Let’s Start with Their Name – Episode 1 Hope Child - Wizard's Respite

Summary

In the debut episode of “Let’s Start with Your Name,” Zachariah from Old Man Gaming and Wizard’s Respite interviews Jackie Rees, an avid TTRPG player, about her iconic character, Hope Child. This character, a Southern-born vampire from the World of Darkness RPG, carries a rich backstory filled with personal loss, vengeance, and survival.

Jackie explains how Hope Child was inspired by a short story she wrote and how this character evolved through gameplay. Hope is a mix of brute strength and assassin precision, shaped by her turbulent upbringing and her desire for revenge against the vampire who transformed her. Together with her “hippie sister,” Hope travels in her beloved van, Sunflower, embarking on a quest for vengeance and survival.

Jackie also delves into the nuances of vampire lore, discussing her fascination with the dark and complex nature of vampire characters, as well as her love for incorporating personal traits into Hope’s development. As the episode unfolds, we hear memorable in-game moments, including the destruction of her van by a biker gang, which deeply impacted her character.

Zachariah wraps up the interview with insights into Jackie’s passion for character creation and TTRPGs, and they discuss future role-playing possibilities. For TTRPG fans and character creation enthusiasts, this episode offers an engaging look at the art of storytelling within tabletop games.