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RR RPGs (Role-Playing Games) are, for the most part, the least random threads in Random Ramblings. Rather than simply setting a concept loose on the general populace, the RPG forces the poster to play a character within a world, much like in other RPGs, such as Dungeons and Dragons.

There are several definitions of an RR RPG. All of them have the same general principle, though; a GM (almost always the original poster, though occasionally there have been exceptions) creates a world, and then requests other posters to sign up, using character forms that may be complicated or vague, depending on how the GM wants the characters to act. However, there are a few basic concepts of the theme:

• Basic RPG: This is the most familiar form, wherein the characters are people, and each player controls his or her character directly.
• ArmPG: Focused less on character development, these are a combination RPG/Strategy game. Rather than portraying individuals, players control masses of forces, either representing themselves as governmental figureheads or some other position of power.
• Quest to Escape: In these, the player creates a character, and sits back as the GM takes complete control of said character for a series of fights. Seemingly going against the concept of an RPG, there have been occasions where a QtE has been counted as an RPG. The two genres of game have also influenced each other, crossing storylines and paths on occasion. (more..)

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