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Game » consists of 10 releases. Released Mar 16, 1999
Animal behavior characterized by being active during the night and sleeping during the day. For example; the pokémon Hoothoot can only be caught during the night.
Characters controlled by the game for players to interact with, as opposed to player characters which are controlled by whomever is playing the game.
Ogres are large, grotesque, barbaric humanoid creatures. They are generally not very intelligent, but make up for that with their unmatched strength used to crush and maim their foes.
It may or may not be the apocalypse, but someone, somewhere, did something that really distorted the cosmic laws.
Games which allow players to interact with others over the internet.
Non-linear level design where the player is able to freely traverse the game world and choose where and when to visit certain areas in the game.
An optional boss is a boss whose defeat is not essential to the plot and can be avoided. In some cases, they are stronger than the game's final boss.
An implementation of lore that is meant to flesh out the game world, without becoming a hindrance to the overall pacing of the game itself.
Objectives that aren't required in order to win a scenario or mission. Completing optional objectives may, however, grant the player benefits such as items, shortcuts or additional assistance.
Orcs/Orks/Orques are a fictional race of tough humanlike creatures, often with green or black skin, originally coming from the Saxon word for the Normans during the invasion, meaning demon or foreigner.
Criminals banded together with a common goal in mind. Can range from a band of thugs to the Mafia.
Oversized pests such as rats or bugs are often used as low level enemies in role playing games. They can be found in most any Western RPG, especially ones that use the Dungeons and Dragons rule set.
A paladin is a holy warrior, who gains extra abilities through faith and devotion to a deity.
A large wild cat, which typically comes in either black, white and pink varieties.
Parrying is a specialized block mechanic, often with a tight input window, which prevents the player from taking damage. While some games allow this through a timed directional input towards the opponent, other games tie this to deliberate block inputs as a "Perfect Guard".
Various effects using "particles" (billboard/sprite planes or full models).
A system in which the player is allowed to control multiple characters. Most commonly seen in role playing games. Can also be used to describe party systems in the MMORPG genre, which brings a group of players together to accomplish various tasks.
An ability that doesn't require input from the player to be used.
Many online games, particularly MMORPGs, require a monthly payment to pay. This fee goes towards upkeep for the game, such as maintaining servers or the salaries of customer support,etc.
Peasants are agricultural laborers and countryfolk who are working the land, usually for others. Hobbies include farming, paying taxes, getting in the way of swordfights and being eaten by dragons.
Pegasi are winged horses found in Greek Mythology.
A persistent world is a game environment that is permanent and dynamic. This is seen in many MMO's.
Some games include pets you can either ride on, battle with, or simply enjoy spending time with.
In EverQuest, phoboplasms are gelatinous cubes that absorb and digest anything in their path.
Pick Pocketing appears in many games as a way of obtaining information, items, or cash from people.
The maybe not-so-intended consequence of an enemy's own body parts being on their loot table and the player character being able to steal.
Piercing weapons are designed primarily for stabbing and puncturing to cause damage rather than slicing or cutting. Examples include knives, daggers, spears, lances, needles, shivs or improvised weapons such as ice picks.
Piranhas are omnivorous freshwater fish. They are labeled voracious human killers.
By definition, a pirate is a (mostly naval) robber without commission from a sovereign nation. While maritime robbery has been around since ancient times, Piracy had its highpoint during the 17th century. They are easily identified by the "Jolly Roger", which is the traditional name of the famous skull flag.
A place to fall, often bottomless, usually resulting in death.
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