\"Writing.Com
*Magnify*
SPONSORED LINKS
BY ONLINE AUTHORS
Printed from https://writing.com/main/newsletters/action/archives/id/7379
Contests & Activities: December 23, 2015 Issue [#7379]

Newsletter Header
Contests & Activities


 This week: Role-Playing Games
  Edited by: spidey Author IconMail Icon
                             More Newsletters By This Editor  Open in new Window.

Table of Contents

1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
7. Removal instructions

About This Newsletter

header for my C&A Newsletters
Welcome to the Contests & Activities Newsletter. I'm spidey Author Icon, and I'm your Editor this week!



Word from our sponsor

ASIN: B00KN0JEYA
Amazon's Price: $ 4.99


Letter from the editor

Role-Playing


I've recently gotten into RPGs or Role-Playing-Games. RPGs can be great resources for writers, because, as a player, you assume the role of your character to play a game. The neat thing about the game is that you often don't know what's going to happen, so you come up with the actions and reactions of your character on the fly.

It can be a really great creative exercise! You choose basics of your character and then you're thrown into the unknown with the rest of your party.

What would you (i.e., your character) do if you found yourself with a group on an adventure? Confronted with enemies, battles or obstacles? NaNoWriMo prep groups are great at these types of things, giving exercises to develop character traits. I've found that playing a role-playing game ups the ante by getting you to make quick decisions for your character.

I'm currently in the middle of a campaign with a few friends in a game of Dungeons & Dragons. My character is a rogue wood-elf who is good at stealth and deception, but who is overall "good." In our most recent get-together, however, I was given the opportunity to deceive my group, to keep a secret. I surprised myself by taking the opportunity. Now I'll have to eventually deal with the consequences of keeping something from my group, but it felt right for my character.

If you're ever given the chance to try an RPG, whether it's a video game, a live-action event (LARP) or a table-top game like D&D, I'd say definitely give it a try! I was surprised by how much fun I've been having playing and by how creative you can be. A good DM/GM (Dungeon Master/Game Master) will keep you on your toes!



purple flower sig


Editor's Picks






Official Writing.Com Contests & Activities:

 
Image Protector
Good Deeds Get CASH! Open in new Window. [E]
Write reviews to win cash prizes!
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon

Image Protector
What a Character! : Official WDC Contest Open in new Window. [E]
Create a memorable character using the given prompt for huge prizes!
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon





Contests/Activities:

Image Protector
Scary Animal tales Open in new Window. [E]
A short story contest. Show me the monster.
by Danger Mouse Author Icon

 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor

Thrice Prompted Open in new Window. [E]
This is now reopened. this is for everybody who joins, or wishes to join our group.
by David the Dark one! Author Icon

 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor

 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor

 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor

Image Protector
Give It 100! Open in new Window. [13+]
Write daily on Writing.Com for 100 days and earn an exclusive merit badge! Start today!
by ruwth Author Icon

 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor

 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor



Some contest resources:
How to Create a Contest Open in new Window. [ASR]
Things you need to know before you open a contest. Includes a contest template.
by Angels in my Ear Author Icon

"Create/Edit a Message Forum" Open in new Window.
Newbie Hyperlinking 101 - Bitem Format Open in new Window. [E]
Learn the ins and outs of creating a link using the bitem format.
by NickiD89 Author Icon





Know of some gems that deserve exposure? Submit them in the feedback form or submission form at the end of this Newsletter, and I'll put them in my next one!



 
Submit an item for consideration in this newsletter!
https://www.Writing.Com/go/nl_form

Word from Writing.Com

Have an opinion on what you've read here today? Then send the Editor feedback! Find an item that you think would be perfect for showcasing here? Submit it for consideration in the newsletter!
         https://www.Writing.Com/go/nl_form

Don't forget to support our sponsor!

ASIN: 197380364X
Amazon's Price: $ 15.99


Ask & Answer

My last newsletter, ("Contests & Activities Newsletter (November 25, 2015)" Open in new Window.), discussed dealing with a Feast or Famine situation.

I like your ideas about calendars, and not being afraid to ask for help. I am a stay at home grandma who does the housekeeping and helping my daughter and son in law with my 4 yr old grandson. Time isn't always there! But I am lucky and can spend a lot of time on writing and whatnot. Setting up a WdC calendar as we speak *Smile*
~ mARi☠StressedAtWork Author Icon

Thanks! I hope the idea helps! *Smile*




Have you ever played an RPG? Would you consider playing one?

*Bullet* *Bullet* *Bullet* Don't Be Shy! Write Into This Newsletter! *Bullet* *Bullet* *Bullet*

This form allows you to submit an item on Writing.Com and feedback, comments or questions to the Writing.Com Newsletter Editors. In some cases, due to the volume of submissions we receive, please understand that all feedback and submissions may not be responded to or listed in a newsletter. Thank you, in advance, for any feedback you can provide!
Writing.Com Item ID To Highlight (Optional):

Send a comment or question to the editor!
Limited to 2,500 characters.
Word from our sponsor
ASIN: B00KN0JEYA
Amazon's Price: $ 4.99

Removal Instructions

To stop receiving this newsletter, click here for your newsletter subscription list. Simply uncheck the box next to any newsletter(s) you wish to cancel and then click to "Submit Changes". You can edit your subscriptions at any time.


Printed from https://writing.com/main/newsletters/action/archives/id/7379