RPG Playstyles
Every Game Master has their own approach to running the table. Discover the style that suits your group.
Rule of Cool
RoC
High-action, cinematic gameplay where your bold ideas take centre stage. A professional Game Master makes quick, adaptable rulings, bending rules when…
View play style: Rule of CoolRoleplay Heavy
RP-Heavy
Conversations drive the session, not dice. You immerse yourself in your character, exchange words with vibrant NPCs, and shape the story through choices and…
View play style: Roleplay HeavyCollaborative Storytelling
You help craft the story with a professional Game Master, selecting scenes, adding setting details, and guiding outcomes through prompts or narrative tokens…
View play style: Collaborative StorytellingTactical Combat
Tactical Combat
Strategic 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
The story comes first. You pursue leads, forge friendships with rivals, and make daring choices, with only the occasional brief skirmish. Most of the night…
View play style: Combat LightTheatre of the Mind
ToM
Everything unfolds in your imagination. The GM provides vivid cues for space, threats, and intent, allowing action to flow quickly and cinematically. No maps…
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 rumours, applies rules fairly, and…
View play style: SandboxDungeon Crawl
Explore each room with maps, traps, and monsters. Every torch, spell slot, and hit point counts as you balance risk against reward in confined areas while…
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. Custom lore, house rules that match your vibe, and adventures shaped by your choices, featuring…
View play style: HomebrewBeginner Friendly
Learn as you play with a patient guide who explains the rules as you go, sets a comfortable pace, and celebrates your first victories. Questions are welcome…
View play style: Beginner FriendlyFamily Friendly
Bright, friendly adventures with no frightening surprises. Clear language, fair challenges, and plenty of teamwork, allowing kids and adults to play together…
View play style: Family Friendly