Sparks and Recreation

We’re back with Part 2 of our Origins recap, featuring none other than Silent Al, fresh off his fifth Legends victory between the Realms. (Apologies in advance for the audio quality here, we recorded on phones in the hotel lobby. The content hopefully makes up for it!)Up first though Dubz and Tuff reflect on the convention overall, then get into their respective runs in the Star Realms Legends event, including their head to head battle in the Swiss. From there Tuff takes us through his blitz through the Hero Realms bracket, where he collides with Silent Al in the semi-finals. The second half of the episode features the aforementioned interview with Alex, taking us through his Hero Realms victory. We speculate on the impact this event could have on the future paper meta. Enjoy the show, thanks for listening! General Con Chats: 0:00Star Realms Legends event: 27:18Hero Realms with Tuff and Dubz: 54:57Silent Al interview: 1:15:19Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg, John "Tuff" Labella, Alex "Silent Al" SarkissianProducer: Chris WalbergHero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/Realms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrecHyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometricCommunity Tournaments & Events Primer (+ signup links): https://www.realmsrising.com/community-events/Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDcContact S&R: contact@sparks-and-recreation.comSupport Sparks & Rec: https://hero-helper.com/support-usSparks & 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

DblDubz and Tuff sit down with Rob Dougherty, CEO of Wise Wizard Games, for a jam-packed conversation spanning the present and future of the Realms (and beyond).The journey begins in Hero Realms Digital, where Rob discusses the current state of the app and what’s next. From there, the crew dives into the paper side of Hero Realms, touching on production challenges, and the tough business decisions behind the ongoing delays and shifting timelines. The crew also dives deep into the universe of Star Realms, with an extended discussion on the Conquest campaign running through Gamefound, as well as the upcoming Star Trek Star Realms: Borg Invasion – an expansion featuring brand new cards, not strictly a re-skin like we saw with the first Star Trek set. Shifting gears to Draconis 8, we get new insights into its upcoming Steam release, which promises to bring a fresh wave of players into the fray. In between, Rob highlights Wise Wizard’s family-friendly line Wacky Wizard Games, and the company’s latest offerings in small box, high-strategy titles like Elemystic, Seeker Chronicles, and Sherlock Solitaire. This was a very candid and informative interview with Rob interjecting all sorts of great tidbits and anecdotes. Check out the Star Realms Conquest campaign on Gamefound:https://gamefound.com/en/projects/wise-wizard-games/star-realms-conquest Hero Realms Digital: 4:40Hero Realms Paper: 21:03Star Realms 34:33Wacky Wizard Games: 1:05:16Small Form Factor Games (Elemystic, Sherlock Solitaire, Seeker Chronicles): 1:10:37Star Trek Star Realms: 1:32:07Draconis 8: 1:40:00Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg, Cooper "Filtrophobe" Fitzpatrick, and John "Tuff" LabellaProducer: Chris WalbergHero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/Realms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrecHyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometricCommunity Tournaments & Events Primer (+ signup links): https://www.realmsrising.com/community-events/Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDcContact S&R: contact@sparks-and-recreation.comSupport Sparks & Rec: https://hero-helper.com/support-usSparks & 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

EP 80: Dungeons Promos Finale and Fighting the Nut DrawTuff, Filtrophobe, and DblDubz kick things off with a fresh WWYD to get the strategic soliloquies rolling. Then, at long last, they wrap up the Dungeons Promos with Tuff making a bold claim about the best $2 in the game!Next, a mailbag question from Aarkenell sparks a full-blown main segment set to span multiple episodes: What do you do when your opponent opens with the best possible start for their class? We break down smart counterplay approaches for each of the five base classes, saving the beta classes for a future podcast.The crew sails off into the sunset as they deliver the latest community news and set their taps and scraps adrift in the seas of Thandar. WWYD: 5:17Dungeons Promos Pt. 3: 22:48Mailbag: Countering the Nut Draws (Base Classes): 47:54Community Round-up: 1:26:02Taps, Scraps, and Goodbyes: 1:33:28  BirdLaw eventhttps://discord.gg/U5r4uGuh?event=1374401378411216946 Scorium Strategy Reporthttps://discord.com/channels/870492122023866448/1102810836877197363/1378503453671686326Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg, Cooper "Filtrophobe" Fitzpatrick, and John "Tuff" LabellaProducer: Chris WalbergHero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/Realms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.comYou can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/ep-80-dungeons-promos-finale-and-fighting-the-nut-drawPatreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrecHyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometricCommunity Tournaments & Events Primer (+ signup links): https://www.realmsrising.com/community-events/Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDcContact S&R: contact@sparks-and-recreation.comSupport Sparks & Rec: https://hero-helper.com/support-usSparks & 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

