(06-18-2016, 06:55 PM)JaxJonah Wrote: One of the biggest things I have trouble with is random pub RP. My character is by no means shy and is often in pubs, but when it actually comes to me walking up I always have this short moment of "What do I say." I always end up deciding "Hey how ya coin" wouldn't be enough to keep the RP going in a steady pace, and just forget it all together.
You know, this isn't exactly a bad approach. If your character is as garrulous as you say he is, butting in or just starting up a conversation with a simple "What's new stranger?" can lead to a lot of interesting and unique conversations.Â
Now I'm not saying go ahead and go up and just rudely but in, but like if people are having a casual conversation and you feel you have the perfect opportunity to insert yourself and add to the conversation go for it. It'd even be appreciated if a more silent like character is lounging about, you could be the helping hand to thrust them into action without them having to wait for their own opportunity. Needless to say, it does take a lot of trial and error. But as long as you're a good sport, it'll be smiles all around.
For me, one of my biggest issues is trying to explain or show off a character during a roleplay. One of the hardest parts about playing out a scene in game is all the little subtle details you can include on a forum post are near impossible for me to implement in game, and while it feels a lot more natural I have a harder time making note of my characters unique flaws or features.
Like, I really enjoy playing out a physical disability that would drastically change how my character would react to another. Blindness is by far my favorite in this regard but I'd feel like a clown if that was one of the first things I point out. But I'm also afraid if I'm too subtle, the feature gets all blurred and they don't pick up on it. It's hard to balance the two, especially with random pub encounters.
