Well played, sir. Well played. I have no choice but to agree with you.Souplex said:This is an RPG:
What is an RPG?
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if you're talking about what makes an RPG in videogames, it's a crap shoot. As long as there are stats, some level of customization, and a character for it all to come together on, it's somehow billed as an RPG.
But for the purists out there who do tabletop RPGs, I generally go with the two following criteria:
1. role assumption: the ability to assume the role of a character. This means that just about EVERY game out there can be an RPG in some form, which is clearly wrong. That's why you need the next component.
2. narrative impact: I don't mean like your character has an impact on the plot, but rather you have the ability to change the narrative. Everything else like stats and customization and all that other stuff are just window dressing. Ultimately, it's about being able to control the plot through conflict resolution.
Of course, with this definition, you can almost say that a lot of Japanese eroge might qualify...
But for the purists out there who do tabletop RPGs, I generally go with the two following criteria:
1. role assumption: the ability to assume the role of a character. This means that just about EVERY game out there can be an RPG in some form, which is clearly wrong. That's why you need the next component.
2. narrative impact: I don't mean like your character has an impact on the plot, but rather you have the ability to change the narrative. Everything else like stats and customization and all that other stuff are just window dressing. Ultimately, it's about being able to control the plot through conflict resolution.
Of course, with this definition, you can almost say that a lot of Japanese eroge might qualify...
What if it misses?PayneTrayne said:Rocket propelled ninja-ry.Souplex said:This is an RPG:
This is an RPG, Rocket Propelled Grenades, they play whatever role they want. It isn't turn based because they win in one turn.
On Topic: In my opinion I think an RPG has to consist of making your character, customizing that character, choosing how the character reacts in different situations, and also being able to choose what stats to upgrade on that character.
Dragon Age: Origins seems like a true RPG to me. You are able to choose what race and class you wish to be along with upgrading stats and choosing how your character reacts in different situations. This is just my opinion though.