Playstyles

This playstyle is characterized by a relaxed, low-pressure approach to gaming, where the focus is on having fun rather than mastering complex rules or engaging in intense strategy. Casual playstyle emphasizes simplicity, accessibility, and short, enjoyable sessions, making it ideal for players who want to experience the game in a light-hearted, stress-free manner. It’s perfect for groups looking for a more laid-back gaming experience without the need for deep preparation or commitment.

Players explore dungeons, ruins, or other underground locations filled with traps, monsters, and treasure. This playstyle, often referred to as “Classic,” focuses on the traditional elements of TTRPGs—tactics, combat, and exploration—that many associate with the earliest forms of role-playing games.

The game is designed to be humorous and light-hearted, with a focus on laughter and entertainment rather than serious conflict or deep storylines.

Players take on the roles of legendary heroes facing world-changing threats. The focus is on grand deeds, epic battles, and dramatic sacrifice.

This playstyle delves into deep philosophical questions about the nature of existence, purpose, and identity. Players might face scenarios where they confront the meaning of life, their own mortality, or the nature of reality itself. The focus is on introspection, moral dilemmas, and the psychological impact of choices, often leading to a profound and sometimes unsettling experience. This style challenges players to explore the human condition and their place in a complex, often ambiguous world.

Players explore unknown territories, discover new cultures, creatures, and places. The focus is on discovery, knowledge gathering, and learning about the world.

Focuses on power struggles, alliances, betrayal, and manipulation. Players navigate complex social and political landscapes to achieve their goals.

Players must solve puzzles or mysteries, often by gathering clues, interrogating NPCs, and analyzing evidence. The focus is on discovery and problem-solving.

Focuses on storytelling, character development, and dramatic progression. Players and the GM (Game Master) work together to create an engaging story.

An open-world style where players have the freedom to choose their own goals and actions. There’s no set storyline, and the Leader reacts to the players’ focus.

Players struggle to survive in harsh conditions, often dealing with scarce resources and constant threats. This can involve managing food, water, disease, and dangerous environments.

Emphasizes strategy and combat, often with detailed rules for movement, attacks, and defense. Scenarios may include battles, sieges, or small tactical missions.

This playstyle utilizes table roleplay as a professional tool for practitioners in human-centered fields such as education, therapy, counseling, leadership training, or team-building. The frame is designed to create scenarios that help participants develop specific skills, such as communication, empathy, conflict resolution, or decision-making. The narrative and gameplay are structured to help participants practice and refine abilities that can be applied in real-world situations. This playstyle emphasizes experiential learning, where the outcomes of the game offer valuable insights and practical experience that enhance participants’ professional or personal competencies.