>What is the single thing that excites you the most when you role play?

Story-driven experiences with my friends to forge a passionate tale, usually one of heroics.

>There are so many alternatives out there, from immersive novels to video games; but why specifically do you choose to spend your time on role play rather than others? What makes roleplaying so special to you?

To escape emotional abuse and turmoil directed to me by those who have the honor of being related to me by blood. My grandfather, who is a father figure to me, fostered my love for imaginative tales (especially being a former roleplayer himself) through epic sagas and adventures.

>Also, do you think there is something you hate about role-playing on forum that you would like to see improve?

There is nothing to my knowledge so far that bugs me, so I'll get back to you if there is something that does.
Edit: Perhaps there is something that bugs me. Gifs in character sheets. They don't bug me in signatures or avatars, but whenever they're in a spoiler my computer turns into a potato.