a look at the latest release from Wizards of the Coast, Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the MultiverseAfter that we take a Short Rest and head into the Gnomish Workshop so that we can take a dip in the Astral Sea; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsWhat do you think of the changes to the playable race mechanics? Have the races been rebalanced appropriately? Are they losing their individuality enough that it's a problem?Do you like the new monster stat block layouts? Are things easier to use and work with, or is it just rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic?Have Barbarians, Wizards, and Warlocks been nerfed so hard they're literally unplayable?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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairSupport the show

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 211th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday, May 14th, and released Wednesday, May 18th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Lennon shows us… Ok, I think that's actually the name of a Pokemon… AnywayNext we gather around the campfire and engage in some Dissonant Whispers on content ownershipAfter that we take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep and learn all about the Tieflings; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsAs we mentioned in the Dissonant Whispers, we want your thoughts on the subject of content ownership. Is removing digital content valid? Should digital resources always be available regardless? Is physical paper the king of media formats?Have you roleplayed a tiefling in a D&D game? Did you stick to the established lore, or did you try to play against type?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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairSupport the show

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 210th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday, May 7th, and released Wednesday, May 11th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ryu shows she can also bring items for the 1% to the tableNext we check out some D&D News as we bring you details of the new starter set, D&D's after school club, and a couple more things about everyone's favourite space setting (including the appearance of some creatures from a planet with a darker sun)Next we take a Short Rest and head into the Gnomish Workshop and learn all about the tinker, tailor, soldier and support class, the Artificer; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsSo how do you think Dragons of Stormwreck Isle is going to handle the DM info? Are they going to stick with the traditional layouts and information, or do you think they'll include the next evolution formatting? What are your guesses on the physical items that might be included in the Platinum Spelljammer offering from Beadle and Grimms?We've got creatures that might be from Dark Sun? Does that mean Dark Sun is coming? 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairSupport the show

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise.This is the 209th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday, April 30th, and released Wednesday, May 4th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.This week we're going to wander into the Market of Minauros to see what mysterious and magical items have filtered up for sale.Next we check out some D&D News as we bring you previews of the Spelljammer DM screen, all the details of all the minis WizKids have in store for us, and Wizard's 2nd attempt at the Kender Next we take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep and meet our best friend, the flumphs; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.LinksArcane Secrets of the Summoners The Undying War Dungeon Morphs 4 Community QuestionsSo we've got our first semi-official peek at the spelljammer rules. Do you think the ship rules are going to be a lot like the ones from Ghosts of Saltmarsh, or is there room for extra additions we don't know about?What do you think of the updates to the Dragonlance UA? Have they made the Kender more palatable? Do the knights and the spellcasting backgrounds seem like a better implementation?What about the big picture? Do you think this suggests the plan for the new evolution is to do character creation similar to Pathfinder 2e? Or are they just throwing things at the wall to see what sticks at this point?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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairSupport the show

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 208th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday, April 23rd, and released Wednesday, April 27th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ryu tries to find a tool to replace Ostron… He's still not here? Fiiiiine…Next we check out some D&D News as we bring you everything announced from D&D Direct 2022, including but not limited to Spelljammer: Adventures in Space and the D&D Digital LibraryNext we take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep for a tour of Sharn, the City of Towers; before finally heading into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsWhat announcement from D&D Direct caught you most off-guard? Did you see Dragonlance coming? Did you think the D&D Movie was actually going to happen? Were you expecting a new minis game?So what do you think of the Spelljammer announcement? Is this what you were hoping for in a 5e Spelljammer resource? What's your favorite of the denizens from the Monstrous Compendium?And Spelljammer now has the Astral Sea in it. Do you think this is the same Astral Sea from previous editions? Do you think this puts the future of Planescape at risk? Where are the gods at, anyway?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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairSupport the show (http://patreon.com/heroesrisednd)

