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The systems in these games are governed by rules from the pen-and-paper RPG Advanced Dungeons & Dragons. There have been many turn-based and action RPGs that have utilized parts of the AD&D rule set.
Usually refers to the end of the world.
The study of and search for remains of human culture and history (or that of other civilizations).
A term for a humanoid creature with animalistic features which can comprehend everything from slightly feral humans to savage monsters with trace amounts of anthropomorphism.
The boar were one of the most feared animals in Medieval Europe during the Middle Ages.
The ultimate enemy and primordial source of all evil. In Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Fantasy universe.
The act of a noble, just, or otherwise good or heroic figure becoming evil through either external manipulation or an internal shift in beliefs or desires.
Darkness is used in games to restrict access, increase tension, or just to set a mood. Often the player has access to a light source that can mitigate its effect.
A catch-all term for the collection of gods, monsters, and spirits that manifest in the Megami Tensei series. The English usage is derived from the Greek word "daimon," which was used to describe ethereal beings both benevolent and malevolent.
Elves are a race found in a lot of games based on a fantasy setting. They are recognizable by their elongated ears and often live much longer than humans. Some are even immortal. There are many variations of Elves.
Fairly weak enemies (not specific characters) that go down in a couple shots or swings, but will keep coming in droves.
Sentient fungi. Typical forest creatures.
The main character is a goblin.
Goblins are irritable, evil and mischievous creatures in folklore. They can range in size from halfling to average human size.
Grunt is a unit from the warcraft series.
Half-orcs are a race that is half human, half orc.
Henchmen are the loyal grunts caught in between the player and the main antagonist. Without them every game would be nothing more than a boss battle.
One of the two main factions in the world of Azeroth. The counter part to the Alliance, and led by Warchief Garrosh Hellscream.
Saved from corruption by the poison of Mannoroth's demonic blood, they are united by various leaders from their respective clans and created by Garrosh Hellscream.
Called Bigfigs for short, they are big versions of minifigures for bigger characters like the Hulk or Darkseid.
Collecting objects in a game such as weapons, armor, items, and currency. Loot is often associated with RPG games and MMOs with RPG elements.
Armed forces. The arm of government that deals with fighting wars and protecting a nation from external or internal threats
Misanthropy is the hatred and fear of human beings and humanity in general.
Moblins are humanoid, bulldog-like monsters from the Legend of Zelda series. They are a very common enemy that usually reside in the forest.
When monsters in a game can turn on each other after an accidental injury and fight to the death instead of focusing on the player, or when some of the player's enemies also hate each other, and will attack each other on sight.
Many games such as Shin Megami Tensei, God of War, or Too Human base their story off of or utilize elements from the order of the cosmos as perceived by humans both ancient and modern.
Nomads are people with no permanent settlement.
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.
The main character is an orc.
One of the ten playable races in The Elder Scrolls.
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