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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

“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)

Games that are ran “Rules as Written” emphasize realism and stick to the letter of the rules, allowing players to explore creative solutions while still operating under a consistent rule set. Players have the ability to utilize the rules in creative ways to create awesome characters and moments in the game.

Rules as Written (RaW)

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

“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

Dungeons & Dragons 5e

Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition

Fantasy

High Fantasy

Gritty Fantasy

Dark Fantasy

I have been into D&D since the days to 2e.  I played a lot of 3/3.5e.  I started DMing almost 2 years ago in 5e.  My love for the game exploded after, but sometimes I still want to be a player.  My current game meets maybe  once a month and that's just leaving me wanting more!  I enjoy character creation, role-playing, and helping & having fun with others.

I have done a little online TTRPGs, but not much.  We used Discord and Tabletop Simulator on Steam.  I know about Roll20 and Foundry, but have never used them.  I would be interested in learning to use them.

Bob

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