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<blockquote data-quote="hawkeyefan" data-source="post: 8255592" data-attributes="member: 6785785">As [USER=5142]@Aldarc[/USER] pointed out, this isn't unique to sandbox/living world style games as I understand them, but it very often goes hand in hand.And yeah I think you’ve got the crux of it; by only thinking in a way that’s considered “in character”, player thought is more aligned with character thought. I’ve seen many people online claim that this is of paramount importance to them, and is actually the only “true roleplaying”. Anything that requires them to make a decision as a player rather than as the character is seen as disruptive to their in-character view.And although I think that conclusion is nonsense, I can at least understand this as a priority of play. I would disagree that it objectively enhances immersion, but since what will enhance immersion is subjective, I accept that it is so for some folks.And I think that it can help with immersion, even if I don’t treat it with paramount importance. Putting yourself in a character’s shoes, so to speak, is one way to immerse yourself. It’s absolutely a part of what I do, maybe even the biggest part, and I expect it is for most players.But, there are other methods, too.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="hawkeyefan, post: 8255592, member: 6785785"] As [USER=5142]@Aldarc[/USER] pointed out, this isn't unique to sandbox/living world style games as I understand them, but it very often goes hand in hand. And yeah I think you’ve got the crux of it; by only thinking in a way that’s considered “in character”, player thought is more aligned with character thought. I’ve seen many people online claim that this is of paramount importance to them, and is actually the only “true roleplaying”. Anything that requires them to make a decision as a player rather than as the character is seen as disruptive to their in-character view. And although I think that conclusion is nonsense, I can at least understand this as a priority of play. I would disagree that it objectively enhances immersion, but since what will enhance immersion is subjective, I accept that it is so for some folks. And I think that it can help with immersion, even if I don’t treat it with paramount importance. Putting yourself in a character’s shoes, so to speak, is one way to immerse yourself. It’s absolutely a part of what I do, maybe even the biggest part, and I expect it is for most players. But, there are other methods, too. [/QUOTE]

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