I thought I'd post this,because I find it interesting.
I think "RPG'S" are so popular for the following reasons:
1.You Get To Play God in a way.
2You get to control people(and who doesn't like being in control? :lol),Dress them,fight with them,go shopping for various items,etc.
3.By way of multiple choice in some games,it allows you to sculpt a character's conduct and beliefs to ones that you possess.
4.The most important component I believe,is of course "Fantasy".If humans didn't have the ability to fantasize,I believe reality would be too much of a drag.You can't tell me that anyone hasn't put on the head phones,listen to your favorite tunes and not fantasized about singing your favorite jam in front of thousands,or perhaps being the victor of the Boxing or UFC,title fight,or being the one to hit the "Home Run" in the bottom of the 9th to secure the "Pennant".
I'm interested in your opinion.
KAZ