Stop Playing Your D&D Character Like This!

🗡️🖤 Is your "edgelord" hero actually destroying the fun? Most D&D players roleplay dark characters wrong! Learn how to ACTUALLY roleplay a brooding loner in Dungeons & Dragons with simple acting tips that make your party love you. Whether you’re a DM trying to manage a difficult player or a player wanting to play a morally grey anti-hero, you’ll learn the difference between being mysterious and being an obstacle. We’ll cover why edgelords destroy the game, how to maintain a tragic backstory while still working with your party, and how to handle the "Session Zero" conversation. You’ll also get concrete "Bad Version vs. Good Version" roleplay scenarios that you can use right away. These techniques turn the annoying game-stopping loner into a complex, compelling party member. As an actor, screenwriter, and Dungeon Master with over ten years of experience, I’ll share practical roleplaying tips to make your roleplay more natural, immersive, and fun. If you’ve ever wanted your dark character to feel like a "Batman-style" hero — not just an annoying Debbie Downer who sits in the corner — this guide is for you! 🪄 What's in this video: 00:00 The Edgelord Problem 01:17 What is an Edgelord 03:12 Why Edgelords Ruin Sessions 05:31 The Actor's Fix 08:43 Playing to Your Scene Partners 10:49 The Reluctant Hero 12:47 Tip For DMs 15:50 Tip For Players 19:00 Recap 📺 Watch Next: 5 Rules For Better D&D Roleplay (That Actors Use) -    • 5 Rules For Better D&D Roleplay (That Acto...   📺 For DMs: 10 DM Mistakes That KILL Your D&D Game -    • 10 DM Mistakes That KILL Your D&D Game   #DnD #DungeonMaster #Roleplaying ---------- 📢 Stay connected! 🔔 Subscribe to my channel for more:    / @jacemanoli   📱 TikTok:   / dmjace   📸 Instagram:   / dmjacemanoli   🎲 I create roleplay focused Dungeons & Dragons content for both new D&D players and experienced Dungeon Masters who want their games to feel immersive, character-rich, and unforgettable. 🎬 Drawing on over a decade of experience as an actor, writer, and Dungeon Master, I share practical DM tips, player advice, and creative inspiration for campaigns played online, in-person, or on virtual tabletops like Foundry VTT and Roll20. 📖 Whether you’re learning how to play D&D for the first time or looking to improve your TTRPG roleplaying, you’ll find tools here to elevate your sessions, master collaborative storytelling, and bring memorable characters to life. ---------- ‼️All third-party artwork, logos, and video clips featured in this video are the property of their respective copyright holders. Dungeons & Dragons and related artwork are © Wizards of the Coast LLC. Use of this material is for commentary, education, and transformative purposes under fair use. No copyright infringement is intended.