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 207th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday, April 9th, and released Wednesday, April 13th over at heroesrisepodcast.com. Ryu's away this week so Lennon and Ostron take a moment to reflect on some older Adventurer's Packs. After all, the more things change, the more they stay the same... Or do they?LinksAnyDiceArcknight Flat Plastic MiniaturesFantasy Name GeneratorCommunity QuestionsDo you have a favorite Dragonlance character? Do you have a least favorite Dragonlance character? Why is it Tasselhoff?Jeremy Crawford, in a recent sage advice video, says there are now three interpretations of the rules: Rules as Written, Rules as Intended, and then Rules as Fun. He says the latter means that rules should always be used to enhance the fun at the game, and no one should be maliciously correcting or preventing fun based on the written or “intended” rules. Do you think Rules as Fun is something that needs to be spelled out? Do you think there will be any problematic side effects of the official declaration that “Rules as Fun” are valid?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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairSupport the show (http://patreon.com/heroesrisednd)

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 206th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday, April 2nd, and released Wednesday, April 6th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ostron's messing with our wallets again, but this time he's adding something rather than emptying them.Next we take a Long Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep to learn the history of DragonlanceFinally we head into the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.LinksAjit George on Radiant Citadel: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1509234343008296960.htmlCommunity QuestionsDo you have a favorite Dragonlance character? Do you have a least favorite Dragonlance character? Why is it Tasselhoff?Jeremy Crawford, in a recent sage advice video, says there are now three interpretations of the rules: Rules as Written, Rules as Intended, and then Rules as Fun. He says the latter means that rules should always be used to enhance the fun at the game, and no one should be maliciously correcting or preventing fun based on the written or “intended” rules. Do you think Rules as Fun is something that needs to be spelled out? Do you think there will be any problematic side effects of the official declaration that “Rules as Fun” are valid?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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairSupport the show (http://patreon.com/heroesrisednd)

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 205th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday, March 26th, and released Wednesday, March 30th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.This week we're going to wander into the Market of Minauros to see what mysterious and magical items have filtered up for sale.Bones 6Bergin's Book of BeastsThe Herbal Journal of Cicely LongbottomNext we check out some D&D News as we bring you everything we know about the next Wizards'hardcover adventure compilation, Journey Through the Radiant CitadelNext we head into the Archives of Candlekeep to find out what's behind door 5374; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsDoes the creation of the Radiant Citadel officially mean that Planescape is dead, or can we look forward to an adventure where The Radiant Citadel engages in an ongoing trade war with Sigil for economic control of the multiverse?We gave you the titles of the adventures from the book - what's your guess about their content? See if you can predict it as well as the hosts usually 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairSupport the show (http://patreon.com/heroesrisednd)

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 204th entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday, March 19th, and released Wednesday, March 23rd over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ryu shows us some nice dice… Nie die? Nices dices?Next we check out some D&D News as we give our first impressions of Critical Roll: Call of the Netherdeep;and speculate on a recent teaser image from Wizards of the CoastWith all the talk on Critical Role we thought it'd be a good idea to head into the Archives of Candlekeep for a rerun of Excursion to Exandria; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.Community QuestionsSo we actually have a setting-focused resource for Critical Role, where it doesn't tie into the larger D&D multiverse very easily. Do you think this is a testbed for more focused resources down the line, or is it just a trial to see if Critical Role can support itself apart from the rest of D&D?So the secret's out by now but what did you think of our image analysis and tinfoil hattery? What other conclusions and speculation do you have now that the resource has been revealed? 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairSupport the show (http://patreon.com/heroesrisednd)

Welcome, brave adventurers, to Heroes Rise. This is the 203rd entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday, March 12th, and released Wednesday, March 16th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week's Adventurer's Pack, Ostron would like to have a Word with usNext we check out some D&D News as we take a look at:The latest Unearthed Arcana: Heroes of KrynnAfter that we head into the Archives of Candlekeep for a primer on the races of Dragonlance; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you [all] have to say.Community QuestionsSo what is your take on the New Kender? Are the changes a necessary revision, or is this a pointless change that shouldn't have been done? Regarding the new backgrounds and the subclass, do you think some of the new mechanics are hints at broader changes coming in the next evolution? Or are they changes specifically made to try to fit Dragonlance in 5e? 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 sendingstone@heroesrisepodcast.comYou can also follow us on the social media sites! 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.comLiked 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 @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLairSupport the show (http://patreon.com/heroesrisednd)