As a noob RPG player...

...you believe that pen & paper is an extinct form of communication.
...you skip the character creation by using the default build.
...you are still not sure, what d20 dice are used for.
...you prefer a simplified skill tree, in order to not encumber you with tactical content.
...you dislike to play with a character on permanent death mode (aka. hardcore).
...you are convinced that games without anti-aliasing options will hurt your eyesight.
...you despise to read dialogue sections, which are not synchronized (aka. voice-over).
...you think that a real money auction house is a useful gaming feature.
...you rage-quit open-world games, that do not contain map markers.
...you wonder, while standing behind cover, why your character does not auto-regenerate his health.

As a pro RPG player...

...you claimed the crown of Karsus, controlled the Absolute, and commanded a horde fit to butcher Faerûn in Honour mode. Baldur's Gate III, 2023
...you used brute force to deal with the invasion of the Sorak Empire in Iron Man mode.
Solasta: Crown of the Magister, 2021
...you beat The Ultimate challenge and were deemed worthy of receiving a Josh Sawyer patch. Impressive mortal! Pillars of Eternity II, 2018
...you obtained an impossible victory against the Lantern King on Forged in Blood difficulty.
Pathfinder: Kingmaker, 2018
...you made a pact with the arch-demon Adramahlihk, in order to claim your divinity.
Divinity: Original Sin II, 2017
...you reached the 25th Shattered Guardian's Domain on Hardcore Ultimate difficulty.
Grim Dawn, 2016
...you crushed the crusade at Dragonspear and ended the reign of Belhifet on Legacy of Bhaal difficulty. Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear, 2016
...you beat Gaunter O'Dimm at his own game. Witcher III: Wild Hunt, 2015
...you defeated all dragons, all bounties, and both archmages on Expert, Trial of Iron, and Path of the Damned modes without taking any companions after Cilant Lîs. Pillars of Eternity, 2015
...you were betrayed by the Xulnari and sworn to free the world of all gods.
Lords of Xulima, 2014
...you released Jonander of Malem Yera from his duty as the master of a certain island.
Legend of Grimrock II, 2014
...you foiled Icasaracht's plans, the matron mother of the white wyrms, on Heart of Fury difficulty.
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition, 2014
...you sheared off the wool of the last weresheep. Divinity: Original Sin, 2014
...you perfected the Atlas of Worlds and became a grandmaster among the Forsaken Masters.
Path of Exile, 2013
...you humiliated Amelyssan the Blackhearted and completed your ascension to godhood on Legacy of Bhaal difficulty. Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition, 2013
...you confronted Sarevok Anchev and his lackeys on Legacy of Bhaal difficulty.
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition, 2012
...you drank vodka with Letho of Gulet on Hardcore difficulty.
Witcher II: Assassins of Kings, 2011
...you absorbed the soul of Alduin. TES V: Skyrim, 2011
...you knew that the game was rigged from the start. Fallout: New Vegas, 2010
...you would like to fight the Lost & the Fallen, the Demigod, and the White Emperor, simultaneously. Last Remnant, 2009
...you joined the cult of Laurencius and faced divine vengeance. Inquisitor, 2009
...you own a complete collection of irradiated bobbleheads. Fallout III, 2008
...you used the silver sword to end the life of the Grand Master. Witcher, 2007
...you witnessed the battle between Mehrunes Dagon and Akatosh, the Dragon-God of Time.
TES IV: Oblivion, 2006
…you are feared among gods and titans alike as Godsbane. Titan Quest, 2006
...you caused the second cataclysm in Aranna. Dungeon Siege II, 2005
...you were complimented by the law-abiding droid HK-47, despite being a meatbag.
Knights of the Old Republic, 2003
...you smashed the heart of Lorkhan beneath the Red Mountain. TES III: Morrowind, 2002
...you enslaved the archdevil Thra'axfyl the Ambitious, Lord of the Eighth Hell of Baator, and made him kneel before you. Neverwinter Nights, 2002
...you impressed Yxbudur'zmutkimdu with your knowledge about the Blood Wars.
Icewind Dale II, 2002
...you banished yourself into the abyss, in order to face Kerghan. Arcanum, 2001
...you encouraged Everard to seal the demon gate in one of the Ten Towns. Icewind Dale, 2000
...you enabled the destruction of the Worldstone on Mount Arreat. Diablo II, 2000
...you struck down Jon Irenicus and reclaimed your soul. Baldur's Gate II, 2000
...you listened to the wise words spoken by the Nameless One to Fall-From-Grace.
Planescape: Torment, 1999
...you survived the fight against the ultra-mutant Frank Horrigan. Fallout II, 1998
...you defeated your half-brother within an ancient temple to Bhaal. Baldur's Gate, 1998
...you displayed the flaws in the Master's plan and persuaded him to commit suicide.
Fallout, 1997
...you drove the Soulstone into your own forehead. Diablo, 1997
...you handed over a certain totem to Mannimarco, the King of Worms. TES II: Daggerfall, 1996
...you obliterated Jagar Tharn without dealing any direct damage to him. TES: Arena, 1994
...you prevented the completion of the Darwin Project in a post-apocalyptic world.
Wasteland, 1988