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The goal of Rogue and other early roguelike games is to descend into a procedurally generated dungeon and retrieve the Amulet of Yendor.
A manufacturing tool used in some RPGs.
A kind of protective clothing.
A stationary gun that automatically shoots at targets.
The axe is a tool used for many activities. Its uses include cutting wood, knocking down doors in emergencies, and rending your enemies limb from limb without mercy or regret.
A barrel is a hollow cylindrical container, traditionally made of wood staves and bound with iron hoops. In video games, it is used in many ways to fill up a level or even be used in one. They also may explode. Use caution when around barrels.
The "liquid of life" for practically all beings. In games, most commonly found outside the body and can be found in a pooled, spilled, dried, fresh or splattered state. This page is for games that actually have blood as an obtainable object.
Whether it's translucent, transparent, opaque, glass, plastic, or some other material the bottle can be your best friend, or your worst enemy. Sometimes filled with liquor, or maybe an extra supply of lantern oil.
The bread and butter of any self respecting archer, the bow is a stereotypical ranged weapon of olden times and fantasy settings.
An object that allows obstacles, such as rivers or gorges, to be crossed. Bridges can be made of a variety of materials like wood or steel.
A structural element that is usually used to hold up roofs.
Rifle-like thrower of bolts/arrows. Not to be confused with a bowcaster.
A knife-like weapon designed for quick stabbing attacks. Daggers don't often deal much damage, unless the foe is attacked repeatedly.
A piece of furniture typically having a flat or sloping top for writing and often drawers or compartments.
Doors are a common object in most video games, as well as the keys and objects needed to open them. From role playing to shooters, doors are an important component of many games.
A valuable item that is highly sought after, often used as a reward or incentive to complete objectives. Also used as a currency in many role-playing games.
A potion that replenishes health.
Whether it's worn for protection or style, helmets appear in various game genres.
Identify scrolls are an item found in some action-RPG's which allow you to see the properties of a weapon/piece of armor.
Used to open doors, or anything else that is locked. In any game where the player has an inventory, it's a safe bet that a key will appear at some point.
Lava is molten rock, usually from the interior of a planet, and in games is often used as a hazard to players, or as a visible gameplay-area boundary.
Locks are often used to keep people out of areas or storage items. They are also used to keep things secure from being stolen. to get passed them in games you commonly lockpick or shoot them.
Here's a lockpick. It might be handy if you, the master of unlocking, take it with you.
A map is a drawing on a piece of paper, or other surface, that indicates the locations of various landmarks.
A coniferous tree often used as a Christmas tree.
A potion is any sort of liquid, usually brewed by an alchemist, that replenishes the health, mana, or energy of the player, or causes damage to an enemy. Potions are extremely common in role-playing games.
Rocks are the hard objects found randomly scattered across the ground all over the Earth's surface. They're not good for much more than smashing stuff or being made into other things. Handily crushes Scissors but cannot defeat the mighty Paper.
A roll of parchment or paper inscribed with writing, symbols, pictures, etc.
The premier choice in your defensive needs. A great companion for any one handed sword, which in addition to blocking can be used for advanced maneuvers like Shield Bashes.
A shovel is an item used to dig and move soil, snow, and other surface elements and is used in many simulation games. It can also be used as a weapon in certain games, such as Team Fortress 2 and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
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