Why do people even like RPG?

[ClaudeLv250]

Soriku said:

The best RPGs have the best stories and gameplay. Story alone doesn't cut it to make it super great.

If you want REALLY good RPG gameplay, play Tales or Star Ocean.

Pretty much this. What I demand most from my RPGs are enganging gameplay mechanics. Storylines in games are overrated, I want to be engrossed in an RPG's setting just as heavily as its story elements. But what I usually find is that I can't bring myself to slog through an RPG if I'm not enjoying the gameplay. Part of the reason why I've yet to beat Wild Arms 3 due to its watered down combat, but breezed through all the other games.