metagaming
1 of 1noun/ˈmɛtəˌɡeɪmɪŋ/
Forms:metagamings
1
the act of using external knowledge or information that is outside the game world to influence in-game decisions, often breaking the immersion and fairness of the game
Metagaming refers to using knowledge or strategies from outside the game world to influence in-game decisions. This can include a player using information about the game’s rules, the game master’s plans, or the story that their character would not realistically know. In role-playing games (RPGs), metagaming is often discouraged because it can disrupt the role-playing experience and take away from the immersion. The focus is meant to be on the character’s knowledge and decisions, not the player's real-world understanding of the game.
- Mark stopped using metagaming after realizing it took away from the challenge and excitement of the story.
- Metagaming can make the game less enjoyable for everyone, as it takes away from the challenge and creativity.
- They agreed to avoid metagaming to keep the story enjoyable and focused on the characters.
- Metagaming ruined the experience for everyone, as it made the game feel less immersive.
- His use of metagaming tactics during the game led to some frustration among the other players.