Foundry VTT

“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.

Rule of Cool (RoC)

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.

Sandbox / Open World

“Hexcrawl / Exploration” games are all about the journey. Whether you're uncovering ancient ruins, navigating dangerous terrain, or charting new territory, the focus is on discovery and player-driven adventure. Hexcrawls add additional structure by using a map where each hex holds new surprises, challenges, or story hooks.

Hexcrawl / Exploration

“Tactical / Crunchy” games are all about mastering the rules and making smart, mechanical choices. These games place a strong emphasis on strategy, planning, and system knowledge. Players who enjoy complex combat, optimized builds, or detailed mechanics will feel right at home here.

Tactical / Crunchy

“Realm Building” games focus on the development, expansion, and management of something bigger than a single party, where the characters may find themselves in charge of a kingdom, faction, settlement, or organization. Over the course of gameplay, players might manage resources, make decisions that shape nations, or even guide large-scale conflicts as part of the ongoing story.

Realm Building

Pathfinder 2e

Dungeons & Dragons 3/3.5e

GURPS

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay

Star Wars RPG by Fantasy Flight Games

Star Trek Adventures

Old-School Essentials

Cyberpunk 2020

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2e

Vampire: The Masquerade 20th Anniversary Edition

Harnmaster

Fantasy

High Fantasy

Gritty Fantasy

Low Magic

Scifi

Space Opera

Post-Apocalyptic

Cyberpunk

Viking

Modern

Futuristic

Steampunk

Pirate

Survival

Grimdark

Isekai

Anime

Dark Fantasy

Romance

Victorian

Universal

Sci-fi

Star Trek Adventures - First Edition

Nathan Patrick Lane

Brian

Kyle

Paramythist

Brian

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