In Episode 09 of Sparks &amp; Recreation, Matt &amp; Tim give 10 suggestions for how to improve your play and win more in Hero Realms. Beginners, intermediate players, and hardened veterans alike could all benefit from a (re)visit to these fundamentals aimed at giving yourself the best chance to win.Episode Content:Intro - 0:33WWYD - 09:34Main Focus - 10 Ways to Improve Your Play - 19:51State of the Meta - 50:24HR 101: Fire Gems - 59:07Community Roundup - 71:19Closing - 84:15Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hero Helper: www.hero-helper.comContact S&amp;R: contact@sparks-and-recreation.comTavern Brawl Season 3 LIVE DRAFT: July 17th, 3pm EST ---&gt; https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13Tavern Brawl Season 3 Signup (HURRY!): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YZqbjr2jD6i9FCl3-BX3E-HDqnClMObVeWwTUQOS13k/edit?usp=sharingSupport Sparks &amp; Rec: http://hero-helper.com/support-usWWYD Screenshots: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-08-heroes-helping-heroesRealms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.comSparks &amp; Recreation Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/MUnX75TEDAKing of the Castle: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_CZwl_mxpq_E_iaBiWVJQQK_yQ_qsCw6x_1e3c4F-hM/edit?usp=sharingThank you so much to Level 7 Hero Patron Nudeltulpe!Specific songs used in this episode were:Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 LicenseFor more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks &amp; Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 09 of Sparks &amp; Recreation, Matt &amp; Tim give 10 suggestions for how to improve your play and win more in Hero Realms. Beginners, intermediate players, and hardened veterans alike could all benefit from a (re)visit to these fundamentals aimed at giving yourself the best chance to win.Episode Content:Intro - 0:33WWYD - 09:34Main Focus - 10 Ways to Improve Your Play - 19:51State of the Meta - 50:24HR 101: Fire Gems - 59:07Community Roundup - 71:19Closing - 84:15Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hero Helper: <a href="www.hero-helper.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.hero-helper.com</a>Contact S&amp;R: contact@sparks<a href="http://-and-recreation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">-and-recreation.com</a>Tavern Brawl Season 3 LIVE DRAFT: July 17th, 3pm EST ---&gt; <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13</a>Tavern Brawl Season 3 Signup (HURRY!): <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YZqbjr2jD6i9FCl3-BX3E-HDqnClMObVeWwTUQOS13k/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YZqbjr2jD6i9FCl3-BX3E-HDqnClMObVeWwTUQOS13k/edit?usp=sharing</a>Support Sparks &amp; Rec:<a href="http://hero-helper.com/support-us" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> http://hero-helper.com/support-us</a>WWYD Screenshots: <a href="https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-08-heroes-helping-heroes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-08-heroes-helping-heroes</a>Realms Rising: <a href="https://www.realmsrising.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.realmsrising.com</a>Sparks &amp; Recreation Website: <a href="https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/</a>Realms Rising Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/MUnX75TEDA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/MUnX75TEDA</a>King of the Castle: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_CZwl_mxpq_E_iaBiWVJQQK_yQ_qsCw6x_1e3c4F-hM/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_CZwl_mxpq_E_iaBiWVJQQK_yQ_qsCw6x_1e3c4F-hM/edit?usp=sharing</a>Thank you so much to Level 7 Hero Patron Nudeltulpe!Specific songs used in this episode were:Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (<a href="http://www.serpentsoundstudios.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.serpentsoundstudios.com</a>)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 LicenseFor more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks &amp; Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

