WHAT IS A ROLEPLAYING GAME?
A roleplaying game (or RPG) is a form of collaborative storytelling, that usually takes place at a table and requires paper and dice to play. Most RPGs have one player who serves as the Game Master ( or GM) and the other players at the table take on the role of player characters (or PCs).
Role of the Game Master
The GM’s role is to create the game’s framework and keep the story moving. It is up to the GM to describe to the players what the world looks like, introduce obstacles for the PCs to overcome, and portray all the characters who are not PCs.
Role of the Player Character
A player’s role is to portray their character as fully as possible. Imagine perceiving the world through the character’s senses and reacting as they would to the situations presented by the GM. When interacting with characters portrayed by the GM or other PCs, a player’s voice serves as the character’s.