Have you ever played dungeons and dragons?
If not, well, I'll try to explain.
RPGs are normally divided in two distinct parts: the exploration and battle.
You have to explore the world the game is set in, through towns, castles, deserts, caves, and along the way, you will find equipments that will improve your character. You can also buy other itens, rest, talk to other people in tows and among other places.
Then there is the battle. It will depend on the RPG, but most use the turn based system, where every character attacks in an order, may depend on his speed stats or other things, or either the action system, where you fight the enemies like in an action game.

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