10 Heroic Hints

In Episode 08 of Sparks &amp; Recreation, Matt &amp; Tim welcome Sam "Scrapforce" Parsons to the family, as S&amp;R unveils it's recent project: Hero Helper, a stat tracker for Hero Realms digital. Learn about how this free app was made, and how players of Hero Realms can use it to improve at the game. The S&amp;R team also goes through a fun combination of rotating segments including WWYD, Card Talk, Build Lab, Community Roundup, and a "special mystery" segment from Sam.Episode Content:Intro - 0:33WWYD - 09:28Main Focus - Hero Helper - 19:43Card Talk - S&amp;R's Favorite Champions - 46:48The Build Lab: Sam’s Fighter Build - 62:36Who Let the Pod Out? - 72:07Community Roundup - 88:25Announcements &amp; Closing - 98:07Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hero Helper: www.hero-helper.comSupport Sparks &amp; Rec: http://hero-helper.com/support-usContact S&amp;R: contact@sparks-and-recreation.comWWYD Screenshots: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-08-heroes-helping-heroesNew Player Pitfalls article: https://www.realmsrising.com/strats/gameplay/cheat-codes-tips-on-avoiding-common-pitfalls-in-the-hr-app/5 starting builds article: https://www.realmsrising.com/uncategorized/five-builds-to-get-started-in-pvp/Realms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.comSparks &amp; Recreation Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/MUnX75TEDATim's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13King of the Castle: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_CZwl_mxpq_E_iaBiWVJQQK_yQ_qsCw6x_1e3c4F-hM/edit?usp=sharingTavern Brawl Season 3: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YZqbjr2jD6i9FCl3-BX3E-HDqnClMObVeWwTUQOS13k/edit?usp=sharingSpecific songs used in this episode were:Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 LicenseFor more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks &amp; Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 08 of Sparks &amp; Recreation, Matt &amp; Tim welcome Sam "Scrapforce" Parsons to the family, as S&amp;R unveils it's recent project: <a href="hero-helper.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Hero Helper</a>, a stat tracker for Hero Realms digital. Learn about how this free app was made, and how players of Hero Realms can use it to improve at the game. The S&amp;R team also goes through a fun combination of rotating segments including WWYD, Card Talk, Build Lab, Community Roundup, and a "special mystery" segment from Sam.Episode Content:Intro - 0:33WWYD - 09:28Main Focus - Hero Helper - 19:43Card Talk - S&amp;R's Favorite Champions - 46:48The Build Lab: Sam’s Fighter Build - 62:36Who Let the Pod Out? - 72:07Community Roundup - 88:25Announcements &amp; Closing - 98:07Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hero Helper: <a href="https://open.acast.com/www.hero-helper.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.hero-helper.com</a>Support Sparks &amp; Rec:<a href=" http://hero-helper.com/support-us" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> http://hero-helper.com/support-us</a>Contact S&amp;R: contact@sparks<a href="http://-and-recreation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">-and-recreation.com</a>WWYD Screenshots: <a href="https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-08-heroes-helping-heroes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-08-heroes-helping-heroes</a>New Player Pitfalls article: <a href="https://www.realmsrising.com/strats/gameplay/cheat-codes-tips-on-avoiding-common-pitfalls-in-the-hr-app/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.realmsrising.com/strats/gameplay/cheat-codes-tips-on-avoiding-common-pitfalls-in-the-hr-app/</a>5 starting builds article: <a href="https://www.realmsrising.com/uncategorized/five-builds-to-get-started-in-pvp/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.realmsrising.com/uncategorized/five-builds-to-get-started-in-pvp/</a>Realms Rising: <a href="https://www.realmsrising.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.realmsrising.com</a>Sparks &amp; Recreation Website: <a href="https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/</a>Realms Rising Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/MUnX75TEDA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/MUnX75TEDA</a>Tim's Twitch channel: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13</a>King of the Castle: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_CZwl_mxpq_E_iaBiWVJQQK_yQ_qsCw6x_1e3c4F-hM/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_CZwl_mxpq_E_iaBiWVJQQK_yQ_qsCw6x_1e3c4F-hM/edit?usp=sharing</a>Tavern Brawl Season 3: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YZqbjr2jD6i9FCl3-BX3E-HDqnClMObVeWwTUQOS13k/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YZqbjr2jD6i9FCl3-BX3E-HDqnClMObVeWwTUQOS13k/edit?usp=sharing</a>Specific songs used in this episode were:Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (<a href="http://www.serpentsoundstudios.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.serpentsoundstudios.com</a>)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 LicenseFor more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks &amp; Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Heroes Helping Heroes

