I have been playing and Dungeon Mastering for Dungeons and Dragons, as well as other TTRPGs, for over 35 years.

...pointless in role-playing games. A good Gamemaster is going to scale encounters to be challenging for the player, regardless of how powerful they try to make themselves.

A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones series), The Lord of the Rings, and Starship Troopers.

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“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire. 

Roleplay Heavy

Play By Post refers to a game in which players interact with the story through messages and text posts. These games are typically played asynchronously throughout the week, which gives players time to consider what they want to do next, and engage with the story at their own pace.

Play By Post

In "Sandbox" or "Open World" games, players are given a tremendous amount of freedom to pursue their stories without the restrictions of a more linear game style. Players are encouraged to explore and engage with the world, and find their own story as they do so. These games offer the players the opportunity to help drive the narrative, and allow for the story to evolve organically through the choices they make.

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