RPG Playstyles
Every Game Master has their own way of running a session. Discover the style that suits your group.
Rule of Cool
RoC
High-octane, cinematic gameplay where your bold ideas take centre stage. 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, exchange words with vibrant NPCs, and shape the narrative through choices and emotions…
View play style: Roleplay HeavyCollaborative Storytelling
You craft the story together with a professional Game Master, selecting scenes, adding details to the setting, and guiding outcomes through prompts or…
View play style: Collaborative StorytellingTactical Combat
Tactical Combat
Thoughtful positioning, clever use of cover, and well-defined rules turn each encounter into a gripping challenge. 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 odd quick skirmish. Most of the evening is spent…
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. There are…
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 impartially…
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 overcoming travel challenges. Weather, landmarks, and peculiar clues transform…
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 narrative, ensuring…
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 elevated as lasting consequences render every…
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, with surprises…
View play style: HomebrewBeginner Friendly
Learn as you play with a patient guide who explains the rules as you go, sets a gentle pace, and celebrates first-time 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 both children and adults to play…
View play style: Family Friendly