Player Archetypes
There are a number of archetypes (stereotypes) that some players fall into. Most players progress through a few stages before they find their comfort zone, and can be influenced greatly by the GM type, and the fellow players. These may be inevitable developmental experiences to some extent, while others get "stuck" in stereotyped behaviors that can be a hindrance to the enjoyment of game play for the other participants. A stereotype is generally confining a person into a narrow box, while an archetype is a foundational short hand of traits that can be expanded or built upon, mixed and matched, etc.
3 Main Player Archetype Categories. Some could be categorized by the Bartle Taxonomy of Player Types, or the _____________________...
Typical Player Stereotyped Archetypes
Munchkin
Rules Lawyer
Murder-hobo
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
Player Archetypes in Educational Settings
Disruptive student
Zoned-out student
argumentative student
...
...
..
..
..
..
..
Player Archetypes in Therapeutic Settings
Autism spectrum
MD
CP
brain injury
Deaf / Hard of Hearing
..
..
..
..
..
..
Visual impairment
..
..
..