A pedant is just the pejorative term used for those who are correct.
And, fwiw, I will restate the conversation again for you benefit:
Paul, the Pernicious Paladin Player: Brah, I was at the most killer party last night! It was so awesome. Best ... Party ... EVAR!
Ned, the Normal One: Cool! Who was there?
Paul: The usual. The gnome guy. The drow guy. And me, THE PALADIN! I TOTALLY LEVELLED UP MAN! SMITE SMITE SMITE!
Ned: Um, okay. So, you were playing D&D?
Paul: Yeah, I was totally partying! Party with the Paladins! WOOT!
Ned: Great, Paul.
Paul: I had so much fun PARTYING LIKE A PALADIN STAR, Ima party at bridge night tonight. Ain't no party like a bridge night party 'cuz a bridge night party don't stop ...
Ned: ..... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
It doesn't take an actually of pedants to see the issue here.