In Part II of the Origins Extravaganza episode, Tim (agentc13) and Chris (DblDubz) give daily reports from their time spent at the 2022 Origins Game Fair, as well as a several short game reviews.Part II Introduction and overview - 00:10Origins Day One Report - 00:54Robot Quest Arena game review - 05:52Origins Day Two Report - 20:28Thieves Guild game review - 22:02Kapow! game review - 25:50Part II wrap-up - 47:46Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hero Helper: www.hero-helper.comContact S&amp;R: contact@sparks-and-recreation.comSupport Sparks &amp; Rec: http://hero-helper.com/support-usCheck out the irl event Splintered Thandar, DATE: Saturday, June 18, 2022, Noon-5pm @ Game King, 120 S Main St, Fall River, MASplintered Thandar Event signup: https://forms.gle/aMrunu2oAkhQq9pw7Podcast Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/MUnX75TEDATim's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13 Specific songs used in this episode were:Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 LicenseFor more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks &amp; Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Part II of the Origins Extravaganza episode, Tim (agentc13) and Chris (DblDubz) give daily reports from their time spent at the 2022 Origins Game Fair, as well as a several short game reviews.Part II Introduction and overview - 00:10Origins Day One Report - 00:54Robot Quest Arena game review - 05:52Origins Day Two Report - 20:28Thieves Guild game review - 22:02Kapow! game review - 25:50Part II wrap-up - 47:46Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hero Helper: <a href="https://open.acast.com/www.hero-helper.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.hero-helper.com</a>Contact S&amp;R: contact@sparks<a href="http://-and-recreation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">-and-recreation.com</a>Support Sparks &amp; Rec:<a href="http://hero-helper.com/support-us" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> http://hero-helper.com/support-us</a>Check out the irl event Splintered Thandar, DATE: Saturday, June 18, 2022, Noon-5pm @ Game King, 120 S Main St, Fall River, MASplintered Thandar Event signup: <a href="https://forms.gle/aMrunu2oAkhQq9pw7" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/aMrunu2oAkhQq9pw7</a>Podcast Website: <a href="https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreatio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/</a>Realms Rising Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/MUnX75TEDA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/MUnX75TEDA</a>Tim's Twitch channel: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13</a> Specific songs used in this episode were:Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (<a href="http://www.serpentsoundstudios.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.serpentsoundstudios.com</a>)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 LicenseFor more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks &amp; Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Origins Extravaganza! Part 2

Welcome to the 2022 Origins Extravaganza! This two part epic podcast reports from the Origins Game Fair 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. In this episode, Sparks &amp; Rec's own Tim McKenzie sits down with Wise Wizard Games CEO and Hero Realms designer Rob Dougherty at the Origins Convention, and also provides a breakdown of the Hero Realms Legend Tournament held at the event.Introduction and episode overview - 00:32Interview with Rob Dougherty - 02:40Tournament Roundup Part 1 - 36:56Tournament Roundup Part 2 - 49:20Conclusion to first part of Episode 7 - 55:19Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hero Helper: www.hero-helper.comContact S&amp;R: contact@sparks-and-recreation.comSupport Sparks &amp; Rec: http://hero-helper.com/support-usCheck out the irl event Splintered Thandar, DATE: Saturday, June 18, 2022, Noon-5pm @ Game King, 120 S Main St, Fall River, MASplintered Thandar Event signup: https://forms.gle/aMrunu2oAkhQq9pw7Podcast Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/MUnX75TEDATim's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13 Specific songs used in this episode were:Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 LicenseFor more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks &amp; Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the 2022 Origins Extravaganza! This two part epic podcast reports from the Origins Game Fair 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. In this episode, Sparks &amp; Rec's own Tim McKenzie sits down with Wise Wizard Games CEO and Hero Realms designer Rob Dougherty at the Origins Convention, and also provides a breakdown of the Hero Realms Legend Tournament held at the event.Introduction and episode overview - 00:32Interview with Rob Dougherty - 02:40Tournament Roundup Part 1 - 36:56Tournament Roundup Part 2 - 49:20Conclusion to first part of Episode 7 - 55:19Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hero Helper: <a href="https://open.acast.com/www.hero-helper.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.hero-helper.com</a>Contact S&amp;R: contact@sparks<a href="http://-and-recreation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">-and-recreation.com</a>Support Sparks &amp; Rec:<a href="http://hero-helper.com/support-us" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> http://hero-helper.com/support-us</a>Check out the irl event Splintered Thandar, DATE: Saturday, June 18, 2022, Noon-5pm @ Game King, 120 S Main St, Fall River, MASplintered Thandar Event signup: <a href="https://forms.gle/aMrunu2oAkhQq9pw7" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/aMrunu2oAkhQq9pw7</a>Podcast Website: <a href="https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreatio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/</a>Realms Rising Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/MUnX75TEDA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/MUnX75TEDA</a>Tim's Twitch channel: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13</a> Specific songs used in this episode were:Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (<a href="http://www.serpentsoundstudios.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.serpentsoundstudios.com</a>)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 LicenseFor more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks &amp; Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Origins Extravaganza! Part 1

