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| If you can't make that shot count, shoot more. || Another way to explain accuracy by volume | | If you can't make that shot count, shoot more. || Another way to explain accuracy by volume | ||
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− | | | + | | Care for your gear, save money on healthcare. || Keeping your weapon condition maintained is important for survivability. |
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| If it [[Blood|bleeds]], you can kill it. If it doesn't bleed, you might still be able to destroy it. || Reference to the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNr0WXQ3Ho4 famous quote] in Predator. Not all creatures can bleed, yet can still be defeated, e.g., [[skeleton|skeletons]] | | If it [[Blood|bleeds]], you can kill it. If it doesn't bleed, you might still be able to destroy it. || Reference to the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNr0WXQ3Ho4 famous quote] in Predator. Not all creatures can bleed, yet can still be defeated, e.g., [[skeleton|skeletons]] | ||
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| Grandma says: All gems carry some value, but not all gems are [[Valuables|valuable.]] || Some gemstones are colored glass, worth only a few Parallars. | | Grandma says: All gems carry some value, but not all gems are [[Valuables|valuable.]] || Some gemstones are colored glass, worth only a few Parallars. | ||
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− | | To a belly too full, all food is bad. || [Nutrition|Eating too much]] has negative effects. | + | | To a belly too full, all food is bad. || [[Nutrition|Eating too much]] has negative effects. |
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| They say that if you forget to eat, your body will forget to heal. || Starvation will trigger the [[Effects#Nutrition|Self-deterioration]] effect. | | They say that if you forget to eat, your body will forget to heal. || Starvation will trigger the [[Effects#Nutrition|Self-deterioration]] effect. | ||
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− | | Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink. || [[Hydration|Not drinking enough]] has negative effects | + | | Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink. || [[Hydration|Not drinking enough]] has negative effects. |
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| They say that master whip fighters can hit more than once with a single swing. || The [[Backlash]] ability can add extra hits for each successful hit. | | They say that master whip fighters can hit more than once with a single swing. || The [[Backlash]] ability can add extra hits for each successful hit. | ||
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| Be alert, stay alive. || Having [[Effects#Mind|increased alertness]] is a big advantage in a fight. | | Be alert, stay alive. || Having [[Effects#Mind|increased alertness]] is a big advantage in a fight. | ||
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− | | G. says: Switching to your pistol is always faster than reloading. || This is a reference to Gaz's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kbUuqNFwQ8 famous Call of Duty 4 quote.] If you have another loaded weapon | + | | G. says: Switching to your pistol is always faster than reloading. || This is a reference to Gaz's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kbUuqNFwQ8 famous Call of Duty 4 quote.] If you have another loaded weapon equipped, transitioning to it is instantaneous; in contrast, a reload typically takes a full turn. |
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| They say that [[meds|diazepam]] is the sniper's drug. || Diazepam greatly decreases the [[Failure Threshold]], in turn increasing combat accuracy. | | They say that [[meds|diazepam]] is the sniper's drug. || Diazepam greatly decreases the [[Failure Threshold]], in turn increasing combat accuracy. | ||
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| They say that [[meds|steroids]] are the brawler's drug. || Steroids boost [[Strength]], increasing melee damage. | | They say that [[meds|steroids]] are the brawler's drug. || Steroids boost [[Strength]], increasing melee damage. | ||
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− | | Keep your magazines topped up and your chambers loaded. | + | | Keep your magazines topped up and your chambers loaded. || |
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| It's a good idea to separate different ammunition types into different magazines. || This practice helps with inventory management and avoids having to mix and match different [[ammunition types]] in the same magazine. | | It's a good idea to separate different ammunition types into different magazines. || This practice helps with inventory management and avoids having to mix and match different [[ammunition types]] in the same magazine. | ||
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| [[Cover]] provides protection and concealment. || You can maintain stealth by taking cover. | | [[Cover]] provides protection and concealment. || You can maintain stealth by taking cover. | ||
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− | | Observe the anatomy of your enemies carefully. || Hitting different body parts results in different damage multipliers. Some creatures have unique anatomy that can be exploited. | + | | Observe the anatomy of your enemies carefully. || Hitting different body parts results in different damage multipliers. Some creatures have a unique anatomy that can be exploited. |
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| If tea or coffee aren't enough for you, try [[Meds|caffeine pills.]] || Concentrated caffeine greatly decreases [[Fatigue]], more so than standard coffee and tea. | | If tea or coffee aren't enough for you, try [[Meds|caffeine pills.]] || Concentrated caffeine greatly decreases [[Fatigue]], more so than standard coffee and tea. | ||
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| Beware the feral animal-people; they have weapons, not reason. || Creatures such as the [[lupian]] or the [[insectoid]] can use weapons but do not understand spoken languages. They cannot be reasoned with. | | Beware the feral animal-people; they have weapons, not reason. || Creatures such as the [[lupian]] or the [[insectoid]] can use weapons but do not understand spoken languages. They cannot be reasoned with. | ||
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− | | Pay attention to the color of a [[dragon]]'s scales: it tells you which species it is. | + | | Pay attention to the color of a [[dragon]]'s scales: it tells you which species it is. || |
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− | | Out of [[Meds|bandages]]? Leaking [[blood]]? Tear your shirt up and patch yourself up with [[Crafting items|rags]]. | + | | Out of [[Meds|bandages]]? Leaking [[blood]]? Tear your shirt up and patch yourself up with [[Crafting items|rags]]. || |
