Tightwire
Since: Apr, 2014
#2: Apr 3rd 2019 at 12:44:59 AM
Hmmm. Well you could try describing things like their charming smile and the way they joke, the way they're luring people into a false sense of security. Hustlers always make sure it sounds like you're getting the better deal, and act surprised when they 'win'.
If you want an idea for a family-friendly con artist, try watching Hades in Disney's Hercules who gets near-strangers to crack deals with him.
Edited by Tightwire on Apr 3rd 2019 at 12:46:21 PM
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My Protagonist is someone who is a very skilled poker player. They're an anti-hero and they use this skill to con people. If they need money, they'll typically find people to hustle at poker. I was thinking that their introductory scene would involve them hustling some people. The scene would take place at a college party. Instead of trying to get money, they're trying to trick some specific students into playing Strip Poker. Their plan is to film this so they can blackmail them as part of a revenge scheme. (As I said, this character is meant to be morally ambiguous.)
What I want help with is describing how this character manipulates people. Note, the character doesn't just want anyone to play poker with. They need specific people to join the game in order for their plan to work. I was thinking they could use reverse psychology to get these people to play. Maybe they could say something like "I don't think this is the game for you". Would that work?