Ladies  a while back who were  like experts in this area  and would advertise as such for the most part. They are probably retired now ,  and I don't  see anyone advertising their prowess in this  field in recent tme. Did something changed in us men or is role playing still alive and well.  
Not my thing, but am just curious how time and things have changed, and the reasons behind it.

I find that my eccentric friends tend not to write TER reviews. I love reading the role-play fantasy reviews! I have no limits as long as it is safe, sane, and between two consenting adults who communicated prior to play.   As a lifestyle player I always have an itch that needs to be scratched. My most recent role play scenario was AA who wanted race play. I have a degree in Black Studies, so this is fun to me! I don’t believe the race role play was ever mentioned in my review because it is somewhat taboo.  

The ladies I do “roleplaying” with ask me not to mention it. It’s very much ymmv.

To me, role play is when you walk through the door and she's dressed as a nurse or a nun (I don't judge).
Fetish is when you're the Dom and she's the sub, think of Fifty Shades of Grey...that kinda thing...am I wrong or?
Are you talking about a fetishes?? If yes, then that is definitely a YMMV type of thing unless she advertises as a Dom.
I dunno...?

Yeah,I guess some people are afraid of judgement,  and how they will be looked at after such revelation. But I think most of us here are more understand than people who are referred to as squares.

They are pretty close in some aspects yet different. I think role play is , you or someone else acting as someone or something  either of you may  not originally  are , and  it is  done for your own gratification or satisfaction.I don't think role play is always sexual. I have heard of people who just wanted to be bossed around  or humiliated  without any sexual contact ,so it varies.
Fetishes  I think ,tends to be more sexually inclined for the (most part) , and you're actually being yourself  by fulfilling a  more sexually leaning ,  inner desire .

https://fetlife.com/ if you cant find it here, start a new group

Role play does not require a costume that’s ridiculous it’s an act, or acting. 🎭  

Sexual acts are not always associated with getting a release..   Groping, kissing, petting, grinding are all considered sexual acts, whether one may end up releasing / ejaculating during them or not.  

So my guess is this guy wanted to be called names and be told how big he is.

Role play is an act for sure. If someone wanted you to wear a costume during a role play,and go as far as buying it ,would you not wear It ?  
Because, I agree with you that the possibilities of role play and fetishes are endless.

And I know that a costume isn't inclusive of role playing, I just use that as an example.
Check out this thread from 10 yrs ago by yours truly, Has to do with "Role Playin"

That's what am talking about. I heard of " pick her up at the bar" ,but what you planned was another dimension of creativity. The possibilities are indeed endless. I may have something in the pipeline myself for this year. It's good to be able to find someone to play the role to perfection.

Darling fellow role-players,

That’s awesome!

I have not had a person ask for a role play in a while. I thought maybe people were just actually finding nurses or teachers to fill their desire. But it does not help that Eros took out their fetish section so I stopped advertising there. You can’t mention anything either so you must pretty go through line up and ask each lady or check out their website.

Nice thing about p411 ladies can list it as an option

It's good to see that true pros are still out there. Will definitely add you to my favorite list here on TER.