Game Type: Chat (Page 2)

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.

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Two costumed characters holding a picture frame around their faces and the acronym: OC, short for original character.

OC

March 15, 2024

Stands for "original character." A character that is not part of a universe's official story or setting.

A beautiful cosplayer wielding a sword and the word: RP, short for roleplay or roleplaying.

RP

March 15, 2024

Stands for "roleplay" or "roleplaying." When you perform actions on behalf of a character as that character and not as yourself.

Hands typing on a keyboard and the word: player.

Player

March 14, 2024

A person who controls a character in a roleplaying game.

A referee in a sports match and the word: moderator.

Moderator

March 11, 2024

Someone who manages a game's community, greets new players, and helps enforce the rules.

Spotlights converging on a stage and the word: main, short for main character.

Main

March 11, 2024

A player's main character in a roleplaying game. Typically the one they play the most or most seriously.

A rowdy medieval pub scene and the words: tavern RP.

Tavern RP

March 10, 2024

Roleplay for the purpose of socializing, typically in a tavern or equivalent setting.

A hopping nightclub in the background and the word: scene.

Scene

March 10, 2024

A roleplay session. When characters come together and do things.

Two hovering chat bubbles (or comments bubbles) and the acronym: OOC, short for out-of-character.

OOC

March 10, 2024

Stands for "out-of-character." Any thoughts, actions, or speech that are from the player and not the character.

An open journal and an old-fashioned ink pen, plus the word: literate.

Literate

March 8, 2024

A term denoting that a game prefers players who are literate and fluent in the game’s primary language.

A sheen of ice representing a frozen state and the word: linkdead.

Linkdead

March 8, 2024

When a player has lost their connection (link) to the game but their character is still present in the game world.

An ordinary office cubicle and the acronym: IRL, short for in real life.

IRL

March 5, 2024

Stands for "in real life." Refers to things that happen in the physical world, as opposed to the game world.

Two players asleep at their keyboards and the word: idle.

Idle

March 4, 2024

When a player is connected to a game but inactive, possibly due to being AFK.

Two young actors on a stage, facing each other, and the words: IC does not equal OOC.

IC =/= OOC

March 4, 2024

Stands for "in character does not equal out of character."

An actor on stage under the lights and the word: IC, short for in character.

IC

March 4, 2024

Stands for “in character.” Any writing or roleplay that occurs as part of the game and within the game’s setting.

A computer desk with two separate monitors and the acronym: IAW, short for in another window.

IAW

March 3, 2024

Stands for "in another window." When the player is present at their computer but unable to pay attention to the game.

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