tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928710026331957513.post6035682294537737522..comments2023-03-30T05:56:53.894-07:00Comments on nerdthink: Roleplaying Retreat II: The Re-retreateningBenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05909943463326709853noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928710026331957513.post-59782770229206217122010-08-30T09:55:50.817-07:002010-08-30T09:55:50.817-07:00Had humans once... Ceaseless little buggersHad humans once... Ceaseless little buggersChalifour Arnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480460658416234923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928710026331957513.post-40500775465214453982010-08-16T00:11:01.138-07:002010-08-16T00:11:01.138-07:00Session is Any period of gambling.Session is Any period of gambling.Veronique Deserreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685211057889149608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928710026331957513.post-949617703326106222010-03-31T10:09:46.657-07:002010-03-31T10:09:46.657-07:00Yeah, I definitely think it is a skill that can be...Yeah, I definitely think it is a skill that can be improved. I know that these days whenever I try it, I feel like I'm being pretty obvious, and sometimes it doesn't feel right (not that this should stop me), but that is why I suggested that exercise.<br /><br />I think the idea of approaching these techniques as everyday business is essential. Even if you've been roleplaying for 20 years if you build up a mystique around these things as being "special" or out of the ordinary, then you won't be thinking about using them in every game, and player engagement is definitely one that should be looked out for every game, IMOBenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05909943463326709853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928710026331957513.post-22826426085253125312010-03-31T06:37:30.743-07:002010-03-31T06:37:30.743-07:00I particularly like the player helping player one....I particularly like the player helping player one. Sort of requires a more expert "player" to come of up all the traditional neuroses that keep people from enjoying themselves.<br /><br />But that's something I often feel I can use a little practice with. Certainly I have tried to help players at various times, but I often feel my toolbox is limited in this regard.<br /><br />Also nice in that it sets the expectation that this player helping player business is normal.Mikenoreply@blogger.com