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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mythusmage" data-source="post: 1934009" data-attributes="member: 571">You have to take the lead. Start off with something like..."Are you asking anybody who works there about summoning an owl?"Or..."A few inquiries reveals that it is possible, as long as you ask permission first."Yes, it is leading the bull by the nose ring, but sometimes you need to make it obvious.Player (as player): I'd like my ranger to summon an owl for an animal companion from the top of Sharn's tallest building.DM (as building superintendent): Oh, we'd be glad to help. We have a resident owl colony which has provided companions and familiars for a number of people. You're more than welcome to come up and see what you wind up with. At your earliest possible convienience.In short, respond in character. If the player says something like, "My ranger would like to check out the hobgoblin bar on Murkle St." respond with something like, "You sure you're in the right neigborhood, fella? Most humans don't last long in this part of town."The best way to encourage roleplaying is by roleplaying.</blockquote>