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I describe NPC body language as giving away vibes *a lot*

Like, the PCs say a bunch and I go "She scowls and seems disbelieving but doesn't speak"
Or "She replies " that makes sense", obviously not believing that"

I realize I don't know if I see that elsewhere.

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Alex P. 👹
Alex P. 👹
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it's just better that way!!
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silverwizard
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Exactly! I find it hard to say specific cues, and remember to include them.

But just saying what I mean helps so much!

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Alex P. 👹
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there was an old tip from somewhere like "if your NPCs are lying, give the players a big ol' exaggerated wink like OH YOU KNOW WHAT'S UP"
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silverwizard
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I don't do this for skilled liars, but have told skilled truth seeks that they notice something up or whatever, yeah
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Satchel 🎲💼
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Hmm, this inspires me to put a body language cheatsheet into my GM screen!

writerswrite.co.za/cheat-sheet…


Cheat Sheets For Writing Body Language - Writers Write

Writers Write is your one-stop writing resource. Use these cheat sheets to help you show a character's state of mind when you're writing body language.
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