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When someone is androgynous, they have a mix of masculine and feminine aspects, or they have the appearance of being in between male and female. A common aesthetic in Japanese media and games.
In many RPGs, especially those made in Japan, magic is categorized as black or white. Black magic spells deal damage or inflict negative effects.
In games, fire can be an obstacle, a tool, a weapon, or a solution. Just don't play with it...unless you really want to.
Humans are bipedal, sapient primates capable of abstract reasoning, language, and emotions.
A new mechanic first introduced in the game Final Fantasy XII. Licenses are required to equip weapons and armor, learn magicks and technicks, and enhance a character's abilities.
The single most important thing in the world, love is a powerful story telling element that can connect characters or drive a story. There are many video game characters who have fallen in love with someone or something.
The concept of affecting the universe through supernatural methods, breaking the fundamental laws of science.
This concept is for games in which at least one of the main characters is male.
Sequels that have the player controlling a different character than the preceding game(s).
An orphan is a child that has both of his/her natural parents absent from his/her upbringing. The absence could be from the parents' death, abandonement, or "accidental" disappearance.
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.
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 Random Number Generator (hence RNG) is a system designed to randomize a sequence of numbers. Most games technically use a table of 'random' numbers, simulating random chance.
Many games feature a story which involves saving the world and its inhabitants, often single handedly.
A gameplay mechanic in many RPGs and action RPGs today is the idea of silencing a foe or being silenced. Usually shown as a debuff, this causes the subject to be unable to cast spells for a period of time.
A condition which affects a character's effectiveness, either positively or negatively. Common examples include Poison or Haste.
Possess the magical power of life. White magic are spells and abilities that heal damage, cure poison, and even revive the dead.
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