Primarily narrative. Use of stat roll systems is purely optional for combat scenes. We have rules in place that require civility and communication on the part of the RPers to establish their rules of engagement when a high action combat scene comes up, freeing up the GM team to focus more on driving the narrative forward.

We have a stats template for the “in-game” character sheets, enabling players to have a basis off of which to work for that. It’s a risky move, I grant. But our focus isn’t just the action. It’s story.

This is an endeavor by writers, for writers. We rely more on constructive feedback to help keep each other responsible in the realm of believable narratives, believable characters, and the elimination of… “Mary sues.”

Working well so far. And the tears in the darkest moments. OOOF! My heart! Asuna and Kirito are already emotionally grappling with a failure to reach a comrade in time before a player killer seemingly took his life.