“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

“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

Dungeons & Dragons 5e

Gothic Horror

Horror

Cyberpunk

Pirate

Cosmic Horror

Space Western

Grimdark

Eldritch Horror

Espionage

Victorian

My Start in ttrpg's began in early 2018 with irl friends doing oneshots and homebrew campaigns, we ran alot of Strahd, Phandelver, and even one small Avernus module. Eventually I moved away for personal reasons and transitioned to online games. I have finished 2 full campaigns online, one Strahd and another homebrew world. I tend to play more martial characters, or a hybrid class. I value versatility in a character with my secondary role being a tank, thank my gaming background for that. I enjoy more combat and horror themes. my favorite game of all time being bloodborne, I tend to base a lot of my characters around that type of world.  My Most recent Obsession has been the world of Warhammer 40K, specifiaclly the Death Korps of Krieg. Discord User- VoidVenator

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