Attention Span
Source GM Core pg. 21
It's not uncommon for people to struggle to maintain their attention for hours on end, especially for young players. If keeping attention is an issue at your table, add breaks to the game. Whether you're just taking a break to stretch and chat or enjoying a full meal in the middle of the game, switching up the context helps players refresh their focus.
Some players remain more engaged if they have something else to do while playing, such as doodling, pacing, stacking dice, or fiddling with a tangible object, sensory gadget, or fidget tool. Work with your players to identify which preferred behaviors satisfy these players without distracting the rest of the group and to ensure everyone's needs are met. Some players might prefer to take on extra tasks at the gaming table, such as tracking initiative during combat or managing background music to help them stay focused on the game.
Maintaining attention can be particularly challenging for some players when their character is not engaged, such as when the party splits or when they have just finished their turn in a large combat. You can allow players to engage in other activities during the session, such as texting, reading, or playing other games, and then draw them back into the game when their character is active.
Some players remain more engaged if they have something else to do while playing, such as doodling, pacing, stacking dice, or fiddling with a tangible object, sensory gadget, or fidget tool. Work with your players to identify which preferred behaviors satisfy these players without distracting the rest of the group and to ensure everyone's needs are met. Some players might prefer to take on extra tasks at the gaming table, such as tracking initiative during combat or managing background music to help them stay focused on the game.
Maintaining attention can be particularly challenging for some players when their character is not engaged, such as when the party splits or when they have just finished their turn in a large combat. You can allow players to engage in other activities during the session, such as texting, reading, or playing other games, and then draw them back into the game when their character is active.