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“Theater of the Mind” uses little to no visuals for scene settings and combat. Instead, the narrative imagery comes from the Game Master’s descriptions and character action and movement comes from Players’ descriptions. 

Theater of the Mind

“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)

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

“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

Call of Cthulhu

Vaesen

Forbidden Lands

Gritty Fantasy

GM Grant

Gunnhrafn

Mike

I have played about 5 games so far, Forbidden Lands, Vaesen, Call of Cthulhu, Daggerheart. I am still learning my way and appreciate any advice people care to give. I am older, retired, science and investigations background, 40 years experience on making projects happen as a consultant mostly on my own in 40 of these United States and 13 other countries. 

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