RPG Playstyles
Every Game Master has their own way of running the table. Discover the style that suits your group.
Rule of Cool
RoC
High-octane, cinematic gameplay where your bold ideas take the spotlight. A professional Game Master makes quick, adaptable rulings, bending the rules when…
View play style: Rule of CoolRoleplay Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Conversations drive the session, not dice. You inhabit your character, engage in dialogue with vibrant NPCs, and shape the narrative through choices and…
View play style: Roleplay HeavyCollaborative Storytelling
You help craft the story with a professional Game Master, selecting scenes, adding details to the setting, and guiding outcomes through prompts or narrative…
View play style: Collaborative StorytellingTactical Combat
Tactical Combat
Thoughtful positioning, clever use of cover, and well-defined rules turn each encounter into a challenging puzzle. Anticipate battle maps, miniatures, and team…
View play style: Tactical CombatCombat Light
Story comes first. You pursue leads, make allies of your rivals, and take daring decisions, with only the odd quick skirmish. The majority of the night…
View play style: Combat LightTheatre of the Mind
ToM
Everything unfolds in your imagination. The GM provides vivid cues for the environment, threats, and intentions, allowing for quick and cinematic action. There…
View play style: Theatre of the MindSandbox
Establish your own objectives, then observe as a vibrant world reacts. The GM provides detailed locations, factions, and whispers, applies rules fairly, and…
View play style: SandboxDungeon Crawl
Exploring room by room with maps, traps, and monsters. Every torch, spell slot, and hit point counts as you balance risk against reward in confined spaces…
View play style: Dungeon CrawlExploration Focused
You venture into the unknown, selecting routes, charting your findings, and tackling travel challenges. Weather, landmarks, and peculiar clues transform every…
View play style: Exploration FocusedPuzzle Solving
Decipher codes, interpret clues, and outsmart the dungeon as a team. Sessions focus on riddles, locks, and environmental challenges, featuring light combat and…
View play style: Puzzle SolvingRules as Written
RAW
Every rule is important, with clear calls, consistent mechanics, and the same odds each time. Tactics, choices, and dice results shape the story, so you always…
View play style: Rules as WrittenHigh Lethality
Battles are fierce, resources are limited, and errors can lead to a character's demise. The tension remains high as lasting consequences make every decision…
View play style: High LethalityHomebrew
HB
Step into a world crafted specifically for your table. Unique lore, house rules that match your style, and adventures shaped by your decisions, featuring…
View play style: HomebrewBeginner Friendly
Learn as you play with a patient guide who explains the rules as you go, sets a relaxed pace, and celebrates your first victories. Questions are welcome…
View play style: Beginner FriendlyFamily Friendly
Bright, friendly adventures with no frightening surprises. Simple language, fair challenges, and plenty of teamwork, allowing kids and adults to play together…
View play style: Family Friendly