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07-03-2021, 07:34 AM | #152 |
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I would also say that one of my criteria of good roleplaying is that you should have your character do things that create opportunities for other people to do good roleplaying.
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07-03-2021, 08:32 AM | #153 | |
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Christopher R. Rice had scores of 4% and 96%! So, the “Definitely” and “Definitely Not” choices do see some use. :)
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07-03-2021, 08:37 AM | #154 | |
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The fact that I have personal preferences in my own games doesn't prevent me from respecting the fact that others' preferences are different and giving them resources to do things their way (resources I'd never use in my own games!). Moreover, this is one of my standards for other GURPS creators when I'm evaluating writers and reviewing proposals. I'm vastly more positive toward writers who can leave their strong preferences at home and deliver what GURPS and SJ Games need right now, even if that goes with gaming outside their comfort zone. Writers who say, "Sorry, I only do X," where X is crunch, fluff, simulation, narrative, complex, simple, or similar (notice how I didn't mention genre, or for that matter content type, like adventures or creatures), are talking themselves out of the author pool.
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07-03-2021, 09:38 AM | #156 | |
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I have a possibly parallel preference: While I've had players who had a marked preference for one specific character type, and sometimes even for one narrative element, I really like players who try to take on a variety of roles. I can think of three who definitely fit that: one is tied for the best roleplayer I've ever seen, one is reliably good and has done some brilliant scenes, and one I'd call a "B" rather than an "A" roleplayer—but I respect his willingness to push his limits. (The first is a professional voice actor, and the second had theater courses at university.) Of course I try to do that myself, which gave me some "nevers" and a very low score on Specialist.
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07-03-2021, 10:15 AM | #157 | |
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07-04-2021, 12:56 AM | #158 | |
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It might be parallel in some sense that I don't like to watch video as a background, or with divided attention; I want to focus on it, and if it doesn't justify that focus, I want to turn it off. I know people who like to "MST3K" videos (do running sarcastic commentary as they watch), but I really cannot stand that; I want to focus on the video without having conversation drown out the dialogue. (I'm fine with discussion after the video is over!)
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07-05-2021, 01:46 PM | #159 |
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Re: Robin D. Laws Player Types Quiz
I especially like the way this point highlights the collaborative nature of the game. We talk a lot about managing spotlight time -- but this goal directly points out that one of the best uses of your spotlight time isn't just seizing your opportunity in the competition for personal glory, but taking your turn to entertain the table while also enhancing other players ability to entertain once the spotlight turns their way.
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