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  • In what is essentially part 2 of the PaxU experience, this episode features Tuff taking center stage to share his experiences at the con, where he participated in both the Star Realms and Hero Realms Legends tournaments. The crew first dives into the Star Realms event, where a controversial ruling against Tuff created some unexpected turbulence. This sparks a larger conversation about shuffling techniques and the nuances of playing in paper. But the story doesn’t end there! The Hero Realms tournament the following day offered a shot at redemption. With immaculate shuffling and sharp gameplay, Tuff fought his way to an impressive second-place finish. Join us as we break down all the details from the most recent tournament scene, and also reveal the recent S&R contest winners!


    Star Realms Discussion: 8:13

    Hero Realms Discussion: 35:17

    Taps/Scraps and Goodbyes: 56:09


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


    Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg & John "Tuff" Labella

    Producer: Chris Walberg


    Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

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

    You can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/the-jam-packed-journeys-jamboree/

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrec

    HyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometric

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

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

    Contact S&R: [email protected]

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


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


    Thank you so much to Level 12 Hero Sarah T., Warden Slayer, as well as Level 7 Hero Nudeltulpe!


    Specific songs used in this episode were:

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License


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  • Sam "scrapforce" Parsons and Jeff "Tuff" Labella sit down with Hero Realms designer Rob Dougherty at PaxU to discuss the balancing process for the game, future digital game developments, and more!


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


    Hosts: Sam "Scrapforce" Parsons, John "Tuff" Labella, and special guest Rob Dougherty

    Producer: Matthew Rooks


    Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

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

    You can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/the-jam-packed-journeys-jamboree/

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrec

    HyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometric

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

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

    Contact S&R: [email protected]

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


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


    Thank you so much to Level 12 Hero Sarah T., Warden Slayer, as well as Level 7 Hero Nudeltulpe!


    Specific songs used in this episode were:

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License


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

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  • Draconis 8: 9:26

    WWYD: 16:49

    Getting to know Asawesomas: 32:56

    Bard Build Lab: 51:38 Ranger

    Build Lab: 2:00:16

    Community Round-up: 2:20:03

    Taps/Scraps and Goodbyes: 2:34:48


    Join DblDubz, Tuff, and Filtrophobe as they welcome special guest Asawesomas aboard the SS Sparks & Rec! After briefly touching on Draconis 8, the episode kicks off with the always-entertaining WWYD segment before diving into an interview to learn more about Asawesomas and his history with the game. Then it’s time for a double helping of Build Lab goodness! First up: Bard at level 16—tactics, build choices, and match-ups, are all analyzed in great detail. But wait, there’s more! The team does it all again (much more quickly!) for Ranger, breaking down the key tactics and synergies that define the class. Whether you play one, the other, both, or neither
you’re sure to pick up some new insights! Of course, no episode would be complete without a spin through the latest community events in the round-up before the crew signs off.


    Asawesomas’ Bard Build: https://www.realmsrising.com/strats/a-tale-of-triumph-bringing-bard-into-the-spotlight/


    Filtrophobe’s Ranger Build: https://www.realmsrising.com/strats/five-builds-to-get-started-in-pvp-ancestry-edition/


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


    Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg, Cooper "Filtrophobe" Fitzpatrick, John "Tuff" Labella, and special guest Alex "Asawesomas"

    Producer: Chris Walberg


    Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

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

    You can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/the-jam-packed-journeys-jamboree/

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrec

    HyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometric

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

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

    Contact S&R: [email protected]

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


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


    Thank you so much to Level 12 Hero Sarah T., Warden Slayer, as well as Level 7 Hero Nudeltulpe!


