“Combat Heavy” games emphasize the combat mechanics within their systems over roleplay or puzzle solving. There are frequent and longer battles with enemies and a greater emphasis on tactical game play.

Combat Heavy

A “Dungeon Crawl” is a scenario where players navigate a dungeon or labyrinth-like environment for the entirety of the adventure. It emphasizes battling monsters, collecting loot, and avoiding traps to survive to the end!

Dungeon Crawl

Organized Play uses a standardized ruleset for character creation, leveling, and rewards. Every character plays by the same rules. Its strength is flexibility: bring your character to any table and jump right in. With tight rule adherence, every game feels consistent, fair, and ready for adventure.

Organized Play

“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

Pathfinder 1e

Shadowrun

Lancer

Nathan

I've been playing RPGs for a long time. I started on D&D 2nd edition, and have played dozens of different systems. My most familiar would be Pathfinder, Shadowrun, and D&D, in terms of hours played. I tend to be a gamemaster for most of my home game groups, and have several years worth of running Shadowrun campaigns. Most of my game experience has been in-person games, both at home and in an organized play setting, though I have played online extensively as well.

Nathan

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