Why a role-playing table needs silences
Silence is not dead time: it is often where the best scene is being prepared.
After a heavy announcement, letting a few seconds go by gives players room to react in their own way.
Knowing when to say nothing
A silence that runs too long is also noticeable: it is the moment to restart by simply asking “and what does your character do?”.
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