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| People throw out all kinds of things. Sometimes they're real gems. || [[Valuables|Precious gemstones]] can be found in the [[UA]]. | | People throw out all kinds of things. Sometimes they're real gems. || [[Valuables|Precious gemstones]] can be found in the [[UA]]. | ||
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| They say that if a creature dies while on fire, you don't need to cook it. || If a creature dies while on fire, [[hunting|harvesting its meat]] will produce already cooked meat. This is a reference to the way it works in ''Minecraft.'' | | They say that if a creature dies while on fire, you don't need to cook it. || If a creature dies while on fire, [[hunting|harvesting its meat]] will produce already cooked meat. This is a reference to the way it works in ''Minecraft.'' | ||
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− | | If you cross the path of a lithe, pale, six-foot-tall person with a scythe, be careful; it might be a [[shinigami]]. | + | | If you cross the path of a lithe, pale, six-foot-tall person with a scythe, be careful; it might be a [[shinigami]]. || |
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| If a shinigami calmly announces they're here to kill you, run! || Shinigami are dangerous creatures that should not be fought unprepared. | | If a shinigami calmly announces they're here to kill you, run! || Shinigami are dangerous creatures that should not be fought unprepared. | ||
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| The meat of certain creatures is highly valuable. Make sure not to ruin the meat if you're [[hunting]] them. || Some creatures have the Delicacy meat or Luxury meat traits, boosting the resale value of their meat. | | The meat of certain creatures is highly valuable. Make sure not to ruin the meat if you're [[hunting]] them. || Some creatures have the Delicacy meat or Luxury meat traits, boosting the resale value of their meat. | ||
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− | | You don't need a [[blueprint]] to [[crafting|craft]] an item, but it does improve your chances of success. | + | | You don't need a [[blueprint]] to [[crafting|craft]] an item, but it does improve your chances of success. || |
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| They say silver-tongued individuals can get discounts everywhere they go. || Another use for [[Negotiation]] is to haggle better prices at shops. | | They say silver-tongued individuals can get discounts everywhere they go. || Another use for [[Negotiation]] is to haggle better prices at shops. | ||
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| They say that a true silver tongue can talk their way out of anything. || [[Negotiation]] is a way to talk your way out of a fight or trouble. | | They say that a true silver tongue can talk their way out of anything. || [[Negotiation]] is a way to talk your way out of a fight or trouble. | ||
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− | | It might be worth bringing [[Toolkit|repair kits]] with you, in case you find a good [[weapon]] in poor condition. | + | | It might be worth bringing [[Toolkit|repair kits]] with you, in case you find a good [[weapon]] in poor condition. || |
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| They say that expert healers can soothe pain without medication. || Reaching Skilled level in [[Healing]] grants the [[healing massage]] ability. | | They say that expert healers can soothe pain without medication. || Reaching Skilled level in [[Healing]] grants the [[healing massage]] ability. | ||
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| Money is heavy. Don't waste too much backpack space on cash. || [[Cash]] has weight. Use your money pouch to avoid wasting backpack space. | | Money is heavy. Don't waste too much backpack space on cash. || [[Cash]] has weight. Use your money pouch to avoid wasting backpack space. | ||
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− | | Always keep at least one boring, reliable, cheap gun that uses ammo you can buy in a [[convenience store]]. Without ammo, the coolest exotic guns won't help you. | + | | Always keep at least one boring, reliable, cheap gun that uses ammo you can buy in a [[convenience store]]. Without ammo, the coolest exotic guns won't help you. || |
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− | | Don't spend all of your store credit at once; you never know when you might need to come back. | + | | Don't spend all of your store credit at once; you never know when you might need to come back. || |
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| It is wise to store backup gear in a bank vault; you never know what might happen to you. || If you play with Multiple Bodies or Hero Mode enabled, death results in losing your gear. Having equipment stashed at the vault can help you get back up to speed. | | It is wise to store backup gear in a bank vault; you never know what might happen to you. || If you play with Multiple Bodies or Hero Mode enabled, death results in losing your gear. Having equipment stashed at the vault can help you get back up to speed. | ||
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| Don't underestimate the [[gohei]] and the [[shaku]]. In the right hands, they are conduits of power. || Shrine maidens and dark maidens have access to a technique letting them charge their respective sacred sticks without having to kill creatures with it. | | Don't underestimate the [[gohei]] and the [[shaku]]. In the right hands, they are conduits of power. || Shrine maidens and dark maidens have access to a technique letting them charge their respective sacred sticks without having to kill creatures with it. | ||
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− | | Make sure the [[mushrooms|mushroom]] you're | + | | Make sure the [[mushrooms|mushroom]] you're eating [[Identification|is what you think it is]]. || |
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− | | Make sure the [[meds]] you're consuming [[Identification|are what you think they are]]. | + | | Make sure the [[meds]] you're consuming [[Identification|are what you think they are]]. || |
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| Taking detours might extend your trip, but it also means more chances of finding loot. || A detour increases the length of your [[UA]] trip. Every room you enter might carry items. | | Taking detours might extend your trip, but it also means more chances of finding loot. || A detour increases the length of your [[UA]] trip. Every room you enter might carry items. | ||
