Using emotes/actions while roleplaying? Thoughts?

[Reaper]

I think using emotes are very helpful when role playing because it can express how you feel instead of just role playing it out. Also I think it's more realistic because it saves you time, like if you don't feel like typing how your character feels then you can just use the emotes.

[Wyldercat]

I personally don't like changin' them, unless it's a slow-paced private rp with some friends. I just think that typin' 'em out is easier for me, and it gives opportunity for more characterization and detail.

[DancingWithDeath]

I think it's OK. I like to add acting out cause it makes a bit more sense.

[Edolicious]

When I used to roleplay, I would use the emotes and actions all the time. Fighting against another character with the 'rage' emote on can really help spur on the RP, and help you imagine when your character might do next. Certain emotes can also give certain characters different vibes, making it a whole lot easier to understand their personalities.

Summed up, I'd say using them mid-roleplay is fine.

[Kuri]

Would have no problem with it, it's my primary means of communication.

[Insoholic]

I can't roleplay and never really roleplayed before, but it sounds more interesting and realistic to use emotes & actions while roleplaying. It would be fantastic if there was a roleplay only with dialogs and emotes/actions.
But I (and I believe others too?) won't be considering it myself as a roleplay if it's ever going to happen.

[BradiBytes]

[size=9] Hm, never really thought 'bout this.
Personally, when I used to roleplay, I don't recall using actions or emotes. Atleast not very often.
I'm not against it or anything at all, I just personally like to type it all out. It's also a bit bothersome trying to find a good match from the list for whatever my dialogue or actions are.

[DarkLustyHumor]

Personally I see nothing wrong with it, it brings out the feelings of the character or what they're doing to a more imaginative level. Although because emotes tend to glitch and there are different emote and action packs I think it's still best to type out actions and the emotes while roleplaying, and just use the emotes and actions for an extra flare to it.

[RenegadeRaptor]

Yes, I use emotes all the time when I am role playing on Feralheart. I feel that if an emotion fits the mood, I end up using it ^^ Plus it lets you get more connected to your character!

[WhiteLightHeart]

Emotes and actions are what break FH apart from just sitting in a forum and roleplaying there, in my opinion. Granted, we do have the maps and character bodies there physically, so it's not completely writing that gives you the visual experience of FH's roleplays, but like.. If the emote is there, why not use it? Does an action add more visual appeal? Shoot, let's use it~ <3

For me, scrolling to find the right emote (or just making it and giving it out as an emote pack, back in my days as a longterm group roleplayer) was totally worth it. It's perfect for getting those perfect poses for screenshots of the stories you create, and it just makes the story feel a bit more real alongside your writing and what is given to the imagination.