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As a lot of people have mentioned and made examples of, "inner monologue" does have several uses in RP. I usually like to attach some insight into my character's thought/feelings along with actions to work in conjunction with them. I can say my character frowns, and you'll easily understand that she is displeased without me saying "She is unhappy." However, I do often like to give some perspective to why my character is frowning--something the other RPer's character may be able to pick up on, or simply just some flavor for my RP partner.
Just as somewhat of an example, here's a snippet from an RP I did last night, when a Hyur fellow commented on the skimpy outfit of my shy Miqo'te:
Unmei slowed down in her pace, neither wishing to rush the man nor lose the protection from the rain his shield provided. "There isn't much, is there? Most Miqo'te girls around here wear similar clothes, but I don't really like them." She exhaled a heavy sigh. "But, beggars can't be choosers." Her cheeks flushed, the Seeker ashamed by how literally the expression applied to the situation. "My clothes were in rags, so some nice guy offered to buy me new ones. I don't know why he insisted on these, but..." She did know why. She just decided it would be better not to mention. "It was an improvement."
First, you know why my character is slowing down! Second, she blushes, obviously she's embarrassed by something. You, the reader, will know it's from shame of her being poor. Otherwise, it could be interpreted--and still might be by the unknowing Hyur man--that she was simply embarrassed to have a man comment on her scanty clothes. Third, you know that she's "lying" when she says she doesn't know! It's a bit of humor, but also a useful hint--it's not necessarily meant to be a serious or convincing lie. The Hyur she's speaking to, if he's not perceptive, could assume she's being honest and she's really just that naive, or if he's more observant than that, he could likely tell from her demeanor, however subtle, that she's fully aware some creep just wanted to see her in a tube top and miniskirt.
Also, uhh. They really can do what they want. Any RPer has the total right to say that in context to their RP style and preferences. Hell, RPers even have the right to godmod and powerplay and commit other "taboos" as much as they please. For the more destructive things, you can pull them aside and say, "Hey, that's not very good thing to do. People don't like when other role-players do that because blah blah blah..." You do not have the right to say, "Stop doing that. You're wrong." There is no "right" and "wrong" in role-play. There is "better" and "worse," but even those are subjective. You DO have the right to say, "I don't like that. I'm not going to role-play with you."
Just as somewhat of an example, here's a snippet from an RP I did last night, when a Hyur fellow commented on the skimpy outfit of my shy Miqo'te:
Unmei slowed down in her pace, neither wishing to rush the man nor lose the protection from the rain his shield provided. "There isn't much, is there? Most Miqo'te girls around here wear similar clothes, but I don't really like them." She exhaled a heavy sigh. "But, beggars can't be choosers." Her cheeks flushed, the Seeker ashamed by how literally the expression applied to the situation. "My clothes were in rags, so some nice guy offered to buy me new ones. I don't know why he insisted on these, but..." She did know why. She just decided it would be better not to mention. "It was an improvement."
First, you know why my character is slowing down! Second, she blushes, obviously she's embarrassed by something. You, the reader, will know it's from shame of her being poor. Otherwise, it could be interpreted--and still might be by the unknowing Hyur man--that she was simply embarrassed to have a man comment on her scanty clothes. Third, you know that she's "lying" when she says she doesn't know! It's a bit of humor, but also a useful hint--it's not necessarily meant to be a serious or convincing lie. The Hyur she's speaking to, if he's not perceptive, could assume she's being honest and she's really just that naive, or if he's more observant than that, he could likely tell from her demeanor, however subtle, that she's fully aware some creep just wanted to see her in a tube top and miniskirt.
(09-30-2013, 07:32 PM)Theodric Ironheart Wrote: It's a pretty awkward situation, I find. Sadly, many role-players are likely to get up in arms and cry out about how 'they can do what they want' instead of striving to improve and be more in line with their more experienced brethren. I find myself equally irritated when people break out into a discussion in brackets about what they had to eat for dinner during what is meant to be a bit of serious role-play. As far as I'm concerned some role-play practices are more damaging and awkward than others.
Also, uhh. They really can do what they want. Any RPer has the total right to say that in context to their RP style and preferences. Hell, RPers even have the right to godmod and powerplay and commit other "taboos" as much as they please. For the more destructive things, you can pull them aside and say, "Hey, that's not very good thing to do. People don't like when other role-players do that because blah blah blah..." You do not have the right to say, "Stop doing that. You're wrong." There is no "right" and "wrong" in role-play. There is "better" and "worse," but even those are subjective. You DO have the right to say, "I don't like that. I'm not going to role-play with you."
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