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Abandonware refers to computer software that is no longer sold nor supported, sometimes because of unclear copyright ownership reasons.
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.
Attributes are a numerical representation of a character's abilities who have their roots in RPGs. Today, attributes have spilled over to a wide range of game genres.
A rogue character who doesn't obey the law, bandits are known to steal from people for their own selfish gain.
Games based on tabletop (AKA pen and paper) role-playing games, such as Dungeons & Dragons or Vampire: The Masquerade. These can have any type of gameplay, as long as they are set in the tabletop game's universe.
Games that are based upon books or novels.
The act of living outdoors, usually in a tent. It is a common method of providing comfort while resting in forested areas or other regions away from established civilization.
Classes are different archetypes and playstyles that players can choose to play their game with.
Character Creation refers to characters created by players themselves, rather than developers.
The cleric is a combination of priest, healer and holy warrior. The cleric is much akin to the paladin but tend to be more magic-oriented and less focused on melee combat.
Currency has all forms in video games. It is used to buy characters, vehicles, weapons, and more.
Environments cycle between day and night, often with effects on other aspects of the game.
Generally used to fool other characters or parties into thinking you're one of them or belong there for purposes of deception, spying, or accessing data.
Dragons were originally messengers from heaven, according to early Buddhist texts. In games, they can be among the most fearsome of adversaries, but there are some exceptions.
Dwarves are a short, stout race that appear in any number of fantasy games and stories. They are almost always depicted as short with bushy beards similar to vikings. They can also be identified by their love for ale and gold. Other common trends for Fantasy Dwarves include being proud warriors, favoring axes as their weapon of choice, and being gruff sticklers for tradition and honor.
The 2001 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 17-19.
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.
Experience Points are part of a character advancement system commonly found in RPGs. These points are generally gained by defeating an enemy or completing a task.
Everything you need isn't always spelled out for you on the map. Sometimes even the map is not there till you go explore it.
A popular class in many D&D based games, the Fighter can both dish it and take it!
Gnolls are a race of hyena-like, or dog-like humanoids.
The engine that came to be known as the "Gold Box" engine was used to develop a series of party-based roleplaying games in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The engine's name comes from the gold boxes that most of these games were packaged in, and games in the series are often referred to as "Gold Box" games.
Gorgons are mythical female creatures known most notably for their hair of living snakes and ability to turn anyone into stone with their gaze. While the most famous depiction of a gorgon is Medusa, they have been depicted in various other ways in literature, film, and games.
Grid-based movement limits players, and other entities in a game, to moving through the game world in increments of whole squares on a grid. It has been a common staple of turn-based strategy games since the earliest board games of antiquity. It was also used by early RPGs.
Guards guard stuff, block doors, and sometimes arrest you.
A guild is a group of people who are expert at a skill or task and have banded together for ease of employment. In games guilds take many forms, from massive societies of real people in MMOs, to simple places to level up and receive quests in most RPG's
Halflings, also known as hobbits, average about three and a half feet tall. They have an innate affinity to nature and possess both the agility and dexterity to make great rogues. Halflings are generally good people, but also have a mischievous side that my infuriate others.
Humans are bipedal, sapient primates capable of abstract reasoning, language, and emotions.
In Islamic mythology, a class of infernal jinn, spirits below the level of angels and devils, noted for their strength and cunning.
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