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Hero Kids: Running a DND-Style Game for Young Players
Tried running Hero Kids with the family. It's a lot of fun, but you have to throw out any attachment to a rigid script and let the kids steer. Loose story, ad-lib everything, and enjoy the chaos.
AI as a Training Tool: Lowering the Bar to Ask Questions
Not everyone wants to raise their hand every time they hit a wall. AI tools give junior engineers a lower-risk first stop for learning, but the accuracy tradeoffs in your specific environment need to be acknowledged.
Musical Instruments: Fun (Noisy) Times Ahead
We took the kids to Guitar Center, dug out the old trumpet and keyboard from storage, and now we're looking into lessons. The house is about to get significantly louder, and I'm genuinely looking forward to it.
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