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Heroic Round Podcast

Heroic Round

Live heroic and die historic. Join Brandon, Chad, Jon, and Zach for Heroic Round, the podcast where 25 years of tabletop experience meets a brand-new homebrew world. We’re bringing the grit, strategy, and legendary roleplay of Pathfinder 1st Edition to your ears with full actual play sessions and roundtables where we talk about our campaign and the TTRPG hobby.

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Thursday · 24 min
Heroic Roundtable #16 | How to Maintain a D&D Group with Communication and De-escalation
Every TTRPG group faces conflict eventually, but how do you handle in-game drama without ruining out-of-game friendships? ⚔️ In episode 16 of the Heroic Roundtable, Zach, Brandon, Jon, and our resident Dungeon Master, Chad, tackle the stuff most tables avoid talking about: de-escalation, out-of-game communication, and table health. Drawing on over 25 years of playing TTRPGs together, the guys share how to handle heavy character clashes, read the room when player fatigue sets in, and use the mid-session "pause" to keep everyone on the same page. Whether you’re in a brand-new campaign or trying to keep your long-term group rolling, this episode is packed with tips to keep the game fun for everyone. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and let us know in the comments: How does your table handle in-game conflict?. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you don't miss our next episode on improving your tabletop RPG skills and group dynamics. #dungeonsanddragons #D&D #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #Roleplaying #DungeonMaster #CharacterCreation #DnDtips #Gaming #Fantasy Check out the Main Quest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-KHP18j3IA What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast: 🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world. ⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls. 🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together. 🎲 Ready to roll the dice? Catch every thrilling moment by subscribing now. Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment with your favorite moment! IG ⚔️ heroicroundpodcast - / heroicroundpodcast TikTok ⚔️ Heroic Round - / heroicround
S1 · E38
August 20 · 54 min
"Severed" | S1 E38– A Wizard’s Folly | Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast
Main Quest - Episode 38 "Severed" continues the first season of Heroic Round's actual play TTRPG podcast "A Wizard's Folly" Welcome! If you are just joining us, go back and listen to Part 1 of Venom and Lightning -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRRgwT3P9Co&list=PL1OdZ_8xV2-ieJieqAUW2YdXCw9kWT6t_ ---THIS EPISODE--- Flavius went through the door. And somehow… he’s alive. Alone, freezing, and separated from his companions, Flavius must survive a place he doesn’t understand while contending with frostbite, the voices of the dead, and an impossible chant whispering in the darkness. Meanwhile, Mac and L.S. are left to deal with the aftermath of a catastrophic teleportation. Damon’s Retreat has been ripped apart and scattered across the landscape, Burdette and her precious research are nowhere to be found, and treasure is quite literally falling from the sky. The party has been severed. Can Flavius find his way home? Can Mac and L.S. pick up the pieces of their shattered world? And after everything that just happened… where exactly did that door take him? Find out now, on Heroic Round: Severed! _-_-_-_-_ Follow Heroic Round for updates IG ⚔️ heroicroundpodcast - / heroicroundpodcast TikTok ⚔️ Heroic Round - / heroicround Spotify ⚔️ Heroic Round Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/1KoIg6i... What to Expect from Heroic Round: A captivating introduction to our homebrew world. High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls. Unforgettable characters, unexpected twists, and the camaraderie that fuels every Heroic Round adventure. 🎲 Ready to roll the dice? Catch every thrilling moment by subscribing now. Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment with your favorite moment!