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| Down does not necessarily mean out. || A creature blacked out from [[Pain]] isn't dead yet. | | Down does not necessarily mean out. || A creature blacked out from [[Pain]] isn't dead yet. | ||
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− | | Know the local laws. Some places are more permissive or restrictive than others. | + | | Know the local laws. Some places are more permissive or restrictive than others. || |
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− | | There are many [[Raider gangs|small gangs]] in the Mazes, but most are hostile and petty and many hate each other. | + | | There are many [[Raider gangs|small gangs]] in the Mazes, but most are hostile and petty and many hate each other. || |
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− | | They say the [[Followers of Asica]] perform kidnappings, ritual torture and sacrifices. You'd be wise not to mess with them. | + | | They say the [[Followers of Asica]] perform kidnappings, ritual torture and sacrifices. You'd be wise not to mess with them. || |
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− | | They say that the [[Scientific Community]] and the [[Engineering Corps]] have a secret HQ in a place called the [[Proving Grounds]]. | + | | They say that the [[Scientific Community]] and the [[Engineering Corps]] have a secret HQ in a place called the [[Proving Grounds]]. || |
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| If you need professionals, if you have a problem and if no-one else can help, seek out the [[Mercenary Agency In the Mazes]]. MAIM: simply the best mercenaries in the Mazes. || References the intro sequence in the A-Team. | | If you need professionals, if you have a problem and if no-one else can help, seek out the [[Mercenary Agency In the Mazes]]. MAIM: simply the best mercenaries in the Mazes. || References the intro sequence in the A-Team. | ||
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| Don't test a [[trader|shopkeeper]]'s patience. In the Mazes, the customer is not the king; money is. || Shoplifting or robbery attempts will be met with armed resistance. | | Don't test a [[trader|shopkeeper]]'s patience. In the Mazes, the customer is not the king; money is. || Shoplifting or robbery attempts will be met with armed resistance. | ||
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− | | [[Janitor|Janitors]] keep the rooms clean of dirt, blood and bodies. It is wise to respect them. | + | | [[Janitor|Janitors]] keep the rooms clean of dirt, blood and bodies. It is wise to respect them. || |
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| Just because you can butcher the dead raider into chunks of meat, doesn't mean you should. || Possessing meat from a sapient creature is a [[standard law|crime]]. | | Just because you can butcher the dead raider into chunks of meat, doesn't mean you should. || Possessing meat from a sapient creature is a [[standard law|crime]]. | ||
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− | | The meat of some creatures is tainted. If it doesn't look right, you shouldn't eat it. | + | | The meat of some creatures is tainted. If it doesn't look right, you shouldn't eat it. || |
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− | | Grandma says: Bug problem? | + | | Grandma says: Bug problem? Kill it with fire! || Many Bug-type creatures have the Weakness to fire trait. |
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− | | When in doubt, set it to full-auto and dump the magazine. || Murphy's | + | | When in doubt, set it to full-auto and dump the magazine. || One of Murphy's Laws of Combat. Although doing so can waste ammo, it is an application of accuracy by volume and can save you in a fight. |
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| They say that one [[.45 ACP]] is worth two [[9x19mm]] bullets. || True but only in a technical sense; one .45 ACP Standard FMJ cartridge costs twice as much as one 9x19mm Standard FMJ. However, .45 ACP is not twice as powerful. | | They say that one [[.45 ACP]] is worth two [[9x19mm]] bullets. || True but only in a technical sense; one .45 ACP Standard FMJ cartridge costs twice as much as one 9x19mm Standard FMJ. However, .45 ACP is not twice as powerful. | ||
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| Hungry? Can't wait? Just eat that meat raw. || Although [[Hunting|raw meat]] is less nutritious, it can help in a pinch. | | Hungry? Can't wait? Just eat that meat raw. || Although [[Hunting|raw meat]] is less nutritious, it can help in a pinch. | ||
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− | | | + | | Angelics are not 'good.' They're just orderly. || |
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− | | | + | | Demonics are not 'evil.' They're just laid-back. || |
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+ | | They say that the third eye of a satori can look in an independent direction from the other two. || | ||
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+ | | Pinky Five-Brains lives! And he will return! || References the name of a famous [[hydra]] in the Mazes. Pinky Five-Brains was never killed and is said to still lurk the Mazes. | ||
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+ | | They say that [[flesh golem]] meat tastes like a tough cut of beef. || | ||
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+ | | [[Youkai]] do appreciate your best efforts at speaking [[Youkai-go|their language]], but don't make a fool of yourself; they can speak [[Common]] just fine. || | ||
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+ | | They say [[magus magician|magus magicians]] will be alive when everything else has died. || They have no known maximum life expectancy. | ||
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+ | | To the [[Raider gangs|Burninators]], fire is a literal god. || | ||
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+ | | They say the [[Raider gangs|Steel Wolves, the Scorpius Gang and the Wicked Sickos]] are in a violent and bloody rivalry. || | ||
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+ | | They say that every advantage has a corresponding disadvantage. || [[Traits]] are divided into advantages and disadvantages, and many (though not all) are direct opposites. | ||
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+ | | If you are as comfortable with your left hand as you are with your right, maybe you should put a weapon in both. || References the [[Traits|Ambidextrous trait]]. | ||
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+ | | They say that blood knights sleep better at night after displaying their might. || References the [[Traits|Blood Knight trait]]. | ||
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+ | | Can't find your way in the UA? Feel directionless? Follow the shortcuts. || References the [[Traits|Directionless trait]]. | ||
