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Off-game is a state for elements that are outside of the game. It is contrasted with [[in-game]], which instead encompasses all the elements that are in the game. It is similar to [[non-diegetic]].
Objects are considered offgame if they do not fit within the established fiction of the game, such as modern camping gear in a medieval fantasy setting. During play most players actively avoid and ignore elements that are off-game, as they disrupt the individual establishment of fiction. [[360º]] illusion can be seen as an attempt to abolish all off-game elements from play.
Individuals can also be said to be off-game, if they act as themselves and not their character during play. It is usually frowned upon, especially if the reasons for being off-game is not related to the game at all.
Many newer techniques make use of brief off-game elements to improve the play, such as players entering the [[meta room]] to discuss their play off-game or even structured off-game time, as well as cues during play that are not part of the fictional world.
Objects are considered offgame if they do not fit within the established fiction of the game, such as modern camping gear in a medieval fantasy setting. During play most players actively avoid and ignore elements that are off-game, as they disrupt the individual establishment of fiction. [[360º]] illusion can be seen as an attempt to abolish all off-game elements from play.
Individuals can also be said to be off-game, if they act as themselves and not their character during play. It is usually frowned upon, especially if the reasons for being off-game is not related to the game at all.
Many newer techniques make use of brief off-game elements to improve the play, such as players entering the [[meta room]] to discuss their play off-game or even structured off-game time, as well as cues during play that are not part of the fictional world.