themagebaseerd

themagebaseerd is a neologism used primarily in Dutch-language online gaming and fantasy discourse to label designs, narratives, or character concepts in which magic serves as the primary source of power.

Etymology: The term appears to be a blend of English "the mage" and Dutch "gebaseerd" (based). In usage, it functions as a label such as "mage-based" in Dutch contexts.

Usage: In video games, a themagebaseerd approach emphasizes spellcasting mechanics, mana management, and arcane resource systems, often at the expense of physical stats. In tabletop RPG discussions, it refers to mage-centered campaigns or builds. In fan wikis, it tags pages that focus on mage classes or spell lists.

Variants and related terms: arcane-based, magic-centric, spell-slinger, mage-focused builds.

Reception: as an informal term, it lacks standardized definition and can vary between communities; some critics argue it overemphasizes magical power or creates imbalance in game design discussions.

See also: magic-based systems; mage class; spellcasting; Dutch gaming terms.