Questions tagged [gaming-style]

For questions relating to how the gamemaster and players approach gameplay.

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Tabletop Play Style Classification Schemes

People often present breakdowns claiming to enumerate the various types of tabletop player, such as the rule-lawyer and the power gamer. For example, "The lurker is generally a player who attends a session, participates in a minimal fashion and is…
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Tabletop Player Styles

There are various types of tabletop player, such as the rule-lawyer and the power gamer. What are other kinds that you know of? Example: The lurker is generally a player who attends a session, participates in a minimal fashion and is usually…
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Building Campaigns to Characters' Strengths and Weaknesses

When I GM a game, I try to make sure that the skills the characters have can be used. If someone takes "Music", then I make sure there's a point in the campaign where someone needs to impress someone with their mad playing skills. Likewise, if a…
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