A Parent's Guide to Dungeons & Dragons

About the adventure

Have you heard your kids talking about Dungeons & Dragons but you don't even know where to start? Whether you're not sure if Dungeons & Dragons is a good fit for your child or you feel it is a good fit but your overwhelmed with the complex rules and number of options, this seminar can help answer all the questions you may have about the game. The practice of intentional 'play' has an important role in the development of any individual and I've been learning the benefits a game like Dungeons & Dragons can have in teaching various social, emotional, and problem-solving skills. Through trainings like Game to Grow's "Applied Role-Playing Games For Community Members" and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's "Mental Health First-Aid", I've gained an understanding of the need for a creative healthy outlet like Dungeons & Dragons. In the seminar I will provide a background of the game itself, discuss the beneficial aspects of the game, provide advice on how you and your child can learn the rules, explain the differences between playing in person or online, and offer suggestions for which products to invest in (depending on the age of the child and your intended budget allowed). While this seminar has a lot of content available, a majority of the time will be spent diving into the specific topics or questions you have for your specific situation.

Additional Details

How to prepare

No prep is needed other than having a good mic for the Zoom call (video is fully optional depending on your comfort level). You're welcome to message me on StartPlaying with any questions you have ahead of time so I can make sure and prepare thorough answers for you in advance.

What I provide

I will be brining all the tools, resources, and info needed.

Gameplay details

Sessions provide alot of information but make plenty of room to answer all the questions you have.

Content warnings

(none)

Safety tools used

Aftercare
Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
Open Door

How will character creation work

No characters will be needed for this as it's just a seminar. However, if you're ready to dive into how creating a character works, I'll be more than happy to walk you through that process to either have a new character for your child or one that you can play with them!

Players can expect

• Find a game to join solo or search for a professional game master for you and your friends/coworkers/family.
• Book your session and wait for the Game Master to approve you.
• If you don't have a blast with your first game, your next game is on us.