August 13 · 25 min
Heroic Roundtable | How Do Players and Dungeon Masters Handle Consequences
Welcome to another Heroic Roundtable! In this side quest episode from our main actual play campaign we explore how to deal with the consequences that come from player choices. Consequences aren't punishment; they're the collision between player choice and a living world. Where the dice can act as the arbiter of outcomes. Does a terrible outcome in your campaign ruin the fun, or is leaning into disastrous consequences where the best roleplay actually happens? Is it the DM job to punish actions, how do you avoid coming off spiteful? We Chat About... How do players handle the good and the bad of consequences of actions during TTRPG and custom homebrew campaigns. How to develop a tabletop experience that is built on players and Dungeon Masters working together on consequences of actions. How Dungeon Masters avoid being spiteful against players when they are disruptive with their actions. Listen to the Heroic Roundtable and let us know your thoughts in the comments. Live Heroic, Die Historic. #HeroicRound #TTRPG #DnD5e #Pathfinder #TabletopGaming #DungeonsAndDragons #HeroicRoundtable Check out the Main Quest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-KHP18j3IA What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast: 🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world. ⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls. 🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together. 🎲 Ready to roll the dice? Catch every thrilling moment by subscribing now. Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment with your favorite moment! IG ⚔️ heroicroundpodcast - / heroicroundpodcast TikTok ⚔️ Heroic Round - / heroicround
S1 · E38
August 6 · 40 min
“Through the Door” | S1 E37 | A Wizard's Folly - Heroic Round Podcast
It is time to make a choice, fight against the falling rumble that crushes you or take your chance through a magical door... Survival has never this difficult for Flavius (Paladin), Mac (Druid), and LS (Rogue/Sorcerer). All of the heroes find themselves scatter and trapped in the collapsed tower. All fighting for survival. All unsure if they will live.. The fight for survival is about to conclude. Time to find who makes it out alive and who has to go Through the Door Find out now, on Heroic Round. ----- What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast: 🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world. ⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls. 🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together. 🎲 Ready to roll the dice? Catch every thrilling moment by subscribing now. Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment with your favorite moment! IG ⚔️ heroicroundpodcast - / heroicroundpodcast TikTok ⚔️ Heroic Round - / heroicround
July 30 · 21 min
Heroic Roundtable | Character Growth Outside of Just Leveling Up
Welcome to another Heroic Roundtable! In this side quest episode from our main actual play campaign, we step behind the DM screen and explore how to give your D&D characters power outside of just level ups. Does your character feel completely blocked in power by just relying on level ups for power spikes? Or is your Dungeon Master willing to explore other options to give their players powers We Chat About... True character growth doesn’t only have to happen with levels. It happens when you can shift your perspective on where power can come from in your group. How character power can come from really good roleplaying as well as items. How the Dungeon Master can grant specific powers based on how their players are interacting with the world around them. Listen to the Heroic Roundtable and let us know your thoughts in the comments. Live Heroic, Die Historic. #HeroicRound #TTRPG #DnD5e #Pathfinder #TabletopGaming #DungeonsAndDragons #HeroicRoundtable Check out the Main Quest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-KHP18j3IA What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast: 🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world. ⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls. 🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together. 🎲 Ready to roll the dice? Catch every thrilling moment by subscribing now. Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment with your favorite moment! IG ⚔️ heroicroundpodcast - / heroicroundpodcast TikTok ⚔️ Heroic Round - / heroicround
S1 · E37
July 23 · 53 min
“Buried Alive” | S1 E36 | A Wizard's Folly - Heroic Round Podcast
