Amusements can come in many forms. It is how the amusement is accomplished. Selecting the game genre means selecting what form the amusements will take. One of the best ways of being entertained by action's dangerousness comes in the form of a battle.

A form has potentially many different modes of play. These are the different rules that can be adopted during play. The modes differ by how they make game play feel. Selecting the right one is essential in provoking the desired emotion. The different ways of playing out a battle are hit by hit, quick combat, and tactics discussion.