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Re:The History of Computer RPGs by Delmania on Wednesday April 19, 2017 @09:42AM (#14147612)
The current definition of CRPG is character RPG. These games are ones that focus more on character development and dialogue as opposed to combat. Planetscape: Torment is the example I am most familiar with, as you can play the entire game through dialogue and only fight when required. Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights are close to CRPGs, but progression is still done through combat.

They stand in opposition to JRPGs, ARPGs, and MMORPG.

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Re:The History of Computer RPGs by felipepepe on Wednesday April 19, 2017 @09:51AM (#14147670)
Never heard this one before. Also, there's no "current definition" - people of different ages, countries and backgrounds all use different definitions.

There's no international and commonly accepted authority defining the one true standard.

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