    Specific songs used in this episode were:

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License


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

  • Interview with DaKatSesMeow: 1:39

    Audio submission by Filtrophobe: 1:29:48

    Audio submission by Romu: 1:38:16

    Taps/Scraps and Goodbyes: 1:51:29


    With the sixth season of the Tavern Brawl concluded, it’s time to take a look back at what happened. Tuff and DblDubz welcome the Daredevil of the winning team – DaKatSesMeow – onto the show. He dives deep into the event, sharing the behind-the-scenes strategy that made his team’s run one for the history books! From team composition to match-up strategies, the crew breaks down the tough decisions on class and ancestry choices, as well as the weekly pairings that helped secure those crucial wins.


    The discussion heats up as they reflect on their playoff experience—highlights, key moments, and the road to the finals. Plus, they share insights on teamwork, practice routines, and how they supported each other through the grind. 


    Before wrapping things up, we even get the perspective of two more Daredevils – Filtrophobe and Romu who both captained their teams to excellent finishes this season. If you’re planning to participate in the next season, be sure to give this episode a listen for all the tips to help you level up your game for next time.


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


    Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg, John "Tuff" Labella, Alex "DaKatSesMeow" Rogers

    Producer: Chris Walberg


    Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

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

    You can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/the-jam-packed-journeys-jamboree/

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrec

    HyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometric

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

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

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


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


    Thank you so much to Level 12 Hero Sarah T., Warden Slayer, as well as Level 7 Hero Nudeltulpe!


    Specific songs used in this episode were:

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License


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

  • To kick off the episode, Tuff is welcomed into the fold as a Sparks & Recreation crew member! Happy to have him onboard, he and Dubz sail forward into a pair of in-game situations with a WWYD and an LFL. Then an initiate of the Damage goes Brrr! clan stops by to say hello. Up next is a conversation covering Tuff’s most recent article where he proposes one balance change per class to balance the meta. What if this were brought to reality by the Lords of Lua to form the first ever Lua League?? Let us know on the Discord server if this appeals to you. Finally the duo discusses the most recent balance update released by WWG. Journey across the realms by signing up for Birdlaw’s upcoming in-person event below! “Commander Realms of the Cosmos” takes place on Saturday, February 1st at CaptainCon. https://tabletop.events/conventions/captaincon-2025/schedule/154


    WWYD: 12:26

    LFL: 25:51

    Lil’ Labella Hello 32:48

    Balance Article discussion: 37:09

    v279 Balance Changes: 1:32:51

    Community Round-up: 1:57:21


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  • Join Tuff and DblDubz for a conversation with StormShield that spans tabletop gaming, in-depth tournament coverage, and even some retro console gaming. It wouldn’t be an episode of Sparks and Rec without a WWYD as well as the community round-up so be sure to check those out. Our giveaway was also announced on this episode. Contest details found here.


    Giveaway announcement: 3:07

    WWYD: 7:33

    Getting to know StormShield: 17:00

    Tournament Recap: 31:09

    Community Round-up: 1:20:49

    Goodbyes!: 1:27:34


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


    Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg, John "Tuff" Labella

    Producer: Chris Walberg


    Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

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

    You can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/the-jam-packed-journeys-jamboree/

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrec

    HyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometric

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

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

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


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


    Thank you so much to Level 12 Hero Sarah T., Warden Slayer, as well as Level 7 Hero Nudeltulpe!


    Specific songs used in this episode were:

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License


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

  • On this episode of Sparks & Rec, join DblDubz and Filtrophobe with special guest Tuff as we take a dive into the first level 16 build lab for one of the Dungeons classes – necromancer! Tuff’s recent article on the class provides the framework for the discussion and Filtrophobe’s new article on getting into level 16 PvP is also a point of conversation. Both will be linked below. Listeners will get a chance to analyze some board states with the crew during a WWYD and a LFL. And of course, we touch on community events before scrapping, tapping, and saying goodbye. We hope you enjoy the show!


