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WarEagleMage's Adventures in Darkmoon Vale (gaming with my kids)
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<blockquote data-quote="WarEagleMage" data-source="post: 5647840" data-attributes="member: 47882"><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'"><span style="color: white">While I have been contemplating running a Pathfinder game for my kids for some time now, this year’s GenCon got me so stoked that I couldn’t wait for the Beginner Box, and we began play today. My first thought was to just simply run a couple of combats for the kids. As we were setting up, one of my son’s friends came over and he wanted to play, too. After making characters and running through a very basic combat scenario, all the kids were hooked. He had to leave after lunch, and I packed up the battle mat and minis, only to have one of my daughter’s friends stop by. Now she wanted to try it out. So we dragged out everything, whipped up a PC for her, and did the same thing. By the time we finished, my son’s friend called and wanted to come back over and play some more. They all “got it” the first time through, so I decided just go ahead and run an adventure. I happen to have the Pathfinder “D” series “Hollow’s Last Hope” and the Kobold King adventures handy, so I figured that would be a good place to start. After the first brief session - and their first real encounter - the kids were whooping it up, and they were really bummed when I had to send them all home for supper. Since I play in a game every Sunday with the (in)famous Jollydoc, my kids began to ask me when we were going to have OUR regular game night. I am currently in negotiations with the wife on that. This is my first storyhour to write, so I hope that you readers enjoy it. Constructive feedback is always appreciated.</span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'"><span style="color: white">Dramatis Personae:</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'"><span style="color: white">I didn’t have the kids really think up too much about backstories or anything, and their characters’ personalities pretty much reflect their own at this point, so I’ll give you the character and the corresponding child.</span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'"><span style="color: white">Gorb – Male Human Sorcerer. Played by my son. Age 11. Somewhat tentative, but growing into his immense potential. Already appreciates that magic missile always hits.</span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'"><span style="color: white">Jorge – Male Half-Orc Fighter. Played by my son’s friend. Age 12. Wasn’t sure about playing a fighter at first, but quickly found that hacking heads was pretty fun. Thinks it’s cool that his character can swing a sword or use his tusks to bite your face off.</span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'"><span style="color: white">Kendall – Female Human Ranger. Played by my daughter. Age 8. Cautious at first, but starting to see the possibilities. Prefers to hang back with her longbow, but has a greatsword handy…just in case.</span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'"><span style="color: white">Megan – Female Human Rogue. Played by my daughter’s friend. Age 10. Would rather ask for forgiveness than permission. Thinks that sneak attack is better than ice cream.</span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'"><span style="color: white">Father Fortis – Male Human Cleric of Milani. Played as a DMPC to provide sage advice and healing to these young adventurers.</span></span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WarEagleMage, post: 5647840, member: 47882"] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri][COLOR=white]While I have been contemplating running a Pathfinder game for my kids for some time now, this year’s GenCon got me so stoked that I couldn’t wait for the Beginner Box, and we began play today. My first thought was to just simply run a couple of combats for the kids. As we were setting up, one of my son’s friends came over and he wanted to play, too. After making characters and running through a very basic combat scenario, all the kids were hooked. He had to leave after lunch, and I packed up the battle mat and minis, only to have one of my daughter’s friends stop by. Now she wanted to try it out. So we dragged out everything, whipped up a PC for her, and did the same thing. By the time we finished, my son’s friend called and wanted to come back over and play some more. They all “got it” the first time through, so I decided just go ahead and run an adventure. I happen to have the Pathfinder “D” series “Hollow’s Last Hope” and the Kobold King adventures handy, so I figured that would be a good place to start. After the first brief session - and their first real encounter - the kids were whooping it up, and they were really bummed when I had to send them all home for supper. Since I play in a game every Sunday with the (in)famous Jollydoc, my kids began to ask me when we were going to have OUR regular game night. I am currently in negotiations with the wife on that. This is my first storyhour to write, so I hope that you readers enjoy it. Constructive feedback is always appreciated.[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE] [COLOR=white] [/COLOR] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri][COLOR=white]Dramatis Personae:[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri][COLOR=white]I didn’t have the kids really think up too much about backstories or anything, and their characters’ personalities pretty much reflect their own at this point, so I’ll give you the character and the corresponding child.[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE] [COLOR=white] [/COLOR] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri][COLOR=white]Gorb – Male Human Sorcerer. Played by my son. Age 11. Somewhat tentative, but growing into his immense potential. Already appreciates that magic missile always hits.[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE] [COLOR=white] [/COLOR] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri][COLOR=white]Jorge – Male Half-Orc Fighter. Played by my son’s friend. Age 12. Wasn’t sure about playing a fighter at first, but quickly found that hacking heads was pretty fun. Thinks it’s cool that his character can swing a sword or use his tusks to bite your face off.[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE] [COLOR=white] [/COLOR] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri][COLOR=white]Kendall – Female Human Ranger. Played by my daughter. Age 8. Cautious at first, but starting to see the possibilities. Prefers to hang back with her longbow, but has a greatsword handy…just in case.[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE] [COLOR=white] [/COLOR] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri][COLOR=white]Megan – Female Human Rogue. Played by my daughter’s friend. Age 10. Would rather ask for forgiveness than permission. Thinks that sneak attack is better than ice cream.[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE] [COLOR=white] [/COLOR] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri][COLOR=white]Father Fortis – Male Human Cleric of Milani. Played as a DMPC to provide sage advice and healing to these young adventurers.[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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