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Grabbing the attention of a nearby enemy NPC. Usually leads to them attacking.
In game terms alchemy is typically an item creation system. Centuries ago it was the pursuit of changing normal metals into gold, unsuccessfully.
Archery is the practice of propelling arrows with use of a bow. Throughout history, archery skills have been used in both hunting and warfare. Today, it is also a sport and recreational activity.
Some games allow players to alter the color of their armor and clothing through the use of armor dye. The dye is an an actual in-game item, sometimes crafted by the player, and is required in order to customize the colors.
An Auction House is a place where people can go to buy or sell items they have found or crafted.
A banker is the owner, operator, and/or teller at a bank.
The time it takes to cast a spell or ability
The ability to change the color of a character's clothing/armor or even a vehicle's paint with or without the use of an in-game item to do so.
The act of building something. Using resources to build units, buidlings, structures of any kind.
The act of preparing food by applying heat, often cooking in games produces items which yield some kind of benefit towards your character.
Crafting allows players to create their own items with the correct ingredients. It is used mainly in MMOs and RPGs.
The ability to customize your user interface, through third-party addons or otherwise, primarily in the MMO genre.
DPS stands for Damage per Second and represents the average damage a character can cause each second . This is often used in MMORPGs so people can determine how much damage they cause. DPS can also refer to a character or character type that specializes in high DPS
Dragons were originally messengers from heaven, according to early Buddhist texts. In games, they can be among the most fearsome of adversaries, but there are some exceptions.
The 2002 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 22-24.
Ahh, eating... We can't live without it, and, apparently, neither can some characters. From snakes to dots, games have odd ways of dishing out their dishes.
Frequently seen in RPGs and Fighting games, The EHI helps players calculate the current health of opponents.
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.
Enemies that prefer to keep a distance to the ground, and swoop down occasionally to do some damage.
Health is a value that gauges how much damage players can take in a game before they die or pass out. Also known as life in some games. Health is usually represented by a bar or a percentage instead of an exact amount. Found in most non sport games
A special character type found in certain roleplaying games which is initially unselectable and must be earned, often as an unlockable or a promotion for an existing character who has achieved a high level or quest.
Hotkeys allow advanced players to map game functions to a single button on a keyboard for quick and easy access.
Video game engine created by Blizzard Albany.
King of the Hill is a popular game mode where the players have to stay in a designated area of a map to gain points. This mode is becoming increasingly popular in shooters.
Kiting is a concept popular in MMOs where a player roots or snares enemies in order to keep them at a distance allowing for utilization ranged attacks and spells while soloing.
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.
The concept of affecting the universe through supernatural methods, breaking the fundamental laws of science.
The extraction of valuable minerals from the earth.
An online multiplayer grouping system that allows players to join a party and "travel" from match to match together automatically.
Necromancers are spell casters who specializes in conjuring and controlling the undead.
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