Tuff, Filtrophobe, and DblDubz assemble once again to kick things off with a WWYD plucked from the recent season of Thandar Combat League.Then it’s time to open the floodgates for another wave of Dungeons Promos, as the crew deep-dives into over 20 new cards from the set. Next podcast will (hopefully) see the conclusion of this set’s early analysis and first impressions. At the top of the Community Roundup is Tuff’s recap of PaxEast including yet another trip to the finals in the Star Realms Legends event. From there we dig into the usual event coverage before releasing a fresh batch of taps and scraps. Thanks for listening!Link for BirdLaw’s upcoming Star Realms Romulus event:https://discord.gg/U5r4uGuh?event=1374401378411216946 WWYD: 5:30Dungeons Promos: 19:03PaxEast Chats: 1:34:16Community Round-up: 1:52:10Taps, Scraps, and Goodbyes: 2:03:31Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg, Cooper "Filtrophobe" Fitzpatrick, and John "Tuff" LabellaProducer: Chris WalbergHero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/Realms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.comYou can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-78-class-upgrades-and-card-revealsPatreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrecHyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometricCommunity Tournaments & Events Primer (+ signup links): https://www.realmsrising.com/community-events/Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDcContact S&R: contact@sparks-and-recreation.comSupport Sparks & Rec: https://hero-helper.com/support-usSparks & 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 Link to Dungeons Promo Card Gallery:https://discord.com/channels/870492122023866448/1357068073529643109/1357068078009290853

DblDubz and Tuff welcome Filtrophobe back aboard the SS Sparks & Rec for another round of analysis on the latest headlines out of Thandar. While a deep dive into Level 18 for the beta classes and a hefty heap of Dungeon Promos was on the docket, the crew can’t help but veer off course for an impromptu segment unpacking WWG’s recent announcement on tariffs and the necro nonsense currently haunting the queue.In another fun twist, this episode features not only a Hero Realms WWYD, but also a Cthulhu Realms WWYD that’s sure to fray your sanity.All that and more in this jam-packed episode! Thanks for listening. HR WWYD: 5:15CR WWYD: 17:52Level 18 Beta Class First Impressions: 29:09Impromptu Discussion on Tariff announcement and Necro Non-sense: 1:09:47Dungeons Promos Discussion: 1:33:35Community Round-up: 2:02:15Taps, Scraps, and Goodbyes: 2:16:10Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg, Cooper "Filtrophobe" Fitzpatrick, and John "Tuff" LabellaProducer: Chris WalbergHero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/Realms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.comYou can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-78-class-upgrades-and-card-revealsPatreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrecHyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometricCommunity Tournaments & Events Primer (+ signup links): https://www.realmsrising.com/community-events/Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDcContact S&R: contact@sparks-and-recreation.comSupport Sparks & Rec: https://hero-helper.com/support-usSparks & 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 Link to Dungeons Promo Card Gallery:https://discord.com/channels/870492122023866448/1357068073529643109/1357068078009290853

Tuff and DblDubz open with a fresh WWYD before diving into the latest patch notes from WWG. Then it’s time for a Tuff-powered Counterplay Corner, this time focusing on the Necromancer. From there, the crew breaks down the Level 18 upgrades—who got the glow-ups, who got the let-downs? Tune in to find out!Next up is perhaps the most eagerly awaited segment: Dungeon Promos discussion. The duo shares first impressions and spicy takes on these exciting new additions.As always, we wrap with a Community Roundup, featuring all the details on BirdLaw’s Beastmaster event. Then we tap the good, scrap the bad, and call it an episode. Thanks for listening! WWYD: 6:28Patch Notes: 20:19Counterplay Corner (Necromancer): 43:55Level 18 Base Class First Impressions: 57:34Dungeons Promos Discussion: 1:28:49Community Round-up: 1:56:55Taps, Scraps, and Goodbyes: 2:13:48 Link to Asawesomas' YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@asawesomasHero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg, John "Tuff" LabellaProducer: Chris WalbergHero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/Realms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.comYou can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/ep-75-arena-brawls-tactical-callsPatreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrecHyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometricCommunity Tournaments & Events Primer (+ signup links): https://www.realmsrising.com/community-events/Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDcContact S&R: contact@sparks-and-recreation.comSupport Sparks & Rec: https://hero-helper.com/support-usSparks & 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 Link to Dungeons Promo Card Gallery:https://discord.com/channels/870492122023866448/1357068073529643109/1357068078009290853

