[RPG Theory] First or Third Person Narration

[stevekenson]

[Poll #1263977]

I wonder if there’s a corrolation between different RPG play styles and verbal identification with one’s character in-game. The first person “I do this” is more of adopting the role, taking on the character, while the third person “my character does this” is more an element of the game, treating the character as game-piece or separate from one’s self. How do you play it and what, if anything, is the impact on how your game play feels?

Comments

[kosmic.livejournal.com]

I generally alternate depending on the circumstances. In a case where the game is more tactical or action oriented, then I generally describe things in the third person. However I shift to the first person when characterization is the focus. Basically I "Roll Play" in the third person and "Role Play" in the first.