The secrets beneath Damon’s Retreat have finally come to light. The battle beneath Damon’s Retreat is over... but surviving it may prove to be an even greater challenge. As the last servant of the Drowned Queen falls, the ancient temple begins to awaken. Black waters freeze, forgotten magic stirs, and the old watchtower above starts to tear itself apart from the inside. With precious treasure left behind, Burdette trapped within the crumbling tower, and every passing second bringing the entire structure closer to collapse, our heroes must make impossible choices while racing for their lives. But the greatest question remains unanswered. L.S. lies motionless. Can he be saved... or has the party already suffered its greatest loss? Find out now, on Heroic Round. ----- What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast: 🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world. ⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls. 🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together. 🎲 Ready to roll the dice? Catch every thrilling moment by subscribing now. Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment with your favorite moment! IG ⚔️ heroicroundpodcast - / heroicroundpodcast TikTok ⚔️ Heroic Round - / heroicround
July 16 · 25 min
Heroic Roundtable | Handling Mistakes, Fumbles, and Roleplaying Fails
Welcome to another Heroic Roundtable! In this side quest episode from our main actual play campaign, we step behind the DM screen and explore fails, fumbles and how your take handles when mistakes about rules occur Does one fumble completely kill the momentum of your session? If you play a rule wrong as a mistake do you stop the session to fix it? A fumble isn’t always falling on your face, sometimes it is a success with a serious complication. We Chat About... Mistakes on how the rules are handling at your TTRPG table? Do you stop and talk through the rules or save it for after the session? Is it fair to constantly make mistakes Fumbles. You are just as likely to fumble as you are to rolling a critical hit. How does a DM manage fumbles so the session doesn't get derailed. Chad the Heroic Round DM talks about his way of playing "success with consequences." As a player how to keep the good feeling going when you keep fumbling with those natural 1's/ Failure at the table. How do players manage failures? Does characterizing make the failure easier? Listen to the Heroic Roundtable and let us know your thoughts in the comments. Live Heroic, Die Historic. #HeroicRound #TTRPG #DnD5e #Pathfinder #TabletopGaming #DungeonsAndDragons #HeroicRoundtable Check out the Main Quest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-KHP18j3IA What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast: 🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world. ⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls. 🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together. 🎲 Ready to roll the dice? Catch every thrilling moment by subscribing now. Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment with your favorite moment! IG ⚔️ heroicroundpodcast - / heroicroundpodcast TikTok ⚔️ Heroic Round - / heroicround
S1 · E35
July 9 · 1 hr 20 min
“Last Light” | S1 E35 | A Wizard's Folly - Heroic Round Podcast
The secrets beneath Damon’s Retreat have finally come to light. Deep beneath the old watchtower, our heroes descend into the flooded temple of Brax, where the truth behind Thornhaven's curse is guarded by the drowned dead... and something far more ancient. As undead sentinels rise from the depths and a horrifying avatar of the Drowned Queen bursts from an ancient cradle, the party must fight for their lives in a desperate underwater battle unlike anything they've faced before. But surviving the temple may prove easier than surviving its aftermath. One impossible decision at the very end of the session leaves the entire party stunned... and raises a single heartbreaking question: Can L.S. be saved?… Find out now, on Heroic Round!
July 2 · 1 hr 11 min
"The Drowned Queen" | S1 E34 | A Wizard's Folly - Heroic Round Podcast
Our heroes awaken to startling new revelations after their conversation with Markus Foxtail and Heimer the He-Witch . An old friend appears in Mac's dreams with a warning: another of Verda's Seven Seeds lies hidden somewhere within Thornhaven... and the answers they seek are buried beneath Damon’s Retreat itself.Descending below the old watchtower, the party uncovers a forgotten temple dedicated to Brax, the Drowned Queen. There, beneath freezing black waters, they discover an ancient altar, a powerful relic, and a terrible truth about the origins of Thornhaven's thorny borders.But some secrets were never meant to be disturbed.As an ancient oath is read aloud, the waters awaken... and the dead rise to defend the shrine.Will our heroes rise to the challenge? Or will they choke on black waters?Find out now on Heroic Round.-----What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast:🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world.⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls.🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together.🎲 Ready to roll the dice? Catch every thrilling moment by subscribing now. Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment with your favorite moment!IG ⚔️ heroicroundpodcast - / heroicroundpodcastTikTok ⚔️ Heroic Round - / heroicround
