Refraining from posting my opinions on the matter for a little while longer still.
Here's some additional definitions:
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My own thoughts and view to come shortly. Busy day at work, but looking to slow down to a screeching halt very soon and I will have more time.
Here's some additional definitions:
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Quote:Role-playing refers to the changing of one's behavior to assume a role, either unconsciously to fill a social role, or consciously to act out an adopted role. While the Oxford English Dictionary defines roleplaying as "the changing of one's behavior to fulfill a social role", the term is used more loosely in three senses:
To refer to the playing of roles generally such as in a theater, or educational setting;
To refer to a wide range of games including computer role-playing games, play-by-mail games and more;
To refer specifically to role-playing games.
Quote:A role-playing game is a game in which the participants assume the roles of characters and collaboratively create stories. Participants determine the actions of their characters based on their characterization, and the actions succeed or fail according to a formal system of rules and guidelines. Within the rules, they may improvise freely; their choices shape the direction and outcome of the games.
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Quote:Roleplaying
MMORPGs may encourage players to roleplay their characters, providing rules, functionality and content to this end. Games may offer "roleplay-only" servers that prohibit out-of-character interactions for those who wish to immerse themselves in the game in this way. Community resources such as forums and guides exist in support of this play style.
Roleplaying players typically develop characterizations for their avatar, including personality and personal history, and then speak, act, and interact with others as their character would, and may or may not pursue other goals such as wealth or experience. Guilds or similar groups with a focus on roleplaying may develop extended in-depth narratives using the setting and resources of the game world.
My own thoughts and view to come shortly. Busy day at work, but looking to slow down to a screeching halt very soon and I will have more time.
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