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Roleplay Workshop - Character, Voice Acting, & Improvising

Roleplay Workshop - Character, Voice Acting, & Improvising

Game Master Workshop | One-Shot

About the adventure

🎭 Unlock the Power of Roleplay! Workshop for TTRPG Players and Game Masters 🎲 Are you looking to deepen your roleplaying experience and create more compelling characters in your TTRPG adventures? This Workshop series is designed for players and Game Masters who want to enhance their skills and bring their characters to life like never before. 🔮 What You'll Learn: - Acting Techniques: Discover how to embody your character fully, from motivation to facial expressions, for a more immersive roleplaying experience. - Accents and Voices: Learn how to create distinct and believable voices for your characters, adding depth and personality to your roleplaying. - Improvisation Skills: Master the art of thinking on your feet and reacting in character, making your gameplay more dynamic and engaging. For the specific focus of this workshop session, check out this listing's recruiting notes! ------- Hi there! I'm Solly KP aka Salman Corbette. I've spent more than a decade in improvisational theatre, where I've played, voiced, and directed hundreds of spontaneous characters in front of live audiences. I'm a professional GM who runs improvised and planned adventures in many systems, who voices a buttload of characters. Cue testimonials: "Corb's the best! Our games run smoothly because he knows the rules and always comes prepared, yet full of laughter and surprise. We don't mind taking the campaign off the rails, and his skill on the fly is superb. We find ourselves interacting with a new NPC with a great new voice and it all feels like it was part of the story. He pushes you to play a better character, to role play, to find your own voice." - Kevin "Corbette's workshops were both fun and intriguing. I had a blast and learned a lot about how I do voices, as well as how to practice for the future. The way he runs his workshops, with both kindness and professionalism, is exceptional." - Chris "Corb does improv and it shows. Let me give you an example of how this makes the game better. I just started a second game with Corb as the DM. In a recent session he voiced a Kenku who distinctly sounded like they were copying different words from different people. At one point they said something and the last two words sounded just like our party wizard. Not only was this impressive voice work but also a subtle joke which we all got a good laugh out of." - Markus ------- Don't have time for a workshop? You can watch my panel/Q&A from Draconis Festival here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A86P1OX8hgg (For private bookings of focused workshops, for your player crew, work team, or group of friends, please DM)

Party notes

This workshop is Pay What You Can for professional GMs. Please leave the amount you'd like to pay in your join note (yes, even 0 is fine). In this workshop, we're going to practice basic skills in voice and characterization, as well as improvising with the characters we create. Let's practice together! 📷 Cameras optional (but encouraged!) 📷 By joining this workshop, you affirm: - You're a cool person and won't engage in any transphobia, ableism, misogyny, racism, etc. - You're interested in improving your ability to be spontaneous, engaged, and engaging in your games - You're ok with being a little silly in front of strangers

2 years on StartPlaying

804 games hosted

Highly rated for: Voices, Creativity, Inclusive

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (107)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Voices

Creativity

Inclusive

Joshua Gafford avatar

Joshua Gafford

New review

Played 37 sessions

I've had the pleasure of playing with this GM twice in the past few years. The first game was a one-shot "TOTAL IMPROV" game. Their quick-wittedness was astounding to me, even as a veteran player and a GM myself. The second time was years later on StartPlaying. I joined a game thinking it was a one-shot, not realizing it was going to be a full campaign. I decided to stay on and have been playing for over a year because Corb is that good! They are incredibly creative and highly flexible. The sessions are always well planned and balanced. Works well with new players, able to show them the ropes of their character as well as inspire quality role-playing. They are also not afraid to let a gag go on for a while and cut it off when needed. They are everything a player could hope to have in a GM. If they have a spot on their table, take it. You will not be disappointed.

isFriday avatar

isFriday

New review

Played 2 sessions

One of the best improvisers in the business. You're gonna have a great time.

Sapperlot Storytelling avatar

Sapperlot Storytelling

New review

Played 1 sessions

I took part in one of his workshops. It was a delight. Corb has a gift to bring people together, within minutes a group of strangers was chatting away like old mates. As a bonus the actual seminar was also informative and very well structured.

Varick (Lvl14Bard) avatar

Varick (Lvl14Bard)

New review

Killer webinar. Clear, crafted information that was well thought out and collaborative. Great energy.

Maria avatar

Maria

New review

Super nice GM, put together a lot of useful info based on a google forms poll, facilitated discussions with fellow GMs and did a great job of keeping things flowing!

Sav  ︱ The Curiosity avatar

Sav ︱ The Curiosity

Played 6 sessions

I had the pleasure of playing a few D&D sessions run by Corb, and I genuinely enjoyed every moment. Corb has crafted a unique and fascinating world filled with creative features I'd never encountered before, which kept me engaged throughout each session. One of the standout aspects of his DM style, for me, is the depth and memorability of his NPCs. Each character we ran into felt fully realized, brought to life with fun and distinctive voice acting that truly enhanced the experience. Additionally, his use of thematic music, TV-style recaps, and trailers at the beginning and end of each session gave the campaign a polished and professional feel—it genuinely felt like stepping into an epic series. Corb's mastery of improvisation is always on full display: He seamlessly weaves puns, humor, and spontaneity into every scene, keeping the atmosphere lively and enjoyable. The campaign itself offered a nice blend of combat, puzzles, exploration, and roleplay, catering equally well to seasoned players and those new to D&D. Plus, the monsters he introduced were absolutely terrifying in the best possible way! Overall, I had a great time playing in Corb's games. His sessions are entertaining and wonderfully executed—I highly recommend!

Additional tables

1 available

1 NEEDED TO START

Once / Monday - 9:00 PM UTC

Jul 7

2 / 10 Seats Filled

Additional details

How to prepare

Players should be ready with a discord account, a webcam, and a microphone/headset with NO echo. Otherwise, just your very pleasant face. We like faces.

What I provide

14 years of improvisational experience and a glowing d20 lamp behind me that is quite transfixing

Gameplay details

We'll start by establishing names, pronouns, and any line or veils you have. Then, after some brief lead-in by yours truly, we'll be workshopping. Participation can be self-paced, so don't worry if you're the shy type. We'll help you warm up until everybody feels safe :)

Content warnings

• Seminar

Safety tools used

• Breaks

• Debriefing

• Open Door

How will character creation work

Characters will be spontaneous, of course. This section still needs 111 more characters. Nice weather we're having. Or maybe not. I don't know where you live, nor what you consider "nice".

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Low

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Low

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

• Discord

1 SEAT LEFT
$25.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Once / Monday - 9:00 PM UTC

May 26

2-2.5 Hour Duration

9 / 10 Seats Filled

Schedule

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: All Ages