June 25 · 56 min
Heroic Roundtable | What is TTRPG Crunch?, Loot Mini-Games, & Set Piece Battles
Welcome to another Heroic Roundtable! In this side quest from our main actual play campaign, we step behind the DM screen and dive deep into the guts and gears of TTRPG design, mechanics, and table dynamics. In this episode, we break down what "crunch" really means for player immersion, how over-indexing on shopping trips can derail a session's momentum, and whether every campaign truly needs to end in a massive, set-piece boss battle. From secret DM confessions about using loot tables to save prep time, to the legendary backstory of the "Battle Maxster" and character death, we cover it all. Are you a rules lawyer, a casual roleplayer, or a total loot goblin? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! We Chat About... What is TTRPG Crunch? Is a rules-heavy system like Pathfinder or D&D 3.5 actually more fun, or do streamlined systems like 5e give players better narrative control? The Loot Mini-Game: How rolling on randomized tables can turn standard treasure hunting into a high-stakes casino game. Combat vs. Conversation: Does every major campaign milestone require a massive boss fight, or can a high-stakes conversation carry the same weight? Rolling with the Punches: A look back at the chaotic Alpha Manticore fight, player reactions to character death, and leaning into the narrative when the dice don't go your way. Live Heroic, Die Historic. 00:00 – Intro to the Heroic Roundtable 00:54 – Breaking Down TTRPG "Crunch" & System Complexity 04:02 – Does Heavy Mechanics Kill Character Immersion? 05:43 – Defining a "Good Roleplayer" (It’s All About Effort) 07:55 – The Dice as the Third Author 09:49 – Turning Loot and Treasure into a Mini-Game 11:46 – DM Confessions: Using Loot Tables to Save Prep Time 13:12 – The Legendary "Bender-Eever" Set & Memorable Magic Items 14:44 – The Alpha Manticore Fight: Did the "Battle Maxster" Target Us? 16:11 – Handling Character Death and Flipping to Undead 19:05 – Do All Campaigns Need a Set-Piece Boss Battle? 21:03 – Outro & Where to Follow Us #HeroicRound #TTRPG #DnD5e #Pathfinder #TabletopGaming #DungeonsAndDragons #HeroicRoundtable Check out the Main Quest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-KHP18j3IA What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast: 🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world. ⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls. 🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together. 🎲 Ready to roll the dice? Catch every thrilling moment by subscribing now. Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment with your favorite moment! IG ⚔️ heroicroundpodcast - / heroicroundpodcast TikTok ⚔️ Heroic Round - / heroicround
S1 · E33
June 17 · 1 hr 5 min
"With A Vow" | S1 E33 | A Wizard's Folly - Heroic Round Podcast Main Quest
Main Quest - Episode 33 "With A Vow" continues the first season of Heroic Round's actual play TTRPG podcast! ---- Fresh from their battle with Grumpa the ettin, our heroes encounter an unexpected face from their past: Burdette "Birdie," the gnomish historian they unknowingly drove away from the ruins of House Corbeau. Birdie has not forgotten their last meeting... nor has she forgiven them for making off with her research. But old grudges quickly give way to darker matters when the sound of approaching hoofbeats announces the arrival of Markus Foxtail. Using the body of the fallen Torv, Markus performs a profane ritual that summons a figure from the greenfaiwth: Heimer the He-Witch. The apparition's presence is unsettling enough, but the counsel he offers may prove even more dangerous. Elaria has once again fallen under the influence of Lord Galen Thornhaven, and if Markus truly intends to claim the throne, Heimer believes there is only one path forward: a bargain with Callista Fey. As ancient powers stir and impossible choices loom, our heroes are forced to consider just how much they are willing to sacrifice in the fight for Thornhaven's future. Find out now, on Heroic Round! Until next time, remember to Live Heroic, and if you must Die... Die Historic! 🤘 #dungeonsanddragons #D&D #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #Roleplaying #DungeonMaster #CharacterCreation #DnDtips #Gaming #howtoplayd&d #pathfinderrpg ----- What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast: 🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world. ⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls. 🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together. 🎲 Ready to roll the dice? Catch every thrilling moment by subscribing now. Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment with your favorite moment! IG ⚔️ heroicroundpodcast - / heroicroundpodcast TikTok ⚔️ Heroic Round - / heroicround
