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the act of using external knowledge or information that is outside the game world to influence in-game decisions, often breaking the immersion and fairness of the game
What is "metagaming"?
Metagaming refers to using knowledge or strategies from outside the game world to influence in-game decisions. This can include a player using information about the game’s rules, the game master’s plans, or the story that their character would not realistically know. In role-playing games (RPGs), metagaming is often discouraged because it can disrupt the role-playing experience and take away from the immersion. The focus is meant to be on the character’s knowledge and decisions, not the player's real-world understanding of the game.
