Game Type: Tabletop
Glossary terms related to tabletop games. While traditionally played in person, they can also be played at a “virtual” table using VOIP or text.
Rollplaying
April 15, 2024
A style of play where the focus is more on game mechanics than on the story.
Railroading
April 14, 2024
When the game master constraints players' choices, forcing them to follow a specific, predetermined path in the story.
PvE
April 11, 2024
Stands for "player versus environment." A type of gameplay where players face challenges that come from the game itself.
Min-maxing
March 18, 2024
The practice of minimizing some attributes or skills and maximizing others in order to achieve one's in-game objectives.
Tavern RP
March 10, 2024
Roleplay for the purpose of socializing, typically in a tavern or equivalent setting.
PC
March 10, 2024
Stands for "player character." A character controlled by a player instead of a computer or game master.
DM
February 20, 2024
Stands for "Dungeon Master," the person who organizes, runs, and referees a roleplaying game.