June 10 · 42 min
Heroic Roundtable | Connecting Character Growth to Level Ups and Late Season Recap
Welcome to the Heroic Roundtable Side Quest! In this recap show, we explore the deeper side of tabletop storytelling and do some some deep dives into burning questions about the latest episode of our actual play ttrpg podcast "A Wizards Folly." First, we break down our latest level-up! From Mac's explosive new 4th-level spells to LS finally unlocking his 2nd-level spell slots, we're exploring exactly how character progression shapes our tactical options. Plus, we dive into a massive debate on leveling philosophy: Is milestone leveling better than tracking individual XP, and how do shorter, media-focused play sessions change the pacing of a classic campaign? Whether you're a min-maxer or a flavor-first roleplayer, there’s plenty of table talk here for every Game Master and player. 🎲 Support the Show & Unlock Exclusive Episodes: Join our Patreon for bonus content, behind-the-scenes goofs, and the infamous "diaper up" outtakes: [Insert Patreon Link] ✨ Listen to the Actual Play Podcast: Catch the main campaign episodes of Heroic Round on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your feeds! 💬 Join the Conversation: What's your preferred leveling cadence at your table? Do you like fast-paced level-ups or a long, earned slow burn? Let us know in the comments below! Until next time, remember to Live Heroic, and if you must Die... Die Historic! 🤘 #dungeonsanddragons #D&D #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #Roleplaying #DungeonMaster #CharacterCreation #DnDtips #Gaming #howtoplayd&d #pathfinderrpg ----- What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast: 🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world. ⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls. 🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together. 🎲 Ready to roll the dice? Catch every thrilling moment by subscribing now. Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment with your favorite moment! IG ⚔️ heroicroundpodcast - / heroicroundpodcast TikTok ⚔️ Heroic Round - / heroicround
S1 · E32
June 3 · 1 hr 4 min
"Don't Wake Grumpa" | S1 E32 | A Wizard's Folly - Heroic Round Podcast Main Quest
Main Quest - Episode 32 "Don't Wake Grumpa" continues the first season of Heroic Round's actual play TTRPG podcast! ---- With Rowan delivered to Callista Fey and their dangerous bargain seemingly fulfilled, our heroes set their sights on a new goal: gathering the rare ingredients needed to cure the growing curses afflicting their companions. Armed with Mama Vell's recipe and haunted by the consequences of their recent choices, the party leaves Briarberry behind and journeys toward Damon’s Retreat, where an old tower and a tranquil pond conceal new dangers. There, they find Grumpa, the violent half of the two-headed ettin known as Granny and Grumpa. Unfortunately for everyone involved, Grumpa isn't interested in conversation. As steel clashes with club and magic lights the waterside, the party must survive a brutal battle while continuing their search for the missing Foxtails. Meanwhile, questions linger: Has Callista truly released her hold on L.S.? Where have the Foxtails gone? And is Lola the dwarf still hiding somewhere in Briarberry? Join us for giant-sized combat, questionable decisions, and another step deeper into the mysteries of Thornhaven Forest. Find out now, on Heroic Round! Find out now, on Heroic Round. Until next time, remember to Live Heroic, and if you must Die... Die Historic! 🤘 #dungeonsanddragons #D&D #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #Roleplaying #DungeonMaster #CharacterCreation #DnDtips #Gaming #howtoplayd&d #pathfinderrpg ----- What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast: 🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world. ⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls. 🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together. 🎲 Ready to roll the dice? Catch every thrilling moment by subscribing now. Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment with your favorite moment! IG ⚔️ heroicroundpodcast - / heroicroundpodcast TikTok ⚔️ Heroic Round - / heroicround
S1 · E31
May 27 · 1 hr 4 min
"Out of the Bag" | S1 E31 | A Wizard's Folly - Heroic Round Podcast Main Quest
