Am I going to appear insane? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Am I going to appear insane? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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GoofsterStud
03-03-05, 10:35 AM Well here is the thing.

I'm a newbie who has been playing 6 months now...so I'm finally secure with the rules and making decent builds... :rolleyes:

However now I'm ready to rull play.

Will I look like a fool if say...I give each character different voices?

Big Strong Paladin (Deep Voice) Manly Mannerisms.. YO... Don't worry I'll protect you. (Smile shimmer)

Halfling Outrider... 17 still acts like a kid! (Hey guys... Ahhh that puppy is so cute!) YAY! (Happy kind semi high pitched voice) How happy for me.

Archer (Raspie voice) Doesn't talk as much...flying excites him.

Everyone else in the group with the exception of one person. Doesn't seem to change there mannerisms. It's like they are always playing the same character different class. I'm by far the youngest in the group...I don't want to look stupid.
The_Yellow_Dart_Swinger
03-03-05, 10:59 AM Changing your voice isn't stupid. It can bring a bit more depth into your character and also distiguish if you the character is talking or you the player is talking.

The tough part is remembering to use your characters voice when your speaking in character. Try practicing in front of the bathroom mirror until you get the voice down. So far I've only changed my voice on one character, and it turned out to be my most memorable character so far.
gm4hire
03-03-05, 03:12 PM Change your voice! Have fun with it. It will make your characters more memorable.

I'm lucky enough to play with a GM that has different mannerisms and voices for all the NPCs it adds a depth to the game that you wouldn't believe and encourages the other players to role-play as well.

If your group can't get into it they may not be the people you want to game with long term. Some people don't want to role-play and that's fine. If you do you should there's always someone else out there that'll appreciate it.
thegreatbuddha
03-03-05, 08:01 PM yeah. what they said. Unless you RP in third person instead of first person.

If your style of play is "Hello, inkeep. Do you have a room perchance?" go for the voice change.

If your style of play is Beldar walks over to the inkeep and asks if he has a room available, don't worry so much about it.
TheMightyMcClaw
03-03-05, 08:19 PM I find that adopting a "character voice" is almost essential for me to make a character I like now. It's not nescessarily a change in pitch; and accent, a style of speaking, perhaps even an exceptional volume. You never actually get to see another person's character, you don't get to touch it, you don't get to smell it.... you do get to hear it when the player speaks in-game. A distinctive spoken manner greatly helps for making character's distinctive.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
GoofsterStud 03-03-05, 10:35 AM	Well here is the thing. I'm a newbie who has been playing 6 months now...so I'm finally secure with the rules and making decent builds... :rolleyes: However now I'm ready to rull play. Will I look like a fool if say...I give each character different voices? Big Strong Paladin (Deep Voice) Manly Mannerisms.. YO... Don't worry I'll protect you. (Smile shimmer) Halfling Outrider... 17 still acts like a kid! (Hey guys... Ahhh that puppy is so cute!) YAY! (Happy kind semi high pitched voice) How happy for me. Archer (Raspie voice) Doesn't talk as much...flying excites him. Everyone else in the group with the exception of one person. Doesn't seem to change there mannerisms. It's like they are always playing the same character different class. I'm by far the youngest in the group...I don't want to look stupid.
The_Yellow_Dart_Swinger 03-03-05, 10:59 AM	Changing your voice isn't stupid. It can bring a bit more depth into your character and also distiguish if you the character is talking or you the player is talking. The tough part is remembering to use your characters voice when your speaking in character. Try practicing in front of the bathroom mirror until you get the voice down. So far I've only changed my voice on one character, and it turned out to be my most memorable character so far.
gm4hire 03-03-05, 03:12 PM	Change your voice! Have fun with it. It will make your characters more memorable. I'm lucky enough to play with a GM that has different mannerisms and voices for all the NPCs it adds a depth to the game that you wouldn't believe and encourages the other players to role-play as well. If your group can't get into it they may not be the people you want to game with long term. Some people don't want to role-play and that's fine. If you do you should there's always someone else out there that'll appreciate it.
thegreatbuddha 03-03-05, 08:01 PM	yeah. what they said. Unless you RP in third person instead of first person. If your style of play is "Hello, inkeep. Do you have a room perchance?" go for the voice change. If your style of play is Beldar walks over to the inkeep and asks if he has a room available, don't worry so much about it.
TheMightyMcClaw 03-03-05, 08:19 PM	I find that adopting a "character voice" is almost essential for me to make a character I like now. It's not nescessarily a change in pitch; and accent, a style of speaking, perhaps even an exceptional volume. You never actually get to see another person's character, you don't get to touch it, you don't get to smell it.... you do get to hear it when the player speaks in-game. A distinctive spoken manner greatly helps for making character's distinctive.