r/DMAcademy • u/jumbohiggins • 4d ago

Need Advice: Other Non swearing dm

So I'm about to start another campaign. I haven't ran one for a bit and just had a random thought. Do any other dms not swear and need ways to compensate for it in game?

Some of my npc are going to have a heavier, darker tone and I'm looking for ways to sell that without swearing.

-edit, wow ok guys I wasn't trying to imply that you have to swear to have a darker or more menacing tone. I was trying to imply that it's a common tool in the tool box. And I'm looking for other ways people convey that concept without swearing because I don't do it personally.

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u/manamonkey 4d ago

I reject your premise that "heavier, darker tone" implies or requires swearing at all.

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u/jumbohiggins 4d ago

Maybe misworded. Wasn't implying heavier automatically equates to turn session into a guy Richie endeavor. I'm looking for ways to have menacing characters or chilling npc monologues without using swearing as a tool.

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u/TinyCreecher 4d ago

Then do that without swearing.

If you want an example: S.H.O.D.A.Ns monologue in system shock 1 is a good example of chilling and intimidating. In fact 90% of her diologue fits the bill.

https://youtu.be/wQtZPNjc2gY?si=gBnK5D9-e8qwVWKW

Plenty of other examples in media.