630: RPG-A-Day 2026 #1
Summary
The host celebrates returning to in-person tabletop gaming after two years, reuniting with an old friend to run a Pathfinder 1st Edition Jade Regent campaign. He shares excitement about creating a high-level cleric character and the group’s monthly schedule. The episode also reflects on a recent aunt’s funeral, conversations with a younger gamer relative, and the host’s determination to keep new players alive in this lethal game.
Topics discussed
Welcome to RPG a Day and the new in-person game
Reconnecting with the DM and planning Jade Regent
Creating a high-level Pathfinder character
Game schedule and the DM's night out
Promises to play listener messages and personal state
Reflections on RPGs as a hobby and past group dynamics
Attending the funeral for a beloved aunt
Gaming conversation with a 21-year-old cousin
Cleric strategy and managing new players
Closing thoughts and sign-off
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