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Message: <blockquote data-quote="shadow" data-source="post: 1202716" data-attributes="member: 2182">When I DM I rarely make player's role-play out their attempt (I can't say the same with other DM's that I've played with).  Although I understand their reasons, I hate when DMs make me role-play everything out.  I've even had a DM go as far as to declare that EVERYTHING that you said, your character said unless you first raised your hand and asked permission to speak out of character.The problem I have with making players role-play everything out is that it rewards the naturally fast-talking charismatic players, and punishes the shy, or socially awkward players.  I'm naturally shy, and hate feeling punished when I can't come up with something convincing to say quickly enough when engaged in a conversation with an NPC.  I've had players who've had problems with stuttering and other speech impediments.  They're really good players, and I wouldn't feel right in discriminating agains them when they want to play rogues, or other charismatic characters.  I see D&D as a FANTASY game, where players can live out their fantasies.  I don't restrict barbarians and fighters to players who can bench press 350lb in real life, likewise I don't restrict rogues and smooth talking characters to people who are naturally charismatic in real life.It all come down to how people interpret "role-playing game".  Some people emphasize the role-playing aspect and play it as an improv theater.  Hence, to such groups role-playing is very important.  I emphasize the "game" aspect, and see enjoy the strategies and tactics inherent in the game.  Hence, realistic role-playing is far less important than good thinking and strategy in my game.</blockquote>

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