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| − | The '''table''' is the space where a [[group]] of [[player]]s gathers to play an [[role-playing game|RPG]]. In games played face-to-face, it may be a literal table that players sit around, but in online play it may be whatever program or software is used to facilitate communication. |
+ | The '''table''' is the space where a [[group]] of [[player]]s gathers to [[play]] an [[role-playing game|RPG]]. In games played face-to-face, it may be a literal table that players sit around, but in online play it may be whatever program or software is used to facilitate communication. |
| − | A '''tabletop''' is where game |
+ | A '''tabletop''' is where [[game aid]]s are used, including [[character sheet]]s, [[dice]], [[miniatures]], and [[map]]s. For online play, these may be presented on a [[virtual tabletop]]. |
The term ''table'' is most often used colloquially as part of other common phrases, e.g.: |
The term ''table'' is most often used colloquially as part of other common phrases, e.g.: |
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==Other meanings of ''table''== |
==Other meanings of ''table''== |
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| − | *Some [[rules]] may be presented in tables (that is, grids of data), including random |
+ | *Some [[rules]] may be presented in tables (that is, grids of data), including [[random table]]s from which an item is picked by, e.g., rolling dice. |
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Latest revision as of 09:37, 22 August 2020
The table is the space where a group of players gathers to play an RPG. In games played face-to-face, it may be a literal table that players sit around, but in online play it may be whatever program or software is used to facilitate communication.
A tabletop is where game aids are used, including character sheets, dice, miniatures, and maps. For online play, these may be presented on a virtual tabletop.
The term table is most often used colloquially as part of other common phrases, e.g.:
- table chatter is non-gaming conversation during a session
- decisions may be made at the table (i.e. during a session) or away from the table (usually the period between sessions)
- players may step away from the table when they have a break
Other meanings of table[]
- Some rules may be presented in tables (that is, grids of data), including random tables from which an item is picked by, e.g., rolling dice.