ruleset
Governing code framework
A ruleset is a collection of rules governing how something operates.
In gaming, a ruleset defines mechanics and constraints: The new ruleset changes how combat works.
In computing, rulesets control firewalls, email filters, or validation systems.
Any domain with formal procedures may have its ruleset—from sports leagues to bureaucratic processes.
Foundational moral beliefs
- conventionsAccepted social practices
- protocolsEstablished codes of conduct
- normsExpected behavioral standards
- criteriaStandards for judgment
standards · etiquette · instructions · directives · specifications · parameters · boundaries · constraints
Arrangement of interconnected parts
- systemConnected parts forming whole
- frameworkUnderlying support system
- architectureBuilding design discipline
- designPurposeful creative planning
organization · hierarchy · format · template · pattern · configuration · schema · model
Binding principle or regulation
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- statuteEnacted written rule
- ordinanceOfficial government regulation
- complianceAdhering to requirements
enforcement · code · policy · provision · amendment · clause · penalty · sanction
Methods to achieve goals
- planningArranging for future events
- approachWay of handling something
- gameplanPredetermined course of action
- playbookDocumented set of tactics
methodology · optimization · metagame · counterplay · adaptation · analysis · min-maxing · builds
Game participant
- turnRotational movement
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
- winnerOne who prevails
- objectivePurpose or goal
strategy · tactics · competition · cooperation · teams · play · boardgame · tabletop
principles
Foundational moral beliefs
- conventionsAccepted social practices
- protocolsEstablished codes of conduct
- normsExpected behavioral standards
criteria · standards · etiquette · instructions · directives · specifications · parameters · boundaries · constraints · limitations
structure
Arrangement of interconnected parts
- systemConnected parts forming whole
- frameworkUnderlying support system
- architectureBuilding design discipline
design · organization · hierarchy · format · template · pattern · configuration · schema · model · outline
law
Binding principle or regulation
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- statuteEnacted written rule
- ordinanceOfficial government regulation
compliance · enforcement · code · policy · provision · amendment · clause · penalty · sanction · violation
tactics
Methods to achieve goals
- planningArranging for future events
- approachWay of handling something
- gameplanPredetermined course of action
playbook · methodology · optimization · metagame · counterplay · adaptation · analysis · min-maxing · builds · loadouts
player
Game participant
objective · strategy · tactics · competition · cooperation · teams · play · boardgame · tabletop · RPG
piece
A portion or segment
dice · meeple · pawn · chip · counter · disc · stone · checker · tile · board
move
Change location or act
pass · exchange · action · phase · round · trigger · resolution · stack · discard · draw
- game rulesscoring, time limits, fouls, penalties, overtime
- ruleslaw, guideline, bylaw, standard, norm
- network securityintrusion detection, IPS, IDS, access control, perimeter security
- structureshouse, bridge, buildings, dome, building
rulesetchaos
Complete disorder and confusion
anarchy · no rules · disorder · formlessness · lawlessness
rulesetimprovisation
Spontaneous, unplanned creation
custom · convention · spontaneity · playing it by ear · gut instinct
rulesetfree rein
Unrestricted freedom to act
carte blanche · open-endedness · blank slate · no holds barred · anything goes
- ground rulesFundamental operating procedures
- house rulesEstablishment's own regulations
- bend the rulesInterpret guidelines loosely
- rules of thumbPractical approximations for decisions
- play by the rulesFollow accepted procedures
- follow the rules