Staying in character ~ Narrative Insertion vs asking questions: VR Solmyr42

[@The_CGA]

“Depends on a lot of stuff” One of the things it depends most on, (perhaps) is how much the “insert” is internal or external. A character with an established intimate knowledge of the city might be able to make that declaration without “jumping past” a question of the GM. (possibly with an explicit empowerment of an area knowledge level, via something like a ubiquity average) it’s a little hazier in that territory, but by the time we get to something like a character with a “utility belt” talent, it’s tack sharp as internal to the character

[@solmyr42]

Hi, very interesting, thanks for clarifying your perspective. I suppose everyone have a bar somewhere for when co-creation/narrative insertion starts to break immersion of feel unreal, and I certainly prioritize flow highly. But I suppose much depends on how well the groups play together and the expectations there (as a band, sorry party). One thing I really like is when players make up narrative hooks - the GM can always nullify if needed. Anyways enjoyed the ideas, yes a huge subject, would be interesting to hear more perspectives. And the immortal driftwood example, of course!

[@ivanmike1968]

Yes, it is a huge subject. I may talk a little bit more about it, but I hesitate to make super long videos going into every little nuance because the eyes tend to glaze over at some point.

[@jasonconnerley]

Good video, even though I have asked players in the past to make things up, “What’s the name of the tavern.” These days I am much more in your camp if we are trying to do a deep, immersive game. I like immersive games but that isn’t the only kind of RPG I want to play, plenty of room for beer & pretzels too.

[@JamesDBacon]

Good video.

[@freethrall]

It seems to me that narrative insertion is about creating a seamless external experience rather than having anything to do with the subjective experience of the player.

[@ivanmike1968]

Signs tend to point in that direction, although that’s way beyond the scope of the video.

[@age-of-adventure]

As a GM I’m definitely in the camp of players asking me questions about what is, rather than telling me what is

[@ivanmike1968]

What about when you are a player?

[@age-of-adventure]

@@ivanmike1968 - same. I’d much rather ask questions to build my character narrative on what options the GM allows (as a courtesy) rather than say this is what happens by making up the narrative myself