When I originally set out to study the diverse ways player identify in video games I had to narrow my research down to one game genre. I chose Role-Playing games (RPG) not only from a personal standpoint, but, because of the nature of this genre. According to Cornillie, the co-writer of The Role of Feedback in Foreign Language and Learning Through Digital Role Playing Games , Role playing games are “digital games that strongly emphasize narrative, alternating action with episodes of exploration and dialogue, with intricate reward mechanisms" (Cornillie - 2012). These are the characteristics of most of today’s RPGs, and it is this importance on exploration, narrative, dialogue and interaction between characters that appeals me to study this genre of play. Compared to other game genres, role playing games have greater emphasis on player agency. Player agency is when a player feels responsible for their avatar and actions within the game space. This agency is what allo...