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Perhaps it seems obvious, but how do you RP characters with low/average charisma? And those with high charisma? How different are they? I could use some tips for each type of character.
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How do you RP charisma?
Re: How do you RP charisma?
I think it depends on what sort of charisma you have (or don't have). If most if your charisma has gone into your appearance, it may not affect your RP much at all (although characters who are particularly ugly or beautiful are probably aware if the fact).
Aside from physical appearance, I tend to think of charisma as strength of personality. A person with high charisma would probably be confident and willing to speak their mind, and be good at convincing other people of their views. If you've ever RP'd with Nerian or Liric, their player is particularly good at conveying this sort of thing in text. (Nerian in particular is what I try to aspire to with Tamryn (chr 16) but I'm not nearly as good at it.)
On the other hand, someone with low charisma might be timid and shy (in an annoying way, not in a cute way), scared of speaking up in groups or disagreeing with others, etc. They might offend people by accident, or not know what to say in a sensitive situation.
One of the difficult things with charisma is that in many cases it's how others react to you, rather than what you do or say - and on FK, no one knows what your character's chr is. There's not really a good solution to that... but I think one thing that helps a lot is smoting the way you say things rather than just using sayto.
I'll be interested to read more experienced players' responses to this thread...
Aside from physical appearance, I tend to think of charisma as strength of personality. A person with high charisma would probably be confident and willing to speak their mind, and be good at convincing other people of their views. If you've ever RP'd with Nerian or Liric, their player is particularly good at conveying this sort of thing in text. (Nerian in particular is what I try to aspire to with Tamryn (chr 16) but I'm not nearly as good at it.)
On the other hand, someone with low charisma might be timid and shy (in an annoying way, not in a cute way), scared of speaking up in groups or disagreeing with others, etc. They might offend people by accident, or not know what to say in a sensitive situation.
One of the difficult things with charisma is that in many cases it's how others react to you, rather than what you do or say - and on FK, no one knows what your character's chr is. There's not really a good solution to that... but I think one thing that helps a lot is smoting the way you say things rather than just using sayto.
I'll be interested to read more experienced players' responses to this thread...
Re: How do you RP charisma?
I like to experiment with it. Cahir thinks he's pretty, where-as Graham knows it. Both try and talk smooth, but usually destroy linguistic finesse in making an effort out of it. I like to connect that with low wis. :3
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Re: How do you RP charisma?
Charisma is one of those stats that usually throws player off.
As a DM, when I've had players in the past play Paladins, they instantly dump all their stat points into Charisma and assume that their person is both beautiful and intelligent/wis/both.
Charisma is the affect a person has on others, prior to opening their mouth. When someone exudes charisma they are confident, calm, and charming. It is a stat that is dependant on other stats though. A high cha stat doesn't mean your character can use their words to sway others. They also need intelligence to eloquently speak their mind. They need wisdom to give them the indepth understand of what's being said and to make wise choices.
What I refer to as the "Bottom" three stats, Int, Wis, and Cha, are always misunderstood when character building. They are all three linked, at all time, as they deal with the mind and personality of the character.
Most, in not all, of my characters have at least a 12 in those stats. 10 is human average, and each two points is one full step higher so each of my alts is slightly above average. If you've played with my characters, then you'll know that some of them are 'charming' but their words lack creativity and thus their charm is weak. They listen, but some things they just miss, and they aren't always the brightest of minds. They are above average, so that means that at times they will say or do something that is above average, but not all the time. One of my characters has an issue with explanations and often says things that sound worse spoken than in his head. Or he tries to explain something and does a lousy job, creating confusion. He means well, and often times just needs the right words.
Really how you RP your "Bottom" stats should be based on all three, not just the one.
My point of view, and my exp from years of RP and as a DM for table top.
As a DM, when I've had players in the past play Paladins, they instantly dump all their stat points into Charisma and assume that their person is both beautiful and intelligent/wis/both.
Charisma is the affect a person has on others, prior to opening their mouth. When someone exudes charisma they are confident, calm, and charming. It is a stat that is dependant on other stats though. A high cha stat doesn't mean your character can use their words to sway others. They also need intelligence to eloquently speak their mind. They need wisdom to give them the indepth understand of what's being said and to make wise choices.
What I refer to as the "Bottom" three stats, Int, Wis, and Cha, are always misunderstood when character building. They are all three linked, at all time, as they deal with the mind and personality of the character.
Most, in not all, of my characters have at least a 12 in those stats. 10 is human average, and each two points is one full step higher so each of my alts is slightly above average. If you've played with my characters, then you'll know that some of them are 'charming' but their words lack creativity and thus their charm is weak. They listen, but some things they just miss, and they aren't always the brightest of minds. They are above average, so that means that at times they will say or do something that is above average, but not all the time. One of my characters has an issue with explanations and often says things that sound worse spoken than in his head. Or he tries to explain something and does a lousy job, creating confusion. He means well, and often times just needs the right words.
Really how you RP your "Bottom" stats should be based on all three, not just the one.
My point of view, and my exp from years of RP and as a DM for table top.
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Re: How do you RP charisma?
I think I agree with Besk, but would put it this way:
I consider CHA an absolute measure of how effective your PC is at getting others to willingly do what you suggest. With a high INT and WIS, they are likely to do so through reasoned argument. With a low INT/WIS, they are more likely to do so through force of personality and/or physical attractiveness (whatever that means in their culture), and won't even try to debate it, since they know they'll bumble. It's the low CHA PC with a low INT/WIS that tries and fails at debate...and the low CHA PC with a high INT/WIS that makes perfectly logical arguments and out-debates you every time, but you despise them so much that even when you know they are right you don't want to do what they suggest. You would rather throw them into the swamp. (Several of my colleagues may qualify. Academia!)
My two cents. Interesting question!
I consider CHA an absolute measure of how effective your PC is at getting others to willingly do what you suggest. With a high INT and WIS, they are likely to do so through reasoned argument. With a low INT/WIS, they are more likely to do so through force of personality and/or physical attractiveness (whatever that means in their culture), and won't even try to debate it, since they know they'll bumble. It's the low CHA PC with a low INT/WIS that tries and fails at debate...and the low CHA PC with a high INT/WIS that makes perfectly logical arguments and out-debates you every time, but you despise them so much that even when you know they are right you don't want to do what they suggest. You would rather throw them into the swamp. (Several of my colleagues may qualify. Academia!)
My two cents. Interesting question!