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I thought folks might be interested in this well-written article explaining a taxonomy for different kinds of RPG play both contemporaneous and...

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EN World Forum Thread: The Six Cultures of Gaming

EN World is a long-running tabletop roleplaying game news and community site, best known for its coverage of Dungeons and Dragons and the broader RPG hobby. Its forums host discussions on game design, play styles, and industry topics.

This particular thread discusses a framework that attempts to categorize tabletop RPG players and communities into six distinct cultural groups based on how they approach and value the hobby. These kinds of taxonomy threads tend to generate long debates on EN World, with veteran players and designers weighing in on where different playstyles fit. The site has been active since the early 2000s and built much of its audience during the D&D third edition era, though it covers all editions and many other RPG systems today.

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