So we bought a full set of stuff so Bear could play DnD with friends but adding a 9-yr old to the mix and a Bear that advocates for her like a doating grandfather, it was a total disaster. 

Honestly I was pretty excited to play but RIP. The idea then is that we could attempt to play over txt here but really slowly obviously because all characters need to take a turn and so maybe we could do one full turn a day.

The logistics are iffy, I'm not going to lie, but I want to play damnit! I would say we need one representative from each of us (4 total) or it's a non-starter. 

This would be a modified 5e ruleset because that's what we bought but anything goes and there are a few inconsistencies from the standard game. 

Wouldn't it be potentially fun and a bonding exercise for all you old fags? (my host included). 

Also we need to start level 1, so no metal shifting badass OP Mary Sues capable of single-handedly accomplishing a military coup.

If anyone thinks this is too cringe, never mind because we don't want to exclude anyone. It's not that big of a deal, my feelings won't be hurt.

Bear could be DM because he has all the books and bought two beginner adventures. I don't know if that means I can't play, probably not, but it's possible.

https://www.dicedragons.co.uk/blogs/tabletop-tips/can-a-dm-play-a-player-character#:~:text=Yes%2C%20it%20is%20possible%20for,this%20might%20affect%20your%20table.