50 Character Builder Questions for your Tabletop Character — Transcript

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1. 0:00Got kind of a spooky vibe going on today
2. 0:03I was just thinking about Halloween
3. 0:05It's coming
4. 0:10Hey friends, Ginny Di here
5. 0:11And a few months ago in a video where I was talking about DM'ing
6. 0:14I talked about how I ask my players character builder questions before each session
7. 0:18With the group that I DM, every session I give them a question before we start the session that's like a character builder question
8. 0:24The goal of these questions is to just get everybody thinking in character and to give them an opportunity to
9. 0:29explore and develop their characters in different ways than what they've been able to do so far at the table during role-play
10. 0:36The goal isn't for these questions to be big character defining questions
11. 0:39Like what's your biggest fear, or what's your goal in life?
12. 0:42Those are the bones
13. 0:44These questions are for building up the flesh
14. 0:46The details that take a character from an outline to something closer to a living breathing person
15. 0:51When I talked about this, I got a ton of comments asking me to share a list of questions
16. 0:56So full disclosure, the main reason that it took me this long to actually do it
17. 0:59Is that I have a much more complicated cooler plan for presenting these kinds of questions on video
18. 1:04But, I figured why not do both, toss out some questions now to get you started, and then dig a little deeper in future videos
19. 1:11Speaking of tabletop gaming, this video is sponsored by Protect the Caravan, who just launched a Kickstarter for these ridiculously cute dice potions
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21. 1:21Just pretty dice?
22. 1:22Dismissive, when we all know that dice are happiness polyhedrals
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28. 1:46-Okay, and I get advantage on that saving throw. Right?
29. 1:49-What?
30. 1:50No, why would you get advantage?
31. 1:51-I'm, sorry. I was unclear, I get advantage on that saving throw, right?
32. 1:58-Oh, yes advantage
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34. 2:02*Wink*
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36. 2:06But there are discounts when you pledge for more potions
37. 2:09I will link to the Kickstarter in the description. It ends on September 11th, so don't wait to make your pledge
38. 2:14Today I have for you 50 questions to help develop your tabletop character in ways that you might not have thought of yet
39. 2:20These are in second person. So you should answer them from the perspective of your character
40. 2:25I'm, not gonna leave awkward Dora the Explorer style space for you to answer
41. 2:29So I would suggest pausing the video after each question so you have time to answer
42. 2:33Do you see Swiper?
43. 2:35[Awkward pause]
44. 2:36Is he in range for fireball?
45. 2:38[Awkward pause]
46. 2:39¡Muy bien!
47. 2:40Of course, you don't have to answer all of them
48. 2:41But I think it's a good exercise to try and round out your character traits
49. 2:45Think of this as an interview with your tabletop character
50. 2:49Are you a morning person or more of a night owl?
51. 2:52What's the first thing you notice about a person when you meet them?
52. 2:55You see a huge spider in your room. What do you do?
53. 2:58If you could go back and change one decision you made in the past. What would you change?
54. 3:02Tell me about your first kiss.
55. 3:04Do you give people second chances?
56. 3:06Are you a cat person or a dog person?
57. 3:09Do you think you're attractive?
58. 3:11What's your worst habit?
59. 3:12When was the last time you cried?
60. 3:14Are you a good liar?
61. 3:16What's your biggest pet peeve?
62. 3:18Have you ever had your heart broken?
63. 3:20Are you more likely to use your fists or your words in an argument?
64. 3:23What's something you're naturally good at?
65. 3:26What's something you had to work hard to be good at?
66. 3:28Can you tell when someone is flirting with you?
67. 3:31Do you think money can buy happiness?
68. 3:33Do you believe in destiny?
69. 3:35Are you a good cook?
70. 3:36What do you think happens after you die?
71. 3:38Did you have to grow up fast?
72. 3:40Who do you look up to?
73. 3:42When you go to a tavern, what do you order?
74. 3:44What do you like most about yourself?
75. 3:46What do you like least about yourself?
76. 3:49Do you want kids someday?
77. 3:50Are you a planner or more spontaneous?
78. 3:53Can you keep a secret?
79. 3:55Do you like being the center of attention?
80. 3:57If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do today?
81. 4:01Do you enjoy getting all dressed up for a special occasion?
82. 4:04Where do you feel safe?
83. 4:05Do you love or hate being alone?
84. 4:08What's the last nightmare you remember having?
85. 4:10Do you admit to mistakes when you make them?
86. 4:13Do you want to grow up to be like your parents?
87. 4:15How do you deal with being sick? Are you stoic or super whiny?
88. 4:19What did your parents expect from you when you were born?
89. 4:22Do you have a strong sense of style?
90. 4:24Would you rather camp outdoors or stay the night in an inn?
91. 4:27Is there a food that most people like that you absolutely hate?
92. 4:31Are you more of a hoarder or a minimalist?
93. 4:34Are you superstitious?
94. 4:35Are you the kind of person who remembers people's birthdays and pets names and stuff?
95. 4:40What do you do to feel better when you're sad?
96. 4:42Is it hard for you to trust someone?
97. 4:44Are you susceptible to peer pressure?
98. 4:47If you decided to stop adventuring and settle down what kind of job would you take?
99. 4:51As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
100. 4:54And that's 50!
101. 4:55I will link a document with a list of the questions in the description in case you would prefer them in written form
102. 5:00That whole thing just sounded like you're hearing 50% of a first date
103. 5:04If you found this helpful, please let me know
104. 5:06I was thinking it might be fun to make another version of the same kind of list
105. 5:09But with more out of character questions, like: If your tabletop character went to high school, what kind of clique would they be in? Stuff like that
106. 5:16Let me know what you think in the comments and stay tuned because I have another tabletop themed video coming at you next week
107. 5:21The closer we get to Halloween, the spookier. I tend to dress, I'm like a seasonal goth