Glossary
Shared language for quick open-rules reference
Working definitions so your table argues about choices, not vocabulary.
Veteran tables still doom-scroll mid-turn. Revisit bookmark hygiene on purpose.
- One-page prompt
- A single sheet covering the night's procedures.
- Lookup hygiene
- Bookmarking canonical sections before house PDFs.
- Table tent rules
- Visible reminders for new players.
- Action verbs
- Clear language for what a turn allows.
- Condition crib
- Short definitions of status effects.
- Spell card discipline
- Prep casts without phone scrolling.
- Rules triage
- When to pause vs when to ruling-and-go.
- Post-session errata note
- Documenting what to look up later.
External reading still matters. Primary histories, designer blogs, and encyclopedia overviews beat anonymous listicles when you need grounding.
Separate speed tips from legal claims. Escalate disputes; skip the pile-on.
Leave room for a fast ruling—then write the errata after snacks.
Separate speed tips from legal claims. Escalate disputes; skip the pile-on.
One procedure sheet, one condition crib, one primary bookmark—before phones hit the table.
If a reference habit slows every turn without improving accuracy, simplify it.
Related desks in this neighborhood
When you need depth, jump to SRD crate, epics, or extended siblings instead of cramming everything here.
Terms evolve. If your table uses a different gloss, write it into your house doc and tell newcomers which dictionary you are using. Shared language beats winning an etymology fight mid-scene.
When a word is edition-specific, say so out loud. Borrowing vocabulary across systems is fine; silent assumptions are what cause arguments.