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Okay! So how do you deal with characters who are withdrawn, asocial, or otherwise... subtle in that way. I think it's something a lot of rpers struggle with (myself included) and a good discussion on working with these sorts of characters to prevent thrm becoming bland is necessary!

A big thing with a less sociable character is to learn right away what will get them involved so you can make use of that. Some might start getting involved when certain topics come up or if a person they admire asks them to do something or other circumstances. Some might be more open over a network than in person.

If needed, look at the canon again and see what gets them talking and especially talking more than one word responses.

If needed, seek out the help of other players if your character needs an outside influence to help.

It will often help to tag characters who are more sociable, but in a way that they will draw your character out. For example, if your character will speak more when directly asked questions, try to tag characters who are very inquisitive and will ask your character questions.

And in situations that your character isn't saying much, give some description and thoughts and emotions so the other player has something to work with. Even if their character won't know your character's thoughts, it can help the other player out.

Action posts and logs are your friend. If it's a network heavy game, just think of it this way; even antisocial people talk on the phone. Short to-the-point posts are okay. Or locked text or video to a friend followed by an open action segment to tag.

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