Panthanas
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My oldest son is 5 years old and loves to sit at the table when I'm running my D&D game. He wants to have his own book, mini, dice, and character sheet, which I provide but he's not really playing in the game. No one has actually said so, but I think my players get a little annoyed by this sometimes, especially when my son wants to move “his character” during the combats.
Now, my son seems genuinely interested in playing, which is why I let him “play”, but he does notice that he’s not actually involved.
So my question is: has anyone found a way to allow a child about my son’s age to “play” in the game without hindering or distracting the game so he doesn’t feel left out?
Additionally, I have thought about running my son through his own simplified D&D game. If anyone has done something like this for children about 5 years old or so, how have you done it?
Also, if there has been a thread about this subject already, I apologize.
Thanks in advance for any and all help!
Now, my son seems genuinely interested in playing, which is why I let him “play”, but he does notice that he’s not actually involved.
So my question is: has anyone found a way to allow a child about my son’s age to “play” in the game without hindering or distracting the game so he doesn’t feel left out?
Additionally, I have thought about running my son through his own simplified D&D game. If anyone has done something like this for children about 5 years old or so, how have you done it?
Also, if there has been a thread about this subject already, I apologize.
Thanks in advance for any and all help!