In this episode Tim, Matt, and special guest Chris "DblDubz" Walberg discuss the Ranger, based on Chris' recently released article on Realms Rising: Advanced Arrow Dynamics. Episode 06 features the following segments:Intro &amp; welcome to DblDubz - 0:32WWYD - 11:28 (Screenshot link below)Main Topic - Advanced Arrow Dynamics 23:28The Build Lab - Ranger builds 73:43Skillz to Pay the Billz - Tracking with the ranger 80:45Community Roundup - 94:20Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hero Helper: www.hero-helper.comContact S&amp;R: contact@sparks-and-recreation.comSupport Sparks &amp; Rec: http://hero-helper.com/support-usWWYD Screenshots: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreatio…d-arrow-dynamics/Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/MUnX75TEDATim's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13 Specific songs used in this episode were:Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 LicenseFor more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks &amp; Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Tim, Matt, and special guest Chris "DblDubz" Walberg discuss the Ranger, based on Chris' recently released article on Realms Rising: Advanced Arrow Dynamics. Episode 06 features the following segments:Intro &amp; welcome to DblDubz - 0:32WWYD - 11:28 (Screenshot link below)Main Topic - Advanced Arrow Dynamics 23:28The Build Lab - Ranger builds 73:43Skillz to Pay the Billz - Tracking with the ranger 80:45Community Roundup - 94:20Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hero Helper: <a href="https://open.acast.com/www.hero-helper.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.hero-helper.com</a>Contact S&amp;R: contact@sparks<a href="http://-and-recreation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">-and-recreation.com</a>Support Sparks &amp; Rec:<a href="http://hero-helper.com/support-us" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> http://hero-helper.com/support-us</a>WWYD Screenshots: <a href="https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreatio…d-arrow-dynamics/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreatio…d-arrow-dynamics/</a>Website: <a href="https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/</a>Realms Rising Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/MUnX75TEDA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/MUnX75TEDA</a>Tim's Twitch channel: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13</a> Specific songs used in this episode were:Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (<a href="http://www.serpentsoundstudios.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.serpentsoundstudios.com</a>)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 LicenseFor more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks &amp; Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Advanced Arrow Dynamics

