Ask AI: In your own words, what is Metagaming and provide two examples

Metagaming is a term used in role-playing games, card games, or even video games to refer to any strategy, action or method used outside the established rules of the game. It occurs when real-life knowledge or information is used within the game to gain an advantage or influence the game's outcomes. This practice is generally frowned upon because it disrupts the immersive quality of the game and violates the game's boundaries. For example: 1) Picture a scenario in a multi-player online game like 'World of Warcraft'. A player who is utilizing information over external communication channels like Discord or Skype about the location, strategy or strength of other players, instead of using the in-game communication or gameplay experiences, would be metagaming. 2) In an RPG like 'Dungeons and Dragons', a player may have knowledge that a certain species of dragon is resistant to fire attacks because they've read the game manual or guide. If their character in the game has never encountered this type of dragon before, using this knowledge to direct their attack strategy would be an example of metagaming. The character should act based on what they have experienced within their game world, not on what the player knows from outside sources.