When roleplay is becoming heated, or intense in any direction of emotion, players and crew may use the ‘Okay’ hand signal (thumb and forefinger forming an ‘O’) against the chest to confirm if everyone is alright with how the scenario is unfolding.
In response, the player being asked if they’re okay should respond in one of the following ways:
Thumbs up/Okay – Everything is good, please continue!
Wavering hand – I’m okay, but let’s tone it down.
Thumbs down – I need this to stop. If you receive no response to your Okay, assume that Thumbs Down is the response and immediately end the roleplay.
Players should respond accordingly. With a wavering hand, players should take a step back and de-escalate the role play so you can continue.
With a thumbs down, it is encouraged that everyone walks away from the situation and takes a break. Have a few minutes to collect yourself and then when you feel ready, return to the game.
In these later two scenarios; don’t worry about immersion, your OC welfare is far more important.
Images demonstrating the system are coming soon.