Any ideas?
Hmm, that's pretty close to the mix I had with teaching my nephews the 3.5 version of the world's oldest rpg...and the youngest ended up being the most rp intensive, which shocked the heck out of me (I think he's just a little ham and not at all normal). How much did they get into the character gen process, as far as abilities, personality, race, skills, etc? Do you think the two youngest got the idea that you were telling a story together and then just ditched it for killing things? Or that they missed that idea?
If I remember correctly, I let the oldest just wing it, since he had played once before, and I concentrated on the two youngest ones in the prep session. We figured out how they knew each other, and came up with some backstory that they were trying to get revenge for somebody they were both connected to who had been killed. (This was all on the fly, since I had planned on running a one-on-one game for the oldest while the little guys watched a movie or something.) In any event, it was a real learning experience for me, and it seemed like investment in the character made the same difference for little people as it makes for big people.
I think a cute dmpc could be winning idea. Another dmpc possibility is a Gandalf or an Aragorn who would only step in and help at certain points, in necessary.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzSleepy darlin'? Want me to sing "Twinkle, twinkle little Death Star" for ya? ;)
Oh would you? That would be wonderful. :)
lol. I am sleepy. I've been a total basket case all day. I forgot to buy dog food too, so I have to run out and get some as soon as the pet store opens in the morning. So much for sleeping in. :/
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I forgot to buy dog food too, so I have to run out and get some as soon as the pet store opens in the morningI hear dogs love garbage. I bet you have some garbage somewhere around the house.
That's what they got for their dinner, specifically the stale, gross leftovers from my son's lunch. Blech. But hey, it doesn't bother the dogs. :)
I had a German shepherd mix once names Zeke. Zeke would eat anything. Watermelon rinds, heads of cabbage, and he'd wolf it down in huge quantities and always remain skinny. I had to be careful letting him have beer, however...
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zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzSleepy darlin'? Want me to sing "Twinkle, twinkle little Death Star" for ya? ;)Oh would you? That would be wonderful. :)
lol. I am sleepy. I've been a total basket case all day. I forgot to buy dog food too, so I have to run out and get some as soon as the pet store opens in the morning. So much for sleeping in. :/
Anything for you darlin'.
Up above your world so high, fires a death ray from the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle mighty Death Star, Now won't you tell us where the rebels are. ;)
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zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzSleepy darlin'? Want me to sing "Twinkle, twinkle little Death Star" for ya? ;)Oh would you? That would be wonderful. :)
lol. I am sleepy. I've been a total basket case all day. I forgot to buy dog food too, so I have to run out and get some as soon as the pet store opens in the morning. So much for sleeping in. :/
Anything for you darlin'.
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That is just the bestest song. Thanks. :)
My pleasure, I like to think that somewhere out there someone else from the boards has started singing it to their little girl or boy when they tuck them in.... it makes me smile. :)
My son liked it so much when I sang it for him when I tucked him in that he made me promise to write down the words for him so he could learn it for himself. :)
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My pleasure, I like to think that somewhere out there someone else from the boards has started singing it to their little girl or boy when they tuck them in.... it makes me smile. :)My son liked it so much when I sang it for him when I tucked him in that he made me promise to write down the words for him so he could learn it for himself. :)
:D very cool, thanks!
EDIT: I thought I sang you to sleep? ;)
I'm tempted to write a giant post over in the stormtrooper thread.
Let the healing begin, people!
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Well, I spent the afternoon trying to teach Pathfinder to my boys, ages 11, 9, and 6. I was as old as the youngest when I started playing D&D, back in the red box days. The 11 year old seemed to grasp the concept of role playing to an extent, but the other two just wanted to go around killing things. Any ideas?Kellen was the same when we started, it helped though that his mommy, wanted to roleplay, so he got to enjoy that part as well. Try running a cute likable DMPC with them.
I introduced a friendly bulette (named "Bulbasaur") for my son and daughter to roleplay with. They had to talk him out of knocking over a train, and then he became their lovable but destructive companion for the rest of that mini-campaign.
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Well, I spent the afternoon trying to teach Pathfinder to my boys, ages 11, 9, and 6. I was as old as the youngest when I started playing D&D, back in the red box days. The 11 year old seemed to grasp the concept of role playing to an extent, but the other two just wanted to go around killing things. Any ideas?Kellen was the same when we started, it helped though that his mommy, wanted to roleplay, so he got to enjoy that part as well. Try running a cute likable DMPC with them.I introduced a friendly bulette (named "Bulbasaur") for my son and daughter to roleplay with. They had to talk him out of knocking over a train, and then he became their lovable but destructive companion for the rest of that mini-campaign.
LOL, I love it! :)
My pleasure, I like to think that somewhere out there someone else from the boards has started singing it to their little girl or boy when they tuck them in.... it makes me smile. :)My son liked it so much when I sang it for him when I tucked him in that he made me promise to write down the words for him so he could learn it for himself. :):D very cool, thanks!