Main Quest - Episode 31 "Out of the Bag" continues the first season of Heroic Round's actual play TTRPG podcast "A Wizard's Folly" Welcome! ---- After discovering the escaped messenger Rowan sneaking through Briarberry, our heroes uncover a chilling message from Lord Galen Thornhaven himself: all loyal soldiers are to return to the Thornfort immediately… and anyone suspected of treason is to be separated and captured. With Sir Landon and the party now branded enemies of the realm, tensions rise across the village as fear and paranoia begin to spread. But Rowan’s capture presents a dangerous problem. Determined to keep the message from reaching its destination, L.S. proposes a risky and deeply questionable solution involving a Bag of Holding… and the Fey goddess Callista’s sacred tree. Meanwhile, somewhere in Briarberry, Lola the dwarf has mysteriously vanished yet again. What exactly does L.S. have planned? And how long can the party avoid the wrath of the Greenman? Find out now, on Heroic Round. Until next time, remember to Live Heroic, and if you must Die... Die Historic! 🤘 #dungeonsanddragons #D&D #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #Roleplaying #DungeonMaster #CharacterCreation #DnDtips #Gaming #howtoplayd&d #pathfinderrpg ----- What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast: 🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world. ⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls. 🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together. 🎲 Ready to roll the dice? Catch every thrilling moment by subscribing now. Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment with your favorite moment! IG ⚔️ heroicroundpodcast - / heroicroundpodcast TikTok ⚔️ Heroic Round - / heroicround
S1 · E31
May 20 · 56 min
"Letter from Jail" | S1 E30 | A Wizard's Folly - Heroic Round Podcast Main Quest
Welcome back! The group struggles with what to do with the messenger boy from the Thornfort. Do they keep him alive as a prisoner, or offer him as a critical sacrifice to Callista's cauldron? Find out now on the latest episode of the Heroic Round Podcast, our main quest Pathfinder 1E actual play campaign: "A Wizard's Folly"! 🎲 SUBSCRIBE to Heroic Round for weekly TTRPG adventures: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicRound --- 📖 THIS EPISODE The group is feeling more like true heroes after saving wounded soldiers from the misguided clergy of the Church of Regret. However, those heroics are immediately called into question when Rowan, a messenger from the Thornfort, arrives. All the frayed ends are starting to unravel for LS, Mac, and Flavius. Rowan’s letter reveals a shocking truth: in the eyes of the king, our heroes are wanted usurpers and spies. * Will the heroes cave and take the easy way out with Rowan? * Will they satisfy LS's dark deal with Callista? * Will Briarberry turn on the group once they learn the "truth" coming from Lord Galen and the Thornfort? --- 🍿 CATCH UP ON THE CAMPAIGN Missed the last episode? Catch up on "Chapel of Regret" here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/39OFTHZjn8ODOgtUub1CyL?si=8j_SowhtQ_OTbP_K8rexEw New to the channel? Start your journey with Episode 1 here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JjOIqxrOhwb8C3DuYIset?si=bgaGu1KTTNm-iQTWgi8aPQ --- 🛡️ WHAT IS THE HEROIC ROUND PODCAST? Welcome to **Heroic Round**, an actual-play tabletop RPG podcast! We aren’t actors or professionals; we’re just a group of longtime friends who have been playing TTRPGs at the same table since 1997. Our brand of play is built around our favorite house rule: The Heroic Round. When your character dies, you get one free bonus round with all your abilities restored to go out swinging, save the day, and do something truly heroic. 💻Meet the Party: Chad: Our Dungeon Master who lives for running the game. Brandon: Our resident "rules goblin" keeping us honest. Jon: The group’s memory, tracker of lore, and spotter of twists. Zach: Our engine who charges headfirst into action and loves to bully NPCs. Expect original, multi-year homebrew stories, dynamic NPCs, high-stakes mystery, and choices with lasting consequences. --- 📱 JOIN THE TABLE & FOLLOW US If you love high-stakes tabletop gaming, hit that notification bell so you never miss our weekly episode drops! Like, comment, and share your favorite moments below. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/heroicroundpodcast] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroicround Until next time, remember to Live Heroic, and if you must die... Die Historic! 🤘 #Pathfinder1E #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #ActualPlay #PathfinderRPG #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD #DungeonMaster #RPG #FantasyPodcast #HeroicRound
S1 · E29
May 13 · 1 hr 34 min
"The Chapel of Regret" | S1 E29 | A Wizard's Folly - Heroic Round Podcast Main Quest
