Comments on: Want to Play a Light RPG with Your Kids? http://www.gnomestew.com/gnome-rodeo/want-to-play-a-light-rpg-with-your-kids The Game Mastering Blog Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Eric Wilde http://www.gnomestew.com/gnome-rodeo/want-to-play-a-light-rpg-with-your-kids/comment-page-1#comment-8485 Eric Wilde Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:36:52 +0000 http://www.gnomestew.com/?p=5724#comment-8485 <a href='#comment-8481' rel="nofollow">@Seurat</a> - I love the way you started with story telling. My Dad never liked fantasy; but, he made up stories with us when we were wee tykes, my brother and I. The girls seem to like books more when we make up a story to go with the book we're "reading". So story telling will be there from day 1.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('8485','Eric Wilde'); return false;">Reply</a> </div> @Seurat – I love the way you started with story telling. My Dad never liked fantasy; but, he made up stories with us when we were wee tykes, my brother and I. The girls seem to like books more when we make up a story to go with the book we’re “reading”. So story telling will be there from day 1.
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]]> By: Seurat http://www.gnomestew.com/gnome-rodeo/want-to-play-a-light-rpg-with-your-kids/comment-page-1#comment-8481 Seurat Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:27:36 +0000 http://www.gnomestew.com/?p=5724#comment-8481 I started 2 of my kids (2 boys currently ages 10yrs and 8yrs) on D&D 2nd Edition by way of me running characters and monsters but sort of telling a story. I did this when my middle son was just under 2 yrs old and my oldest son was about 4. One of the characters was an elf by the name of Dantethalius but we shortened the name to Dante... and that is what stuck for the name of the game. The boys would ask me "dad, could you tell us more of the Dante story?" To this day "The Dante Story" is our code for D&D. Now they play characters of their own in both 3.5 and 4e. It was a great way to introduce them to it. Interestingly enough, they both seem to like the 4e better than the 3.5 because it seems easier for them to follow what their characters can do... at least at the lower levels. In both versions we have kept play to pretty low levels (1st - 5th) again to reduce the complexity. Overall they really enjoy it when we get a chance to play.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('8481','Seurat'); return false;">Reply</a> </div> I started 2 of my kids (2 boys currently ages 10yrs and 8yrs) on D&D 2nd Edition by way of me running characters and monsters but sort of telling a story. I did this when my middle son was just under 2 yrs old and my oldest son was about 4. One of the characters was an elf by the name of Dantethalius but we shortened the name to Dante… and that is what stuck for the name of the game. The boys would ask me “dad, could you tell us more of the Dante story?”

To this day “The Dante Story” is our code for D&D. Now they play characters of their own in both 3.5 and 4e. It was a great way to introduce them to it.

Interestingly enough, they both seem to like the 4e better than the 3.5 because it seems easier for them to follow what their characters can do… at least at the lower levels. In both versions we have kept play to pretty low levels (1st – 5th) again to reduce the complexity. Overall they really enjoy it when we get a chance to play.

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]]> By: Eric Wilde http://www.gnomestew.com/gnome-rodeo/want-to-play-a-light-rpg-with-your-kids/comment-page-1#comment-8472 Eric Wilde Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:17:09 +0000 http://www.gnomestew.com/?p=5724#comment-8472 I bought Faery's Tale Deluxe prior to the birth of my twin girls. They're 19 months now, so it was way before we could use it. The furthest we've gotten thus far is making up stories about Elmo eating pancakes on a Sunday morning. In a few years if they show interest, then we may be able to tell fairy stories together. They definitely (without me even trying to encourage) are interested in fairies like Tinkerbell. Also, I'm just about to start a D&D session in a week or two with my nephews (4 & 8.) The eight year old is definitely ready and reading fantasy novels already. We all think the four year old is ready for D&D as well. The four year old plays tactical wargames with aplomb and definitely prefers stories with orc fighting. So we're going with D&D instead of Faery's Tale.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('8472','Eric Wilde'); return false;">Reply</a> </div> I bought Faery’s Tale Deluxe prior to the birth of my twin girls. They’re 19 months now, so it was way before we could use it. The furthest we’ve gotten thus far is making up stories about Elmo eating pancakes on a Sunday morning. In a few years if they show interest, then we may be able to tell fairy stories together. They definitely (without me even trying to encourage) are interested in fairies like Tinkerbell.

Also, I’m just about to start a D&D session in a week or two with my nephews (4 & 8.) The eight year old is definitely ready and reading fantasy novels already. We all think the four year old is ready for D&D as well. The four year old plays tactical wargames with aplomb and definitely prefers stories with orc fighting. So we’re going with D&D instead of Faery’s Tale.

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]]> By: Martin Ralya http://www.gnomestew.com/gnome-rodeo/want-to-play-a-light-rpg-with-your-kids/comment-page-1#comment-8461 Martin Ralya Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:05:48 +0000 http://www.gnomestew.com/?p=5724#comment-8461 It's now been up-updated. ;-)<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('8461','Martin Ralya'); return false;">Reply</a> </div> It’s now been up-updated. ;-)
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]]> By: newbiedm http://www.gnomestew.com/gnome-rodeo/want-to-play-a-light-rpg-with-your-kids/comment-page-1#comment-8458 newbiedm Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:08:47 +0000 http://www.gnomestew.com/?p=5724#comment-8458 Here is a final, corrected direct link. http://newbiedm.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/newbiedmrpgkids1.pdf I am so sorry for this mess tonight, I apologize.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('8458','newbiedm'); return false;">Reply</a> </div> Here is a final, corrected direct link.

http://newbiedm.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/newbiedmrpgkids1.pdf

I am so sorry for this mess tonight, I apologize.

