I personally prefer to try to portray my characters thoughts through how she's acting, rather than telling people outright. As someone said, it allows for misunderstandings and I find that more interesting.
I have no problem with people writing our their thoughts, I just prefer not knowing, as I find it create more interesting dynamics and posibilities.
Rather that saying:
"Tommy felt sort of nervous when he looked at the girl, he didn't know what to say", you could say
"Tommy glanced briefly at the girl, but looked down with a blush when she met his eyes. He opened his mouth, as if to say something, but then closed it again."
There's nothing wrong with the first one, I just find the second one more interesting. The example is pretty simple to read what Tommy might be thinking, there could be others where it's more abstract.
Anyway, that's just my thoughts. I agree that there's a different between what you would write in a book, and in roleplay. I don't think there is a right or a wrong way to roleplay, if you prefer putting your characters thoughts into the roleplay, that's fine, it's your choice
I just prefer portraying it in different ways.
I have no problem with people writing our their thoughts, I just prefer not knowing, as I find it create more interesting dynamics and posibilities.
Rather that saying:
"Tommy felt sort of nervous when he looked at the girl, he didn't know what to say", you could say
"Tommy glanced briefly at the girl, but looked down with a blush when she met his eyes. He opened his mouth, as if to say something, but then closed it again."
There's nothing wrong with the first one, I just find the second one more interesting. The example is pretty simple to read what Tommy might be thinking, there could be others where it's more abstract.
Anyway, that's just my thoughts. I agree that there's a different between what you would write in a book, and in roleplay. I don't think there is a right or a wrong way to roleplay, if you prefer putting your characters thoughts into the roleplay, that's fine, it's your choice
I just prefer portraying it in different ways.
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