The essence of a role-playing game is that it is a group, cooperative experience.

Random chance plays a huge part in everybody's life.

The worthy GM never purposely kills players' PCs, He presents opportunities for the rash and unthinking players to do that all on their own.

When AI approximates Machine Intelligence, then many online and computer-run RPGs will move towards actual RPG activity. Nonetheless, that will not replace the experience of 'being there,' any more than seeing a theatrical motion picture can replace the stage play.

Of course as children, we all, in all cultures and societies, learn behavior from observation, imitation, and encouragement of various kinds. So by the suggestion made, we all 'pretend' most of the time.

Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!

There's a call to adventure. It's something in the inner psyche of humanity, particularly males.