John "Tuff" Labella and his co-host, Lead Designer of Draconis 8 Carl "CVO" Van Ostrand take another stab at a WWYD, pose some fun questions to the community and then get into the nitty gritty of what it is to be a Game Designer. If that wasn't enough we go on a flurry of tangents so buckle up for this 3 hour extended edition-like episode where Tuff finally remembers we had a Shard Giveaway! WWYD: 4:08Questions to the Discord: 19:04Chat about the Campaign: 50:17Game Designer chat with Carl: 1:00:30Draconis Roadmap Update: 2:41:12Tournament Update: 3:00:38Shard Giveaway!: 3:06:45Taps & Scraps: 3:07:20 Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hosts: John "Tuff" Labella, Car Van Ostrand,Producer: John LabellaTuff's Draconis 8 Deckbuilding Guide: https://www.realmsrising.com/draconis-8/tuffs-draconis-deck-construction-selection-guide/Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/Realms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrecAnvroser's Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/anvroserRealms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDcSupport Sparks & Rec: https://hero-helper.com/support-usSparks & Recreation Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/Thank you so much to all of our amazing Patrons and community members!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

Join Tuff, Filtrophobe, and DblDubz as the SS Sparks & Recreation steers back to Thandar to tackle some timely events! First up, we drop anchor in the Arena, where community balance changes are in full swing, and the latest announcement from WWG regarding the Dungeons Kickstarter makes waves. Then, the mailbag delivers hidden treasure—a brand-new segment: Counterplay Corner! From there, it’s time to step into the ring for some Featherweight Fight Club banter. Tuff unveils some spicy new tech that’s been holding up in playtesting—only for Filtrophobe to smash X to doubt. You don’t want to miss this one! Finally, we wrap things up with the Community Round-up before raising a glass for Taps and Scraps. Thanks for listening! WWYD: 6:49Arena chats: 19:19Mailbag: 41:36Counterplay Corner (ranger/druid): 43:30/1:02:05Featherweight Fight Club Strats: 1:16:08Community Round-up: 1:34:05Taps and Scraps: 1:44:31Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg, Cooper "Filtrophobe" Fitzgerald, & John "Tuff" LabellaProducer: Chris WalbergHero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/Realms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.comYou can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/ep-75-arena-brawls-tactical-callsPatreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrecHyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometricCommunity Tournaments & Events Primer (+ signup links): https://www.realmsrising.com/community-events/Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDcContact S&R: contact@sparks-and-recreation.comSupport Sparks & Rec: https://hero-helper.com/support-usSparks & 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

Join Tuff, Lead Developer CVO & special guest DanTheMeek navigate the first Draconis 8 WWYD and discuss Beginner Tips. We then get to know "Who is DanTheMeek"? followed by a Draconis Roadmap Update, talk of animated dragons and a tangent about possibly keeping your favorite beta packs? If that wasn't enough we wrap it all up with an update to the three community tournaments followed by our usual Taps & Scraps. WWYD: 4:08 Basic tips to get you started in Draconis: 14:40 Interview with DanTheMeek: 55:42 Draconis Roadmap Update: 1:24:32 DanTheMeek Tap & Scrap: 1:57:25 Tournament Updates: 1:59:25 Carl & Tuff Taps & Scraps: 2:09:15 WWYD screenshot: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-recreation-episode-74-draconis-8-beginner-tipsHero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hosts: John "Tuff" Labella, Car Van Ostrand,Producer: John LabellaTuff's Draconis 8 Deckbuilding Guide: https://www.realmsrising.com/draconis-8/tuffs-draconis-deck-construction-selection-guide/Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/Realms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrecAnvroser's Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/anvroserRealms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDcSupport Sparks & Rec: https://hero-helper.com/support-usSparks & Recreation Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/Thank you so much to all of our amazing Patrons and community members!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