Game Type: RPI (Page 2)

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.

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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.

A tense scene between two medieval women and the words: ICA=ICC, short for in-character actions equal in-character consequences.

ICA = ICC

March 4, 2024

Stands for "in-character actions equal in-character consequences."

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."

A player pointing away and the acronym: FOIC, short for find out in character.

FOIC

February 26, 2024

Stands for "find out in character." A phrase used in RP games to encourage IC discovery of information.

A room divided with neon lights of different colors and the words: IC/OOC crossover.

IC/OOC Crossover

February 19, 2024

The inappropriate mixing of IC and OOC information, emotions, or actions in RP games.

A knight chess piece silhoutted by the moon, and the word: collusion.

Collusion

February 19, 2024

When players work together in secret outside of the game (e.g. in Discord DMs) to gain an advantage within it.

An isolated person looking depressed and the word: blackballing.

Blackballing

February 17, 2024

When one player secretly damages the reputation of another.

A player typing out their character application and the word: app.

App

February 15, 2024

Short for "application." Required to play some roleplaying games.

Fallen chess pieces around a Queen and the word: antag.

Antag RP

February 15, 2024

Refers to a style of antagonistic roleplay focused on creating conflict.

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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