I've been roleplaying in MMORPGs like WoW for 16 years, it's the reason I'm here writing this headline—and there's never been a better time to try it out yourself

An edited image of Ibelin, from Netflix's The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, sat in a tavern roleplaying with his friends.

Terminally Online

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This is Terminally Online: PC Gamer's very own MMO column. Every other week, I'll be sharing my thoughts on the genre, interviewing fellow MMO-heads like me, taking a deep-dive into mechanics we've all taken for granted, and, occasionally, bringing in guest writers to talk about their MMO of choice.

It's bloody cold, grey, and miserable outside right now and, at risk of getting too personal with you lot: I'm not having the best time. The SAD lamp I've currently got blasting fake sunlight and the extra Vitamin D I've got flitting about my veins is only doing so much. I am, however, deeply thankful for one thing: Roleplaying.