    WWYD: 6:03

    Looking for Lethal: 23:04

    Mailbag: 30:59

    Filtro PvP article: 1:17:34

    Necro Build Lab: 1:23:08

    Community Round-up: 2:09:47

    Taps, Scraps, Outro: 2:13:13


    Bone Dancing to Diamond; A Necro’s Journey: https://www.realmsrising.com/strats/characters/necromancer/bone-dancing-to-diamond-a-necros-journey-levels-1-16/


    Five Builds to Get Started in PvP, Ancestry Edition: https://www.realmsrising.com/strats/five-builds-to-get-started-in-pvp-ancestry-edition/


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


    Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg, John "Tuff" Labella

    Producer: Chris Walberg


    Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

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

    You can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/the-jam-packed-journeys-jamboree/

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrec

    HyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometric

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

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

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


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


    Thank you so much to Level 12 Hero Sarah T., Warden Slayer, as well as Level 7 Hero Nudeltulpe!


    Specific songs used in this episode were:

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License


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

  • Join the Sparks & Rec crew as Filtrophobe presents the first ever level 16 Meta Mashup. DaKatSesMeow is on hand to give his reactions to the stats while also breaking down his level 16 Boots Thief later on in the Build Lab. Fear not Shadow Mask players as this playstyle is covered in the episode as well. Listeners will of course have a chance to analyze some in-game board states with both a WWYD and a Looking for Lethal.


    WWYD: 10:20

    Looking for Lethal: 19:30

    Mailbag: 28:17

    Meta-mashup, OG classes: 34:37

    Meta-mashup, beta classes: 1:21:16

    Build Lab, Shadow Mask: 1:31:08

    Build Lab, Silent Boots: 1:41:05

    Community Round-up: 2:03:24

    Taps, Scraps, Outro: 2:08:54


    Be sure to check out Filtrophobe’s article on the Level 16 meta-mash up along with the linked YouTube videos showcasing the Boots thief in action. Article: https://www.realmsrising.com/strats/meta-mashup-level-16-for-everyone/


    Boots thief gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwEGvGU5imE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0zJmOhVhj0


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


    Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg, Cooper "Filtrophobe" Fitzpatrick, Alex "DaKatSesMeow" Rogers

    Producer: Chris Walberg


    Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

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

    You can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/the-jam-packed-journeys-jamboree/

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrec

    HyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometric

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

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

    Contact S&R: [email protected]

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


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


    Thank you so much to Level 12 Hero Sarah T., Warden Slayer, as well as Level 7 Hero Nudeltulpe!


    Specific songs used in this episode were:

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License


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

  • The Hero Realms digital app offers players the chance to design and code their own custom scripts. One player went so far as to design their own set from the ground up. That player is Userkaffe and he is here to tell us all about his experience in designing and developing this fantastically flavorful and interactive set, filled with synergies– some subtle and some bold! There are some extra links that are super important this week. First is how to actually play these sort of games yourself within the app:


    WWYD (Industrialization Edition): 3:49

    Getting to know Userkaffe: 16:09

    Industrialization Design and Development Interview: 42:42

    Card Talk (Industrialization Edition): 1:56:06

    Community Round-up: 2:15:25

    Taps, Scraps, Outro: 2:23:50 (edited)


    https://www.realmsrising.com/lua/hero-realms-lua-play-at-home-edition/

    Check out this card gallery to see all the cards in the Industrialization set: https://imgur.com/a/card-list-hr-industrialization-mod-ZwgxxNy

    Up next is the main WWG page on Lua Scripting in Hero Realms: https://www.herorealms.com/luascripting/

    And if you’re interested in making your own Lua Scripts, there is no better resource than WardenSlayer’s Lua Lessons: https://www.realmsrising.com/lua/warden-slayers-lua-lessons/


    Of course the Realms Rising Discord also has channels dedicated to these Custom Games so be sure to head there with any questions.