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+ | | Well-organized people can make the most out of their bags. || References the [[Traits|Organized trait]]. | ||
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+ | | People with a sense of imagination live longer. || References the [[Traits|Vivid imagination trait]]. | ||
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+ | | No [[skills]], no talents, no experience? Nothing [[Parallar|money]] can't fix. || An unskilled but wealthy character can compensate for their deficiencies with high-quality equipment. | ||
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+ | | [[Glock]] lesson: Big magazines work in small guns, but small magazines don't work in big guns. || Despite belonging to the right magazine family, some specific magazines are too short to fit into certain guns. (e.g., [[Glock 9mm magazines]]: the 10-round magazine is too short to fit in a [[Glock 19]] or [[Glock 17]].) | ||
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| Need a gun? Buy one at the local [[gun shop]]. No money? Well, you have a gun! || Stores will not let you buy a weapon without paying first. | | Need a gun? Buy one at the local [[gun shop]]. No money? Well, you have a gun! || Stores will not let you buy a weapon without paying first. | ||
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− | | They say the [[PP-19 Bizon]] was developed for hunting bovines. | + | | They say the [[PP-19 Bizon]] was developed for hunting bovines. || |
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− | | They say the [[Skorpion]] was developed for killing giant scorpions. | + | | They say the [[Skorpion]] was developed for killing giant scorpions. || |
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| They say the [[M16]] rifles are self-cleaning. || References a [https://www.military.com/history/original-m16-manual-was-vietnam-war-comic-book.html popular Vietnam-era myth] about the M16, which may have gotten numerous soldiers killed. | | They say the [[M16]] rifles are self-cleaning. || References a [https://www.military.com/history/original-m16-manual-was-vietnam-war-comic-book.html popular Vietnam-era myth] about the M16, which may have gotten numerous soldiers killed. | ||
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| Bad eyesight? Poor accuracy? Try eating carrots. || References popular folklore about the benefits of eating carrots. [https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fact-or-fiction-carrots-improve-your-vision/ While studies have shown] carrots have minor benefits to eyesight, they do not translate to better accuracy in the Mazes. | | Bad eyesight? Poor accuracy? Try eating carrots. || References popular folklore about the benefits of eating carrots. [https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fact-or-fiction-carrots-improve-your-vision/ While studies have shown] carrots have minor benefits to eyesight, they do not translate to better accuracy in the Mazes. | ||
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− | | They say that restaurants give you discounts if you're really really hungry. | + | | They say that restaurants give you discounts if you're really really hungry. || |
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| They say you can make great body armor out of a dragon's scales. || References [https://nethackwiki.com/wiki/Dragon_scale_mail dragon scale mail armor] in NetHack. Unfortunately, dragon scale armor is not (yet) available in the Mazes. | | They say you can make great body armor out of a dragon's scales. || References [https://nethackwiki.com/wiki/Dragon_scale_mail dragon scale mail armor] in NetHack. Unfortunately, dragon scale armor is not (yet) available in the Mazes. | ||
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| Unspoken rule of combat: If you and your opponent both ran out of ammunition, tradition dictates you both walk away. || Intelligent opponents will resort to other weapons. | | Unspoken rule of combat: If you and your opponent both ran out of ammunition, tradition dictates you both walk away. || Intelligent opponents will resort to other weapons. | ||
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− | | When it comes to swords, [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/KatanasAreJustBetter Katanas are just better.] | + | | When it comes to swords, [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/KatanasAreJustBetter Katanas are just better.] || |
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− | | When it comes to handguns, [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/RevolversAreJustBetter Revolvers are just better.] | + | | When it comes to handguns, [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/RevolversAreJustBetter Revolvers are just better.] || |
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− | | They say the [[Desert Eagle]] is the best for killing flying creatures. | + | | They say the [[Desert Eagle]] is the best for killing flying creatures. || |
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− | | They say the [[Colt snake guns|Colt Snake Guns]] are the best for killing giant snakes. | + | | They say the [[Colt snake guns|Colt Snake Guns]] are the best for killing giant snakes. || |
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| The Gentlebone's Agreement stipulates that you can challenge a [[necromancer]] to a battle of wits instead of a fight to the death. || Untrue. The Gentlebone's Agreement refers to necromancer behavior around other necromancers (see the list of true rumors above) | | The Gentlebone's Agreement stipulates that you can challenge a [[necromancer]] to a battle of wits instead of a fight to the death. || Untrue. The Gentlebone's Agreement refers to necromancer behavior around other necromancers (see the list of true rumors above) | ||
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| They say that shooting your handguns sideways makes you look cooler. || References [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GangstaStyle gangsta style shooting], which is not only uncool, but generally ruins your accuracy. | | They say that shooting your handguns sideways makes you look cooler. || References [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GangstaStyle gangsta style shooting], which is not only uncool, but generally ruins your accuracy. | ||
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− | | They say that the [[sasquatch]] is just lonely and looking for human friends. | + | | They say that the [[sasquatch]] is just lonely and looking for human friends. || |
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− | | They say that [[murid halflings]] can eat anything and are impervious to all poisons. || References a stereotype about murid halflings. Untrue, of course. | + | | They say that [[murid halfling|murid halflings]] can eat anything and are impervious to all poisons. || References a stereotype about murid halflings. Untrue, of course. |
