Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Action role-playing game" in English language version.
As suggested by the name, TRPGs are played face-to-face (around a table, most likely), and involve players 'acting out' a role. This acting is not always literal. Players do not arrive in costume or speak exclusively in character – something that differentiates TRPGs from live-action role-playing games (LARPs). Instead, players develop characters based on certain rules and are responsible for deciding what those characters do over the course of the game.
[T]here were potions and food to collect as well, making Fairlight an early entry in the action RPG genre seen so commonly today.
Mattel's lineup included the classic action role-playing games Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Cartridge (1982) and Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Treasure of Tarmin Cartridge (1983).
It was hailed at the time as having the largest in-game world of any RPG (almost 17,000 screens)...
By borrowing from Atari's action RPG, Utopia created a platformer classic.
By borrowing from Atari's action RPG, Utopia created a platformer classic.