In the quest to boost earnings, diversifying your shows and bringing something fresh to the table is key — and one popular type of cam show that helps you do both is role-playing. Since any given role-play can include a variety of fetishes and niches, tapping into it can give you cam show ideas for days or even weeks.
Some role-plays involve only minor costume changes, while others may require a complete transformation into a different character. If you’ve delved into acting by offering the girlfriend experience, then you have already done some role-playing.
Collect all necessary information in advance, to better fulfill the viewer’s ideal fantasy scenario and increase the chances of them returning.
Whatever your level of experience or interest, here are some easy role-play ideas and tips to try in your next cam shows.
The Neighbor
This one is effortless but impactful. You can casually drop hints about having noticed the person around the neighborhood and finding them attractive. From there you can coyly “get to know each other,” or jump right into sex acts — whatever fits their fantasy. This role-play works especially well with the “girl next-door” trope, which audiences adore. A twist on this role-play would be “spying on the neighbor,” which taps into the voyeur fetish as well. In this scenario, you might practice yoga in skimpy clothes, get undressed or pleasure yourself in bed — all while blissfully “unaware” that someone’s watching you.
The Cuckolding Wife
Cater to cuckold fetishists by role-playing the user’s wife, who is out of town and messaging them. You can either “let slip” that you have slept with someone else and tell them all the details, or you can say that you want to fuck strangers. If you have a male counterpart that you can bring into the cam session, you can have sex with him in front of your “husband,” maybe even pretending that you forgot to turn off the camera.
The Best Friend’s Girlfriend
This option offers multiple possibilities, from a charmingly naughty seduction — with a touch of taboo due to the perceived “betrayal” — to a humiliation show where you compare them unfavorably to their magnificent best friend. All you need is that best friend’s name, and you can craft broad statements that still feel intimately personal.
The Co-Worker
Office drama is always a favorite. Once you possess a general understanding of their profession, role-playing as co-workers becomes a breeze. Many office, retail and sales jobs share a common flow, and chances are you’ve experienced one. Embrace your inner worker bee, vent about the boss to your co-worker — and offer “stress relief” in return.
The Job Applicant
Get your viewer to pretend they’re an HR manager conducting an online interview. As the potential employee, you can model your uniform, ask how many buttons you should undo to get the job, or just go for the simple but effective “sleeping your way to the top” scenario. You can even reverse the roles, with you playing the interviewer who wants to “inspect” the user to see if they’re fit to work under you.
The Boss
Step into a position of power with the boss role-play, which is perfect for femdom shows and vanilla experiences alike. Accuse your viewer of slacking off at work and insist that they make up for it, sexually or otherwise. Alternatively, reward their efforts with a bonus and watch the excitement unfold.
The Fictional Character
Dive into the world of a movie, TV show, book or game, where ample fun awaits with some prior costume preparation. Cosplay in itself is a form of role-play, allowing you to embody the character you dress as. These scenarios are easily constructed since you have existing source material to draw upon, enabling the transformation of a beloved persona into a more sensually charged role.
The Babysitter
The allure of the babysitter fantasy has endured the test of time and remains a popular choice, particularly among dads. Portraying a sizzling babysitter who tends to the kids — and later tends to the father, upon his return — makes for an enticing role-play. The iconic nature of this scenario also makes it easy to slip into character, with lines like “I believe I deserve extra payment for my exceptional service!”
The College Professor
Another timeless classic is the teacher/student dynamic, perhaps involving the pursuit of “special” one-on-one lessons, or the prof’s willingness to offer an improved grade in return for some “extra credit” work after class. Whether you assume the role of the curious student seeking knowledge or the easily persuaded — or strict? — academic, the possibilities for steamy encounters are endless.
The Wrong Number
For those who crave the exhilaration of encounters with captivating strangers, the role-play of initiating a video chat call with a wrong number offers the perfect set-up. The scenario unfolds with your initial surprise, followed by a gradual transition to seductive allure. Whether you gradually reveal yourself in provocative lingerie or confidently embrace your nakedness from the start, this role-play encapsulates all the thrilling sensations of engaging intimately with someone new, mirroring the intensity of a passionate encounter with a stranger just moments after crossing paths.
Preparing for a Role-Play
- Dive headfirst into the character you need to embody. Take some time to get a sense of their personality, replicate their look and fully embrace their persona before you start the show.
- Use tangible objects to bring the character to life. If the role-play involves specific clothing, distinct physical features or unique hair colors, improve the experience by incorporating outfits, wigs and special-effects makeup. This helps immerse your customer in the experience without relying solely on verbal communication.
- Remember, just like you and me, the character you’re portraying is only human. It’s okay if you occasionally stumble over words or feel nervous. Take a deep breath, relax and understand that you don’t need to be perfect in delivering your lines. Sometimes improvising and responding to customer cues is even better!
- Ask questions beforehand. Collect all necessary information in advance, to better fulfill the viewer’s ideal fantasy scenario and increase the chances of them returning.
Only Do What You’re Comfortable With
Let’s start with an important reminder: never engage in role-plays that involve underage characters. This is strictly against the rules on nearly all sites. Exercise caution when it comes to participating in “forced” or “coerced” role-plays, however consensual, as these scenarios can also raise concerns regarding site rules. While everyone involved in the adult industry is a consenting adult, these topics require careful consideration.
If you’re ever in doubt about what’s allowed and what isn’t, it’s better to check the rules on the site. If a role-play makes you uncomfortable, just tell your customer that it isn’t allowed or that you aren’t interested. If you still want to keep them as a customer, suggest changing the scenario so that it suits both of you. Or if you know other models who would be willing to take on that particular role-play, you can even recommend them. This way, your customer will get the kind of show they want and you can maintain the boundaries that help you feel comfortable.
Keep the above tips in mind, and you will be on your way to expanding your cam horizons with new possibilities that your viewers will be eager to help you explore.
Eva is an industry insider who helps performers make money on their own terms. When she’s not writing a blog post, poking around online or networking, she is practicing yoga or doing Netflix marathons. Contact her at eva@stripchat.com.
