TPK
TPK, or "Total Party Kill," is a term commonly used in tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) to describe a scenario in which all player characters (PCs) in a group are permanently defeated or removed from the game. This outcome typically occurs when the players' combined efforts are overwhelmed by the challenges presented by the game's narrative, mechanics, or the game master (GM). TPKs can arise from a variety of factors, including poorly balanced encounters, excessive difficulty, or unintended consequences of player actions.
In many RPGs, such as *Dungeons & Dragons*, a TPK is considered a failure of game design or
The impact of a TPK varies depending on the game's rules and the players' preferences. In some
While TPKs are generally discouraged in most RPGs, they can occasionally be used as a storytelling tool