EDIT: I thought I sang you to sleep? ;)
Yes, but then the kidlet woke me up because I needed to sing him to sleep. :)
Taig, you'll be glad to know that the last game I had with my nephews, they befriended an awakened celestial dire badger, which had them excited. Can't remember the name now, but he's basically been introduced with the sense that he'll be a recurring character, which has them speculating.
Taig, you'll be glad to know that the last game I had with my nephews, they befriended an awakened celestial dire badger, which had them excited. Can't remember the name now, but he's basically been introduced with the sense that he'll be a recurring character, which has them speculating.
That's pretty cool, M!
LOL, I love it! :)Well, I spent the afternoon trying to teach Pathfinder to my boys, ages 11, 9, and 6. I was as old as the youngest when I started playing D&D, back in the red box days. The 11 year old seemed to grasp the concept of role playing to an extent, but the other two just wanted to go around killing things. Any ideas?Kellen was the same when we started, it helped though that his mommy, wanted to roleplay, so he got to enjoy that part as well. Try running a cute likable DMPC with them.I introduced a friendly bulette (named "Bulbasaur") for my son and daughter to roleplay with. They had to talk him out of knocking over a train, and then he became their lovable but destructive companion for the rest of that mini-campaign.
They still talk about him to this day.
By the way, I liked your bedtime song.
Why can't I look away? I feel like everybody is right in a certain respect, but that there's hurt feelings involved that they can't see past to see the other side. So they blame the whole thing on mods for being too tough, not tough enough, too inconsistent, etc. Sigh.
Or maybe a pop quiz. Is Dr. Pepper a medical doctor?A lot of people make that mistake. He was primarily a super-villian, but he had a PhD in Sociology.
Yeah, he tempts "norms" with his magical fizzy elixer. Once they become addicted, they discover the side-effects: rotting teeth, sewing-machine leg, hyperactivity in children, and insomnia. When they try to quit, they encounter the dreaded caffeine-deficiency headaches, irritability, and lethergy.
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Yeah, he tempts "norms" with his magical fizzy elixer. Once they become addicted, they discover the side-effects: rotting teeth, sewing-machine leg, hyperactivity in children, and insomnia. When they try to quit, they encounter the dreaded caffeine-deficiency headaches, irritability, and lethergy.Or maybe a pop quiz. Is Dr. Pepper a medical doctor?A lot of people make that mistake. He was primarily a super-villian, but he had a PhD in Sociology.
You take that back! The Dr. is a good good man! He helps me see? SEE!? 8)
*chugs 5th Dr. Pepper in half an hour down, shaking visibly*
So do you guys, and gal, think I should, A) Convert the PCs in the current campaign to PF, B) Start a new campaign using PF rules, or C) Continue the current game with 3.5 waiting the couple months left before using PF rules?
D) Apocalyptic ending to the current campaign, and then switch to the new rule set. That's never been done before.
What?
So do you guys, and gal, think I should, A) Convert the PCs in the current campaign to PF, B) Start a new campaign using PF rules, or C) Continue the current game with 3.5 waiting the couple months left before using PF rules?
If you're only a couple months from done, I'd wait to convert until the current campaign is over. It really changes the way some characters work which can be kinda disruptive to the story. If you're gonna keep going with this campaign for a long time, that disruption is just a blip in the overall scheme of things, so I would say go ahead.
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So do you guys, and gal, think I should, A) Convert the PCs in the current campaign to PF, B) Start a new campaign using PF rules, or C) Continue the current game with 3.5 waiting the couple months left before using PF rules?D) Apocalyptic ending to the current campaign, and then switch to the new rule set. That's never been done before.
What?
I'd rather avoid the wife saying "Screw this, this new hubby sux, I'm gonna go play with another hubby" :/
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So do you guys, and gal, think I should, A) Convert the PCs in the current campaign to PF, B) Start a new campaign using PF rules, or C) Continue the current game with 3.5 waiting the couple months left before using PF rules?If you're only a couple months from done, I'd wait to convert until the current campaign is over. It really changes the way some characters work which can be kinda disruptive to the story. If you're gonna keep going with this campaign for a long time, that disruption is just a blip in the overall scheme of things, so I would say go ahead.
I know, not to mention the having to convert all the NPCs.... but still... I want my PF. :/
That and I think her Druid would rock with the rebuild.
I'd be tempted to finish. When will you even have the bestiary, for example? Would give you time to absorb the books. I had hope to run PF for Halloween, but I'm growing less optimistic.
I'd rather avoid the wife saying "Screw this, this new hubby sux, I'm gonna go play with another hubby" :/So do you guys, and gal, think I should, A) Convert the PCs in the current campaign to PF, B) Start a new campaign using PF rules, or C) Continue the current game with 3.5 waiting the couple months left before using PF rules?D) Apocalyptic ending to the current campaign, and then switch to the new rule set. That's never been done before.
What?
