The gamemaster sets up the scene and decides who goes first. If you're playing from a guidebook or manual, this will be predetermined, but if it's a game you devised, they can pick anything. If you go first, think about the setting and devise a move that helps move the story forward. If you're in space, you probably aren't going to meet a pack of wolves, but that might be an appropriate move if you're in medieval England! Making your first move an attack is a good way to get the action going and get the other players interested. For example, instead of choosing something like "My sorcerer looks up a spell in his book," try "My sorcerer casts a spell of blindness on your wizard." Some roleplaying games make you roll a dice to determine the importance of your play. If your game doesn't have dice, be prepared to talk about exactly what effect your play has on the game! In many games, the gamemaster will determine the effects of each play. In others, players react to each other's plays immediately. If you aren't the first, it's easiest to base your move off of what the last player did. For example, if they said that a dragon appeared in the sky, you can say something like "The dragon breathes fire onto the village" or "My hunter shoots three arrows at the dragon." Depending on your game, either the gamemaster or the next player will determine the results. If you want to move the game in a different direction, you can! Try starting a brand new scenario within your game. For example, if you are currently on a quest to find a treasure, you can have a wizard appear asking your group to save a princess first. Don't start too many subplots--it can make the game too confusing to follow. Part of the fun of roleplaying is telling a continuous story. You don't need to wind up the entire story when game time comes to an end. Be sure to write down the last few moves so you can pick up where you started next time. If you feel like the storyline isn't going anywhere or you'd like to start something new, that's fine too!
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One-sentence summary -- Wait for the gamemaster to tell you what to do. Make an opening move that advances the story. Roll the dice to determine what happens (optional). React to other players' moves. Start a new scenario. Pause the game when time is up.

Always have self-love. This means treating yourself with love, respect, and kindness. Having a hard time? It may help to realize that you aren't alone. Loneliness is something that everyone experiences at one time or another. Feeling lonely doesn't mean you're flawed or weird. In fact, it's what makes you human! Remember that feelings of loneliness are just that: feelings. They aren't part of your identity. Think about how you would treat someone you care about if they were suffering. Now, treat yourself the same way. Start by speaking kindly to yourself, just as you would speak kindly to a loved one. Give yourself a gentle gesture, like a pat on the back or a hug. This might feel a little strange, but it can actually have a soothing effect. Loneliness feels awful. However, it's important to understand and address your feelings of loneliness instead of trying to suppress them. Take some time to sit with your feelings. Notice the lump in your throat, the tightness in your chest, and the empty feeling in your stomach. Then, you'll work to move past these feelings. If you feel the urge to cry when processing your feelings, then cry. There's no shame in letting your emotions out--in fact, you'll probably feel better after a good cry. Processing your feelings doesn't mean dwelling on them. Instead, taking time to understand your feelings can help you move beyond them. If you're feeling lonely, putting your energy into achieving your long term goals can help. Do you have a dream college? Focus on getting good grades and involving yourself in your school community. If you've always dreamed of traveling to Europe, create a plan for saving money. Write down your goals and your plan for achieving them. You'll have a better chance of following through. Big goals can be daunting, so break them down into smaller, daily tasks. If you want to write a novel, set a goal of writing a few pages every day. Having fun solo is completely possible--just take time out of your day to pursue the activities you enjoy. Maybe you love writing, hiking, or painting. Doing something you love can boost your mood and help you get to know yourself a little better. Try going to your favorite artist's concert alone. Going to a concert alone may seem awkward, but once you get there, you won't feel so lonely. After all, everyone there has at least one thing commonyou all like the band or artist. If you're feeling lonely, making a YouTube video is the perfect way to reach out to the world and to share your thoughts and feelings with a variety of people. Whether you want to go on a funny rant, sing a song, or show off your juggling or makeup-application skills, you can connect with others all over the world with an engaging YouTube video. The YouTube community is full of potential friends! People may love your video and leave a kind comment, sparking a friendship. Or, you might make friends by watching and commenting on others' videos. Starting your own blog is a great way to share your passion for a subject with the world, learn more about your subject, and to be part of a productive community that shares your interests. Find something you're passionate about, such as baseball, yoga, or fashion, and start writing! Many bloggers end up making a community of friends when others read their posts and connect with them. You don't necessarily have to tell others about your blog, or even publish the posts if you don't want to. Distract yourself by putting your energy into learning something new! Check out MIT's OpenCourseWare, or the free online courses offered by other universities. You may have already gotten your degree or chosen your major, but there are a ton of courses out there, in anything from microeconomics to Portuguese history, that can help you explore a fun subject that interests you. Taking an online class can also give some structure and meaning to your life. You may feel that your days are empty without friends, and this is a meaningful and productive way to fill that time.
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Be compassionate towards yourself. Process your feelings of loneliness. Focus on your long term goals. Spend time doing activities you enjoy. Make a YouTube video. Start a blog. Take an online class.