Here are some survival tips to help you progress further:

In 2026, this trope has matured. No longer a cheap “you lose in a cutscene” trick, the modern Hero Party Must Fall guide acknowledges that failure can be a more interesting teacher than victory.

If you meant something else — like a satirical guide for players titled “Hero Party Must Fall” (e.g., a humorous D&D guide on how to deliberately TPK your group) — let me know, and I’ll rewrite it in that tone. Otherwise, this academic-but-accessible paper should serve as an interesting, original piece.

Gromm (Act 1, Forest) -> Lysara (Act 1, Brothel) -> Mortis (Act 2, Crypt).

Hero roles and updated assessments