Metagame
Outside game preparation and strategies
Example
The metagame has switched so heavily lately. You hardly see any of the same strategies used anymore
Related Slang
| RTS | Real-time strategy |
| PL& | Planned |
| SLAP | Sounds like a plan |
| ARTS | Action real-time strategy |
| Gamer | A video game player |
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A gaming term that refers to the strategies discussed and planned outside of gameplay that affect how players play inside of the game; used to anticipate and adapt to how an opponent will play (the player is said to be "metagaming" his opponent); often includes an evolving set of tactics as gamers become more skilled at gameplay.