I am not talking about what makes them different by definition. I am asking what ACTUALLY makes them different from a lucid dream. Is there a different feeling to it? Do the Dream Characters feel more like real beings than simple entities created from you mind? I have never tried Astral Projection or OBE's, and i am a bit curious of how they differ from just a dream in which you are aware that you are dreaming. Any response will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!