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  • With the recent retail release of the Journeys expansion, a swath of segments make their return in this episode as the crew of Filtrophobe and DblDubz take the SS Sparks & Rec out to the high seas. Killer combos? We’ve got ‘em. Build Lab on Wizard? Check. Build Lab on Fighter? Also check. The Journeys content doesn’t stop there as the Mailbag contains questions about favorite cards from the set as well as which of the 11 classes feature two viable, distinct builds. There’s also quite a bit to catch up on in the community before bringing the ship to port and saying goodbye.


    WWYD: 5:25

    Looking for Lethal (LFL) 12:28

    Patch Notes 23:23

    Build Lab Wizard 31:30

    Build Lab Fighter 57:00

    Mailbag 1:01:13

    Killer Combos 1:19:03

    Community Round-up 1:30:10

    Taps/Scraps Outro 1:43:13


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


    Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg & Cooper "Filtrophobe" Fitzpatrick

    Producer: Chris Walberg


    Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

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

    You can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/the-jam-packed-journeys-jamboree/

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrec

    HyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometric

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

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

    Contact S&R: [email protected]

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


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


    Thank you so much to Level 12 Hero Sarah T., Warden Slayer, as well as Level 7 Hero Nudeltulpe!


    Specific songs used in this episode were:

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License


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

  • The two man crew of Filtrophobe and DblDubz welcome a brand new guest for the third consecutive episode -- none other than Aarkenell. With the level 24 testing running for a few weeks now, he is on hand to share his experience thanks to the hundreds of arena games under his belt. We start off examining the original 5 classes before blitzing through the beta ones as well. WWYD makes its triumphant return and we also get to know a bit about Aarkenell. Echoes of Valor sign-ups and the announcement of an upcoming level 16 tournament are featured in the community round-up.


    WWYD: 4:24

    Aarkenell interview: 12:35

    Level 24 base classes: 32:32

    Level 24 beta classes: 1:03:35

    Quick dive on deck-building with high level characters: 1:39:39

    Community Round-up: 1:46:55

    Taps/Scraps Outro 1:52:23


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


    Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg & Cooper "Filtrophobe" Fitzpatrick, Aaron "Aarkenell" Fenell

    Producer: Chris Walberg


    Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

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

    You can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/Slugmax-level-mayhem

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrec

    HyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometric

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

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

    Contact S&R: [email protected]

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


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


    Thank you so much to Level 12 Hero Sarah T., Warden Slayer, as well as Level 7 Hero Nudeltulpe!


    Specific songs used in this episode were:

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License


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


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


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

    Producer: Chris Walberg


    Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

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

    You can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: NO WWYD THIS EPISODE!

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrec

    HyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometric

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

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

    Contact S&R: [email protected]

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


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


    Thank you so much to Level 12 Hero Sarah T., Warden Slayer, as well as Level 7 Hero Nudeltulpe!


    Specific songs used in this episode were:

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License


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

  • With an impressive podium showing across so many recent community events, CCAA joins the podcast with DblDubz and Filtrophobe so that we can get to know him and how he plays Hero Realms. You won’t want to miss this interview where we discuss his methodical approach and strategies for improving at the game. Looking for Lethal makes an appearance for the second podcast in a row, while we of course also break down a WWYD, quickly dip into the mailbag, and take a spin through the current community events.


    WWYD: 4:11

    Looking for Lethal: 15:29

    Interview with CCAA: 20:45

    Mailbag: 1:26:26

    Community Roundup: 1:35:12

    Taps/Scraps and Outro: 1:41:06


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


    Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg & Cooper "Filtrophobe" Fitzpatrick, CCAA

    Producer: Chris Walberg


    Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

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

    You can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-57-mailbag-mania

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrec

    HyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometric

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

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

    Contact S&R: [email protected]

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


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


    Thank you so much to Level 12 Hero Sarah T., Warden Slayer, as well as Level 7 Hero Nudeltulpe!


