Originally Posted by Dave

Can one of you explain to me what the specific different of Skyrim and GTA is to make Skyrim an RPG? In my mind, EVERY game is a Role Playing Game.

It is, as it sounds. You have a specific character and you play a role examples would be; Runescape, World of Warcraft, Guild Wars, Fable, Zelda. Examples of non-role playing games would be; Fifa, Burnout, Tekken. I think the line is often muddied though, I see your point.

Originally Posted by Dave

Can one of you explain to me what the specific different of Skyrim and GTA is to make Skyrim an RPG? In my mind, EVERY game is a Role Playing Game.

It is, as it sounds. You have a specific character and you play a role examples would be; Runescape, World of Warcraft, Guild Wars, Fable, Zelda. Examples of non-role playing games would be; Fifa, Burnout, Tekken. I think the line is often muddied though, I see your point.