@LeviKornelsen It depends on how far back "trad" goes. In a 21st century "trad" game, the character sheet is a list of buttons you can push to make things happen. In a 20th century trad game, the sheet is a bunch of notes that help you remember who your character is and a bunch of loose parts that can be cobbled together to make things happen.
"I cast 'Solve Problem'. Does that work?"
Vs
"I have a Grease spell, a wagon wheel, and 50' of rope. First, I will construct a rudimentary lathe..."