    Specific songs used in this episode were:

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License


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

  • With both Realms Rising and Thandar itself abuzz with activity, the crew turns it over to the community to see what’s on their minds in this mailbag centric episode. Answering your questions in the main segment of the show is a grizzled group of veterans – DblDubz, Filtrophobe, and DaKatSesMeow! Everyone’s favorite game show will have you Looking for Lethal, and with the Tavern Brawl in the books, Filtrophobe puts the crew on the spot asking for hot takes regarding the draft.


    WWYD: 3:00

    Looking for Lethal: 11:18

    Mailbag: 15:57

    TB Draft Hot Takes: 1:06:20

    Community Round-up: 1:21:08

    Taps/Scrap and Outro: 1:25:16


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


    Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg & Cooper "Filtrophobe" Fitzpatrick, Alex "DaKatSesMeow" Rogers

    Producer: Chris Walberg


    Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

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

    You can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-57-mailbag-mania

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrec

    HyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometric

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

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

    Contact S&R: [email protected]

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


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


    Thank you so much to Level 12 Hero Sarah T., Warden Slayer, as well as Level 7 Hero Nudeltulpe!


    Specific songs used in this episode were:

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License


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

  • Join the two man crew of DblDubz and Filtrophobe as they take the SS Sparks and Rec to port so they can delve into the Armory of Thandar! Level 22 Arena testing features two new armor choices for each class. They’ll discuss each one and highlight their favorites. The Realm is ever changing so v234 Patch Notes are also reviewed before giving an update on community events and closing out the show.


    WWYD: 2:39

    Into the Armory 13:30

    Patch Notes 54:53

    Community Round-up 1:10:36

    Taps/Scraps and Outro 1:16:47


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


    Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg & Cooper "Filtrophobe" Fitzpatrick

    Producer: Chris Walberg


    Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

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

    You can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-55-tavern-brawl-review-preview-edition

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrec

    HyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometric

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

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

    Contact S&R: [email protected]

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


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


    Thank you so much to Level 12 Hero Sarah T., Warden Slayer, as well as Level 7 Hero Nudeltulpe!


    Specific songs used in this episode were:

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License


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

  • The premier community event in all of Realms Rising is the Tavern Brawl and in this episode of Sparks and Recreation, the crew reviews a recent IRL Tavern Brawl event while also previewing the upcoming digital Tavern Brawl. Filtrophobe and DblDubz are joined by Tuff and BirdLaw to break it all down including the lore, formats, and even strategy surrounding team composition under the new rules. They also give some early thoughts on level 22 Arena testing and the most recent Alchemist changes. Be sure to stick around for the Community Round-up where Across the Realms is discussed. 


    Note: In the show, it was said that all three core sets of Star Realms are required to participate in Across the Realms. We’d like to make the correction that the minimum requirement is the Vanilla core set of Star Realms. See the complete details here: https://challonge.com/75988i2u


    WWYD: 4:12

    Lvl 22 and Alch buff reactions: 18:33

    IRL Tavern Brawl Recap: 30:52

    Digital Tavern Brawl Preview: 56:44

    Community Round-up: 1:39:00

    Taps/Scraps and Outro: 1:52:11 


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


    Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg, Cooper "Filtrophobe" Fitzpatrick, David "BirdLaw" Logan, and Tuff

    Producer: Chris Walberg


    Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

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

    You can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-55-tavern-brawl-review-preview-edition

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrec

    HyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometric

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

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

    Contact S&R: [email protected]

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


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


    Thank you so much to Level 12 Hero Sarah T., Warden Slayer, as well as Level 7 Hero Nudeltulpe!


    Specific songs used in this episode were:

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License


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

  • DblDubz and Filtrophobe dive deep into the most recent round of balance changes before running through a class by class breakdown of all the beta characters at level 20 – highlighting key cards and strategies! You won’t want to miss the tidbits of ancestry discussion either.


    Numerous exciting events are bubbling up in Thandar so be sure to stick around for the Community Round-up. Among these events is an IRL Tavern Brawl on Sunday May 5th, 2024, hosted by BirdLaw and the “Pop Cultured Card Store”.


