Asynchronous Multiplayer

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Asynchronous Multiplayer, is a form of online interaction where players participate non-concurrently. The oldest form of asynchronous multiplayer is turn-based multiplayer gameplay between two or more players that can check in and play their turn when it's convenient. Better known as Play-by-mail, Play-by-post, or Play-by-Email are games of any type that are played through postal or e-mail. Play by mail games are often referred to as "PBM games" and play by email is sometimes abbreviated "PBeM", as opposed to face to face "FTF" or over the board "OTB" games which are played in person. Another variation on the name is Play-by-Internet "PBI" or play-by-web "PBW". In all of these examples player instructions can be either executed by a human moderator, a computer program, or a combination of the two.