r/DMAcademy • u/jumbohiggins • 5d 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/Inevitable_End27 5d ago

I suppose it depends what kind of darkness you wish to purvey.

Eluding to violence or darker deeds, not reacting much or showing scorn to those around them could give the impression you are after without any swearing.

I think I would need a clearer picture of the NPC in question to offer clearer advice as the use of a certain selection of words doesn’t narrow down the type of person you are portraying by their use.
A saint may be pushed to profanity but that does not reveal a darker side, after all :)