Tips & Tricks

How to Roleplay in Interactive Fiction

Answer

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    What does it mean to roleplay a character in Fablecast?

    It means stepping into the shoes of a character who already exists—someone like Dr. Watson, Alice, or Sherlock Holmes. Their personality, background, and behaviour are already established, and your role is to portray them consistently while reacting to new situations.

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    How do I know how the character would act?

    Focus on their core traits: Dr. Watson – Loyal, observant, caring, grounded in reality. Sherlock Holmes – Brilliant, detached, logical, often dismissive of emotions. Alice (in Wonderland) – Curious, polite, a bit confused but brave. Ask: Would Sherlock respond emotionally? Probably not. Would Alice charge into danger? Only if curiosity leads her.

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    Can I make up things about the character?

    Yes—just keep it consistent with their core personality. For example, Watson might secretly enjoy poetry—reasonable! But making Sherlock suddenly afraid of puzzles wouldn’t fit.

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    How do I make decisions as the character?

    Think like the character: Alice would ask questions and explore. Sherlock would investigate and analyze before acting. Watson would focus on safety, helping others, and documenting events. If a mysterious door appears: Alice: “Oh, I must see what’s inside!” Sherlock: “First, I’ll examine the hinges and footprints.” Watson: “Sherlock, perhaps we should proceed with caution…”

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    Simple Summary

    Roleplaying a preset character? It’s like channeling your inner Gandalf, making choices they'd make, and bringing their quirky personality to life. Remember, we're not aiming for Oscar-worthy performances—just aim for consistency, sprinkle in some creativity, and, most importantly, have fun. Because let’s face it, we’re all here for the epic loot and the laughter!

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