gamist

Rather, I see it as a complementary entertainment that more than satisfies my need for flashy special effects -- "better graphics than my imagination," in the famous words of a friend -- and exciting "gamist" play.

My Secret Life James Maliszewski 2008

D&D is often accused in some circles of being "gamist," but the history of the game suggests that such narrow distinctions are predicated upon yet more ignorance about the history of RPGs and what Gary and his contemporaries did when they played.

"Gygaxian" James Maliszewski 2008

One point you did not address in your reply, is that people are going to go to the gamist style by default.

Why Complain About 4e? Stop the Edition Wars! « Geek Related 2009

Consider that 3e and earlier had no problem accommodating both immersive and gamist playstyles.

Why Complain About 4e? Stop the Edition Wars! « Geek Related 2009

What Gygax presented as being the acme of roleplay – essentially, gamist group competition – was not what I wanted.

Role-Playing Mastery? « Geek Related 2009

It is specifically that 4e is gamist with a side of narrativist and leaves immersive/simulationist play outside.

Why Complain About 4e? Stop the Edition Wars! « Geek Related 2009

So gamers that prefer another style fo game from 4e are going to be faced with a slush of gamers from only the gamist camp.

Why Complain About 4e? Stop the Edition Wars! « Geek Related 2009

As a result, many different groups try to get their favorite jones – deep immersion, or gritty realism, or cinematic cool, or gamist challenge – using it.

Why the Rule of Cool Is Not Cool « Geek Related 2009

This is one of those classes where the gamist nature of the powers becomes very evident.

4e PHB Readthrough – Chapter 4: Classes « Geek Related 2008

It was pitched as a narrativist game up until the second it was released & then it became obvious that it was an uninspired gamist game.

D&D 4e’s Out… And It’s Awful. Here’s Why « Geek Related 2008