I”m trying to remember back to my first time playing RPGs. I guess it started with creating my badass Elf for D&D 2nd. I don’t think I could ever immerse or feel inside that character’s head. Or even any since. I’ve always been more interested in the game mechanics and the social group around it more. As a player, I think I’m starting to lean towards larps more for that immersion that I hear about, but can’t really EVER relate to. I hope this isn’t out of context, but your post has made me think of my own play history from a different angle.