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<blockquote data-quote="Westgate Polks" data-source="post: 1616366" data-attributes="member: 13524">First off, welcome to the boards.&nbsp; It's always nice to have new folks join, post questions, and comment on other posts - helps keep the perspective fresh.If I understand your post correctly, I gather that you would like the players to be more descriptive with what they do and be more 'in character&quot; during combat and such.&nbsp; If this is your primary area of concern, there are a few simple techniques that can work.1.&nbsp; One-Time adjustments.&nbsp; To encourage PCs to use their surroundings, be in character, and be more descriptive that just &quot;I attack one&quot;, be willing to assign a one-time +1 (or higher) bonus as a reward for well-described in-character actions.&nbsp; Not only is this a simple solution, but it is instant gratification for the PCs.&nbsp; They act a certain way and get an immediate tangible pop for it.2.&nbsp; Experience.&nbsp; As has been mentioned above, award an XP bonus to those working on role-playing to indicate you appreciate their efforts.3.&nbsp; Lead by Example.&nbsp; Again, several above posts suggest showing the PCs what you are looking for.Of course, I recommend taking some time before the next gaming session and speaking with your players.&nbsp; It is possible (as was mentioned above) that some folks are not interested in the role-playing aspect of the game.&nbsp; Trying to &quot;fix&quot; problem will result in you running a game that does not mesh with the players preferences.Best of luck to you!&nbsp; Be sure to let us know what you attempt and how it works out.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Westgate Polks, post: 1616366, member: 13524"] First off, welcome to the boards. It's always nice to have new folks join, post questions, and comment on other posts - helps keep the perspective fresh. If I understand your post correctly, I gather that you would like the players to be more descriptive with what they do and be more 'in character" during combat and such. If this is your primary area of concern, there are a few simple techniques that can work. 1. One-Time adjustments. To encourage PCs to use their surroundings, be in character, and be more descriptive that just "I attack one", be willing to assign a one-time +1 (or higher) bonus as a reward for well-described in-character actions. Not only is this a simple solution, but it is instant gratification for the PCs. They act a certain way and get an immediate tangible pop for it. 2. Experience. As has been mentioned above, award an XP bonus to those working on role-playing to indicate you appreciate their efforts. 3. Lead by Example. Again, several above posts suggest showing the PCs what you are looking for. Of course, I recommend taking some time before the next gaming session and speaking with your players. It is possible (as was mentioned above) that some folks are not interested in the role-playing aspect of the game. Trying to "fix" problem will result in you running a game that does not mesh with the players preferences. Best of luck to you! Be sure to let us know what you attempt and how it works out. [/QUOTE]

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