"Ive been Playing since I was tall enough to see over the edge of the kitchen table. "
That was 2 decades ago. Im addicted to the story, I love to immerse myself in a character, Im not a roleplayer, I am an actress on a very small stage.
When I run a game I know that everyone comes to the table (virtual or otherwise) With a Story to tell.
Some want to be the Hero, Some want to be the Villain.
Some want to be the Monster, Some want to be the Victim.
All are valid, and My job is to weave each players Story into one Coherent Narrative Tapestry.
Rules and Mechanics exist to Support and enable players to better tell a story. If at any point they cease to do that, then its time to discuss change.