A four year old general.

[Erny]

So what happens when you figure out a way to play fantasy battles with your 4 year old? Lots of really good father son time that’s what. Please do have a look at the first few pages of a battle report we did together, he insisted I should be doing an evil laugh like in the game and that tree men roar. We used a system of our own devising using special dice, Arthur was able to see exactly how well his troops were doing and really got involved.

If you’re interested in how things went please do follow the link to the blog to see how things turned out

http://ernysplace.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/the-4-year-old-general.html

[pocoloco]

Very cool, must have been greatly enjoyable to both generals Is your son already asking for another such epic battle to be fought?

[JollyBob]

Great stuff.    See that look on his face in the first picture? That's pure, unadulterated awesome.

[beefcake]

That's awesome. I have a four year old too so it gives me hope thanti can have him gaming v soon!
Nice evil laugh

[smokezombie]

That's actually one of the most fun battle reports I've ever read. Please do one for the next battle. I really like how you tackled complex rules by using custom dice.. Idea nicked!

I happen to think that in the first page you look rather more excited then he does  I know that feeling.

Top man yourself. This is a really inspiring and feel good post. Cheers.

[Erny]

He has been bugging me for a game for a good year. And yes it is possible I was more excited, close run ting. My favorite picture is his exultation after the dwarves first success.

I'll detail the dice soon, this is the down side to the way we are doing things, you need lots of different dice.

[Gibby]

Brilliant! Who needs computer games?

Quality father and son time, another great thing about this hobby!

[Timbor]

Great writeup!  I look forward to seeing how the dice work.  My son is almost 2, so perhaps he will be ready to play sooner than I thought! 

[Mister Rab]

Great stuff, Erny 

I already said so on your blog, but the symbol dice are great.

[Sardoo]

Very cool! I've already made plans for my five month old grandson to one day get the painting and gaming bug!

[Diceplague]

Are you trying to fools us?   We can see in the first and the second picture that the general and the warlord are the same person withouth and with glasses! That only worked for Mr Kent dude!

 Great job man! I´m trying with my 5 YO kid but he gets soooo mad when he get´s beaten... just like his old man 

 New meat for the grinder!!!

[Damien]

Amazing, can't wait till I have children too. Looks like your son had a blast.


Cheers.
 Damien

[Limaike]

The look on his face...priceless! I've got 2 little girls- hopefully they will play. Number one is already showing interest in mini painting...

[Wirelizard]

I like the hammer/helm attack/defend matching mechanism - would love to see more about that at some point.

Awesome that you've gotten the boy hooked, too. From the look on his face in those photos, he'll be back for more!

[Peter pumkinhead]

Great stuff ,my five year old has played some home brew dungeon crawl akin to your goblinquest  will have to look at your system as he is itching to play battles. My teenage daughter likes Ad&d and wants me to run more adventures so its all good 

  The presentation of your reports is excellent and capture the enthusiasm of your son (and yours) .My five year old asks a few times a day whether we can play now though