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| If a [[shinigami]] calmly announces they're here to kill you, shoot them where they stand. || Fighting is only a viable option if you're prepared. Running away is safer. | | If a [[shinigami]] calmly announces they're here to kill you, shoot them where they stand. || Fighting is only a viable option if you're prepared. Running away is safer. | ||
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| They say that coming up with a cool one-liner before you shoot someone, like 'You're the disease and I'm the cure,' increases damage by 25%. || References a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_cS_kmSiRY famous Sylvester Stallone quote] in Cobra. Untrue, of course. | | They say that coming up with a cool one-liner before you shoot someone, like 'You're the disease and I'm the cure,' increases damage by 25%. || References a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_cS_kmSiRY famous Sylvester Stallone quote] in Cobra. Untrue, of course. | ||
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− | | Gloating loudly, insulting the enemy, or making animal noises will make you feared and respected. | + | | Gloating loudly, insulting the enemy, or making animal noises will make you feared and respected. || |
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| They say the [[Syndicate]] is a successful, harmless family-owned business. Anyone who says otherwise is jealous of them. || Successful, perhaps. Harmless, definitely not. | | They say the [[Syndicate]] is a successful, harmless family-owned business. Anyone who says otherwise is jealous of them. || Successful, perhaps. Harmless, definitely not. | ||
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| Good shop owners will let you try it before you buy it. If you find one that won't, they're disrespecting you! || Most shops require upfront payment to prevent theft. | | Good shop owners will let you try it before you buy it. If you find one that won't, they're disrespecting you! || Most shops require upfront payment to prevent theft. | ||
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− | | Janitors constantly have their hands in dirt and trash; why should you respect them? | + | | Janitors constantly have their hands in dirt and trash; why should you respect them? || |
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| Need meat? Those raiders can be [[hunting|butchered]] too, you know. || Possessing meat from a sapient creature is a [[standard law|crime]]. | | Need meat? Those raiders can be [[hunting|butchered]] too, you know. || Possessing meat from a sapient creature is a [[standard law|crime]]. | ||
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| It is said that empty rooms actually contain ninjas. || References [https://cdn.neow.in/forum/uploads/monthly_08_2011/post-408096-0-24958800-1313764690.jpg a series of internet memes]. Empty rooms are always safe in the Mazes. | | It is said that empty rooms actually contain ninjas. || References [https://cdn.neow.in/forum/uploads/monthly_08_2011/post-408096-0-24958800-1313764690.jpg a series of internet memes]. Empty rooms are always safe in the Mazes. | ||
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+ | | Beware blacked-out rooms; you are likely to be eaten by a grue. || References a famous phrase in [https://zork.fandom.com/wiki/Grue Zork games]. Although grues do not exist in the Mazes, other creatures can lurk in blacked-out rooms. | ||
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+ | | The final boss is a [[minotaur]]. || The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minotaur minotaur] was the guardian of the Labyrinth in Ancient Greek mythology. In the Mazes, while minotaurs do exist, they are just another type of hostile creature. | ||
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+ | | You're not ugly, you're just different. || References the [[Traits|Ugly and Very ugly traits.]] Despite what the text says, being ugly has a negative effect when [[Negotiation|negotiating]]. | ||
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+ | | They say that if you follow a stray cat at night, you'll eventually find a ghostly ramen shop. || References a side-mission (Forbidden Taste), a location in [https://yakuza.fandom.com/wiki/Lost_Judgment Lost Judgment]. Unfortunately, there are no domesticated cats in the Mazes. | ||
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+ | | Some people say that the number 19 is the most significant number in the Mazes. || References an in-joke with certain community members. The number 19 doesn't actually have any significance in the Mazes. | ||
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− | | If it sounds stupid but it works, it's not stupid. || Murphy's | + | | If it sounds stupid but it works, it's not stupid. || One of Murphy's Laws of Combat. |
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| It's not how many times you enter the UA; it's how many times you make it out. || | | It's not how many times you enter the UA; it's how many times you make it out. || | ||
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| They say that the best way to commit a robbery is with a really flashy mask. || References the [https://payday.fandom.com/wiki/Payday_Gang Payday Gang]. | | They say that the best way to commit a robbery is with a really flashy mask. || References the [https://payday.fandom.com/wiki/Payday_Gang Payday Gang]. | ||
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− | | They say that power comes from the inside. But the inside of what exactly? | + | | They say that power comes from the inside. But the inside of what exactly? || |
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| Don't trust men in checkered suits. || References [https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Benny Benny], a character in Fallout: New Vegas. | | Don't trust men in checkered suits. || References [https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Benny Benny], a character in Fallout: New Vegas. | ||
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| They say that those who eat spam for breakfast talk a lot of trash. || An oblique reference to spam mail. | | They say that those who eat spam for breakfast talk a lot of trash. || An oblique reference to spam mail. | ||
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− | | The tooth fairy is real. And she bites. Why do you think she's got all those teeth? | + | | The tooth fairy is real. And she bites. Why do you think she's got all those teeth? || |