In this episode Tim and Matt discuss game features and balancing as beta testing enters the final stretch and we head into the public release of the game. Episode 05 features a jaw-dropping 7 segments, covering the following:Intro + housekeeping 0:34WWYD 4:22 (Screenshots below)Main Topic: A Delicate Balancing Act 15:19War Room - fighter counterplay 87:39HR 101 - using the replay function 94:45Killer Combos - thief hi jinks 102:57Community Roundup 107:35WWYD Screenshots can be found here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-and-recreation-episode-05-a-delicate-balancing-actHero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Check out the irl event Splintered Thandar, DATE: Saturday, June 18, 2022, Noon-5pm @ Game King, 120 S Main St, Fall River, MAHero Helper: www.hero-helper.comContact S&amp;R: contact@sparks-and-recreation.comSupport Sparks &amp; Rec: http://hero-helper.com/support-usSplintered Thandar Event signup: https://forms.gle/aMrunu2oAkhQq9pw7Podcast Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/MUnX75TEDATim's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13 Specific songs used in this episode were:Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 LicenseFor more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks &amp; Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Tim and Matt discuss game features and balancing as beta testing enters the final stretch and we head into the public release of the game. Episode 05 features a jaw-dropping 7 segments, covering the following:Intro + housekeeping 0:34WWYD 4:22 (Screenshots below)Main Topic: A Delicate Balancing Act 15:19War Room - fighter counterplay 87:39HR 101 - using the replay function 94:45Killer Combos - thief hi jinks 102:57Community Roundup 107:35WWYD Screenshots can be found here: <a href="https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-and-recreation-episode-05-a-delicate-balancing-act" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-and-recreation-episode-05-a-delicate-balancing-act</a>Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Check out the irl event Splintered Thandar, DATE: Saturday, June 18, 2022, Noon-5pm @ Game King, 120 S Main St, Fall River, MAHero Helper: <a href="https://open.acast.com/www.hero-helper.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.hero-helper.com</a>Contact S&amp;R: contact@sparks<a href="http://-and-recreation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">-and-recreation.com</a>Support Sparks &amp; Rec:<a href="http://hero-helper.com/support-us" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> http://hero-helper.com/support-us</a>Splintered Thandar Event signup: <a href="https://forms.gle/aMrunu2oAkhQq9pw7" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/aMrunu2oAkhQq9pw7</a>Podcast Website: <a href="https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreatio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/</a>Realms Rising Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/MUnX75TEDA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/MUnX75TEDA</a>Tim's Twitch channel: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13</a> Specific songs used in this episode were:Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (<a href="http://www.serpentsoundstudios.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.serpentsoundstudios.com</a>)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 LicenseFor more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks &amp; Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

A Delicate Balancing Act

In this episode Tim and Matt discuss Deck Archetypes, which are powerful themes that create synergies between the cards in your deck.Episode IV Content:Intro + Discussion of current game (im)balance - 0:34WWYD - 14:33Deck Archetypes - 24:07Card Talk: Starting Hands - 68:14Skillz to Pay the Billz: Snapshot - 83:54Build Lab: Aggro/Speed Ranger - 89:24Community Roundup - 92:24Check out Tim's Deck Archetypes article for an even deeper look into the topics discussed in this episode: https://www.twitch.tv/wisewizardgamehttps://www.realmsrising.com/strats/deck-archetypes/ Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hero Helper: www.hero-helper.comContact S&amp;R: contact@sparks-and-recreation.comSupport Sparks &amp; Rec: http://hero-helper.com/support-usWebsite: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/Tim's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13 Specific songs used in this episode were:Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 LicenseFor more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks &amp; Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Tim and Matt discuss Deck Archetypes, which are powerful themes that create synergies between the cards in your deck.Episode IV Content:Intro + Discussion of current game (im)balance - 0:34WWYD - 14:33Deck Archetypes - 24:07Card Talk: Starting Hands - 68:14Skillz to Pay the Billz: Snapshot - 83:54Build Lab: Aggro/Speed Ranger - 89:24Community Roundup - 92:24Check out Tim's Deck Archetypes article for an even deeper look into the topics discussed in this episode: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/wisewizardgame" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/wisewizardgamehttps://www.realmsrising.com/strats/deck-archetypes/</a> Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hero Helper: <a href="https://open.acast.com/www.hero-helper.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.hero-helper.com</a>Contact S&amp;R: contact@sparks<a href="http://-and-recreation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">-and-recreation.com</a>Support Sparks &amp; Rec:<a href="http://hero-helper.com/support-us" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> http://hero-helper.com/support-us</a>Website: <a href="https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreatio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/</a>Tim's Twitch channel: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13</a> Specific songs used in this episode were:Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (<a href="http://www.serpentsoundstudios.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.serpentsoundstudios.com</a>)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 LicenseFor more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks &amp; Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode IV: A New Trope

