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Unlike being an actor, there are additional skill sets when it comes to being a cast member in an actual play podcast<\/a>. Improvising, knowing the basic rules, and playing well with others are essential traits for roleplayers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let me now crack open another of my books, the Character\u2019s Guidebook, lovingly plastered with Post-it notes for actual play comments. It’s time to get you ready, not only to play, but to be great. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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By Volonda of The Lucky Die<\/p><\/div>

Hem Brewster is a Brit living in Iceland, Hem GM’s actual play podcasts, and is also the lead producer at Blighthouse Studios. They’ve also been known to voice act in the odd podcast.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Let’s dive into these six tips for actual play podcast players…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Talk to the Game Master<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ask questions about the story or the world and how your character concept might fit into it. This is usually a dialogue, where both player and GM can mould the character and the world to create a good story that should be heard, and a character that you’ll want to play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn, not only the game’s rules but the table\u2019s rules too. Safety Tools<\/a>, what house rules exist, schedules, tone\/mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Treasure Token Tip – Keep talking with the GM throughout the game to ensure you\u2019re both getting the best out of the game.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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2. Create a Character That You Want to Play<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Give them a goal, a purpose and a history. Gnome Stew<\/a> has some great articles on this. As an experienced player, I can tell you that your character will grow and change in ways you could not have predicted, so be prepared to be flexible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask yourself the Who, What, How, and Why questions. Who had the biggest impact on them? How did they get that scar? What\u2019s the origin of their wizarding wand? Why do they need to steal from everyone? Do they have any weaknesses?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give the GM a wealth of potential plot hooks, i.e. something that you do not know the answer to – surprise inheritances, mysteries unsolved, unknown warlock gods\u2026 the list goes on. A great GM will use these to craft a story that engages your character, and, thus, you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Treasure Token Tip – Having a character with amnesia is fun and gives the GM potentially a lot of plot hooks. But it also gives the GM literally nothing. Give them something, even if your character knows nothing.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

3. Interact With the World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Try to ask questions and explore the narrative. There are many hidden details that are only briefly hinted at. These often go undiscovered without player involvement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you ever wondered why there\u2019s a tailor with a battle scar? Go ask! They could be the big baddie in disguise or be your new best friend. If your boss hints at trouble at home, ask them if they\u2019re ok. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The discovery of the world is in your hands as players. It’ll feel so much bigger if you explore it. You\u2019re also more likely to discover more about the plot and ways to advance the characters\u2019 growth. Not only does this make your actual play podcast more enjoyable and rewarding to create, but it also makes for a captivating listening experience too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Is an Actual Play Podcast? 3 Roll Models for Aspiring Adventurers<\/span><\/a><\/p>

An actual play podcast is based on roleplaying games, where a group of people improvise a story together. Intrigued? Let’s roll… <\/span>\u00a0Find out more \u00bb<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

4. Interact With Other Player Characters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It can be difficult to balance being a proactive team member and giving other characters time to shine. A good player will make space for others to shine at their thing (sneaking, eldritch knowledge, etc.), but a great one will engage with other player characters and support their journey (even if it\u2019s in an antagonistic way).

Your characters don\u2019t have to be friends to create interesting relationships. Making a relationship with another character, even if based on begrudging respect, helps to keep the team together narratively. They can bring out different sides of a character and help them to feel less 2D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Have Respect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Respect everyone\u2019s time by being punctual and ready to record, which includes reading any notes, so you\u2019re not asking \u201cWhat happened last time?\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Respect the narrative the GM is trying to tell and work with, rather than against them (unless that\u2019s the table\u2019s style, in which case, burn baby burn).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Respect the editor. Keep audio quality in mind<\/a> when you record, so they don\u2019t have to listen to you eat an apple or ask them to try to deal with a loud AC unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Respect the table rules, including Safety Tools, and whose turn it is to bring snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Treasure Token Tip – Say thank you! Thank the GM for running the game. Thank the other players for being rock stars.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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6. Beware the \u201cI Work Alone\u201d Character Trope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bitter, Cynical, Asshole, Self Absorbed\u2026 Too bitter and cynical to make a connection with anyone<\/em><\/strong>. An asshole to everyone<\/em><\/strong> they meet. So self-absorbed that they don\u2019t care about anything<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>not directly related to them and their goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These can be GREAT and incredibly FUN characters. It\u2019s the extreme manifestations that I\u2019m applying the \u201cbut\u201d to… BUT… <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These roles can be terrible for long-form actual play podcasts. It’s harder to engage in the world, explore the plot and work as part of a team if your character isn’t willing to do so. Don\u2019t mistake me here, you don\u2019t need to explore EVERY thread presented to you, but at least care enough to engage in SOME threads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And as a player, it\u2019s on YOU to help show off and explore the world the cast has built. Why you, you ask? Because you\u2019re the audience\u2019s eyes and ears in the plot, the world and the characters. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an actual play, the audience rarely goes where you do not – and if you have an audience, give them the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Final Thoughts on Making Great Actual Play Podcast Players<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I return the guidebook to its shelf, I want to gush over the freedom an actual player has to express themselves as an actor. Your character can grow and change organically, and it’s incredibly rewarding to play. No director telling you to sound 20% cooler\u2026 Oh no, my wizard friend! You be you\u2026 or rather, be Whizzle the Wizard. It\u2019s, of course, scary because there ISN\u2019T a director to guide you, but in my opinion, it’s worth it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So you want to make an Actual Play podcast so good that its known throughout the podcasting realm? You’ve come to the right place.<\/span>\u00a0Find out more \u00bb<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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