http://lookrobot.co.uk/2013/06/20/11-wa ... oleplayer/
Good stuff. Usually these articles are geared to How to Be a Better GM. Good tips for all types of players, even WOW.
11 ways to be a better Role Player
11 ways to be a better Role Player
If the people raise a great howl against my barbarity and cruelty, I will answer that war is war, and not popularity seeking.
Re: 11 ways to be a better Role Player
Definitely recommend. Number Four in particular.
"“My character wouldn’t do that” is a boring excuse, a massive NO to the game’s story on a fundamental level. It’s a point-blank refusal to participate.
Instead of being bound by pre-conceived notions of what your character would and would not do, embrace complications and do it, but try to work out why. Why is your Rogue doing this mission for the church? Does he have ulterior motives? Is it out of a sense of companionship with the rest of the party? Characters in uncomfortable situations are the meat and drink of drama."
Emphasis added by me!
"“My character wouldn’t do that” is a boring excuse, a massive NO to the game’s story on a fundamental level. It’s a point-blank refusal to participate.
Instead of being bound by pre-conceived notions of what your character would and would not do, embrace complications and do it, but try to work out why. Why is your Rogue doing this mission for the church? Does he have ulterior motives? Is it out of a sense of companionship with the rest of the party? Characters in uncomfortable situations are the meat and drink of drama."
Emphasis added by me!
Re: 11 ways to be a better Role Player
I love it : ) Especially this line.... "Your character is part of the story; this is not your character’s story." I think that messes folk up. Thanks for sharing that link!