Hey now! I am not hitting on your wife! All I am bringing is some books, a few games, a DVD or two, some spagetti sauce and some fresh bread... ~I hear the *CLICK, CLICK* as Moorluck loads his shotgun~ Uh oh...
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I'd be tempted to finish. When will you even have the bestiary, for example? Would give you time to absorb the books. I had hope to run PF for Halloween, but I'm growing less optimistic.
Very good point, I hadn't thought of the Bestiary, I'm gonna want that. Ok, I'll wait... for now. MUWAHAHAAhahaha..ha?
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I'd rather avoid the wife saying "Screw this, this new hubby sux, I'm gonna go play with another hubby" :/So do you guys, and gal, think I should, A) Convert the PCs in the current campaign to PF, B) Start a new campaign using PF rules, or C) Continue the current game with 3.5 waiting the couple months left before using PF rules?D) Apocalyptic ending to the current campaign, and then switch to the new rule set. That's never been done before.
What?
Dammit... go for D... go for D!
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Hey now! I am not hitting on your wife! All I am bringing is some books, a few games, a DVD or two, some spagetti sauce and some fresh bread... ~I hear the *CLICK, CLICK* as Moorluck loads his shotgun~ Uh oh...I'd rather avoid the wife saying "Screw this, this new hubby sux, I'm gonna go play with another hubby" :/So do you guys, and gal, think I should, A) Convert the PCs in the current campaign to PF, B) Start a new campaign using PF rules, or C) Continue the current game with 3.5 waiting the couple months left before using PF rules?D) Apocalyptic ending to the current campaign, and then switch to the new rule set. That's never been done before.
What?
I promise, I would never shotgun a guest in my home.
So do you guys, and gal, think I should, A) Convert the PCs in the current campaign to PF, B) Start a new campaign using PF rules, or C) Continue the current game with 3.5 waiting the couple months left before using PF rules?If you're only a couple months from done, I'd wait to convert until the current campaign is over. It really changes the way some characters work which can be kinda disruptive to the story. If you're gonna keep going with this campaign for a long time, that disruption is just a blip in the overall scheme of things, so I would say go ahead.I know, not to mention the having to convert all the NPCs.... but still... I want my PF. :/
That and I think her Druid would rock with the rebuild.
Yeah, I know how you feel. It's hard to wait when you want to play with the cool new toy. :) Right now I'm the only one in my group who is remotely excited about Pathfinder. :(
Although I am wearing my husband down on that subject....He's really resistant to change when it comes to RPGs - don't even get me started on the drama when we switched to 3e - but he's coming around.|
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Dammit... go for D... go for D!I'd rather avoid the wife saying "Screw this, this new hubby sux, I'm gonna go play with another hubby" :/So do you guys, and gal, think I should, A) Convert the PCs in the current campaign to PF, B) Start a new campaign using PF rules, or C) Continue the current game with 3.5 waiting the couple months left before using PF rules?D) Apocalyptic ending to the current campaign, and then switch to the new rule set. That's never been done before.
What?
I knew I could count on you to always have my back buddy. ;)
I promise, I would never shotgun a guest in my home.
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Are you nuts?
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So do you guys, and gal, think I should, A) Convert the PCs in the current campaign to PF, B) Start a new campaign using PF rules, or C) Continue the current game with 3.5 waiting the couple months left before using PF rules?If you're only a couple months from done, I'd wait to convert until the current campaign is over. It really changes the way some characters work which can be kinda disruptive to the story. If you're gonna keep going with this campaign for a long time, that disruption is just a blip in the overall scheme of things, so I would say go ahead.I know, not to mention the having to convert all the NPCs.... but still... I want my PF. :/
That and I think her Druid would rock with the rebuild.
Yeah, I know how you feel. It's hard to wait when you want to play with the cool new toy. :) Right now I'm the only one in my group who is remotely excited about Pathfinder. :(
Although I am wearing my husband down on that subject....He's really resistant to change when it comes to RPGs - don't even get me started on the drama when we switched to 3e - but he's coming around.
Just tell him...
Hey now! I am not hitting on your wife! All I am bringing is some books, a few games, a DVD or two, some spagetti sauce and some fresh bread... ~I hear the *CLICK, CLICK* as Moorluck loads his shotgun~ Uh oh...I'd rather avoid the wife saying "Screw this, this new hubby sux, I'm gonna go play with another hubby" :/So do you guys, and gal, think I should, A) Convert the PCs in the current campaign to PF, B) Start a new campaign using PF rules, or C) Continue the current game with 3.5 waiting the couple months left before using PF rules?D) Apocalyptic ending to the current campaign, and then switch to the new rule set. That's never been done before.
What?
I promise, I would never shotgun a guest in my home.
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Well, there is that old saying...
Beware of Geeks bearing gifts! ~DUCKS~
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lol. Seeing me go totally gaga over it at gencon is most of what got him (mostly) convinced to switch over. That would definitely tip the scales. ;)
Exellent point! Save carpet and fertilize the lawn all at the same time. :)
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