“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)

Dungeons & Dragons 5e

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I used to play a lot of TTRPGs, different games, different DMs, I tend to prefer D&D for it's accessibility, but I'm always happy to learn new rules and dive into new universes. Haven't played in a few years though, so I'm definitely rusty and consider myself a beginner. 

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