Little Bro takes after Big Bro, or, "I'm a role-model!"

[Tom Cashel]

So my 12-year-old brother called me the other night (which is not a common occurrence--he's a busy kid), and he asked me whether any of my D&D books were around, in the attic, etc.

I told him no, I have them with me, and he was amazed to hear that I still play RPGs. Turns out he and a couple of his friends are about to start playing 3.0 or 3.5, whatever they can get their hands on. Truly I am blessed by Eris.

The little bro was also amazed to hear that I have 400-500 miniatures, and quite pleased when I volunteered to DM him and his buddies for a couple hours when I'm home at X-mas.

He told one of his friends that his brother plays D&D, and the friend said,

"Wait...isn't this your brother who's like, 30 years old?"
"Yep."
"...And married?"
"Yep."
"Nice!" the friend exclaimed, "I'm gonna play D&D when I'm old and married!"

Follow your dreams, kid. Follow your dreams.

 

[BigFreekinGoblinoid]

Sounds fun! Good on ya Tom!

But the thought of you as a "role model" ?... ****shudders****

Be gentle.

 

[kengar]

While not a role model, I became the envy of my older brother and a friend of ours when my wife began gaming with me.

 

[Rashak Mani]

Nice Story.

Well my brother wasnt that much younger when I got him into RPG... he is still at it...

 

[Tom Cashel]

But the thought of you as a "role model" ?... ****shudders****

Tell me about it!

But on to the inevitable question: are there any good, short, dungeony adventures you'd recommend for three 12-13 year-old newbies? From what I understand, they're all into the LotR movies and likely to be untroubled by un-self-conscious role-playing.

 

[Darrin Drader]

This is funny, considering that my little bro and I went through a similar thing a while back, except it wasn't such a huge surprise with him, given my constant writing, place of employment, etc.

Tell me about it!

But on to the inevitable question: are there any good, short, dungeony adventures you'd recommend for three 12-13 year-old newbies? From what I understand, they're all into the LotR movies and likely to be untroubled by un-self-conscious role-playing.

I recommend the short free adventures from the Wizards website. They were all written by professionals in the field (mainly names you will recognize), they cover a range of levels, and they're short. Something there should work well for you.

 

[Davelozzi]

"I'm gonna play D&D when I'm old and married!"
Follow your dreams, kid. Follow your dreams.

LMAO.

...and it's especially funny to heat it from the guy who was ready to hang up his dice a few short months ago. I'm glad that you decide to stick around.

But on to the inevitable question: are there any good, short, dungeony adventures you'd recommend for three 12-13 year-old newbies? From what I understand, they're all into the LotR movies and likely to be untroubled by un-self-conscious role-playing.

I hate to be so obvious but it sounds like Sunless Citadel and Forge of Fury would be a nice fit.

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

NeMoran's Vault (FDP, I think) isn't too bad either, though some people think the treasure level is a little high. It's an interesting way to get players together, it has an different story and some mystery solving in addition to some good combat.

 

[Mystery Man]

I wish I had a little brother. I was cursed with a younger sister and all the stuff that comes along with it.

Like all the sleep overs she had with all the giggly girls running around in thier night gowns and...

Oh...heh.

Nevermind.

 

[Teflon Billy]

NeMoran's Vault (FDP, I think) isn't too bad either, though some people think the treasure level is a little high. It's an interesting way to get players together, it has an different story and some mystery solving in addition to some good combat.

Nemoren's Vault gets my vote as well.

If you want to go with a less well known quantity, go with Maiden Voyage, from Atlas I think.