Game Type: Chat (Page 4)

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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An upset-looking gamer and the word: ban.

Ban

February 16, 2024

When a player’s account is suspended, preventing them from playing the game.

An ASCII map made by Andruid and the words: ASCII art.

ASCII Art

February 15, 2024

Visual elements, such as maps and objects, created using text only.

Four characters in action poses and the word: alt.

Alt

February 15, 2024

Short for "alternate character." A secondary character, different from one's main.

Empty gaming chairs and the word: AFK.

AFK

February 14, 2024

Stands for “away from keyboard." It lets others know that you'll be unresponsive for a time.

A chalkboard with "RULES" written on it and the words: RP culture, short for roleplaying culture.

RP Culture

February 13, 2024

The norms, values, practices, and etiquette shared by a roleplaying community.

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