r/truegaming rules, stats, and what to post
Know the rules before you post. So easy grandma can do it.
- To post
- No minimum in the rules
- To comment
- No minimum in the rules
- Self-promotion
- Banned
- Links
- Allowed with conditions
- External links must follow the specific guidelines outlined in the subreddit wiki.
- Promo risk
- High
- From the rules, not from removal counts
- Community age
- 15 years
- Since May 2011
About r/truegaming
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/truegaming: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.Checked from the r/truegaming rules on Reddit.
r/truegaming rules
14 rules, in the community's own words.
- 1
Discuss Gaming
- All discussion must be about gaming
- All threads must be designed as a basis for discussion
- 2
Be Civil
- No discrimination or “isms” of any kind (racism, sexism, etc)
- No personal attacks
- No trolling
- Engage in good faith with the points the person you're replying to is making
- 3
Specificity, Clarity, Detail and Effort
- Address a concrete topic
- Clearly define the purpose of your post
- Do not use generative AI
- Use sufficient detail and examples from multiple sources
- 4
No Advice
This subreddit shouldn't be used for advice of any kind.
- 5
No List Posts
See more detail on what a list post is: https://www.reddit.com/r/truegaming/wiki/rules/#wiki_list_posts
- 6
No Inflammatory Posts
- Drama
- Memes
- Shitposts
- Rants
- Hot Takes
- Speculation
- 7
No Promotion
- 8
No threads in the style of...
- Non-exhaustive list:
- /r/shouldIbuythisgame
- /r/askreddit
- /r/patientgamers
- /r/DAE
- /r/tipofmyjoystick
- /r/showerthoughts
- 9
No Retired Topics
See more detail here: https://www.reddit.com/r/truegaming/wiki/retired/
- 10
No Handouts
- No Donations
- No Giveaways
- No Fundraising
- 11
Reviews must follow these guidelines
See more detail here: https://www.reddit.com/r/truegaming/wiki/rules/#wiki_reviews
- 12
Surveys must follow these guidelines
See more detail here: https://www.reddit.com/r/truegaming/wiki/rules/#wiki_surveys
- 13
External Links must follow these guidelines
See more detail here: https://www.reddit.com/r/truegaming/wiki/rules/#wiki_external_links
- 14
Automod Restrictions
Accounts must be at least one month old Top level comments must be at least 100 characters in length
What to post in r/truegaming
What fits the room, and what gets removed.
Works well
- A detailed comparative analysis of two different game mechanics and why one is more successful than the other.
- A deep dive into the historical design choices of a specific game and how those choices affected player perception.
- An exploration of the cultural impact of a specific gaming trend, supported by examples from multiple sources.
- A detailed examination of how a particular genre of game has evolved over the last decade.
Avoid
- Posting anything that counts as “No Promotion”
- Submitting posts that lack depth or do not foster gaming discussion
- Using generative AI to write your content
- Making posts that are rants, memes, hot takes, or speculation
- Posting a simple list of items instead of a discussion basis
Best hours to post in r/truegaming
No pattern yet. r/truegaming does not have enough top posts from the last 90 days to name its best hours.
What r/truegaming Is For
/r/truegaming is dedicated to meaningful, insightful, and high-quality discussion on all topics gaming. Every thread posted here must be designed as a basis for discussion, meaning it needs to encourage a deep conversation among members.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The most important rules for a founder to know are “Discuss Gaming”, “Specificity, Clarity, Detail and Effort”, “No Promotion”, “No Inflammatory Posts”, and “Automod Restrictions”. These rules together mean that every post needs to be deep, well supported, and entirely focused on gaming discussion.
What To Post
A good post here should be a concrete topic that you have clearly defined. It needs to use sufficient detail and examples from multiple sources, making sure it is designed to spark a meaningful discussion about gaming. Since you are a founder, you should frame your work as an analytical piece, not as a sales pitch.
What To Avoid
You must avoid anything that falls under “No Promotion”. Also, you cannot post inflammatory content like drama, memes, shitposts, rants, hot takes, or speculation. Furthermore, posts must not lack depth, and you must never use generative AI.
A note from Anthony
I notice the rules are incredibly strict about depth and effort. The moderator one-liner confirms that posts must foster gaming discussion and not just be promotional. It seems like this community values substance and high quality analysis over quick takes or drama.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog. Every guide is built from the community's own public rules and data, then checked by Rankhog's grounding audit before it goes live.
Common questions about r/truegaming
What subreddits are similar to r/truegaming?
Subreddits like r/truegaming are r/gaming, r/pcgaming, r/GTA, r/videogames, r/gamingsuggestions, r/Workers_And_Resources, r/FiveMServers and r/StreamersCheating.
Is it allowed to promote my game or product here?
No, “No Promotion” is a strict rule, and the moderator one-liner confirms that promotional content is removed.
Can I post a simple opinion or quick thought about a game?
You must provide sufficient detail and examples from multiple sources under “Specificity, Clarity, Detail and Effort” to make sure your post is a basis for discussion.
Are there any minimum requirements for my account before I post?
Yes, you must make sure your account is at least one month old to comply with “Automod Restrictions”.
Subreddits like r/truegaming
Other rooms for the same crowd.