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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Aldarc" data-source="post: 7719040" data-attributes="member: 5142">I see what you mean. Where I differ, however, is in how I imagine the 'work' of roleplaying. It's not a case of me sitting in my desk or cubicle and the boss coming over. The key is that I am not in isolation from others. The work is collaborative. As a player, I should be mindful for how my character (and play) fits in with the other characters, world, and my own gameplay as one of the players at the table. Although my primary focus may be on my aspect of the 'job,' I am also working cooperatively with others as we construct something together. For me, the work of roleplaying games is cooperative and not solo play, as I also count the GM as a player. My boss isn't coming over and disrupting my work flow, as I am already sitting with my boss as we (and others) are working on this project together at the table. There may be moments where we slip in and out of the "work flow,' but these are also the moments where we congratulate each other, offer encouragement and suggestions, shoot the breeze, or have disagreements about the project at hand. Regardless of how well I "know my job" or "know how to handle it," my job is not being done in isolation, but in united cooperation with my fellow employees.</blockquote>