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| They say that you shouldn't play with strange crystals, or else you'll cause a resonance cascade. || References the [https://half-life.fandom.com/wiki/Resonance_Cascade Resonance Cascade] in Half-Life. | | They say that you shouldn't play with strange crystals, or else you'll cause a resonance cascade. || References the [https://half-life.fandom.com/wiki/Resonance_Cascade Resonance Cascade] in Half-Life. | ||
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| Mama does it best. Come down at Mama's Bistro in [[Greening]]; we'll make you a pizza you can't refuse. || References (and mocks) the practice of inserting advertisements in fortune cookies. (In the past, &rumor was exclusively used after eating a fortune cookie) | | Mama does it best. Come down at Mama's Bistro in [[Greening]]; we'll make you a pizza you can't refuse. || References (and mocks) the practice of inserting advertisements in fortune cookies. (In the past, &rumor was exclusively used after eating a fortune cookie) | ||
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+ | | The enemy always attacks in one of two occasions: When they're ready, and when you're not. || One of Murphy's Laws of Combat. | ||
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+ | | 100% of people who won the jackpot tried their luck. Visit the [[Lenox Corner|Blue Diamond Casino]] today! || References (and mocks) the practice of inserting advertisements in fortune cookies. (In the past, &rumor was exclusively used after eating a fortune cookie) | ||
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+ | | The [[AK]] is the very best there is. When you absolutely, positively gotta kill every *<smudged>* in the room, accept no substitutes. || References a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKv6GQvyWW8 famous quote by Samuel L. Jackson] in Jakcie Brown. The smudged word is "motherfucker." | ||
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+ | | It is customary to yell 'HO HO HO, NOW I HAVE A MACHINE GUN' before shooting an [[MP5]] for the first time. || References [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0CL__Tvp-o a famous scene in Die Hard]. | ||
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+ | | If you're shooting a silenced MP5 for the first time, you should say 'Ho ho ho, now I have a machine gun' but quietly. || Parodies the same famous scene in Die Hard. | ||
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+ | | If you're shooting two MP5s at the same time, you're allowed to yell 'Ho ho ho, now I have two machine guns'. || Another parody of the same famous scene in Die Hard. | ||
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+ | | They say that engineers can engineer anything, even social engineering. || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_engineering_(security) "Social engineering"] is an euphemism for manipulative tactics employed to compromise security measures (e.g., tricking someone into giving you their password) | ||
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+ | | They say that tengu reporters are experts at gossiping. || References [https://en.touhouwiki.net/wiki/Aya_Shameimaru Aya Shameimaru], a reporter tengu known for publishing gossip and rumors. | ||
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+ | | Have you ever heard of the zombie called Rob? They say he's pretty metal. || References [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Zombie Rob Zombie], a heavy metal artist. | ||
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+ | | When life gives you lemons, question which drugs you've been ingesting lately. || A parody of the saying, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." | ||
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+ | | What has science done? | ||
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+ | | A tanuki with a small pair is like a knife that doesn't cut. || A common [[Tanuki]] stereotype is their generously-sized testicles and breasts. | ||
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+ | | If you want some peace and quiet, head to the [[library]]. || | ||
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+ | | They say that every Watersday, the employees of the Kamiyama office complex in Yurai compete in an inter-office Boom Deathmatch tournament. || Boom is a parody of Doom. | ||
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+ | | They say that MazeNet is really really great for porn. || References the song by Avenue Q, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhCL5Ygzc24 The Internet is Great for Porn] | ||
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+ | | Don't believe everything you read on a BBS. || References an old piece of Internet advice, "Don't believe everything you read online." | ||
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+ | | Never take reloading advice from people called dragon_hunter893 on the guns.handloading MazeNet newsgroup. || References common handloading safety advice. | ||
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+ | | They say that people who went to [https://en.touhouwiki.net/wiki/Gensokyo Gensokyo] might find this world familiar. || Gensokyo is the setting of the Touhou Project. Numerous species and concepts in the Mazes are inspired from Touhou. | ||
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+ | | Ever been to the [https://combineoverwiki.net/wiki/Black_Mesa_Research_Facility Black Mesa Research Facility?] || References the setting in the original Half-Life. | ||
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+ | | Did they ever escape from [https://escapefromtarkov.fandom.com/wiki/Tarkov Tarkov] in the end? || References Escape from Tarkov. | ||
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+ | | Residents of [https://pzwiki.net/wiki/Knox_Country Muldraugh and West Point] are welcome! || References Project Zomboid. Muldraugh and West Point are two Kentucky cities replicated in the game. | ||
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+ | | They say that there is a cult worshiping a heaven called [https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Los_Santos_(HD_Universe) Los Santos], where people are free to fly in the air by [https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Oppressor_Mk_II sitting on giant rockets.] || References Grand Theft Auto: Online and the well-known Oppressor Mk II, a rocket-powered flying bike favored by griefers. | ||
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+ | | They say that if you have an [[M4A1|M4]], you should drop it for an [[AKM|AK]]. || References a common practice in [https://counterstrike.fandom.com/wiki/Counter-Strike Counter-Strike]. | ||
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+ | | When it comes to [https://counterstrike.fandom.com/wiki/Dust_II dust], I prefer going to the source. Going global made it worse. || References the author's opinion on de_dust2 / Dust II, the most popular map in the Counter-Strike games. (I prefer CS:Source over CS:GO / CS2.) | ||
