So You Want To Be A Hero

Ever wondered how to turn your favorite book, movie, video game, or cartoon character into a fully realized tabletop item, character, campaign? In this episode of Behind The Screen , we sit down with Justin from So You Wanna Be A DM. Justin is such a brilliant creative. In this episode we talk about everything from the conception of SYWBADM to having Bug Bunny as your Warlocks Patron. You'll defia...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Season 2 - Rule 30: A Unicorn Goes Where it Pleases Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes *Horror aspect such as Body Horror or Creature Horror*  As TBD ventures deeper into the underground layer of Dr. Theron, the rag tag band of adventures find themselves face to face with Commander Liam Dawnhorn. A fierce fight ensues where no one make...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Season 2 - Rule 29 : The Chamber Always Spins Back Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes *Horror aspect such as Body Horror or Creature Horror*  When a Sparrow goes missing under the grip of mind control, TBD tries their best to track them, down. Tango takes a dangerous gamble, confronting Dr. Theron in a tense standoff—with only a revolv...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Season 2 - Rule 28 :  Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes *Horror aspect such as Body Horror or Creature Horror*  Tango and TBD made their way to the Villacaporian encampment in Arminsguar, Tango got to see the refugees from Askoakeni, his old home, and felt compelled to rise up against the forces of Arminsguar. Only to be met by none o...

Send us a text In this episode of Behind The Screen , we sit down with Em Carlson , co-founder and creative force behind Blackwater DnD , to explore the heart of storytelling, the art of worldbuilding, and the magic of collaborative play. We talk about: How Blackwater DnD came to life Em’s storytelling philosophy and love of lore The emotional weight of character arcs Godkiller : Balance!!! (Do yo...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Season 2 - Rule 27 :  Feed the Flames of the Broken  Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes *Horror aspect such as Body Horror or Creature Horror*  After making their way into Arminsguar the lovable and chaotic group of To Be Determined begin to infiltrate the city. Meeting new faces - both good and bad - they start to learn more about the...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Season 2 - Rule 26 : Sometimes You Just Gotta Roc Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes *Horror aspect such as Body Horror or Creature Horror*  Step 1: Secure the Roc. Step 2: Use Tango's Hand Made Squirrel Suits. Step 3: Infiltrate Arminguar. Step 4: Find Sparrow?  How hard could this be?     Our Dungeon Master is John Garza Lucius "Fort...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Season 2 - Rule 25 : Music is the Key to Unlocking Your Heart Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes *Horror aspect such as Body Horror or Creature Horror*  Dealing with the aftermath of yet again the second sleepless night, fighting strange creatures, and seeing an image of their friend Sparrow; TBD needs to get to Arminsguar to save Spar...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Season 2  Rule 24 : Naps Are Essential  Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes *Horror aspect such as Body Horror or Creature Horror*  TBD minus Sparrow begin to head to Arminsguar with the Villacaporians. As they begin the ritual to set their fallen brethren, TBD finds the body of Norman the Fun Uncle (Secret Libra Member) and the duster...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Season 2  Rule 23  Beware the Children of the Night The group of TBD settle down for the first time in what feels like forever with the plan to find Sparrow in the morning. Serin, the speaker of Aborea, help create a magical hut that TBD can sleep in before day break. As they go to sleep, or try to..., Forte's magical book gives him a bloody fright, but thin...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Season 2  Rule 22 :  Find a Wingman who has the need... The Need for Speed!!!! Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes *Horror aspect such as Body Horror or Creature Horror*  After our heroes ....deep sigh... "be-friended" a Giant Bird known as a Roc. Trevor, Tango, and Sparrow look over the body of the person that was riding the Roc. While...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Season 2  Rule 21 Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes  As our Heroes of TBD continue down the path towards Garland, they ran into a really fun uncle, Norman. As the newest member of TBD he needs to learn the history of the group. Sparrow has a dream with her passed mentor, Tomas. And the find some trouble on the road! I wanna be a ROC R...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Season 2  Rule 21 Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes    Thanks for listening to our podcast! We can't wait to share with you what's on the horizon!     Our Dungeon Master is Brad Silman Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel Tango Honeypot is played by Davis McQueen Sparrow Softwind is played by John Garza Trevor Varvatos is pl...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Interlude : Part 3 - All Hells Breaking Loose Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes  The conclusion to the Breaking. The villagers of Roki, Bowne, Khalani, Kodiak, and Blossom, face off against a legendary beast. Only to find that they are missing the necessary power to defeat it.  And with the help of the scared book given to Bowen from...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Interlude : Part 2 - Life is Heartbreak(ing) Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes  As the heroes of *To Be Determined* journey away from the city of Tarin, they encounter a wise storyteller and his cat, who offers to share the tale of *The Breaking* in exchange for their company. He recounts the journey of four villagers who, in the afte...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Rule 20 : Know When To Leave. Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes  As the heroes of *To Be Determined* journey away from the city of Tarin, they encounter a wise storyteller and his cat, who offers to share the tale of *The Breaking* in exchange for their company. He recounts the journey of four villagers who, in the aftermath of a deva...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Season 1 Recap : If You Have a Bard... Use Them. Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes  Our Dear and Humble (...) bard, Forte Black, Tells you, our listeners, a quick and delightful recap of the last few weeks, mostly 5 days, of To Be Determined.       Our Dungeon Master is Brad Silman Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel Tango...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Presents Wrym and Reason  Chapter 12  Part 2: Judgement Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes  All that is left for the Medici on their road to control Florence is one...final...step.  However, their enemies have drawn near and seek to silence them before that.  Will they ascend to their thrones above or be drug to their graves below.  Fi...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Presents   Holiday Special : A Merry Emberswatch Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes  Back in Arroria, just in time for Emberswatch! Join us as we follow Primrose (John Garza), the fiery stoner furbog, and her baby sister Pansy, aka Half Pint (Emily Robinson), the fresh-faced gloom stalker, as they battle their way through the Feywild w...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Presents Wrym and Reason  Chapter 12  Part 1: Destiny Chasing Time Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes  With Baldassare's ordination fast approaching the Medici must scramble to prepare themselves for the long awaited day of their triumph.  It is unlikely that Salviati will relinquish his hold on the city nor his long standing grudge wi...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Presents Wrym and Reason  Chapter  11 : The First Beasts Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes  The Medici reconvene after a night of trials and tribulations only to find themselves at each others throats.  Separating they each go about preparing for the fruition of their great work...alone.   Will pride, arrogance, and mistrust fracture...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Presents Wrym and Reason  Chapter 10 : Midnight Mass Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes  Bartholomea find herself partnered up with Luna on a midnight raid of the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, looking for a lost tome.  However, there is more than just treasure to discover in the churches catacombs.   Our Dungeon Master is John G...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Presents Wrym and Reason  Chapter  9 : One Family Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes  Seeking to restore their name and celebrate the arrival of a long awaited guest, the family throws a party to put their unity  and power on display.  However, when the elder Medici find themselves indisposed the youngest finds himself with a rare oppo...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Presents Wrym and Reason  Chapter  8 : A Divine Tragedy  Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes  The Medici, return home after securing their youngest member Baltazara from the churches clutches,  only to find yet another un-invited guest at their door. Will this vaudevillian villain bring them fortune... or ruin   Our Dungeon Master is Jo...

Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Presents Wrym and Reason  Chapter  7 : Shall We Have a Crusade? Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes  After the Captain Genrals incursion into the Medici home and ambitious imprisonment of Blatasara Medici a dark deal is offered to the family for his freedom.   Will the family sell the soul of the city for their own gain or will they fin...