In this episode we have a very special guest interview with Darwin Kastle!Matt and Tim talk with Darwin Kastle, the lead game designer for Hero Realms. Darwin is a game designer and the Creative Director for Wise Wizard Games. He has designed Star Realms, Hero Realms, The Battle for Hill 218, The Battle for Sector 219, and Space Station Assault. He has also worked on Epic Card Game, the VS Trading Card game, Battleground Fantasy Warfare, EpicTCG, and Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer.Hero Helper: www.hero-helper.comContact S&amp;R: contact@sparks-and-recreation.comSupport Sparks &amp; Rec: http://hero-helper.com/support-usCheck out the WWG streams at https://www.twitch.tv/wisewizardgameWebsite: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/Tim's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Specific songs used in this episode were:Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 LicenseFor more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks &amp; Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we have a very special guest interview with Darwin Kastle!Matt and Tim talk with Darwin Kastle, the lead game designer for Hero Realms. Darwin is a game designer and the Creative Director for Wise Wizard Games. He has designed Star Realms, Hero Realms, The Battle for Hill 218, The Battle for Sector 219, and Space Station Assault. He has also worked on Epic Card Game, the VS Trading Card game, Battleground Fantasy Warfare, EpicTCG, and Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer.Hero Helper: <a href="https://open.acast.com/www.hero-helper.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.hero-helper.com</a>Contact S&amp;R: contact@sparks<a href="http://-and-recreation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">-and-recreation.com</a>Support Sparks &amp; Rec:<a href="http://hero-helper.com/support-us" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> http://hero-helper.com/support-us</a>Check out the WWG streams at <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/wisewizardgame" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/wisewizardgame</a>Website: <a href="https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreatio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/</a>Tim's Twitch channel: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13</a>Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Specific songs used in this episode were:Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (<a href="http://www.serpentsoundstudios.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.serpentsoundstudios.com</a>)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 LicenseFor more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks &amp; Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Deckbuilding Darwinism

"Good leaders have vision and inspire others to help them turn vision into reality. Great leaders have vision, share vision, and inspire others to create their own.” Adam "Anvroser" Charboneau of Realms Rising is our guest!We talk with Adam about Realms Rising, some personal history, and his future plans. Episode segments include "What Would You Do?" "State of the Meta" and "Explosive Fireball"Episode ContentWWYD 1:24Main Topic 8:13State of the Meta 42:04Skill/Ability 62:05Roundup 69:08Hero Helper: www.hero-helper.comContact S&amp;R: contact@sparks-and-recreation.comSupport Sparks &amp; Rec: http://hero-helper.com/support-usWebsite: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/Tim's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Specific songs used in this episode were:"Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny.  Licensed under the Music Standard License.Music: “Mjói” by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 LicenseFor more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks &amp; Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Good leaders have vision and inspire others to help them turn vision into reality. Great leaders have vision, share vision, and inspire others to create their own.” Adam "Anvroser" Charboneau of Realms Rising is our guest!We talk with Adam about Realms Rising, some personal history, and his future plans. Episode segments include "What Would You Do?" "State of the Meta" and "Explosive Fireball"Episode ContentWWYD 1:24Main Topic 8:13State of the Meta 42:04Skill/Ability 62:05Roundup 69:08Hero Helper: <a href="https://open.acast.com/www.hero-helper.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.hero-helper.com</a>Contact S&amp;R: contact@sparks<a href="http://-and-recreation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">-and-recreation.com</a>Support Sparks &amp; Rec:<a href="http://hero-helper.com/support-us" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> http://hero-helper.com/support-us</a>Website:<a href="https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/</a>Tim's Twitch channel: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13</a>Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Specific songs used in this episode were:"Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny.  Licensed under the Music Standard License.Music: “Mjói” by Alexander Nakarada (<a href="www.serpentsoundstudios.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.serpentsoundstudios.com</a>)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 LicenseFor more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks &amp; Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Indian Swinging Clubs