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+ | | Did [https://payday.fandom.com/wiki/Chains Chains] ever get out of that pickle? || References a famous line by [https://payday.fandom.com/wiki/Bain Bain] in Payday 2: "Chains is in a pickle!" | ||
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+ | | Advice from T. Dude: Regret nothing. Life gets a lot easier without regerts. || References The Dude, the protagonist of the Postal games. The word "regrets" is intentionally misspelled, referencing the fourth game: [https://postal.fandom.com/wiki/POSTAL_4:_No_Regerts Postal 4: No Regerts] | ||
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+ | | Advice from Big S.: Respect has to be earned. Just like money. || References [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpzA11MeITo a famous line] by [https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Big_Smoke Big Smoke], a character in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. | ||
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+ | | Order this at a diner to get something special: Two number nines, a number nine large, a number six with extra dip, a number seven, two number forty-fives, one with cheese, and a large soda. || References [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMDRiVj1Lz8 Big Smoke's Order] in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. | ||
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+ | | They say that death is just life's way of saying 'You're fired!' || | ||
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+ | | The polearm is for intimidating the enemy. The rifle is for killing the enemy. And the Penetrator is for dominating the enemy. || Parodies a line by O'Neill at the end of the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjlCVW_ouL8 P90 demonstration] in [https://stargate.fandom.com/wiki/Stargate_SG-1 Stargate: SG-1]. | ||
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+ | | Legend says the founder of the [[Raider gangs|Pistol Rounders]], a man called Juan, was the greatest shot in the Mazes. || References a Counter-Strike meme, [https://dotesports.com/counter-strike/news/juan-deag-kills-can-can-song-video-15420 Juan Deag], which is the act of killing an opponent in one shot (normally a headshot) with the Desert Eagle. | ||
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+ | | The [[Guild of Silver Larceners]] will conquer the world! || | ||
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+ | | When you die, you don't go to [[Heaven]] or [[Hell]] - unless you have a membership card! || | ||
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+ | | Who's a man and a half? How can one be a man and a half anyway? || References one of the Doomguy's lines in the infamous [https://www.doomworld.com/10years/doomcomic/ Doom comic]. | ||
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+ | | You should go bowling with your cousin from time to time. || References an [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJy6ESZsu48 infamous line] by [https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Roman_Bellic Roman Bellic] in Grand Theft Auto IV. | ||
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+ | | Wide awake in your kitchen? Is it black and lonely? Wishing you could only get some sleep? You might have... Insomnia. || References the song by Faithless, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2MJ9hRZhvQ Insomnia] (specifically, lyrics found only in the Monster Mix). | ||
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+ | | Murphy was a grunt. || One of Murphy's Laws of Combat. | ||
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+ | | Zach, do you remember the case in Greenvale? || Parodies the mannerisms of [https://deadlypremonition.fandom.com/wiki/Francis_York_Morgan Francis York Morgan], the protagonist in [https://deadlypremonition.fandom.com/wiki/Deadly_Premonition Deadly Premonition]. Greenvale is the game's setting. | ||
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+ | | Touch the fluffy tail. || A reference to a well known [https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/touch-fluffy-tail Monster Girl Quest meme]. A common community joke is the reason [[kitsune]] in the Mazes have the Very Pretty trait is entirely due to their tails and not due to any natural beauty. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:21, 22 April 2024
This page lists and explains every rumor that the &rumor command can produce.
True rumors
Rumor text | Explanation |
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They say that leprechauns have sticky fingers. Keep your valuables safe. | References their Steal attack. |
There is no reasoning with what doesn't have the ability to reason. | Not all creatures are intelligent; some can be talked down, some can't. |
Use the right tool for the job. Send the hollow-points into the squishy joints, save the armor-piercings for the hard things. | |
Bayonets can't run out of ammo. | |
Sometimes, volume is better than precision. | This is the principle of accuracy by volume; if you can't hit the target with a few shots, you will with several more. |
If you can't make that shot count, shoot more. | Another way to explain accuracy by volume |
Care for your gear, save money on healthcare. | Keeping your weapon condition maintained is important for survivability. |
If it bleeds, you can kill it. If it doesn't bleed, you might still be able to destroy it. | Reference to the famous quote in Predator. Not all creatures can bleed, yet can still be defeated, e.g., skeletons |
Keep training; you might find yourself learning things you never knew possible. | Reaching certain skill levels with certain combat skills unlocks new abilities |
They say that master knife fighters can stab someone over ten times in less than five seconds. | Using the Stabbing Rush ability with Master skill level in Knives lets you hit a target up to 12 times. |
They say that vampires are weak to fire. | They have the Weakness to Fire trait. |
Giant bugs may be intimidating, but most of them are squishy. | Most Bug-type creatures have low armor classes. |
They say that you should get good at throwing stuff; you might be able to throw things that weren't meant to be. | |
Grandma says: All gems carry some value, but not all gems are valuable. | Some gemstones are colored glass, worth only a few Parallars. |
To a belly too full, all food is bad. | Eating too much has negative effects. |
They say that if you forget to eat, your body will forget to heal. | Starvation will trigger the Self-deterioration effect. |
Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink. | Not drinking enough has negative effects. |
They say that master whip fighters can hit more than once with a single swing. | The Backlash ability can add extra hits for each successful hit. |
