The more I play #dungeonsanddragons, the more I’m loving the *role-playing* aspect of it. I’d assumed that wouldn’t interest me as much as the *game* aspect, because I’m an actor; it’s what I do for a living. But the opportunity to create & be my own character is so fulfilling.
— Anthony Rapp Voted for Biden Black Lives Matter (@albinokid) December 28, 2020
This. 🙂
— Matthew Mercer (@matthewmercer) December 29, 2020
— Anthony Rapp Voted for Biden Black Lives Matter (@albinokid) December 28, 2020
I always enjoyed playing my “alter ego” – or what I suspect it was. How about you? It was kind of my “mirror universe” self There are aspects of both Grafinas & Bartolomy that feel like I’m getting to express myself & behave in ways that I wouldn’t necessarily do in my life. Like a prism effect of me. That’s often the case with characters I play, but it’s different here because I’m creating it all.
— Anthony Rapp Voted for Biden Black Lives Matter (@albinokid) December 29, 2020
I’ve been told because I do improv that I will really connect with D&D.I think that’s very true. I think in some ways the challenge for improv actors playing DnD would be to realize they don’t have to be *on* & *perform* as much as they would in a show. It’s more about *being* & allowing things to unfold. Does that make sense?
— Anthony Rapp Voted for Biden Black Lives Matter (@albinokid) December 28, 2020
The role playing is the hardest part for me! I love to play but I feel like it’s taking me a looooong time to understand who my character is as a person. Any tips as to how you get into the right mindset? (I had the same problem acting in school plays, come to think of it!) I think it’s important to try to drop into the soul and mindset of your character. Think about turning up the volume on certain aspects of yourself and turning down the volume on other aspects. Dive in an trust that you’ll feel more comfy as you just go for it.
— Anthony Rapp Voted for Biden Black Lives Matter (@albinokid) December 29, 2020
D&D is a ton of fun and has been a great way to connect online with my friends back home during the pandemic. What character are you playing now? A half-elf druid named Grafinas in one campaign, and a halfling rogue (arcane sorcerer) named Bartolomy in the other.
— Anthony Rapp Voted for Biden Black Lives Matter (@albinokid) December 29, 2020