From: David Smart (jurrubin@earthlink.net)
Date: Thu 04 Apr 2002 - 16:02:07 EEST
Jeremy Martin wrote:
>
> Or have him build a character based on a someone in a movie or a book. You know
> the person pretty well and have an idea about how they will act, but still have a
> lot of leeway. Mouse from Ladyhawk; Silk from the Belgariad books; Boromir from
> LOTR...
>
> Once they can play him/her in character, tell them to start making small changes to
> 'personalize' their character.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Jeremy
Heheh. I've done that too.
My favorite player reaction to the name of an enemy was:
Player: What's his name!?! Isn't that from <moviename>?
Me: Yep.
<Player grins and grabs dice for upcoming combat.>
Player: That was a great movie! That guy really
kicked some serious butt!
<Player stops, looks at me as grin drains away.>
Player: Oh sh...
David
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