Better Roleplay in 3 Rules (18+): Specific, Slow, Responsive

Most roleplay chats don’t fail because the character is “bad”. They fail because the first few messages are too vague, too fast, or not responsive to what’s actually happening.

These three rules are the fastest way to fix that without writing long prompts.

Rule 1: Be specific (in one sentence)

Bad: "Be romantic." Better: "Be calm, confident, and a little teasing. Slow pace."

Specificity gives the character something to play against.

Rule 2: Go slower than you think

Add one line:

• "Slow down. Describe what you notice."
• "Stay in the moment. Don't summarize."

Rule 3: Respond to what you're given

If the character says something with a hook, reflect it:

• repeat one phrase
• ask one pointed question
• set one constraint (pace/tone/boundary)

Example:

"You said you're protective. Show it quietly."

A worked example (vague reply → better scene)

If the character replies with something generic like:

"Sure. What do you want to do?"

Don’t add more lore. Add one constraint:

• “Set the scene in two sentences first.”
• “Then ask me one question you actually care about.”

Try it

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