Creativity vs Imagination: At what point is it no longer "role playing"?

[MadLordOfMilk]

Let me first say that I am not entirely sure what the OP is trying to drive at, so do forgive me if my post is off-topic.

I intentionally left the topic pretty open-ended. Good response, by the way!

Captain Obvious to the rescue!!!

It's no longer role playing when you stop playing a role.

Well, you can't argue with that