Post by Illiandi Bondsmiller on Jun 29, 2013 10:36:50 GMT -5
Sometimes in our real-life hustle and bustle, it's hard to think about what our character's day has been like without us. For them, of course, time doesn't stop when they aren't being played, and for them the NPCs and other played characters are 'real people' that are out there in town with them. If you ever need a little prompt to help get your character out of their house or restarting a lulled conversation, feel free to use any below. If you want to donate some quick ideas, go ahead and post them as a reply!
Everyone buys beans eventually. Have your character go shopping!
Everyone poops. Have them coming back from or going to an outhouse!
Everyone needs fresh water. Have them coming back from or going to a well.
The stars are pretty tonight. Go outside and look up.
Have your character visit a neighbor with a need to borrow something they have.
Have your character visit a neighbor with ‘too much food’ and a need to share it.
Find a potato person! Go show it off to someone else.
Think about events that have gone by. Have your character brainstorm with another about how to make the event better next time.
Think about scary happenings that have gone by. Have your character brainstorm with another how to make the town safer.
Bought the wrong cigarettes or herbs at Samarillo’s and is now high in public!
Parents can talk about their children! They like to do that.
Children can talk about what they learned today.
A chicken did something strange today. Ask what’s up with that.
Some of the shopkeeps (that are NPCs) go completely still when they think no one is watching them! Start a rumour about that!
Small towns are ripe for gossip in general, due to lack of other entertainment. Who is sweet on whom? Does your character think a neighbor isn’t all he or she appears to be?
Your character has an urge to sing in public and refuses to talk to someone until they sing along.
Your character needs to write a letter home and wants help with the phrasing - or they’re illiterate and need someone to write for them.
Your character has a mild cold and is going to buy some medicine.
Your character decided to eat out today and is going to or leaving an eatery.
Have an admin emit something about your job and the sounds it makes. Someone might drop by.
Have your character visit the Children’s home and have a kid out with them (Siis the naga has no player and can be taken out any time).
Characters can be forgetful; did they leave something in a shop?
Walking is good for you! Your character can be out on a stroll somewhere..
Plan for a future RP by inviting someone over for dinner or breakfast - and set a date! Remind your partner on that date.
Your character has run out of customers! If you haven’t RPed your job recently, have them approach another character and try to make a sale.
In a fit of whimsy, your character is playing with a toy out where others can see.
Have your character develop a hobby that enables them to share time or gifts with others.(everyone loves to give and receive gifts from time to time!)
Have them ask about the lake, the beach, the woods, what kinds of animals the island has, etc.
Your character has a curiosity about how another character does their job. Go ask!
If your character has a musical talent - sing on the stage! Play their instrument, or borrow the town lute and drum.
Maybe one of the NPCs is looking distracted or sad. Maybe ask another if they noticed this?
Everyone buys beans eventually. Have your character go shopping!
Everyone poops. Have them coming back from or going to an outhouse!
Everyone needs fresh water. Have them coming back from or going to a well.
The stars are pretty tonight. Go outside and look up.
Have your character visit a neighbor with a need to borrow something they have.
Have your character visit a neighbor with ‘too much food’ and a need to share it.
Find a potato person! Go show it off to someone else.
Think about events that have gone by. Have your character brainstorm with another about how to make the event better next time.
Think about scary happenings that have gone by. Have your character brainstorm with another how to make the town safer.
Bought the wrong cigarettes or herbs at Samarillo’s and is now high in public!
Parents can talk about their children! They like to do that.
Children can talk about what they learned today.
A chicken did something strange today. Ask what’s up with that.
Some of the shopkeeps (that are NPCs) go completely still when they think no one is watching them! Start a rumour about that!
Small towns are ripe for gossip in general, due to lack of other entertainment. Who is sweet on whom? Does your character think a neighbor isn’t all he or she appears to be?
Your character has an urge to sing in public and refuses to talk to someone until they sing along.
Your character needs to write a letter home and wants help with the phrasing - or they’re illiterate and need someone to write for them.
Your character has a mild cold and is going to buy some medicine.
Your character decided to eat out today and is going to or leaving an eatery.
Have an admin emit something about your job and the sounds it makes. Someone might drop by.
Have your character visit the Children’s home and have a kid out with them (Siis the naga has no player and can be taken out any time).
Characters can be forgetful; did they leave something in a shop?
Walking is good for you! Your character can be out on a stroll somewhere..
Plan for a future RP by inviting someone over for dinner or breakfast - and set a date! Remind your partner on that date.
Your character has run out of customers! If you haven’t RPed your job recently, have them approach another character and try to make a sale.
In a fit of whimsy, your character is playing with a toy out where others can see.
Have your character develop a hobby that enables them to share time or gifts with others.(everyone loves to give and receive gifts from time to time!)
Have them ask about the lake, the beach, the woods, what kinds of animals the island has, etc.
Your character has a curiosity about how another character does their job. Go ask!
If your character has a musical talent - sing on the stage! Play their instrument, or borrow the town lute and drum.
Maybe one of the NPCs is looking distracted or sad. Maybe ask another if they noticed this?