should i start playing D&D

me too.

ooh actually the "advantage" and "disadvantage" mechanic looks like a neat and simple addition. i am going to go for 5e i think. it looks like the easiest for beginners (which my kids and i totally are)

i'm slightly suspicious of my sudden enthusiasm for this (what am i procrastinating?) but maybe i should JUST "ROLL" WITH IT HAHAHAHA

Take a look at this, if you get a chance. Completely free- if you want bound hard copies of the rules etc. they're super cheap.

http://www.basicfantasy.org/

interesting. have you played it?

it also seems that the great and good of D&D 5e have made the basic rules and DM's guide available as free downloads as well which is well sporting of them since the full fledged print editions cost a good 50 euros each

holy shit that basic fantasy stuff looks amazing!

I've played it... in my MIND! But, no, just dabbled. Looks interesting and there's a ton of stuff.

i have not started playing d&d. but i have started playing deadball! it is just on the edge of what my 5-y-o is capable of. so I think i will give him a little more time. they LOVE deadball.