I feel the same way, MyFatBalls

Architects would never.

There are a lot of tables that like to really get into the roleplaying aspect to the point that the campaign is basically an improv show. This need not apply to all tables and players, though. I had a campaign I was DMing where the people were very invested in the roleplaying/storytelling part of D&D - talking in accents, standing up to act out what they're doing, etc. In the campaign I'm currently in, it's the opposite; the players are more inclined towards the game mechanics themselves and basically treat it as a geekier board game night (although the storytelling part is still relevant of course). With that being said, you don't have to strain yourself to be exactly like your character at the table. Let's say you're playing a charismatic paladin with prior leadership experience, but you yourself are a socially awkward basement dweller (or what have you). Polar opposites, right? It can suffice pretty well to just say "I give an inspirational speech to stir up the common people," roll to see if you succeed, and move along. You don't need to sit there and force yourself to come up with something totally unnatural to you on the spot. What's important is that you understand the traits of your character and are consistent with them during the campaign. What I've found to help me get into my character's head a little is to keep an in-character journal of events. This is a physical journal (formerly Google Docs, it's up to you, I just like to write) that I scribble into either during the session or immediately after in my character's voice, recounting the events of the previous session from their own perspective, not my own as the player. Because this is just for me, this lets me play around with ways to connect the events of the party to my character's key backstory points that I want to incorporate later on. It forces me to be in her shoes and say what she thinks about her party-mates, the Big Bad, the creepy manor they just cleared out, etc. instead of what I think of them as the player. I'll echo what Enter said - just have fun. At the end of the day, it's a creative game with your buds. Treat it as such.

But to make yourself feel nothing so as not to feel anything—what a waste. — Michael Stuhlbarg in "Call Me By Your Name"

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Merry Christmas gang. It's been a bit warm for December at 50 degrees where I'm at (climate change be like that sometimes). Hope everything's going good with y'all!

Homemade pasta. Any kind you can think of. Also most games played with racquets and things you can hit with racquets (tennis, badminton, ping pong, etc). I have no idea if this counts but I've been told I have very strong navigational skills and rarely get lost. I think it's just that people my age are too dependent on GPS for everything though.

This sounds really fun. Count me in!

I exclusively listen to Lana del Rey while hitting legs at the gym. She was my top artist this year. I hit a lot of leg days.