The return of the D&D campaign: This time it's potatoes

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Re: The return of the D&D campaign: This time it's potatoes

Post by Sly Boots » Fri Feb 15, 2019 7:56 pm

Not related to our campaign, but just wanted to say I've been suitably inspired by our intrepid adventures/murderous crime spree (delete as appropriate) to decide to start a mini campaign for the family. :D

I'll be honest, it's going to be pretty fast and loose with the actual rules (eldest is 8, youngest is 5) with an emphasis on stuff that will make the kids laugh and general good times. My eldest got almost scarily invested really quickly and we spent a good half-hour this afternoon creating her character, including (at her insistence) looking for a character portrait online and cutting it out to glue to the sheet.

I've got a pack of various dice arriving in a few days, after that reckon we'll give it a go :o

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Re: The return of the D&D campaign: This time it's potatoes

Post by Wrathbone » Sat Feb 16, 2019 7:00 am

That’s ace, let us know how it goes! :D

The one-shot adventure I ran for my family this Christmas was incredibly loose with the rules for the sake of my nieces (8 and 10), but I was amazed how quickly they took to it. I think it comes more naturally to kids because most of it is just making up a story, and they don’t have the shackles of adulthood where make-believe is seen as deviant in some circles.

Also they were instantly sold on it when I told them their familiar was basically a Harry Potter patronus that could change into whatever small animal they wanted.

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Re: The return of the D&D campaign: This time it's potatoes

Post by Sly Boots » Sat Feb 16, 2019 9:05 am

Will do!

My eldest has opted to be a druid with a white wolf companion (the wolf has more backstory than she does), and when we went through starting spells she picked each one that allows her to befriend, speak to and control animals.

I already know she's going to end up at the head of a terrifying beast army, the only question is how long it takes before she's using them to stage a bloody coup on the kingdom :lol:

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Re: The return of the D&D campaign: This time it's potatoes

Post by Wrathbone » Sun Feb 17, 2019 7:52 pm

Any preference on days for this week? I should be free any day.

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Post by Raid » Sun Feb 17, 2019 7:54 pm

My usual choice of thursday, but I can do any night other than monday.

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Post by Sly Boots » Sun Feb 17, 2019 7:54 pm

Monday or Tuesday would be perfect for me as the missus and bairns will be visiting the in-laws for a few days and I'll be free as the wind.

Edit following Raid's post: Tuesday?

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Re: The return of the D&D campaign: This time it's potatoes

Post by Mantis » Mon Feb 18, 2019 1:25 am

Tuesday or Thursday for me.

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Post by Wrathbone » Mon Feb 18, 2019 7:02 am

Let’s say Tuesday then.

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Post by Raid » Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:27 pm

I'll be ok with tomorrow, but I'll have to be done by 10 as I need to be up early the next day.

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Re: The return of the D&D campaign: This time it's potatoes

Post by Wrathbone » Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:49 pm

No problem - I think it might naturally end up being a shorter game tomorrow anyhow.

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Post by Sly Boots » Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:52 pm

:lol:

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Re: The return of the D&D campaign: This time it's potatoes

Post by Sly Boots » Tue Feb 19, 2019 2:12 pm

Wrathbone wrote:
Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:49 pm
No problem - I think it might naturally end up being a shorter game tomorrow anyhow.

*Jeff preps eye-lasers*
Image

I am ready.

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Re: The return of the D&D campaign: This time it's potatoes

Post by Wrathbone » Tue Feb 19, 2019 2:52 pm

:o

I do love dice. I wouldn't say I collect them, but if I see a nice set I'll buy them in the same way that a geologist might buy a nice stone. I'll try and get a photo of my ever-increasing dice horde later.

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Re: The return of the D&D campaign: This time it's potatoes

Post by Sly Boots » Tue Feb 19, 2019 2:54 pm

I will say that my experimental rolls with my new d20 have been utterly abysmal... so, good luck tonight guys! :lol:

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Re: The return of the D&D campaign: This time it's potatoes

Post by Mantis » Tue Feb 19, 2019 4:23 pm

Pretty sure I have the same dice. Bought them off Amazon for pretty cheap and got each set in a nice little bag.

What time are we convening? I'm on my way back from working away at the mo and should be around for an 8pm start.

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