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. Pull up a chair and join a table that’s been rolling together for over two decades. New episodes drop every Thursday. Roll for initiative it’s time for the Heroic Round.

  1. 1d ago

    "Serpentine Bloodline" | S1 E40 – A Wizard’s Folly | Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast

    Main Quest - Episode 40 "Serpentine Bloodline" continues the first season of Heroic Round's actual play TTRPG podcast "A Wizard's Folly"---THIS EPISODE---Flavius has escaped the frozen ruin—but not his fate.Barefoot and battered, Flavius finds himself deep inside the Labyrinth of Whispers with Inquisitor Coil. But Coil is hiding far more than his face.Behind the porcelain mask lies Lucerius Morvath, heir to the Zealous Eye and secret leader of the Serpentine Bloodline—a faction willing to tear open forbidden truths in pursuit of the Great Mysterium.And now Morvath believes Flavius may be the answer they have been waiting for.Ancient bloodlines. Unstable portals. A creature buried in the Cradle of the Stars. A prophecy promising the final reason for existence itself.Then Flavius sees Catarina.And she isn’t alone.Meanwhile, far from Sanctum, another sacred connection is violently severed as Callista’s tree is torn from L.S.Was it corrupting him?Or was it the only thing keeping him alive?And what happens when a goddess discovers what they’ve done?SERPENTINE BLOODLINE — a new episode of Heroic Round.!_-_-_-_-_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!

  2. Sep 10 ·  Bonus

    Heroic Roundtable #17 | What Does Homebrew Even Mean for D&D?

    Have you ever played at a table with their own homebrew rules, classes, or world?⚔️ Does your table play by the book or have you done your own D&D homebrew for years? Welcome to the Heroic Roundtable! Today, we’re tearing a few pages out of the rulebook to talk all things Homebrew in TTRPGs: what it actually is, why we love it, and how to stop it from completely breaking your campaign.After thirty years of playing together, Zach, Brandon, Jon, and our DM Chad have homebrewed everything from custom settings and house mechanics to entire campaign frameworks. In this episode, we break down how to customize your tabletop game without creating a mechanical nightmare.Whether you're a player trying to bring an unofficial class to the table without looking like a power gamer, or a DM trying to balance wild mechanics on the fly, here’s how to make homebrew work for your group.What We Cover in This Episode: What Counts as Homebrew? Breaking down the spectrum from custom campaign lore to unofficial classes and tweaked table rules. The Player’s Pitch: How to realize unique character concepts Rules as Written (RAW) can’t support—and how to pitch custom ideas to your DM the right way. The DM’s Balancing Act: What to do when player homebrew breaks the game, and how to seamlessly introduce your own custom rules without overwhelming the party. Reskinning vs. Rebuilding: Why starting small with flavor and reskins often beats building complex mechanics from scratch. The Golden Rule of Homebrew: Establishing the essential table social contract: the right to patch, tweak, or roll back rules if they aren't fun. Final Takeaways: One actionable tip from each host to level up your homebrew game.#dungeonsanddragons #D&D #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #Roleplaying #DungeonMaster #CharacterCreation #DnDtips #Gaming #FantasyMake sure to listen to the Heroic Round actual play TTRPG. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JjOIqxrOhwb8C3DuYIset?si=fe260cb3bc1547daWhat 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!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/HeroicRoundIG ⚔️ heroicroundpodcast - / heroicroundpodcast

  3. Sep 3

    "Voices" | S1 E39– A Wizard’s Folly | Heroic Round TTRPG Podcast

    Flavius is still alone. Lost inside a frozen ruin, he stumbles onto a secret ceremony surrounding something ancient—something buried deep inside the glacier that was never meant to wake. Then it sees him. And it speaks. Meanwhile, Mac and L.S. are still trying to piece together what remains after the destruction of Damon’s Retreat when Flavius’ mysterious shield begins behaving strangely. Chains stretch into the trees. A familiar eye appears where it shouldn’t. And then, for the first time... Gentle speaks. The party may be scattered, but something is connecting them—and whatever is reaching across that distance seems to know exactly who they are. What are these voices trying to tell them? And what happens when something that has been silent for centuries finally answers? Find out now on Heroic Round! _-_-_-_-_ 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!

  4. Aug 27 ·  Bonus

    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

  5. Aug 20

    "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!

  6. Aug 13 ·  Bonus

    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

  7. Jul 30 ·  Bonus

    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

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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. Pull up a chair and join a table that’s been rolling together for over two decades. New episodes drop every Thursday. Roll for initiative it’s time for the Heroic Round.

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