Theatre, but with snacks and dice and a lot less rehearsal. I'm usually the one who spent three hours on a backstory nobody asked for and no one will ever read. Worth it. Here's what we've played.
DM, setting, the party. Tell the tale — your character, the table, the moment the dice blew up the plan. Maps and character art are very welcome:
DM, setting, the party. Say a little about it here.
DM, setting, the party. Say a little about it here.
Note ii of vi — the plan never survives the party. NOTHING ever does. Roll anyway.