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The ability to take direct control of another person's body, or an inanimate object, in order to further your own goals. Usually an ability found only in spectral characters.
Goblins are irritable, evil and mischievous creatures in folklore. They can range in size from halfling to average human size.
While essentially just a floating head with a bunch of eyes, the beholder is a classic Dungeons & Dragons Monster.
According to greek mythology, Hydra was a many-headed serpent; the offspring of Typhon and Echidna. For each head that got cut off, two new heads would grow in its place. It was eventually slain by Hercules.
A Concept mostly in MMORPGs. A Buff allows the player to increase their stats for a short period of time.
A concept common in MMORPGs, a debuff weakens a foes abilities or stats making combat easier.
A paladin is a holy warrior, who gains extra abilities through faith and devotion to a deity.
The hunter is a popular class archetype. The usually travel light and excell best at range combat with either guns or bows. Often pets are associated with hunters as they are known to tame wild beasts.
Kobolds are anthropomorphic dogs/reptilians of short stature that dwell in forests and caves. In fantasy RPGs, they typically wield primitive weapons and command limited shamanistic magic. The term "kobold" has also been used in reference to other types of creatures including lizardmen, spirits, or simply humanoids with various skin tones.
Supernatural beings that are created from and serve their respective elements.
Half-orcs are a race that is half human, half orc.
Swearing, cursing, call it what you want. It is an expression of anger or frustration, in most cases.
The inhalation of burning chemicals for recreational purposes. "Smoking" typically refers to the smoking of tobacco but can include other drugs.
The head of a group of devout people who follow their crazy beliefs. Can often be dangerous.
Neglectful and/or abusive parents and parental figures.
A Christian military order from the middle ages, known for their skilled warriors wearing white mantles with an emblem of a red cross.
A crude, flammable liquid made up of hydrocarbons that can be found in geologic formations beneath the earth's surface.
When a character motions to light a cigarette but there's no fire or burning animation on the tip. May or may not include smoke.
A concept in which a person or object is on fire and taking continuous damage. It often takes fast movement, water, or an item to heal.
The heartbeat meter is used to read out the character's pulse. Found in many survival horror and sniping games.
A militia is a group of regular citizens that work, often without pay, to enforce laws and provide defense for a community.
Christianity is a religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus. It is also the largest religion in the world.
A very common collection of enemies in the Super Mario Bros. franchise. Some famous Koopas include: Lakitu, Hammer Bro., Bowser Jr., and the King of Koopas himself, Bowser!!
One of Bowser's most common minions. They are protected by a hard shell.
Goombas are common enemies in the Mario games.
Toads are a species of intelligent mushrooms and the dominant species of the Mushroom Kingdom.
Sometimes when players beat a game, the credits sequence will end with the phrase similar to, "Thank you for playing!".
Trouble Bug is an anthropomorphic fireball that gives Mario trouble in several games, mostly in the Donkey Kong series.
These are often a departure from the conventional gameplay of a game. There have also been compilations; games including only minigames. The Mario Party series has a lot of minigames, too!
Consists of post-World War II social or political movements seeking to revive Nazism.
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