tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108232211871129934.post6173940048507289090..comments2009-10-26T09:56:17.972-07:00Comments on Mommy Can I Play Warhammer?: Parenting Gamers...Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829125956176927729noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108232211871129934.post-68810028162912630512009-04-21T05:10:00.000-07:002009-04-21T05:10:00.000-07:00I meant that the only words she pays attention to ...I meant that the only words she pays attention to are the "Accept" and "Decline" buttons. I must admit that I sometimes do the same when I've got limited playing time. :)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07829125956176927729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108232211871129934.post-90887537750447882062009-04-21T05:08:00.000-07:002009-04-21T05:08:00.000-07:00Yes, sometimes the content does make for grim read...Yes, sometimes the content does make for grim reading especially on the destro side. Usually when the girls make a destro character, it's a greenskin of some sort. The dialog there is a bit more goofy. When they do read something a little off, we definately hear about it -- as they ask "Why did this guy say that?". And then go into our talk about what is real again. We haven't let them make any dark elf or human destro yet, and likely won't until we can sit down and do it together.<br /><br />For the youngest one, the only words she reads are the "Accept" and "Decline" buttons cause she's so eager to get going on the quest. Especially if she gets a new item out of it.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07829125956176927729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108232211871129934.post-57831045491183479662009-04-20T11:54:00.000-07:002009-04-20T11:54:00.000-07:00I'm with you for most of this, but I do actually h...I'm with you for most of this, but I do actually have concerns about WAR. My eldest boy (now 8) started playing DAoC with me around age 4. At 6 (or so) I got a second account so we could adventure together, and even do some RvR together...he loves taking part in seiges and tower takes! My issue is that he is now reading fairly well, and the content in WAR is somewhat...grim? Dark? Somehow inappropriate for kids? (especially on the Destro side) Dunno what it is, but I have been severely limiting his WAR play time, almost down to nothing. I'd like to go back to the days of DAoC and limited-reading innocence, but I know that's not possible. I'm still working on this one. At least in the meantime he has plenty to keep him occupied, and his younger sister and he have just learned how to play each other in WebKinz...a small consolation. Keep 'em playing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108232211871129934.post-30188013849078714012009-04-19T21:52:00.000-07:002009-04-19T21:52:00.000-07:00This is such a lovely, well-thought out post. I wi...This is such a lovely, well-thought out post. I wish parents weren't so closed-minded about gaming. Thank you so much for writing this up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108232211871129934.post-28176600302861873462009-04-17T18:36:00.000-07:002009-04-17T18:36:00.000-07:00Hmm, hadn't really thought of that. I do know the...Hmm, hadn't really thought of that. I do know they planned on having older students there talking about games they play. I will think more about it, from the angle you suggest.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07829125956176927729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108232211871129934.post-51893513209167640432009-04-17T12:35:00.000-07:002009-04-17T12:35:00.000-07:00If anything though, you might consider attending i...If anything though, you might consider attending in order to share your own experiences and wisdom on the subject. Of course, it rather depends on whether the seminar is set up to allow that kind of participation, or if they plan to just grind a particular axe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com