The D&D Beginners Guide for Older Players
RPG Blokes the D&D Beginners Guide for Older Players, is a fortnightly podcast dedicated to introducing Dungeons and Dragons to new players, especially those who are of an older age. Whether you’re discovering RPGs for the first time or returning after years away, we’re here to demystify the game and show you how rewarding it can be. With a focus on making the hobby accessible and fun, we break down the basics, share tips for beginners, and offer a welcoming space for anyone looking to explore the world of collaborative storytelling.
Join us for insightful discussions, personal stories, and practical advice that will help you dive into the game—no matter your age or experience. It’s never too late to start playing D&D at any age.
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Welcome to our RPG Blokes. The Ultimate D&D Beginners Guide for Older Players. This is your gateway into the incredible world of Dungeons & Dragons and other fantastic role-playing games, such as Call of Cthulhu, Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, Shadowrun and more. Whether you’ve never rolled a die before or you’re returning to tabletop role-playing after years away, we’re here to help you start your new adventure with confidence, clarity, and a healthy dose of fun.
At RPG Blokes, our mission is simple: to make RPG’s, and in particular Dungeons & Dragons, accessible for adults discovering the game later in life. Listen to our RPG Podcasts, guides, and practical tips, as we break down the rules, explain the jargon, and share the social side of the hobby in a way that’s friendly, relatable, and easy to follow.
Why Our D&D Guide is Different
1. It’s a dedicated D&D Beginners Guide for Older Players – We understand the questions and concerns you might have. Maybe you’re wondering how much time it takes, how complicated the rules are, or how to find a group. Our content is designed to answer those questions without overwhelming you.
2. Step-by-step learning – From choosing your first character to understanding dice rolls, we guide you through the basics at a pace that makes sense.
3. Podcast support – Our RPG Podcasts episodes are packed with real player experiences, honest advice, and humour. Listening alongside your reading means you can learn passively during your commute, walk, or coffee break.
Start Your Adventure Today
You’re never too old to begin. In fact, many of our listeners started playing D&D in their 40s, 50s, or beyond – and now can’t imagine life without their weekly game. Whether you’re curious about the mechanics or eager to jump straight into your first campaign, Our D&D Beginners Guide for Older Players will give you the confidence to take that first step.
Series One – Listen Now
Season One is our ultimate D&D beginner’s guide for older players — a friendly and grounded walkthrough of everything you need to know to get started. From making your first character to understanding how sessions work, and even the unspoken rules around the table, we’ve got you covered.
Each episode builds on the last, so whether you’re completely new, coming back after a long break, or just want to feel more confident at the table, we recommend starting at the top and working your way down. Along the way, you’ll get to know our hosts and hear honest, lived experience from players just like you.
So grab a cuppa, and click below to listen to all our RPG Podcasts and discover exactly what we’re all about, and let’s help you start playing D&D at any age!
Meet the RPG Blokes
Who We Are — Behind the Podcast
We are a group of long-time role-players based in London. Three of us started in the 1980s with AD&D and a pile of borrowed dice. Barry came to the hobby later — after careers, kids, and everything life throws your way. Between us, we’ve played most systems you can name: Dungeons & Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, WFRP, Vaesen, Shadowrun, and more. But what brings us together is a shared belief that roleplaying games offer something genuinely life-enhancing — and that more people, especially those coming to it later in life, deserve a way in.
The RPG Blokes podcast was born out of conversations we kept having with new players at our own Society — many of them in their 40s or 50s — who were curious but unsure. “What if I don’t understand the rules?” “What if I say something stupid?” “Am I too old to start this?” We heard these questions often — and we’d once asked them ourselves.
So we made these RPG podcasts for those people. For the ones on the edge of the hobby, wondering if it’s for them. For those returning after decades away and unsure of a way back in. For those looking for a new social outlet, or a bit of escape, or simply a creative spark that fits into the corners of a busy life.
We don’t come from professional broadcasting. We come from play. From kitchen tables and pub backrooms, Community halls and Zoom calls. We’ve run campaigns that have lasted years and one-shots that went gloriously off the rails. We’ve helped nervous first-timers roll their first character and watched them grow into confident players. That’s the real joy — not the dragons or the treasure, but the people.
Our London-based community, Dice on the Hill is one of the largest weekly RPG gatherings in the UK, and it’s still growing. We host regular games, help new players find tables, support new GMs, and run social events throughout the year. The ethos is simple: make it easy, welcoming, and fun — and never forget what it feels like to be new.
Most of us work full time. We’re shift workers, freelancers, small business owners, and parents. We’ve fit roleplaying into our lives in different ways — late-night games after work, weekend marathons, or even online sessions. We know what it’s like to be exhausted, anxious, or overwhelmed… and how sitting down for a game can lift all of that. Even when you don’t feel up to it, you leave the table feeling better. It’s not just play — it’s connection, community, and creativity.