The Duskbloods takes some ideas from tabletop RPGs, according to FromSoftware director Hidetaka Miyazaki.
Miyazaki said that โsome parts of The Duskbloods are very similar to a lot of RPG elements you might find in a tabletop RPG.โ
The game is not just about fighting other players. You can earn Virtue by completing side objectives, defeating mini-bosses, and taking control of areas on the map.
There is also a Sigil system that can create different relationships and objectives between players.
One Sigil lets you propose to another player with a bouquet of flowers. They can accept it or attack you.