Category Archives: Roleplaying with Kids

Wizard’s Watch: Embers Stirring?

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Tolrendordm

Well, stimulated by some good vibes about DnD Next on a number of blogs I follow (here being one key example), I downloaded the recent Playtest packet (April 1st!) for the first time since about August last year. Things have … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, DnD Next, Roleplaying with Kids, The Havenscoast Project, Wizards Watch | 3 Comments

The Cartographer’s Annual Challenge: March 2013

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Tolrendordm

Ok, so I’ve now got caught up in the Challenge (just) after a late February entry! The March Annual issue returned to a more normal type of style, after a couple of months of quite different offerings. It is an overland … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartography, Columns, Roleplaying with Kids, The Amber Tower Campaign, The Annual Challenge, Tolrendor Gazetter, World Building | 2 Comments

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  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! 🙂 Anyway, as I mentioned in my last post, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartography, Columns, Content Corner, DM for Kids, Map of the Month, Midgard Campaign Setting, Miscellaneous, Reviews, Roleplaying with Kids, RPG Blog Carnival, The Annual Challenge, The Havenscoast Project, Tolrendor Gazetter | 3 Comments

DM for Kids: No RPG Slots!

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Tolrendordm

No D&D for the last couple of months! 😦 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 →

Posted in Columns, D&D Nostalgia, DM for Kids, Roleplaying with Kids, The Amber Tower Campaign | 7 Comments

Wizards Watch: An Admission

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Tolrendordm

Ok, Ok! I’m one of the eighty-five thousand plus people that have downloaded the DnD Next Playtest material, according to Mike Mearls himself (who should know…) Thing is, I have to admit that I haven’t actually played it! And the … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, DnD Next, Roleplaying with Kids, Wizards Watch | 5 Comments

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 the 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!  While staying in Fallcrest, they managed to rescue the old wizard Nimozaran (who lives in … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure Design, Columns, DM for Kids, Roleplaying with Kids, The Amber Tower Campaign | 14 Comments

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  (I know, quite late compared to everyone else…) 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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