Welcome back to RPG Blokes! It’s Season 2, and we’re diving into what really happens after your first few games — when “trying D&D” turns into “I think I’ve got a new hobby.”

We talk about what comes next: the growing time commitment, the emotional rollercoaster of your first character, and the new worlds that open up beyond the table. From painting miniatures and buying dice sets you definitely don’t need, to joining clubs, conventions, and making new friends — it’s all part of the fun (and chaos).

Barry’s moving to Scotland and might have to start his own society, Jon’s finally upgraded his laptop from the Windows 98 era, and Stephen’s recovering from seven years of DM duty — so the gang’s all here, older, wiser, and slightly more bewildered.

If you’ve just started playing or are wondering what you’ve got yourself into, this is the perfect way to begin Season 2.

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This episode’s short and sweet — the Blokes lift the lid on RPG Blokes +, our new subscriber service. For just £3 a month, you’ll get weekly episodes, meaning an additional 35 Episodes through the year. Including exclusive live plays, behind-the-scenes extras, and the chance to help us keep the dice rolling.

We explain how it works, what you get, and why we’ve launched it. There’s banter, bad ad slogans, and the usual ribbing — plus some talk about upcoming subscriber-only campaigns like Call of Cthulhu: Masks of Nyarlathotep and Alien RPG Evolved.

If you’ve enjoyed the show so far, this is how you get more of it — more laughs, more games, and the occasional accidental nap with Jon.

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The journey through Session Zero reaches its conclusion.

In this episode, the party arrive at La Mason Taal — where they learn about the job ahead and what’s really at stake. It’s a chance to set the stage, bring the characters together with purpose, and prepare for the campaign to properly begin.

For newcomers, this shows how Session Zero naturally moves from building characters and backstory into the adventure itself. By the end, our alter egos are ready, the hooks are in place, and the story is about to unfold.

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The road out of the mountains is anything but simple.

In this episode, the party face the last of their mountain trials — finishing their fight with Shaven, overcoming encounters along the way, and finally descending into the valley where the monastery awaits.

It’s a mix of combat, travel, and discovery, leading us to the gates of safety at last. For new players, this is a glimpse of how journeys unfold at the table — danger, challenge, and the promise of something new just around the corner.

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The journey continues — and danger is never far away.

In this episode, our newly formed party face their first real challenge together: a perilous climb, a 100ft drop, and the risks that come with pushing forward. It’s a tense mix of problem-solving, roleplay, and teamwork, all playing out as naturally as it would at any real in-person table.

For new players, it’s a glimpse of how the game shifts from character setup into high-stakes adventure. For returning listeners, it’s the moment the dice – and the danger – really start to matter.

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With backstories now in place, our characters take their first steps into the world — together.

In this episode, we shift from individual origins to shared purpose, as the group begins their journey in earnest. The roleplay is still low-pressure and grounded, just like a real first session, but we’re moving into party dynamics, character interplay, and setting the tone for the game ahead.

If you’ve been following along, this is where things start to click — and if you’re new to the hobby, it’s a great example of how a campaign begins to come to life.

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In this episode, we move from character creation into something a little more narrative. The ideas that started taking shape during character generation — backgrounds, motivations, relationships — are now being brought to life through a short roleplaying session. We’re stepping into the past. What you’re hearing is the backstory — played out as a scene — to help us discover who these characters really are before the campaign begins. It’s unscripted, low pressure, and designed to feel like an authentic in-person session. If you’re new to RPGs, this is a great example of how character-driven storytelling can begin before the game properly starts.

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In Episode 4 of our Session Zero series, we finish building our characters from the ground up. Careers are locked in, skills and talents are finalised, and equipment is sorted — but the real fun is just beginning.

With the mechanics in place, we start to explore who these characters really are. Where do they come from? What drives them? What secrets are they hiding? It’s the moment where stat blocks begin to breathe, and backstories start to emerge.

Whether you’re a newcomer looking to understand how characters take shape, or a veteran who enjoys the storytelling spark of Session Zero, this episode captures that transition from rules to roleplay.

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In this episode, we’re continuing character generation — getting into the finer details that bring each character to life. We’re choosing star signs, picking out talents, and assigning skills. It’s the nuts and bolts of the character sheet, but still full of laughs and light conversation.

This is what it really sounds like to build your first RPG character around the table — no pressure, no jargon, just a bunch of people figuring it out together.

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In this episode, we’re continuing our character generation. Last time, we laid the groundwork — and the rough shape of who these people are. This time, we’re diving a bit deeper.

It’s still casual and unfiltered — the sort of conversation you’d have round the table at your first proper session.

If you’re new to the hobby, this is a chance to hear how characters evolve from a few lines on a sheet into something with a bit of life to it. And if you’ve been listening along, these are the moments where our alter egos from RPG Blokes really start to emerge.

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