In this episode of RPG Blokes, Mark, Barry, Jon, and Stephen tackle a fundamental question for newcomers and seasoned players alike: “Do you have the time to play an RPG?” With work, family, and life’s responsibilities, it’s not always easy to carve out time for hobbies.The Blokes discuss the realities of balancing work schedules, commuting, and family commitments with the time demands of gaming. They explore session lengths, campaign commitments, and how much time you really need to dedicate...
Online or in-person—where should you play? In this episode of RPG Blokes, Mark, Barry, Jon, and Stephen weigh in on the great debate, offering insights from decades of gaming experience. Whether you’re a newcomer wondering where to start or a seasoned player navigating modern gaming trends, this discussion has something for you.First up: online gaming. The Blokes share their experiences with digital platforms like Roll20 and Foundry, exploring the pros and cons. Barry reflects on how online g...
Who says adventure is just for the young? In this second episode, the RPG Blokes—Mark, Barry, Jon, and Stephen—are here to prove that role-playing games are tailor-made for us slightly older (and maybe a bit wiser) adventurers. Drawing on their combined century of gaming experience, they’ll show you how RPGs aren’t just “games” but epic tools for hitting those core emotional sweet spots: security, connection, achievement, purpose—you name it.Ever feel like your daily grind could use a little ...
Welcome to the very first episode of RPG Blokes! We’re four middle-aged mates from London, UK, with a shared passion for tabletop role-playing games (RPGs). We believe this hobby has the power to bring endless joy, creativity, and connection to people like us—whether you’re in your 40s, 50s, 60s or beyond, It's a great way to remain young at heart.For years, we’ve been introducing people to RPGs in our local community, while running one of the largest RPG weekly clubs in London, and now we’re...