E1: Confessionals
Jun 17, 2010 15:16:22 GMT -6
Post by Bizarrondak on Jun 17, 2010 15:16:22 GMT -6
Rondak is a Republican!
Although definitely not in character, the temptation to create a Glenn Beck chalkboard of conspiracies is incredibly strong. I hope someone jumps on that idea, despite the so-called “truce” to not discuss real politics. Part of me was really looking forward to political scuffles as my character bumbled around, completely unaware of what politics were. A true benefit of playing Rondak is to act completely dumbfounded about nearly everything and still, somehow, not draw suspicion for it.
Last night was interesting. Admittedly, most of it was spent trying to get a handle on how I would play Rondak. I did not plan ahead, really. But I have come to the conclusion that the best way to play Rondak is to be mostly in-character as an elf mage, but occasionally slip into real life discussion, especially on topics that illuminate Rondak. Perhaps I will “come out” as Decker to a couple people to establish trust. I do not want to be reduced to a tired stereotype (a la Cinnamyn) and simply repeat the same old Dungeons and Dragons stereotype over and over again. Anyways, playing Rondak is a lot of fun when talking to people who are willing to entertain him. And also to people who are willing to completely object and disparage him.
I did not get a chance to connect to most of the cast last night. The few I talked to seemed to be good characters – Owen, Gertrude, Hambone, etc. I’m really looking forward to mingling with the others!
Although definitely not in character, the temptation to create a Glenn Beck chalkboard of conspiracies is incredibly strong. I hope someone jumps on that idea, despite the so-called “truce” to not discuss real politics. Part of me was really looking forward to political scuffles as my character bumbled around, completely unaware of what politics were. A true benefit of playing Rondak is to act completely dumbfounded about nearly everything and still, somehow, not draw suspicion for it.
Last night was interesting. Admittedly, most of it was spent trying to get a handle on how I would play Rondak. I did not plan ahead, really. But I have come to the conclusion that the best way to play Rondak is to be mostly in-character as an elf mage, but occasionally slip into real life discussion, especially on topics that illuminate Rondak. Perhaps I will “come out” as Decker to a couple people to establish trust. I do not want to be reduced to a tired stereotype (a la Cinnamyn) and simply repeat the same old Dungeons and Dragons stereotype over and over again. Anyways, playing Rondak is a lot of fun when talking to people who are willing to entertain him. And also to people who are willing to completely object and disparage him.
I did not get a chance to connect to most of the cast last night. The few I talked to seemed to be good characters – Owen, Gertrude, Hambone, etc. I’m really looking forward to mingling with the others!
