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Old 03-10-2008, 05:08 PM   #14
Jazuela
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Re: Looking for an RPI, where the 'I' stands for "Immersive"

The permadeath debates don't normally occur on RPIs, because by -general consensus over all the RPIs and those who have coined these terms in the first place,- RPIs involve permadeath by definition.

In other words, if the game doesn't have permadeath, it isn't an "RPI." It might be a roleplay immersive game. But it doesn't get the designation "RPI." Just like if a game doesn't have code that allows you to kill mobs and/or other characters, then it doesn't get to use the term "hack-n-slash." If it's a game that requires players to pay a monthly fee, it doesn't get to call itself a free-to-play game. EVEN if it -could- be free if you earn credits by writing the monthly newsletter.

RPI is an actual designation. It has certain criteria, one of which is permanent death. What you are looking for isn't a RPI, however "immersive" you want your roleplay to be. That is why some people (including myself) are trying to tell you that you are looking for the wrong thing. Because - you are.
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