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 "BTB" or "By The Book" means different things to different people. In its simplest sense, it's playing a game "RAW", or "Rules As Written", where players follow the rules rather than changing or ignoring them.
-In the modern D&D world, it's safe to say that BTB players appear to be the minority. The popular mantra is "rulings before rules". Rules are treated as being unimportant or evil. DM fiat is applied heavily. Hands are waived. As a result, gameplay is less meaningful and players lack rules they can rely on to judge scenarios and make game decisions. It is "storygaming", and stands opposed to classic, [[why demon idol|gamist]], challenge-based adventure gaming.
+In the modern D&D world, it's safe to say that BTB players appear to be the minority. The popular mantra is "rulings before rules". Rules are treated as being unimportant or constraining. DM fiat is applied heavily. Hands are waived. As a result, gameplay will feel less meaningful to some players, who will lack rules they can rely on to judge scenarios and make game decisions. It is "storygaming", and stands opposed to classic, [[why demon idol|gamist]], challenge-based adventure gaming.
 If you're here, chances are you know something about this schism. If not, welcome to adventure gaming!

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