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− | ;Skarka's Law: This is an observation, originally attributed to | + | ;Skarka's Law: This is an observation, originally attributed to now banned RPGnet poster Gareth Skarka, that, on internet messageboards, there is no subject so vile or indefensible that someone won't post positively/in defense of it. |
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*'''Dex Monster''': A character whose primary attribute is high Dexterity. Usually has good weapon skill, classic “thief skills”, evasive defenses, and is often quicker than other characters (though not as quick as a '''speedster''', below). Also known as a '''Ninja''', whether trained in martial arts or not. | *'''Dex Monster''': A character whose primary attribute is high Dexterity. Usually has good weapon skill, classic “thief skills”, evasive defenses, and is often quicker than other characters (though not as quick as a '''speedster''', below). Also known as a '''Ninja''', whether trained in martial arts or not. | ||
*'''Egoist''': A ''[[Hero]]'' term for a '''Mentalist''', below, since the main statistic they use in ''Hero'' is called “Ego”. | *'''Egoist''': A ''[[Hero]]'' term for a '''Mentalist''', below, since the main statistic they use in ''Hero'' is called “Ego”. | ||
− | *'''Energy Projector''': A character that “throws” an energy discharge of some sort, such as a fire blast, lightning bolt, or just the blast of destructive energy typical of many comic book characters. Originally a ''[[Champions]]'' term | + | *'''Energy Projector''': A character that “throws” an energy discharge of some sort, such as a fire blast, lightning bolt, or just the blast of destructive energy typical of many comic book characters. Originally a ''[[Champions]]'' term. |
*'''Gadgeteer''': A character that relies on technical ability and machines. May be applied to characters from other genres as well. | *'''Gadgeteer''': A character that relies on technical ability and machines. May be applied to characters from other genres as well. | ||
*'''Martial Artist''': A character that relies on hand-to-hand combat skill without necessarily having high strength. Usually skilled in Eastern [[martial arts]] (or fake pseudo-Eastern super martial arts). | *'''Martial Artist''': A character that relies on hand-to-hand combat skill without necessarily having high strength. Usually skilled in Eastern [[martial arts]] (or fake pseudo-Eastern super martial arts). | ||
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− | ;Tank: As a noun, an extremely tough character capable of taking | + | ;Tank: As a noun, an extremely tough character capable of taking lots of damage. |
:As a verb, for a character to deliberately place themselves in harm's way on the basis that if they didn't do so, another more vulnerable character would be there instead. This is a critical technique for protecting weaker party members in most RPGs. (This meaning is similar to '''meat shield''', but with no implied pejorative.) | :As a verb, for a character to deliberately place themselves in harm's way on the basis that if they didn't do so, another more vulnerable character would be there instead. This is a critical technique for protecting weaker party members in most RPGs. (This meaning is similar to '''meat shield''', but with no implied pejorative.) | ||
:As a noun, also, any strategy for defeating an enemy that is based on resisting that enemy's attacks. | :As a noun, also, any strategy for defeating an enemy that is based on resisting that enemy's attacks. | ||
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;Twink: see Munchkin. Originated in the world of MUSH/MUX/whatever. | ;Twink: see Munchkin. Originated in the world of MUSH/MUX/whatever. | ||
: Also a verb in CRPGs for the (often time-consuming and difficult) process of manipulating a PC's stats to accomplish a specific goal. The most common forms of twinking are | : Also a verb in CRPGs for the (often time-consuming and difficult) process of manipulating a PC's stats to accomplish a specific goal. The most common forms of twinking are | ||
− | :1) maximizing the PC's usefulness for a specific gaming function ( | + | :1) maximizing the PC's usefulness for a specific gaming function (i.e., PvP combat), in which case the PC's development is generally frozen at a predetermined optimal point, and |
:2) artificially enhancing the PC's stats through particular equipment and buffs in a way that is not useful for actually playing the character, for the sole purpose of meeting the stat prerequisite to equipping a specific item or achieving some other in-game benchmark (see, eg., [http://forums.anarchy-online.com/showthread.php?t=449803 ''Anarchy Online'' Character Twinking Guide]). After the goal is completed, the enhancements are generally undone and/or allowed to lapse and the character returned to its standard, playable configuration with its new equipment or ability in place. | :2) artificially enhancing the PC's stats through particular equipment and buffs in a way that is not useful for actually playing the character, for the sole purpose of meeting the stat prerequisite to equipping a specific item or achieving some other in-game benchmark (see, eg., [http://forums.anarchy-online.com/showthread.php?t=449803 ''Anarchy Online'' Character Twinking Guide]). After the goal is completed, the enhancements are generally undone and/or allowed to lapse and the character returned to its standard, playable configuration with its new equipment or ability in place. | ||
:3) As a noun, a PC which has been optimized as described above (usually in sense #1). | :3) As a noun, a PC which has been optimized as described above (usually in sense #1). | ||
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;"Use the force, Luke!":(movie quote) usu. spoken to someone about to try something extremely difficult or that cannot be done under normal conditions. | ;"Use the force, Luke!":(movie quote) usu. spoken to someone about to try something extremely difficult or that cannot be done under normal conditions. |