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Sparks and Recreation

jigmelingpa & agentc13

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.When not bottom-decking Fire Bomb and Domination as an avid Hero Realms player, Jigmelingpa is a weapon of mass instruction otherwise known as Matthew Rooks. A university educator based in Japan, he spends his time enjoying linguistics, games, nature, basketball, movies, music, and eats.He also sometimes

leisure games

All Episodes

2:02:45

Catching Up On Draconis

Sparks and Recreation ·

2025/11/08

It's been a hot minute but while Filtrophobe is away on his honeymoon (congrats on tying the knot buddy!) Tuff decided to take the time to catch up with lead Draconis 8 Designer Carl Van Ostrand (AKA CVO) and talk about recent Draconis 8 events.Carl Tries Hero Realms: 3:15Next Fest: 10:27Tournament Coverage: 22:36New Features: 38:02Draconis 8 Ability Summary & Roadmap: 1:06:18Taps & Scraps: 1:38:47BarberShop Games Discord:https://discord.gg/wVKZkMaJqwHero Realms is a fantasy-themed

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2:15:46

Team Management, Meta Mash-up, and ELO

Sparks and Recreation ·

2025/10/30

The crew is back, and this time we’re talking Tavern Brawl team management where we share some advice andlessons learned on how to help your squad run smoothly across a long season.Next up, it’s been quite a while since the last balance patch, and one upside of that fact is that we have substantial sample sizes to work with. So that means it’s time for a Meta Mashup!Speaking of data, Filtrophobe unveils a vibe-coded ELO system using Hero Helper stats, complete with four different ranking

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2:00:01

Tavern Brawl Team Composition Predictions and Analysis

Sparks and Recreation ·

2025/10/16

The crew kicks things off with a WWYD that spotlights a fundamental concept called deck halving – a crucial skill for success at the top tiers of play.Next up, they make good on their promise to predict the total number of each class represented in the Tavern Brawl. And since they can’t resist a little friendly competition, it’s a full-on contest to see who’s the most accurate! From there, Filtrophobe leads a discussion breaking down the key team archetypes as he sees them, with plenty of detours

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1:57:58

Tavern Brawl Draft Recap and Team Composition Strats

Sparks and Recreation ·

2025/09/26

The standard crew of DblDubz, Filtrophobe, and Tuff set sail once again as the seventh Tavern Brawl gets underway! With the draft now complete, the gang breaks down some of the best value picks and surprise standouts from the draft board.Then they turn their sights to perhaps the most fascinating feature of this season: team composition. With up to two beta classes allowed per team, the permutations explode – enough to leave even the Daredevils’ heads spinning.All this plus signature segments like

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1:56:07

Arena Updates and Nut-Draw Finale

Sparks and Recreation ·

2025/09/13

The crew kicks off the episode with the signature WWYD segment, followed by a Looking for Lethal submission from long-time listener Logan.From there, we dive into the latest Arena updates and discuss the results of the experimental, community-driven balance testing from over the past few weeks.Next up, we finally wrap up our three-part answer to Aarkenell’s mailbag question, analyzing how to counter a class’s nut draw. This episode covers Bard, Necro, Druid, and Monk. As always, we close with the

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2:04:07

Samwise & Tuff Break Cleric

Sparks and Recreation ·

2025/08/28

John "Tuff" Labella and Samwise embark on a half hour segment to figure out what expansion sets and build is best for cleric on ladder but go down a two hour rabbit hole.Start: 1:19Taps & Scraps: 1:51:00Sparks and Recreation Presents: a Legendary Contesthttps://challonge.com/34nulpfeTavern Brawl 2025 (Now with Beta

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2:26:46

Alchemist & Barbarian Make Waves in a New Meta

Sparks and Recreation ·

2025/08/16

Kicking off this episode, the crew of DblDubz, Filtrophobe, and Tuff announce that they will be hosting a tournament with a grand prize of a Hero Realms Digital Legends account! (Available to non-Legend account holders only! Check the link below for details and to sign-up.)After this the crew breaks down a Dungeons character showdown between a Necromancer and a Druid. The Meta Mashup takes center stage for the episode as Filtrophobe takes us through all the latest Hero Helper data with much more

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2:15:24

Ancestral Ascendancy

Sparks and Recreation ·

2025/07/31

The crew is back with their first post-Origins episode. The release cadence has been a bit slower but will hopefully settle back into our bi-weekly-ish schedule soon here.Wise Wizard Games made big waves with the introduction of ancestries for alchemist and barbarian so the crew takes a deep dive on the implications including match-up strategies, play advice, and build decisions. Visit this episode's post on realmsrising.com to view the recommended builds!This conversation sprawls beyond

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1:55:28

SilentAl Speaks up on another Legends Victory

Sparks and Recreation ·

2025/07/12

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

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1:49:50

Wise Wizard Games Round-up with Rob Dougherty

Sparks and Recreation ·

2025/06/28

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

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1:48:06

Dungeons Promos Finale and Fighting the Nut Draw

Sparks and Recreation ·

2025/06/16

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

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2:19:27

Dungeon Deluge

Sparks and Recreation ·

2025/05/25

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

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2:30:36

Class Upgrades & Card Reveals

Sparks and Recreation ·

2025/05/06

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

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2:21:22

Advancing the Meta

Sparks and Recreation ·

2025/04/18

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

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3:13:20

Game Development

Sparks and Recreation ·

2025/04/01

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:

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1:55:26

Arena Brawls & Tactical Calls

Sparks and Recreation ·

2025/03/26

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

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2:17:09

Draconis 8 Beginner Tips

Sparks and Recreation ·

2025/03/19

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

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2:18:04

Journeys Promo Pack Pontifications

Sparks and Recreation ·

2025/03/09

Set sail with the crew of the SS Sparks & Rec as we navigate the Journeys Promo Pack, diving into the Wild and Guild factions to chart their impact. Before we hoist anchor, we break down WWYD #62, pondering the best plays. Then, we dig into the mailbag to tackle questions from Lgnkstwrt, Strahleo, and Aarkenell—keep those messages coming via Discord! Finally, we wrap things up with a community round-up before docking back at port. Thanks for joining us on this voyage! WWYD: 5:55 Journeys Promo

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2:10:06

Draconis 8 Deep Dive!

Sparks and Recreation ·

2025/02/23

Sparks & Recreations Episode 72 brings you a DEEP DIVE into Draconis 8! Jigmelingpa, Tuff, and Anvroser are joined by Draconis 8 creator Carl Van Ostrand, and the crew take the opportunity to interview the game designer with questions about the game design and history, future development directions, strategies, and more! Plus information on a Shard giveaway and community events.Intro - 0:34Interview with Carl - 10:22Strats - 1:36:51Community Roundup - 1:51:26Taps n Scraps - 1:52:46Hero Realms is

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2:14:32

Wise Wizard Games Developer Call Recap

Sparks and Recreation ·

2025/02/18

The crew is back on track with your regularly scheduled episodes and to kick things off, they’re doing an immediate reaction to the live call with WWG teammates – Joel and Tan! The two hosted an event on the WWG discord to discuss the discrepancy between their data and the data of Hero Helper and experiences of the Realms Rising community. See links section below to find an uploaded recording of the discussion.Lots of great info to dive into from that talk but the group doesn’t stop there! After

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