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roleplaying_game

roleplaying game

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Noun

roleplaying game (plural roleplaying games)

  1. (games) A type of game where one or more players assume the role of characters (usually one each), and interact with a fictional world either defined by themselves or through the mediation of a player known as the game master.
  2. (video games) A type of computer game where the player takes the role of a character or party, normally lacking tests of physical skill and including more story-telling and narrative aspects than traditional action games.

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  • (game where players assume the role of characters): RPG

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