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check the OSR publications.

You can check out Hero Kids - it is designed for kids and has a much simpler structure. My brother ran a game for kids ages 7-12 which everyone liked. @JoshTrott2

I've heard the opposite. Players I know using 5 say combat is simpler now without THAC0 but perhaps there are other areas that have become more complex. I'm playing MtG with my 10 year old using a starter kit of amazon and it's been scratching this itch.

Fifth edition simplifies the game a lot, in my experience - you can dive into it with minimal baggage. Pick up the Starter Set if you can: the campaign is a fun entry point. I also recommend skipping the mechanics explanations and going straight to telling a story together.

I wonder if I still have my collection, or if I sold it

Necrotic Gnome has a very good set of books that recreate the 1st/2nd editions

Try something like specifically 4th edition D&D, it was designed to be significantly less confusing rules wise compared to the old stuff(THAC0!) but then the semi-obtuse design was what attracted many players so they went back to what worked for that crowd with the next one.

Where does one find a 5 minute D&D tour, online, for enlightening nonplayers?

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