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]]> By: newbiedm http://www.gnomestew.com/gnome-rodeo/want-to-play-a-light-rpg-with-your-kids/comment-page-1#comment-8454 newbiedm Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:17:38 +0000 http://www.gnomestew.com/?p=5724#comment-8454 That link is wrong Martin, if you go to my article now it is corrected. Mess fixed.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('8454','newbiedm'); return false;">Reply</a> </div> That link is wrong Martin, if you go to my article now it is corrected. Mess fixed.
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]]> By: Martin Ralya http://www.gnomestew.com/gnome-rodeo/want-to-play-a-light-rpg-with-your-kids/comment-page-1#comment-8453 Martin Ralya Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:54:54 +0000 http://www.gnomestew.com/?p=5724#comment-8453 I've updated the PDF link in the article -- thanks, newbiedm!<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('8453','Martin Ralya'); return false;">Reply</a> </div> I’ve updated the PDF link in the article — thanks, newbiedm!
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]]> By: newbiedm http://www.gnomestew.com/gnome-rodeo/want-to-play-a-light-rpg-with-your-kids/comment-page-1#comment-8450 newbiedm Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:31:58 +0000 http://www.gnomestew.com/?p=5724#comment-8450 File issue resolved! Here is the link: http://newbiedm.com/2010/01/01/files/2010/01/newbiedmrpgkids.pdf<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('8450','newbiedm'); return false;">Reply</a> </div> File issue resolved!
Here is the link:

http://newbiedm.com/2010/01/01/files/2010/01/newbiedmrpgkids.pdf

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]]> By: newbiedm http://www.gnomestew.com/gnome-rodeo/want-to-play-a-light-rpg-with-your-kids/comment-page-1#comment-8449 newbiedm Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:06:20 +0000 http://www.gnomestew.com/?p=5724#comment-8449 It looks like Mediafire is down. I have a copy on my PC at home, unfortunately I'm at work until later tonight... I'll try to make a copy available to Martin before that. Time to get on twitter and ask someone for help! PS: Jonathan, I'm very interested in your write ups. Looking forward to it. Anything that gets kids into the hobby and away from video games is a+ in my book.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('8449','newbiedm'); return false;">Reply</a> </div> It looks like Mediafire is down. I have a copy on my PC at home, unfortunately I’m at work until later tonight… I’ll try to make a copy available to Martin before that.

Time to get on twitter and ask someone for help!

PS: Jonathan, I’m very interested in your write ups. Looking forward to it. Anything that gets kids into the hobby and away from video games is a+ in my book.

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]]> By: Jagyr Ebonwood http://www.gnomestew.com/gnome-rodeo/want-to-play-a-light-rpg-with-your-kids/comment-page-1#comment-8448 Jagyr Ebonwood Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:22:02 +0000 http://www.gnomestew.com/?p=5724#comment-8448 Damnation. This article arrived in my inbox approximately 15 minutes after MediaFire went down for maintenace...for the next 14.5 hours. Looks like I'm not getting this PDF until tomorrow.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('8448','Jagyr Ebonwood'); return false;">Reply</a> </div> Damnation. This article arrived in my inbox approximately 15 minutes after MediaFire went down for maintenace…for the next 14.5 hours.
Looks like I’m not getting this PDF until tomorrow.
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]]> By: jonathan http://www.gnomestew.com/gnome-rodeo/want-to-play-a-light-rpg-with-your-kids/comment-page-1#comment-8446 jonathan Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:57:25 +0000 http://www.gnomestew.com/?p=5724#comment-8446 NebieDM's system is great for the older kids who might be not quite ready for 4E - but for the little ones, I might also suggest playing Faery Tales. It's in the same theme as Mouse Gaurd, only light enough even for 1st graders. FT is a very rules light, storytelling RPG for kids that focuses on problem solving and story development more so than killing things. I recently reviewed it over at The Core Mechanic. It's very rules light storytelling game that is suitable for kids as young as Age 6. I've just started a game with my oldest son (about to be 6) and so far it's going very smooth. Here's a link for people who might be interested: <a href="http://www.thecoremechanic.com/2009/12/faerys-tale-rpg-you-can-play-with-your.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.thecoremechanic.com/2009/12/faerys-tale-rpg-you-can-play-with-your.html</a><div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('8446','jonathan'); return false;">Reply</a> </div> NebieDM’s system is great for the older kids who might be not quite ready for 4E – but for the little ones, I might also suggest playing Faery Tales. It’s in the same theme as Mouse Gaurd, only light enough even for 1st graders. FT is a very rules light, storytelling RPG for kids that focuses on problem solving and story development more so than killing things. I recently reviewed it over at The Core Mechanic. It’s very rules light storytelling game that is suitable for kids as young as Age 6. I’ve just started a game with my oldest son (about to be 6) and so far it’s going very smooth. Here’s a link for people who might be interested:

http://www.thecoremechanic.com/2009/12/faerys-tale-rpg-you-can-play-with-your.html

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