The corruption of the Church runs deep. Can Flavius, LS, and Mac survive the "Chapel of Regret"? Welcome to Episode 29 of Heroic Round, a Pathfinder 1e Actual Play campaign! ---Previous Episode 28 "Unmasked" - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XXlzOZsKFFPkTgkUHOMpL --- The after math of the Manticore is still felt all throughout Briarberry. Countless wounded soldiers and town people have mysteriously been taken to the Chapel of Regret and the doors locked... Is this a sanctuary or a deeper infection? Flavius finally encounters the dread-dryad who has been making deals with LS. How does this Paladin confront such a wicked creature? Will he allow himself to walk away to jump into combat Find out now, on Heroic Round. If you are just joining us, start with Episode 1 --https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JjOIqxrOhwb8C3DuYIset?si=2uKIsDLkSlylXLcI8-QwIQ&nd=1&dlsi=8264b0631822402cUntil next time, remember to Live Heroic, and if you must Die... Die Historic! 🤘 #dungeonsanddragons #D&D #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #Roleplaying #DungeonMaster #CharacterCreation #DnDtips #Gaming #howtoplayd&d #pathfinderrpg -----What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast:🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world.⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls.🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together.🎲 Ready to roll the dice? Catch every thrilling moment by subscribing now. Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment with your favorite moment!IG ⚔️ heroicroundpodcast - / heroicroundpodcast TikTok ⚔️ Heroic Round - / heroicround
May 7 · 2 hr 1 min
Lost Episode "To Grandmother's House We Go" | S1 E15.5 | A Wizard's Folly - Heroic Round Podcast
Lost Episode Delivered! Episode 15.5 takes place right after Episode 15 "Traitors Tree" and Episode 16 "Rot in The Thorn Fort." This helps with the continuity of Heroic Round's actual play TTRPG podcast "A Wizard's Folly" Welcome! -- If you are just joining us, go back and listen to Part 1 of Venom and Lightning -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRRgwT3P9Co&list=PL1OdZ_8xV2-ieJieqAUW2YdXCw9kWT6t_ -- The Lost Episode bridges the harrowing gap between LS’s dark pact with the corrupted fey, Calista, and the party’s eventual return to Thorn Fort. Seeking refuge, Flavius, LS, and Mac retreat to the Foxtails’ hideaway a sanctuary overseen by a two-headed ettin with a fractured, volatile psyche. By day, "Granny" is a sweet host; by night, "Grumpa" a lethal predator. As dusk falls and the hunger awakens, will the trio escape the hideaway, or become the evening’s main course?Find out now, on Heroic Round. FInd out now, on Heroic Round. Until next time, remember to Live Heroic, and if you must Die... Die Historic! 🤘 #dungeonsanddragons #D&D #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #Roleplaying #DungeonMaster #CharacterCreation #DnDtips #Gaming #howtoplayd&d #pathfinderrpg ----- What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast: 🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world. ⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls. 🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together. 🎲 Ready to roll the dice? Catch every thrilling moment by subscribing now. Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment with your favorite moment! IG ⚔️ heroicroundpodcast - / heroicroundpodcast TikTok ⚔️ Heroic Round - / heroicround
April 22 · 36 min
Heroic Roundtable | Thoughts on D&D 5E After Our First Session Ever
Join the Heroic Roundtable, a TTRPG recap show where we dive into the deeper side of tabletop storytelling!. In this episode, the crew sits down to dissect our recent D&D 5th Edition Christmas one-shot and discusses the transition from the "crunchy" systems we know and love to the streamlined world of 5e. Whether you're a "baby roleplayer" or a veteran rules goblin, join us as we break down what worked, what felt a little too "easy mode," and whether the Cringle’s Claws will be returning to Tannenholm next year. The 5e Experience: Our honest thoughts on moving from Pathfinder/3.5 to the accessibility of 5th Edition. Mechanic Deep Dives: Why Advantage/Disadvantage and ability-score saves might just be the best changes in TTRPG history. The Power Problem: Is 5e too easy? We talk power-scaling and why it’s hard to balance high-level combat. Character Connections: Why "crunchy" character creation might lead to deeper player investment. Behind the Screen: Zach shares DM secrets, including the mechanics of the ticking-clock monster, the Blood Scrier. Listener Q&A: We answer question from our viewers. The Verdict: Is 5e on the horizon for a full campaign? Find out our final group consensus. Connect with the Crew: Submit your questions for the next Roundtable in the comments below! Follow us on socials to stay up to date with the Heroic Round actual play podcast. If you enjoyed the session, help the show grow—hit that Subscribe button and leave a review. It helps us afford those real-life reindeer to fight the Blood Scrier! Live Heroic, Die Historic. #HeroicRound #TTRPG #DnD5e #Pathfinder #TabletopGaming #DungeonsAndDragons #HeroicRoundtable Check out the Main Quest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-KHP18j3IA What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast: 🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world. ⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls. 🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together. 🎲 Ready to roll the dice? Catch every thrilling moment by subscribing now. Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment with your favorite moment! IG ⚔️ heroicroundpodcast - / heroicroundpodcast TikTok ⚔️ Heroic Round - / heroicround
