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Action RPG (Action Role-Playing Game), also known as ARPG, refers to RPGs (role-playing games) that use direct, real-time, reflex-oriented, action combat systems, instead of the more abstract turn-based or menu-based battle systems.
A faction of vampires believing in free will above anything, at war with the Kuei-Jin and the Camarilla.
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.
A proprietary video codec (.bik/bk2 extension) developed by RAD Game Tools and used in a very large number of video games.
When one creature takes the blood of another creature, usually against their will. An excellent example is a vampire.
Vampire idealists, rebels with passion... many of them among the Anarchs.
A governing body of vampires attempting to keep order and uphold The Masquerade. Considers all vampires its members, willing or not.
Chemical weapons are weapons who use chemical products to obtain various detrimental effects.
Limited editions of games that include extra "perks" like Making of DVDs and a nice and shiny tin with extra box art
An in-game application that allows the user to edit or create new content. Including character customization, items customization, artwork etc...
A dhampir is the child of a vampire and a human. Dhampirs usually inherit the abilities of a vampire, but don't suffer from all the weaknesses.
Dialogue trees are a feature through which the player selects responses from a list of choices, eliciting reactions from NPCs and determining the path of the conversation and story.
The severing of limbs is a good way for designers to make every battle a bloodier, gorier mess. Or sillier in the right situations.
The 1999 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles California on May 13-15.
The accent of someone traditionally from England. Not to be confused with Welsh or Scottish, which are totally different despite being sometimes referred to as simply "British" accent.
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.
Since 1998, an independent group of about forty worldwide media outlets who determine the best games of the Electronic Entertainment Expo.
A clan of vampires in touch with their inner beast. Members of this bloodline can transform into ferocious animals and summon other creatures to their aid.
A human servant to a vampire allowed to drink their blood, giving them some of the vampire's power.
Gibs (giblets) are, basically, what's left of someone after they make contact with an explosive object or powerful weapon. They can be seen in games such as Doom, Quake, Team Fortress 2 and many, many more.
A digital distribution platform that focuses on providing DRM-free computer games, both old and new.
A humanoid construct given life through magic. The materials used to create a golem vary greatly.
Whether it be Mario vs. Bowser, Jedi vs. Sith, Link vs. Ganon, or Elves vs. Orcs, the forces of good are in an eternal battle with the hordes of evil.
1) Blood magick. 2) Divination by means of blood or blood sacrifice.
Whether a character never ages or is invincible, immortality represents the inability to die. Sometimes this is a blessing, sometimes it is a curse. Either way it usually makes for an interesting game mechanic.
The ability for the player to become unseen, from basic camouflage to fully vanishing from sight.
Information on the time honored tradition of killing rats. Killing rats is a much cliched first quest for many western RPGs.
The process by which characters reach a new level, gain greater attributes, and learn more abilities. It usually involves earning enough experience points by completing a variety of tasks such as quests or by "farming" such as killing other characters for their experience points.
This concept is for games in which at least one of the main characters is male.
A clan of vampires known for their insanity... their unstable minds are a curse and a blessing, giving them unique insight into the thoughts of others.
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