"The best thing about fandom is the friendships made along the way with people who share your passions."Matthew Rooks and Tim McKenzie are members of the Hero Realms community, they are known for their high level competitive play and analysis of the game. They have played thousands of games, authored articles, organized tournaments, and are active members of the Discord community. In the first ever episode of Sparks and Recreation, your hosts talk about their friendship and involvement in an online community. They discuss the steps that led them to this project, ideas for the future, and how the community surrounding the Hero Realms Digital is blossoming into something special!Episode ContentWWYD 6:59Main Topic 13:33HR 101 25:09Skill/Ability 33:21Roundup 41:42Hero Helper: www.hero-helper.comContact S&amp;R: contact@sparks-and-recreation.comSupport Sparks &amp; Rec: http://hero-helper.com/support-usTim's Twitch channel: Twitch.tv/agentc13.All music used in this podcast is public domain, royalty free, or licensed under Creative Commons.Specific songs used in this episode were:"Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny.  Licensed under the Music Standard License."Celtic Atmosphere" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License."For more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks &amp; Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"The best thing about fandom is the friendships made along the way with people who share your passions."Matthew Rooks and Tim McKenzie are members of the Hero Realms community, they are known for their high level competitive play and analysis of the game. They have played thousands of games, authored articles, organized tournaments, and are active members of the Discord community. In the first ever episode of Sparks and Recreation, your hosts talk about their friendship and involvement in an online community. They discuss the steps that led them to this project, ideas for the future, and how the community surrounding the Hero Realms Digital is blossoming into something special!Episode ContentWWYD 6:59Main Topic 13:33HR 101 25:09Skill/Ability 33:21Roundup 41:42Hero Helper: <a href="https://open.acast.com/www.hero-helper.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.hero-helper.com</a>Contact S&amp;R: contact@sparks<a href="http://-and-recreation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">-and-recreation.com</a>Support Sparks &amp; Rec:<a href="http://hero-helper.com/support-us" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> http://hero-helper.com/support-us</a>Tim's Twitch channel: <a href="http://Twitch.tv/agentc13" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch.tv/agentc13</a>.All music used in this podcast is public domain, royalty free, or licensed under Creative Commons.Specific songs used in this episode were:"Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny.  Licensed under the Music Standard License."Celtic Atmosphere" by Alexander Nakarada (<a href="http://www.serpentsoundstudios.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.serpentsoundstudios.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License."For more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks &amp; Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

It All Starts with a Spark

A competitive community focused podcast about the deckbuilding game Hero Realms. Each episode covers multiple topics that can help improve your gameplay and get you involved with community events. Tim McKenzie (IGN agentc13) is a Hero Realms Legend (2021 Origins Game Fair) and an avid player of board/card games. He enjoys streaming, game analysis, and spreadsheets. Be sure to check out the many articles he has written for Realms Rising and sign up for one of the online tournaments he organizes. When not bottom-decking Fire Bomb and Domination, Jigmelingpa is a weapon of mass instruction otherwise known as Matthew Rooks. An associate professor in the Faculty of Oceanology at Kobe University, he spends his time enjoying linguistics, games, nature, basketball, movies, music, and eats. Matt and Tim discuss Hero Realms, a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games. Learn from these top competitors ways to improve your gameplay as they share the strategies and tactics they use to compete at the highest levels. Hear their thoughts on various builds, cards, strategy articles, and other game related topics. Matt and Tim will keep you up to date on community news, tournaments, and special events.   Catch Sparks &amp; Recreation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A competitive community focused podcast about the deckbuilding game Hero Realms. Each episode covers multiple topics that can help improve your gameplay and get you involved with community events. Tim McKenzie (IGN agentc13) is a Hero Realms Legend (2021 Origins Game Fair) and an avid player of board/card games. He enjoys streaming, game analysis, and spreadsheets. Be sure to check out the many articles he has written for Realms Rising and sign up for one of the online tournaments he organizes. When not bottom-decking Fire Bomb and Domination, Jigmelingpa is a weapon of mass instruction otherwise known as Matthew Rooks. An associate professor in the Faculty of Oceanology at Kobe University, he spends his time enjoying linguistics, games, nature, basketball, movies, music, and eats. Matt and Tim discuss Hero Realms, a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games. Learn from these top competitors ways to improve your gameplay as they share the strategies and tactics they use to compete at the highest levels. Hear their thoughts on various builds, cards, strategy articles, and other game related topics. Matt and Tim will keep you up to date on community news, tournaments, and special events.   Catch Sparks &amp; Recreation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Website: <a href="https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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