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The Sheriff is patrolling the streets of Los Angeles. He stops at each red light, stays in lane and keeys his eyes open for trouble. A priority call comes in, the siren goes on and the Sheriff speeds towards his target. He arrives at the scene on Strawberry Avenue, cuffs a green-haired suit who was fist-fighting with another person who did a runner, chucks him in the back seat and starts asking questions about what happened. Satisfied the green-haired suit was not at fault, the Sheriff writes a "not at fault" accident report so green-hair can claim on the insurance for vehicle damage. He declares: "you are free to go." Then the Sheriff calls it in to HQ. "Kenny dispatch 309. Show me back in service."It sounds like a day in the life of real life LAPD cop, but the Sheriff isn't real, the robber isn't real and the city is virtual. This is roleplaying in GTA Online.
Roleplaying in video games is a concept as old as video games themselves. RPing, as it's known, is an immersive experience in which the player takes on the role of their chosen character and works collaboratively to create emergent storylines with other members of the community. Populating unique servers and supported by mods, GTA Online's role-players have captivated audiences on Twitch, attracting viewers with their unique blend of diverse characters and fascinating personalities.
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