April 15 · 1 hr 18 min
"Unmasked" | S1 E28 | A Wizard's Folly - Heroic Round Podcast Main Quest
Main Quest - Episode 28 "Unmasked" continues the first season of Heroic Round's Pathfinder actual play TTRPG podcast "A Wizard's Folly" ---- Previous Episode 27 "Venom and Lightning Part 2" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To32hHMJF_s&t --- TIn the aftermath of the Manticore attack, Markus Foxtail reveals his true identity! Suddenly, the scope of his campaign against the Thornhaven family takes on new meaning… Alliances change, loyalties are tested, and battle lines are drawn. The elusive wizard, Hob the Half-man, describes the “folly” that started this whole manticore mess in the first place, and two cherished treasures from the past make their way home to LS. Will these new revelations change our heroes forever? And will they finally put all the pieces of mystery together? Find out now, on Heroic Round. If you are just joining us, start with Episode 1 --https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-KHP18j3IA Until next time, remember to Live Heroic, and if you must Die... Die Historic! 🤘 #dungeonsanddragons #D&D #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #Roleplaying #DungeonMaster #CharacterCreation #DnDtips #Gaming #howtoplayd&d #pathfinderrpg ----- What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast: 🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world. ⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls. 🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together. 🎲 Ready to roll the dice? Catch every thrilling moment by subscribing now. Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment with your favorite moment! IG ⚔️ heroicroundpodcast - / heroicroundpodcast TikTok ⚔️ Heroic Round - / heroicround
April 1 · 56 min
Heroic Roundtable | Pathfinder 1E Character Progression Secrets & Creating Legendary Heirloom Items
Join the Heroic Roundtable, a TTRPG recap show where we dive into the deeper side of tabletop storytelling! All things Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder 1E. In this episode, we go beyond the latest episodes to discuss character growth at the table, unique house rules, and the mechanics of a long-term Pathfinder campaign. In this Heroic Round Sidequest Episode we talk about... ⚔️ Pathfinder 1E Level-Up Breakdown: We pull back the curtain on our heroes—Flavius, LS, and Mac—as they reach new power levels. Discover the specific class choices and mechanical shifts that are shaping the Main Quest table top actual play Wizard's Folly. The "Heirloom Item" Mechanic: Learn about our custom house rule where magic items aren't just loot, but legendary artifacts that evolve and grow in power alongside the characters every five levels. 🐉 Deep Character Lore & Gear: From the Heart of the Mountain to the Bound Viper Tome, we discuss the secret histories behind the party’s equipment and how their backstory influences their stats. The Fan Perspective: We’re joined by special guest Nate Bagley, an actual-play superfan, to discuss the balance between high-stakes combat and narrative-driven roleplay from a listener's point of view. He gives fan insight into the campaign and Heroic Round Podcast 🤝 Authenticity at the Table: We explore why the "secret sauce" of a great campaign isn't just the rules, but the genuine long-term friendships and chemistry between the players. Whether you're a player looking for character build inspiration or a DM interested in scaling magic items with your party, this episode is packed with the insights and banter you need to level up your game. Flank that subscribe button and cleave into the comments with your favorite house rules for magic items! #dungeonsanddragons #D&D #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #Roleplaying #DungeonMaster #CharacterCreation #DnDtips #Gaming #Fantasy Check out the Main Quest https://open.spotify.com/show/1KoIg6iqPjQaZD3zqPmwqr What to Expect from Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast: 🗺️ A captivating return to our homebrew world. ⚔️ High-stakes mystery, moral dilemmas, and plenty of dice rolls. 🧙‍♂️ Unforgettable characters, unsettling choices, and the bonds that hold it all together. 🎲 Ready to roll the dice? Catch every thrilling moment by subscribing now. Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment with your favorite moment! IG ⚔️ heroicroundpodcast - / heroicroundpodcast TikTok ⚔️ Heroic Round - / heroicround

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