Role play is where you take on the role or behavior of another being such as a person or an animal. You can do it in an acting profession where people take on a different role either fictional or non-fictional for human development sessions to help people with their problems, concerns, dreams like in psychodrama and in a fictional setting like retake characters in role-playing games, including online role-playing games.
So if you dare to play RPG games online then read on. You need a good computer setup that includes a good monitor, built-in speakers for great sound, and a fast and active Internet connection. Dialup will be too slow for most gaming situations. Then you can check out what it’s like to be a witch, a vampire or an elf. Maybe you are a shy person and would like to be prom queen for a while or vice versa. Basically, there are RPGs about anything to tempt your taste buds. Just check the games rating as some games are rated for teens and older while other games are rated for most ages. Parents, be aware of what your children are playing.
Role-playing games give you the chance to ease some tensions, work out your aggressions, or just enter a fantasy world where you can be someone else for a while. Some of the games are free to play, while others require a membership fee either on a monthly subscription basis. or a flat fee. There are different fee structures and the more you pay, the more you get in your fantasy world with more realistic props, graphics and situations. It’s great to start with free games, especially if you’ve never played online games before. So it’s up to you if you want to try a paid membership site.
Let’s take a look at some RPGs. There are many more in a variety of different genres.
1. Castles and Crusades – Published by Troll Lord Games in 2004 and inspired by Dungeons and Dragons.
2. Vampire Clans: This game is set in the dark and consists of sinister music and shadows. It is a war game where you kill your enemies and search for new skills, new abilities and new weapons.
3. “A Realistic View of Life”: You are a young adult looking for work, dating, and going out to restaurants and other places to eat. In fact, you are in a virtual world doing what people do in the real world. And the graphics are realistic and bright.
With these games it is important to realize that you are role-playing in a fantasy world that is not real life. Be careful not to mix your real life with your fantasy life. These games are addictive and some people get completely immersed for hours. That’s fine, but change and enjoy your real existence.
With all this information given, do you dare to play online role-playing games?