    Link to the event here: https://discord.gg/H95qn8gk?event=1231440476260012144


    WWYD: 7:08

    Balance Changes: 21:38

    Lvl 20 Arena: 47:00

    Community Round-up and Outro: 1:34:25


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


    Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg, Cooper "Filtrophobe" Fitzpatrick

    Producer: Chris Walberg


    Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

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

    You can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-54-balance-changes-and-expanded-level-20-testing

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrec

    HyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometric

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

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

    Contact S&R: [email protected]

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


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


    Thank you so much to Level 12 Hero Sarah T., Warden Slayer, as well as Level 7 Hero Nudeltulpe!


    Specific songs used in this episode were:

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License


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

  • Join DblDubz and Scrapforce for the second part of our chat with Tuff! This is where we learn a bit about him and get into all the details of his THREE Legends victories in the Realms. We hope you enjoy this fun conversation with insights into what it takes to be successful in paper play. And if you missed it, please be sure to check out Scorium’s dashboard containing wonderful data from the Echoes of Valor Swiss Tournament: https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/scorium/viz/HREchoesofvalorinsights/Home


    Interview: 3:55

    Outro: 1:17:23


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


    Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg, Sam "Scrapforce" Parsons, and special guest Tuff

    Producer: Chris Walberg


    Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

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

    You can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-53-a-legendary-interview

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrec

    HyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometric

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

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

    Contact S&R: [email protected]

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


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


    Thank you so much to Level 12 Hero Sarah T., Warden Slayer, as well as Level 7 Hero Nudeltulpe!


    Specific songs used in this episode were:

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License


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

  • In Episode 52 of Sparks & Rec, DblDubz, Scrapforce, and Tuff chat about the latest in Hero Realms – Level 20 Arena testing, new treasures, the introduction of the reserve system, and more. (An interview discussing Tuff’s three Legends victories was cut for time and will be featured in the next episode.) The show also includes an extended Community Roundup featuring some commentary by Scorium. The crew takes it home with Taps n’ Scraps.


    Intro – 00:36

    WWYD – 4:55

    Reserve System/Treasures/Lvl 20 – 24:20

    Community Roundup – 1:18:30

    Taps n’ Scraps – 1:33:30


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


    Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg, Sam "Scrapforce" Parsons, and special guest Tuff

    Producer: Chris Walberg


    Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

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

    You can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here:

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrec

    HyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometric

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

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

    Contact S&R: [email protected]

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


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


    Thank you so much to Level 12 Hero Sarah T., Warden Slayer, as well as Level 7 Hero Nudeltulpe!


    Specific songs used in this episode were:

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License


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

  • In Episode 51 of Sparks & Rec, Jigmelingpa, Filtrophobe, and DaKatSesMeow speculate a bit on the mysterious "Quest System" spoiler before moving into WWYD. The cast responds to a mailbag segment idea, before launching into Filtro's Hero Helper Data Dump, which show lots of strong evidence for the return of the ranger to the top of the meta (especially elf ranger). Filter & DaKat give their takes on ranger strategy, before the episode finishes off with Community Roundup, and Taps n' Scraps.


    Intro - 0:34

    WWYD - 14:59

    Mailbag - 30:02

    Hero Helper Data Dump - 33:43

    Community Roundup - 67:42

    Taps n’ Scraps - 74:04


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


    Hosts: Matthew "jigmelingpa" Rooks, Cooper "Filtrophobe" Fitzgerald, Alex "DaKatSesMeow" Rogers

    Producer: Matthew Rooks


    Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

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

    You can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-51-the-return-of-the-ranger

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrec

    HyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometric

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

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

    Contact S&R: [email protected]

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


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


    Thank you so much to Level 12 Hero Sarah T., Warden Slayer, as well as Level 7 Hero Nudeltulpe!


    Specific songs used in this episode were:

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License


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