Metagame

Okay kiddo, let me explain what a metagame is.

Let's say you're playing a game like chess. The rules of chess are pretty simple, but there are many different strategies you can use to win. Some strategies work better against certain opponents or in certain situations. The metagame is all about figuring out what strategies are most effective in the current state of the game.

For example, let's say that in chess, a popular strategy is to start by moving your pawns. But if everyone starts doing that, then other players might start using different strategies to counter it. So the metagame would involve trying to figure out what strategy your opponent is going to use, and then figuring out how to counter it.

Another example is in video games. When a new game comes out, everyone is trying to figure out what the best strategy is to win. As people play more and get better at the game, the metagame evolves. People start figuring out what characters are strongest, what tactics work best, and what maps are most favorable. So if you want to be good at the game, you need to be aware of the metagame and adjust your strategy accordingly.

So in short, the metagame is all about figuring out what strategies are most effective in a game, and then adapting your playstyle to give yourself the best chance of winning.