What are the differences between JRPGS and RPGS?

I would just like to know because I know what they both stand for but what are their differences.

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drekula2

I would just like to know because I know what they both stand for but what are their differences.

chocolate1325

Mostly gameplay, JRPG's are usually turn-based battle systems, attacking using a menu where you select attacks, skills, items, etc. Don't focus as much (in general) on stat attribution and character creation, and are generally much more linear. While "RPG's" as you said, which I suppose you mean WRPG's, are more about character development and creation, mostly more open ended and usually have more lore to them.Dudersaper

This basically covers it.

I just wanted to add what the initials literally stand for:

RPG = Role Playing Game

JRPG = Japanese Role Playing Game

WJRPG = Western Role Playing Game

schoolgirls with big breasts vs no schoolgirls with big breasts?

drekula2

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schoolgirls with big breasts vs no schoolgirls with big breasts?

voljin1987

JRPGs are developed in Japan. RPGs is just a gneral term for both JRPGs, WRPGs, and the rest of them.[QUOTE="voljin1987"][QUOTE="drekula2"]

schoolgirls with big breasts vs no schoolgirls with big breasts?

Spinnerweb

The question should be "what's the difference between JRPgs and WRPGs?"

JRPGs are typically much more linear and narrative focused... They focus on exploiting some kind of battle system (there have been tons of different ones over the years) and many recent ones borrow aspects of anime (episodic series of events, etc.)  Typically, the lore is explained in the main story and it's more about overcoming some great evil.  The focus on narrative allows for more well developed characters, too.

WRPGs are more about building a character as you see fit... Making choices that impact the world and stuff like that.  They typically have more well thought out lore, but their narratives usually aren't as focused and the characters usually aren't as strong (not the case with all, just some).  

Each have their upsides and downsides, but I prefer JRPGs.  The Japanese have lots of cool ideas and they're really good at developing characters and keeping the player interested in the story, usually.

schoolgirls with big breasts vs no schoolgirls with big breasts?

drekula2

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schoolgirls with big breasts vs no schoolgirls with big breasts?

Dudersaper

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schoolgirls with big breasts vs no schoolgirls with big breasts?

Trail_Mix

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[QUOTE="Dudersaper"]Seriously, how many JRPG's actually do that? Dudersaper

Look up some of Compile Heart's games for examples.Trail_Mix

Either way it's definetly not enough to consider that a stereotype within JRPG's, as I said, within anime in general, sure, within JRPG's, nope.

That and I'm definetly not the one "playing all the wrong JRPG's" if that's what's the norm for JRPG's. :P

[QUOTE="Trail_Mix"]Look up some of Compile Heart's games for examples.Dudersaper

Either way it's definetly not enough to consider that a stereotype within JRPG's, as I said, within anime in general, sure, within JRPG's, nope.

That and I'm definetly not the one "playing all the wrong JRPG's" if that's what's the norm for JRPG's. :P

But you have to admit there are quite a few games in Japan, not necessarily RPGs, that are filled with fan service; which, in turn, helps fuel that stereotype.

I don't mind fan service though, so it doesn't matter to me anyway. ;)

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[QUOTE="Trail_Mix"]Look up some of Compile Heart's games for examples.Trail_Mix

Either way it's definetly not enough to consider that a stereotype within JRPG's, as I said, within anime in general, sure, within JRPG's, nope.

That and I'm definetly not the one "playing all the wrong JRPG's" if that's what's the norm for JRPG's. :P

But you have to admit there are quite a few games in Japan, not necessarily RPGs, that are filled with fan service; which, in turn, helps fuel that stereotype.

I don't mind fan service though, so it doesn't matter to me anyway. ;)

There is no difference between 'RPGs' and 'JRPGs' as one is just a sub-genre of the other.

JRPGs for me are very difficult to take seriously many times, whereas I really appreciate the approach of most western RPGs. I play both, but I prefer western. 

There is no difference between 'RPGs' and 'JRPGs' as one is just a sub-genre of the other.

JRPGs for me are very difficult to take seriously many times, whereas I really appreciate the approach of most western RPGs. I play both, but I prefer western. 

Blueresident87

What makes them difficult to take seriously?

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There is no difference between 'RPGs' and 'JRPGs' as one is just a sub-genre of the other.

JRPGs for me are very difficult to take seriously many times, whereas I really appreciate the approach of most western RPGs. I play both, but I prefer western. 

turtlethetaffer

What makes them difficult to take seriously?

Not all of them, there are many JRPG's I enjoy, and even some when I can't take them seriously.

But I cannot stand the slap-sticky stuff in a lot of them, the ridiculous character models, over-exagerrated facial expressions and reactions...

I'm not saying I hate the genre, I actually do appreciate it, but I don't prefer it.

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There is no difference between 'RPGs' and 'JRPGs' as one is just a sub-genre of the other.

JRPGs for me are very difficult to take seriously many times, whereas I really appreciate the approach of most western RPGs. I play both, but I prefer western. 

Blueresident87

What makes them difficult to take seriously?

Not all of them, there are many JRPG's I enjoy, and even some when I can't take them seriously.

But I cannot stand the slap-sticky stuff in a lot of them, the ridiculous character models, over-exagerrated facial expressions and reactions...

I'm not saying I hate the genre, I actually do appreciate it, but I don't prefer it.

I actually enjoy the slap sticky stuff since it's usually timed well enough to alleviate story tension... since the stories are usually really dark.

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What makes them difficult to take seriously?

turtlethetaffer

Not all of them, there are many JRPG's I enjoy, and even some when I can't take them seriously.

But I cannot stand the slap-sticky stuff in a lot of them, the ridiculous character models, over-exagerrated facial expressions and reactions...

I'm not saying I hate the genre, I actually do appreciate it, but I don't prefer it.

I actually enjoy the slap sticky stuff since it's usually timed well enough to alleviate story tension... since the stories are usually really dark.

I think a lot of people enjoy that stuff, and you're right sometimes it is very well timed. But not always.

I almost always enjoy the stories though, which is usually what hooks me with a JRPG; most of them do a very good job with that. 

Pretty much everything everyone else has already said, but I also wanted to point out that Extra Credits did a very interesting 3 part series on the differences between JRPGs and WRPGs, as well as -why- there are even two categories of RPG when this doesn't appear to be the case with any other genre.

http://www.penny-arcade.com/patv/episode/western-japanese-rpgs-part-1

-Byshop

There is no difference between 'RPGs' and 'JRPGs' as one is just a sub-genre of the other.

JRPGs for me are very difficult to take seriously many times, whereas I really appreciate the approach of most western RPGs. I play both, but I prefer western. 

Blueresident87

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There is no difference between 'RPGs' and 'JRPGs' as one is just a sub-genre of the other.

JRPGs for me are very difficult to take seriously many times, whereas I really appreciate the approach of most western RPGs. I play both, but I prefer western. 

YoshiYogurt

Mass Effect as a series isn't the best example of a 'strong' western RPG. The Witcher, however, is a great example. The original is hard to swallow for some, but the second one is a borderline masterpiece.

Mass Effect as a series isn't the best example of a 'strong' western RPG. The Witcher, however, is a great example. The original is hard to swallow for some, but the second one is a borderline masterpiece.

Blueresident87

I like it but I wouldn't go that far. I spend way too much time in boss fights running around in circles while "Yakety Saks" plays in my head waiting for my signs to recharge. I love how so many of the quests have multiple outcomes but they often feel directionless and I have no idea how to get the good result or even what the good result is. I -do-, however, like that there isn't a binary "morality" bar and you can pretty much make your own morality.

-Byshop