Well, I think the point we're not really getting to is that RPG are, literally, Role Playing games. It's not solely about the story, but the experience of yourself being involved with the story. In a game, you as the player get to directly interact with the world they created and talk to the inhabitants all first hand. You get to know the characters and interact with them firsthandedly through the means of main character. It's an experience that expands a lot of media. You interact with characters and watch them grow and develop (hopefully).
Personally, I don't need 'fast' game play to keep me interested. That is just a personally preference. RPGs help me relax, I like to sit and think about my decisions before I make them. So I don't just, you know, mash x until I win.
But, uh, I dunno. I'm not much a debater. I guess I'm just....trying to see if I can share my point of view. I don't wanna sound I like I'm spr srs. But I guess it all boils down to the fact that I like the expierence of being able to explore a world and get to know characters and be a part of a story.
I also don't have my friends and don't get outside much. So it could just be that. Herp.
EDIT: Oh, And happy belated Kyle! glad you had fun and made moneh at the casino.