BengaBenga on 07 November 2008
Well JRPGs are very story driven, rather slow and have battle systems that usually require thinking instead of reaction. I really like those, cause I can relax, it's more like reading a book. Final Fantasy, Tales, Suikoden, Dragon Quest are typical JRPGs.
WRPGs are more character driven. You can build your character the way you want, usually by making choices. Usually less story driven than JRPGs, because they're not so linear. WRPGs have more action and are often real time. Fallout, Fable, Mass Effect are WRPGs.
Personally I really love SRPGs (StrategyRPGs). There a mixture between RTS and JRPGs. It involves usually large groups of characters on a battlefield. Fire Emblem, Shining Force, Valkyria and Final Fantasy Tactics are good examples.
