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to go along with a player’s intention behind an offer when it’s contrary to the character’s intention
There are two intentions behind every offer: The intention of the character, and the intention of the inter-actor playing the character. These two intentions are not always the same.
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If you’re stuck for what to say, declare something. Say how you feel. Make an observation about a character, the location, or what’s going on. Let it be simple. State the obvious. When you make a declaration, you establish a detail while avoiding a question.
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an offer that implies a story detail
Oblique offers imply information rather than explicitly stating it. They allow spects to be smart and infer elements of the story without spoon-feeding them every single detail.
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When an offer mirrors a previous offer, it’s a parallel offer. When an offer is relevant but not identical to a previous offer, it’s a complementary offer.
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an offer that is the same as a previous offer
A parallel offer is saying or doing the same thing as someone else.
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There’s nothing wrong with talking, but it’s easy to become over-reliant on it. Words are abstractions. Physicality is real. When you make physical offers, it brings more reality to the experience. This is why it’s good to physicalize your offers.
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Do an arbitrary physical motion, then justify what action you might be engaged in. See how many you can do in two minutes.
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Make a verbal offer that incorporates a random word from the Gimme Getter. Make as many offers as you can in two minutes. (2 minutes)
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