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A weapon that has been forged and/or imbued with mystical energy, magic, or some other supernatural force. It is often required to solve a specific puzzle, or vanquish an impossible foe.
A meter measured much like HP that depletes when you use magic, and depending on the game, regenerates over time or can only be regenerated through rest or potions. Mana is usually displayed as a blue bar beneath it's red counterpart, the HP bar.
A process or magical spell that removes mana from a target, aiming to disable the targets use of magical spells or other abilities that use mana.
Mercenaries, Soldiers for Hire, have been found fighting in conflicts since the dawn of human warfare. These hired guns show a desire to turn their talent in the art of death to a more profitable profession.
Armed forces. The arm of government that deals with fighting wars and protecting a nation from external or internal threats
They are more than a fish. They are more than a man. Death will rise from the tides, they are murloc.
AKA dreadlords are strategic and cunning demons who were recruited to the Burning Legion. They are responsible for diplomatic relations and are also well versed as tacticians for the battlefield.
Necromancers are spell casters who specializes in conjuring and controlling the undead.
AKA the kaldorei "Children of the Stars" in Darnassian are an ancient race. Creators of a unique and magically advanced civilization.
Once looted or equipped, some items cannot be sold, traded, or dropped. This concept is common in most MMOs.
Open wounds are caused by injuries that continue to bleed, which drains Hit Points for its duration. It is a Damage over time effect, similar to poisoning.
A race of Anthropomorphic Pandas hailing from the mist-covered lands of Pandaria, The Pandaren are one of the most elusive races on Azeroth. They and their lands feature heavily in the World of Warcraft expansion Mists of Pandaria.
Piercing weapons are designed primarily for stabbing and puncturing to cause damage rather than slicing or cutting. Examples include knives, daggers, spears, lances, needles, shivs or improvised weapons such as ice picks.
Player versus Player, commonly abbreviated as PvP, is a gaming term that originated in MMOs to refer to gameplay in which players fight against other player controlled characters.
Power Leveling is a tactic, primarily in MMOs, where a higher level player will assist a lower level player in order to earn the lower level player experience faster than otherwise possible.
Procs (Processes of Action) are magical effects triggered on contact by particular weapons in combat. The effects can be any type of spell including direct damage, stuns, buffs, or even teleportation.
Pulling is a popular tactic in MMOs where one player skillfully separates one NPC from a group and "pulls" them back to their group/raid, who are stationed in a safe area.
Those who choose to Rebel against authority or attempt to topple 'The Man' or a greater power. Also known as insurgents
How non-playable characters or factions perceive the player character based on their actions or choices in the game world.
Characters that are designed to be scantily-clad.
Two or more factions, either with the same or completely different goals, that constantly try to one-up each other. The player is sometimes forced to pick a side to root or work for during the struggle. Other times the rivalry is only mentioned in the plot.
A playable class in many roleplaying games. Rogues are also sometimes known as Thieves. The class in almost all these games center around their stealth capabilities.
Many games feature a story which involves saving the world and its inhabitants, often single handedly.
A huge army of undead created by the Lich King which has grown to become one of the major factions of Undead.
Instead of having the loot spew out of the corpse it-self, this concept is based on having to interact with the corpse to obtain the loot.
Shaman are mediums between the mortal and spiritual realms. In games, they are often priests with the ability to heal via magic and crafted potions.
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.
Slashing weapons are designed to cut and slice rather than causing blunt trauma. Examples include swords, axes, claws, naginatas, or even whips.
A succubus is a demoness with the appearance of a beautiful woman that seduces men to steal their energy during sexual encounters.
A tank is a role in an MMO game whose objective is to hold the enemy's attention and protect group members from harm. A defensive-natured class such as a warrior, barbarian, or paladin is typically suited for this role.
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