Category Archives: DM for Kids

DM for Kids: Back in the Saddle (literally…)

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Tolrendordm

In my last DM for Kids column I lamented the fact that scheduling D&D sessions was not happening nearly as frequently Ā as I’d like! However, my intention was to rectify that over the Christmas holidays …. and I’m very happy … Continue reading →

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2013: Onwards!! Aspirations for the New Year…

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Tolrendordm

Well a Happy New Year to all; we seem to have decided there is still life after the Mayan calendar, which is good to know, as it means more gaming time! šŸ™‚ Anyway, as I mentioned in my last post, … Continue reading →

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DM for Kids: No RPG Slots!

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Tolrendordm

No D&D for the last couple of months! šŸ˜¦ A combination of in-laws and other relatives staying with us most of the last 3 months; my son starting his first year at secondary school in September, with all the acclimatisation … Continue reading →

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DM for Kids: Holiday Packing

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Tolrendordm

Yay, its the summer holidays, and the kids are now off school. We’re off on holiday at the end this week, and obviously we hope the weather is going to be such that beaches and swimming are theĀ main order of … Continue reading →

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DM for Kids: DnD Next

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Tolrendordm

Unfortunately, I just haven’t yet managed to start some DnD Next play testing with the kids, due to end-of-term school commitment, exams and work stuff. Definitely want to have a go as it does look like a ruleset well suited … Continue reading →

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DM for Kids: The Amber Tower

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Tolrendordm

Heroic Tier, Level 3 The kids’ characters are now based in Fallcrest (staying at the Silver Unicorn of course) and actively looking for new adventures!Ā  While staying in Fallcrest, they managed to rescue the old wizard Nimozaran (who lives in … Continue reading →

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DM for Kids: DM Style

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Tolrendordm

GM Merit badges are cool! After coming across this neat set of icons Ā (I know, quite late compared to everyone else…)Ā intended to reflect a GM’s approach to their game, I thought it would be fun to consider my style when … Continue reading →

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DM for Kids: Session Props

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Tolrendordm

Heroic Tier, Level 1 The characters have just finished a tough and rousing battle in the main hall of the kobold lair, finishing off the kobold chieftain and his shaman side-kick, plus a bunch more of the nasty little humanoids. … Continue reading →

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DM for Kids: The Menagerie

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Tolrendordm

Welcome to the debut of a new columnĀ  ‘DM for Kids‘, which will highlight some of the great times I’m having playing D&D with my (currently) 12 -year old daughter and 10-year son, and some of the lessons I’m learning. … Continue reading →

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