GMs often struggle to differentiate their NPCs from one another. (We once joked that somehow all our GM’s NPCs seemed to have British accents.) In this video, voice actor Darren McStay demonstrates a number of vocal characteristics that can be layered to create distinct-sounding characters. A few of these characteristics include texture (breathy vs. dry), air placement (throat vs. nose), and tempo. Why not experiment with a few of these characteristics to add additional interest to your game world or player character?

“Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.”

John Maxwell

Now our newly elected Club Officers have titles, positions and goals to achieve. However, this is not their guiding purpose or their overall mission. Our Club Officers are united in their love of roleplaying, storytelling and many other hobbies that fall under the umbrella of geekdom. Their passion is to share the love of their hobbies with one another through the vehicle that a Toastmasters’ club has to offer.

We have a great team at the helm to continue making this a reality into the new year.

The creator of the video below, Josh Sundquist, is missing one leg. Rather that let that limit him, he uses it as the basis of some amazingly funny costumes. Toastmasters helps us learn to go outside our own comfort zones, and play to our strengths; this short video seemed to fit both of those really well, while being both creative and hilarious.

Put a spell on your players! Broken Peach offers a prime example of how to do this and bring your game to life with the incorporation of atmospherics: music and costumes, in this case. Engage in a little hocus pocus to add a trick or treat to your adventures!