Matrix games, as they have become popular in institutional settings, are tabletop simulations where interactions are adjudicated by expert referees. The documen

Matrix games, as they have become popular in institutional settings, are tabletop simulations where interactions are adjudicated by expert referees. The documentation for a matrix game may be no more than a few pages of backstory, as the operation of the simulation will rely on the experience of the referees. Tabletop RPGs are (traditionally) built on elaborate systems of rules for managing character traits and interactions. The rule set will strongly influence the structure of the game narrative and your perception of options. Converting settings and scenarios to another system can be a major change. D&D prevails in the market due to the huge inertia, despite the existence of many attractive alternative systems.