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Game » consists of 3 releases. Released Oct 29, 2003
Abilities related to winds , storms, lightings and else. When it uses abilities directly related to air/electricity(for example: Mages or Dragons) it's related to this concept.
A large omnivorous mammal that can be white, brown, or black. Despite their ferociousness, they are also associated with being soft and cuddly, as in teddy bears. Bears are also known to eat stairs. Scientists say that because "bears eat stairs" rhymes the bears are naturally inclined to do so.
While modern chemistry defines 118 atomic elements, video games more often deal with classical elements as described in ancient philosophy, mainly fire, water, earth, and air. In many games, each element is stronger against certain elements, but weaker against others.
An attack that does more damage than usual, usually affected by random chance and some sort of modifier.
A cyclops is any race of creature that is born with only one eye.
The 2002 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 22-24.
The 2003 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 14-16.
Certain abilities are often associated by Elements, like magic. Any kind of magician or creature(ie. Dragon) that uses Earth-related spells or abilties falls under this cathegory.
Supernatural beings that are created from and serve their respective elements.
Fate is a force in the background of all things that determines what is going to happen to the world and its characters. Many games incorporate fate as a vital component of the story or as a convenient plot device.
This concept is for games where at least one of the main characters is female.
Fire element means using magic or an ability associated with fire the most of the time. If any kind of magician uses fire-related spells this concept applies to it.
Abilities or objects that can only be obtained by killing a god or if gods themselves offer them to a character.
Gladiators may or may not be forced to fight. They are usually depicted as being from ancient Rome.
This tag is for all games and characters that deal in the concept of gods, demigods, half-gods and the like.
Grid-based movement limits players, and other entities in a game, to moving through the game world in increments of whole squares on a grid. It has been a common staple of turn-based strategy games since the earliest board games of antiquity. It was also used by early RPGs.
Allows the player to enhance an attack in a standard RPG battle by pressing a button or buttons in a pattern or at a specific time. Initially found in games such as FF6 and Super Mario RPG
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.
The concept of affecting the universe through supernatural methods, breaking the fundamental laws of science.
Ogres are large, grotesque, barbaric humanoid creatures. They are generally not very intelligent, but make up for that with their unmatched strength used to crush and maim their foes.
When a crowd is present in a game (often invisible) that does nothing more than cheer or boo, depending on the player's performance.
A concept where the game must be restarted if you are killed. It is a mechanic found in most arcade games, but the term is usually used in reference to the RPG genre where the mechanic is less common, particularly "roguelike" games as well as strategy games such as Fire Emblem or Final Fantasy Tactics where characters die if they are defeated in battle. Often used as a significant plot device.
Fauns and Satyrs are woodland spirits, seemingly composed of a man and a goat. Goat parts and human parts tend to vary from game to game.
Scorpions are an eight-legged arachnids with two large pincers and a venomous stinger on the tail, used to kill or subdue prey and defend against aggressors. Though their sting can be very painful to humans, few scorpion species can kill a healthy adult.
Quests that aren't necessary for game completion. They typically offer side-stories or specific rewards.
Games whose titles consist of a single word.
A condition which affects a character's effectiveness, either positively or negatively. Common examples include Poison or Haste.
When a certain amount of time is given to the player to reach a goal or finish an objective.
Turn-based games divide game actions into distinct parts, called turns. This gives the player time to strategically choose actions as the battle or events unfold.
The Undead is an umbrella term describing creatures that do not exhibit the key fundamental attributes that are associated with life, such as respiration, and blood circulation. They are divided into two main categories: Ethereal and Corporeal, depending on whether or not they have a body.
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