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Message: <blockquote data-quote="photon1966" data-source="post: 227799" data-attributes="member: 1575">Well the best advice I have seen is the one about doing and showing the others.  I really enjoy the role playing, I use voices and minor props, even when I play certain characters I only use certain dice.  Just something for me to identify with and for others to identify with.  I had a player Eric the Paladin, just kill the evil Goblin Queen, Toss her head into the Goblin crowds and try to convince them that the conflict was over.  He tried roleplaying it, was a little unsure, but he tried and I awarded him exp bonus for that.  Though his brother sniggered the other players and I didn't not, which I feel helped him, as he later said in other games he would have Paraphrased and just rolled the dice, which I stil l had him do I just added to the roll as well for his willingness to role play his speech to the goblins.  I try to get the players involved, yes some people chat, go for smoke break or snacks things keep on going.  I only really stop when I take a break, and even then they will tend to chat about what ever pickle they are in while I am gone.I do not Force people to role play but try to create a place where people feel comfortable to role play.  Where I may be a tad over the top sometimes, I try also to reward role playing.  Even bad roleplaying I try to encourgae by suggesting and giving honest comment on, not abuse or jokes.  Now I know I am lucky as my Saturday group with Eric the Paladin, William the Mage, Marribrarri the Elven Druid, and Arda the Ranger.  They show up on time, stay long hours, participate and generally pay attention with little coment from the peanut gallery.  Sunday isn't as good as we more socialize, and Tuesaday is still new so I don't know.  But in all of them I try to lead by example, and not make fun of people honestly trying.</blockquote>

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