Game Type: Chat
Glossary terms related to chat RPGs. Chatroom games were originally played on platforms such as AOL and IRC but today are played in Discord servers. They come in a wide variety of forms.
Sparring
May 11, 2024
A form of player-vs-player combat used for training or to settle disputes without risk of character death.
Trolling
April 15, 2024
When a player engages in behavior intended to disrupt gameplay, provoke other players, or undermine the story.
Trigger (psychological)
April 15, 2024
A topic or action that could cause a player distress in a roleplaying game.
TPB
April 15, 2024
Stands for "the player behind." Often used as part of a signature or sign-off in OOC messages.
RP hook
April 14, 2024
A device used to draw players into roleplay or motivate them to continue roleplaying.
RL
April 14, 2024
Stands for "real life." The everyday, non-digital world players live in, separate from their online games and game environments.
Power-posing
April 10, 2024
The practice of inappropriately dictating another character's actions in an RPG. Synonymous with god-modding.
Plot
April 10, 2024
The sequence of GM-guided events and player-driven storylines that provide direction for the game.
PB
April 10, 2024
Stands for "playby." An image of a celebrity used to represent a character in a roleplaying game.
Offscreen
March 28, 2024
Events or actions that happen in the background rather than being actively roleplayed or written about.
MOTD
March 15, 2024
Stands for "message of the day." An announcement or information shown to users upon login.