As a semi-new player I'm having issues. I want to rp better

>>47798413
Are you with a group of friends or are they acquaintances/strangers?

>>47798432
strangers

>>47798413
Read more books and expand your vocabulary. Also, drink alcohol to chill out.

>>47798459
Book recc's?
I'm not much of a reader but I've been meaning to start

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>>47798443
That makes it a bit tougher. Ever taken any drama classes or improv acting? Easiest method I've found is just take some time before the game to really get into the mindset of my character, think like they would think and all that. Try to take like 10 minutes or so alone before the next session starts, put on some fantasy music and try to concentrate on being your character rather than playing him.

>>47798468
Honestly? Any book of similiar genere to what you are currently playing will do.

>>47798486
>>47798513
Thanks for the advice guys, this is a good board

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>>47798524
No problem mate, enjoy your gaming.

>>47798524
Have fun roleplaying, anon. And don't get too hammered.

> such CHA
> so immerse

have a hard time relating to these threads

if you want to play more like people in your group then do what they do

if you cannot figure out how they do it then ask them

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>>47798524
You're a good board too anon

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>>47798524
This book might help. It's good to have a well rounded character, but try not to overload them with backstory.

>>47798413
Are you doing this stuff via an online medium, or in person?

>>47798618
Best advice here. DON'T get hammered.

>>47798781
I hate this bullshit. Seems like every tool to help players or DMs be more immersive is just "Roll on this table." Its a fucking travesty! Open up, read some fantasy or sci-fi, and breathe life into your characters. Don't roll on some arbitrary table!

>>47798413
How are you "terrible with words"?

Are you too shy to speak up?
Have trouble explaining what you're doing?
Not good with flowery expressions?
Not good with witty lines or subtle jokes?

If it's the last two - don't worry about it at all. Only snobs care if you're not an actor/writer/comedian. The important part is doing things that advance the story.

If you're having trouble explaining yourself, you just need to take a moment to sort out your thoughts before speaking. If you try to hurry up, you'll just have more trouble speaking. The more experience you have, the more easily it'll come to you and the more quickly you'll be able to say your bit.

If you're just too shy, then you might consider approaching the GM and/or whoever you're most comfortable with in the game and get them to work with you. You might work better if other people prompt you for what you're doing/what your character thinks.

Really, whatever the issue is, playing more games (with different people) is only going to help. Don't worry that you don't have experience. The point is to have fun without being That Guy and learn.