roleplays
Assumes other identities
Roleplays is the plural of roleplay and the third-person singular verb form.
To roleplay is to act out a character or scenario, whether in therapeutic settings, training exercises, games, or sexual fantasy.
Children roleplay naturally; adults roleplay in workshops, tabletop games, and bedrooms: The couple roleplays to keep things interesting.
Also spelled role-plays or role plays.
Nature, symbol, or role
- tabletopHorizontal furniture surface
- dungeonSubterranean prison chamber
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- questSeeking journey for something
avatar · fantasy · LARP · dice · storytelling · worldbuilding · session · gamemaster
Spontaneous, unplanned creation
- characterNature, symbol, or role
- actingTemporarily holding position
- performanceCarrying out a task
- sceneDramatic unit or locale
dialogue · script · costume · pretend · playacting · backstory · drama · rehearsal
Imitation of real processes
- scenarioPostulated event sequence
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- classroomEducational instruction space
- studentsThose receiving instruction
facilitator · learning · practice · exercises · feedback · skills · development · interaction
character
Nature, symbol, or role
- tabletopHorizontal furniture surface
- dungeonSubterranean prison chamber
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
quest · avatar · fantasy · LARP · dice · storytelling · worldbuilding · session · gamemaster · narrative
improvisation
Spontaneous, unplanned creation
- characterNature, symbol, or role
- actingTemporarily holding position
- performanceCarrying out a task
scene · dialogue · script · costume · pretend · playacting · backstory · drama · rehearsal · stage
simulation
Imitation of real processes
- scenarioPostulated event sequence
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- classroomEducational instruction space
students · facilitator · learning · practice · exercises · feedback · skills · development · interaction · participation
roleplaysis oneself
Behaves genuinely, unmasked
self-expression · authenticity · sincerity · shows true colors · breaks character
- roleplaying gameCollaborative storytelling with rules