Roll For Topic 180: How to be a good player
Nov 6, 2025
Dive into the art of becoming a better player in tabletop RPGs! Discover the importance of player enthusiasm and how engaging fully can enhance the experience for everyone. Learn about using in-character questions to deepen roleplay and give quieter players a moment in the spotlight. Explore the balance between following the GM and making character-driven choices, plus embrace the weirdness of unique characters, like a mushroom cleric. And don’t miss the creative challenge of testing different systems with the classic goblin ambush!
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Playing A Mushroom Cleric In Daggerheart
- Chris describes playing a recently-sentient mushroom cleric in a Daggerheart campaign with rich narrative hooks.
- He enjoys leaning into weird character choices and using system mechanics like hope/fear to inform play.
Failures That Still Move The Story
- Daggerheart's fear/hope mechanic makes failures meaningful for both players and GMs.
- That creates conversational play where even misses advance resources or story stakes.
Bring Enthusiasm And Presence
- Show up enthusiastic and engaged at the table instead of distracted or half-present.
- Participate cheerfully and help keep the group's energy high so the GM's plan matters less than everyone having fun.
