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an offer that clearly establishes a story detail
Defined offers establish story elements in unambiguous ways. When the details of the fiction are clear, it’s easier for everyone to play.
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Player A begins a scene with a given premise. Player B tries to derail the premise by changing anything is not explicitly defined by Player A.
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verbal particulars that make a fictional world seem real
There’s a big difference between “I like your house.” and “ I can’t believe you own a beach bungalow here in Malibu.” The difference is the detail that paints a specific picture.
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A scene is played in which Player A is the inter-actor and Player B plays as a difficult spect.
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When you hold back from playing because you’re afraid of doing something wrong, do it wrong on purpose.
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Build the habit of doing the things that scare you. There’s no need to figure out why they’re scary; that’s just a way to avoid doing them. Condition yourself to take action the moment you feel the fear.
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