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Using out of character knowledge for an in-game effect. Some LARPs consider all metagaming to be cheating; however, other games make allowances for metagaming which allows for greater inclusivity of other players and furthering plot. If a player uses Out of Character knowledge for the sole benefit of her character, or to the detriment of others, this type of metagaming is usually considered cheating. | Using out of character knowledge for an in-game effect. Some LARPs consider all metagaming to be cheating; however, other games make allowances for metagaming which allows for greater inclusivity of other players and furthering plot. If a player uses Out of Character knowledge for the sole benefit of her character, or to the detriment of others, this type of metagaming is usually considered cheating. | ||
==See also== | |||
* [[Steering]] | |||
[[category: Glossary]] | [[category: Glossary]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:14, 4 February 2016
Using out of character knowledge for an in-game effect. Some LARPs consider all metagaming to be cheating; however, other games make allowances for metagaming which allows for greater inclusivity of other players and furthering plot. If a player uses Out of Character knowledge for the sole benefit of her character, or to the detriment of others, this type of metagaming is usually considered cheating.