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    In your own words, what is powergaming, and why should it be avoided in roleplay?: By listening and responding in accordance with the situation at hand, rather acting in the interest of a particular outcome. Many factors can be at play during a roleplay interaction, and these should all be taken into account rather than ignored when roleplaying. Giving preferential treatment to your own character is typically a prelude to powergaming, particularly when your character has not justifiably earned being in an advantageous position.
    In your own words, what is metagaming, and why should it be avoided in roleplay?: It disrupts the immersion and the fairness of the roleplay by invalidating the circumstances that have been created. A player may have taken great time and effort to create a scenario, which is then wasted because a player acts on information known by them, and not known by their character. If for instance a character is famously villainous, this will make a player cautious when interacting with them - this caution should never extend to their character, as they might have no reason to suspect the notorious villain. Situations like this should allow opportunities for enjoyable roleplay for both parties, and metagaming takes this opportunity away.
    Status: Denied
Character Name: Pozzo
Character Race: Halfling
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 40
Physical Description: 2ft8, green eyes, with strawberry blonde hair messily strewn atop his head. He is rounded, and wears neutral colours. His trouser legs are rolled up.
Roleplay Scenario:

Your character has just arrived in a swampy, dim town. As they look around, their gaze is met with shacks and cabins. It smells of rotted wood and wet moss. They duck and step into a tattered tent, illuminated by a series of candles suspended in the air. At the back of the tent, an old hag raises her head, “What brings you to this dingy town? She begins, then pauses to study your face—”Ah, it’s you. I’ve been expecting you. Sit,” she gestures at a cushion, “Tell me your story.”

((How do you respond?))
 

"Well to start with I'd like to circle back a little; to your first question. Dingy town? I love this town! I've been dreaming of coming to this town since I was old enough TO dream".

 

Pozzo settles himself down on a cushion in front of the lady.

 

"A pint for myself, and a pint for yourself while you're at it."

 

The hag tilts her head. "I don't.."

 

Pozzo nearly screeches in disbelief, interrupting the thought before she can even finish it. "You don't drink?! Dip me in mud and call me a trotter, I've seen it all now."

 

The hag is visibly annoyed, and continues. "I don't... I don't believe you know where you are."

 

"And I don't believe that you believe I'm not currently unaware of exactly where I may, or may not, be." 

 

"You're a strange little one. What brings you to this town."


"Pints, usually. Or business. Business brought me here today."

 

"Ah, so you will tell me your story?"

 

"Yes."

 

"Good. Continue."

 

"I would like to purchase a pint."

 

 

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Hi there, as you can see your application has been denied. However, you are free to reapply immediately, just remember to edit and change all that is listed below.

 

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