What is an MMORPG?

The term "MMORPG" is an abbreviation for "Massively-Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game." In this genre of game, thousands of players interact with each other in a vast and persistent online world. Players can meet, join together, and adventure in a virtual landscape that spans for miles. The world is populated by friendly inhabitants as well as monsters. By fighting monsters and completing a wide variety of quests, players grow in power and prestige.