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# Some sort of lame RPG?
(I helped save b3ta! Ttssattsr, Tue 25 Aug 2009, 1:27, archived)
# Why do we call just these games RPGs?
Aren't all games RPGs? 'Cos you take on, or play, the role of another character.
(I helped save b3ta! Bob Todd whee, Tue 25 Aug 2009, 1:29, archived)
# Alright then:
Waste-of-time-grinding-bullshit.
(I helped save b3ta! Ttssattsr, Tue 25 Aug 2009, 1:30, archived)
# Calm down.
(I helped save b3ta! JessAction Give me all your expensive brandy and hubcaps., Tue 25 Aug 2009, 1:31, archived)
# It wasn't meant to be cross;
I just wondered why.
(I helped save b3ta! Bob Todd whee, Tue 25 Aug 2009, 1:31, archived)
# in non-role-playing games you retain your identity without adopting another
 
unless you are saying when you play cards you play at being a card player?
(I helped save b3ta! Rapitinui get in the cage and I'll give you a treat, Tue 25 Aug 2009, 1:34, archived)
# D'oh, I meant all videogames.
(I helped save b3ta! Bob Todd whee, Tue 25 Aug 2009, 1:36, archived)
# because of the stats and level systems inherited from table top role playing games
/serious answer blog
(I helped save b3ta! Bloop Fri 16 Jul, 22:10, Tue 25 Aug 2009, 1:40, archived)
# Aha, that makes sense.
(I helped save b3ta! Bob Todd whee, Tue 25 Aug 2009, 1:42, archived)
# Not true
I've spent a ridiculous amount of time playing a game called Bubble Spinner (it's great - but only play it if you do NOT value your time) and never once did I assume an alternative identity.

*pendants*
(I helped save b3ta! Fitznicely into a thimble, Tue 25 Aug 2009, 2:01, archived)