Smallworlding
May 10, 2024
A form of metagaming that occurs when a character acts on the player's OOC knowledge of a small playerbase.
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Glossary terms related to RPIs or “roleplay-intensive” games. RPIs are known for requiring heavy investment from players, as well as the strict separation of IC and OOC.
Twinking
April 15, 2024
When a player uses unfair methods to artificially gain an advantage in a game.
Trigger (psychological)
April 15, 2024
A topic or action that could cause a player distress in a roleplaying game.
Toxic gamer
April 15, 2024
A player who engages in behavior that negatively impacts the experience of other players.
RP hook
April 14, 2024
A device used to draw players into roleplay or motivate them to continue roleplaying.
PvP
April 11, 2024
Stands for "player versus player." A type of gameplay where players combat or are in conflict with each other.
Powergaming
April 10, 2024
When a player prioritizes their character's power and success over collaborative storytelling or realistic character development.
Plot
April 10, 2024
The sequence of GM-guided events and player-driven storylines that provide direction for the game.
Permadeath
April 10, 2024
Short for "permanent death." In permadeath games, a character who dies cannot come back to life.
On-grid
March 28, 2024
Actions and events that occur in character on the game map, in areas accessible by other players.
OP
March 28, 2024
Stands for "overpowered." When a skill, item, or strategy is so strong as to disrupt the game's balance.
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.
