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OSR

Old School Revival, or Old School Renaissance. A movement to reinvigorate the style of roleplaying from the 1970s and 1980s, often with a focus on older editions of D&D.

OSE

The Old School Essentials role playing game.

nerfing

Sometimes debuffing (like 'hold person' spells), and sometimes employing game mechanics that diminish a game element in an unfair or arbitrary way.

MP

Magic Points (or Mana Points) that are used in some games to determine the magic force of a game element.

milieu

The environment in which an adventure or campaign takes place. The "snowglobe" of a Story Crucible. Often populated by active agents.

metagaming

Using out of character (OOC) information for In-Character (IC) decisions.

loop

An adventure plotline and decision that feeds back into the setting to spark new plotlines and gameplay. Can be open or closed. See loopy planning.

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logic bomb

A plot hole that can disrupt a game session, sidetrack an adventure, and even derail a campaign.

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kiting

A combat tactic where some participants break away from the fray and try to lure their enemies to follow, using the 'divide and conquer' tactic.

IG

In-Game mindset or "role playing". See IC.
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