power gaming
Rules exploitation strategy
Power gaming is playing a game—especially a tabletop or video RPG—with the primary goal of maximizing character strength or mechanical advantage, often at the expense of roleplaying, narrative, or social elements.
A power gamer exploits rules, optimal builds, and min-maxing strategies to dominate: He's not interested in the story; he's just power gaming.
The term usually carries mild disapproval from players who prioritize immersion over optimization.
- munchkinDiminutive person, affectionately
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
- exploitNotable act or abuse
- metagameStrategy beyond stated rules
- twinkTo shine briefly
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power gamingcasual play
Unstructured recreational activity
casual gaming · going with the flow · coasting · satisficing
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