One angry soldier is bad news; a whole mad squad is nightmare city. | Fighting a group of Maze Military soldiers without preparation can be extremely dangerous. |
Dare a tengu to show you their moves and you'll get a run for your money. | Tengu know all martial arts techniques by default |
Don't challenge the oni to a drinking contest. | Oni have the Alcohol affinity trait and a high Blood stat, making them highly resilient to inebriation |
Those who practice magic master the elements. | Magic attacks are typically elemental (fire, ice, water, electricity, etc.) in nature). |
There are no lawyers in the Mazes. Don't run afoul of the law. | Frontier justice often applies in the Mazes. |
Authority equals ass-kicking. | In occupations with multiple ranks, the higher-ranked members are stronger and/or better equipped. |
They say that masters of the bolt-action know some mad tricks. | |
You aren't rich when you can afford the best equipment for yourself, but when you can afford to hire people with the best gear to work for you. | In the Mazes, it is considered a symbol of wealth and success to have enough money to hire fully-equipped bodyguards or mercenaries for your protection, especially if you also pay for their equipment. |
The ultra-powerful wonder-gun you spent 8 grand on sitting in your bank vault is worth less than the chintzy, crappy pistol on your hip. | References a concealed carrying adage. You can only count on the weapons you have immediate access to. Manage your vault accordingly. |
Be alert, stay alive. | Having increased alertness is a big advantage in a fight. |
G. says: Switching to your pistol is always faster than reloading. | This is a reference to Gaz's famous Call of Duty 4 quote. If you have another loaded weapon equipped, transitioning to it is instantaneous; in contrast, a reload typically takes a full turn. |
They say that diazepam is the sniper's drug. | Diazepam greatly decreases the Failure Threshold, in turn increasing combat accuracy. |
They say that steroids are the brawler's drug. | Steroids boost Strength, increasing melee damage. |
Keep your magazines topped up and your chambers loaded. | |
It's a good idea to separate different ammunition types into different magazines. | This practice helps with inventory management and avoids having to mix and match different ammunition types in the same magazine. |
Blades might not need ammo, but they do need maintenance. | Melee weapons have a Condition statistic. |
Cover provides protection and concealment. | You can maintain stealth by taking cover. |
Observe the anatomy of your enemies carefully. | Hitting different body parts results in different damage multipliers. Some creatures have a unique anatomy that can be exploited. |
If tea or coffee aren't enough for you, try caffeine pills. | Concentrated caffeine greatly decreases Fatigue, more so than standard coffee and tea. |
If you're faced with a large group of enemies, grenades are your friends. | Grenades are explosives capable of damaging all creatures on the same side of the room. |
Understand the difference: A silencer does not hide you; it keeps you from being discovered. | A silencer can only maintain stealth if it hasn't been broken in the first place. If you are spotted, it won't help anymore. |
Beware the feral animal-people; they have weapons, not reason. | Creatures such as the lupian or the insectoid can use weapons but do not understand spoken languages. They cannot be reasoned with. |
Pay attention to the color of a dragon's scales: it tells you which species it is. | |
Out of bandages? Leaking blood? Tear your shirt up and patch yourself up with rags. | |
People throw out all kinds of things. Sometimes they're real gems. | Precious gemstones can be found in the UA. |
The Gentlebone's Agreement stipulates that no two necromancers should be in the same room unless under extreme circumstances. | Despite the silly name, it's true. |
Sometimes, it's better to talk your way out of a situation. | You can negotiate your way out of a fight. |
Rumor has it that if you know what you're doing, you can shoot money out of a shotgun... | One of the ammunition types for shotguns is called coin shot. |
There is no such thing as bulletproof. | There is no bullet-proof clothing or armor; there are only various armor classes limiting the amount of damage a Bullet-type hit can do. |
A block of C4 is the best lockpick. However, there is no guarantee everything on the other end will survive. | You can destroy containers instead of picking the lock, but you risk destroying the contents. |
If you're out of space in your bag, start by eating any food you may be carrying. You can always buy more in the next town. | This is an inventory management tip. Food is one of the easiest and cheapest types of supplies you can buy. |
Advice from John W. : The lightest weapons are the fastest you can draw. | A reference to John Wick. The lower your weapon's Weight, the lower its starting Initiative Speed, and the higher your chances of going first in a combat turn. |
Advice from John R. : The heaviest weapons are often the most powerful. | A reference to John Rambo. Heavy weapons usually make up for their slow IS with more power, capacity, or both. |
Advice from Dark E. : Not all 7.62mm is created equal. | A reference to Darkenend, a community member who enjoyed asking for "7.62mm ammo" without specifying, to the ire (and amusement) of the author. There are nine different calibers with a nominal bullet diameter of 7.62mm. |
Ninja wisdom ; Agility is the mother of all stealth. | High agility increases your chances of taking stealth cover successfully. |
Ninja wisdom ; Agility is the mother of evasion. | High agility increases your chances of escaping combat successfully. |
Ninja wisdom ; If you can evade, you can counter-attack. | Successfully evading attacks opens the possibility to counter-attack during the opponent's turn. |
There are two kinds of incinerators. One of them can walk. | An incinerator is either a waste disposal machine or a Demonic creature. |
If you see a pile of coins conspicuously sitting in the middle of the room, beware! | Some piles of coins are kanedama, a hostile creature. |
They say that tanuki can adapt their bodies to almost any situation. | A reference to Tanuki Shapeshifting. |
They say that if a creature dies while on fire, you don't need to cook it. | If a creature dies while on fire, harvesting its meat will produce already cooked meat. This is a reference to the way it works in Minecraft. |
If you cross the path of a lithe, pale, six-foot-tall person with a scythe, be careful; it might be a shinigami. | |
If a shinigami calmly announces they're here to kill you, run! | Shinigami are dangerous creatures that should not be fought unprepared. |
Psionic fighters can hurt you without touching you. | Psychic attacks are ranged and do not involve projectiles. |
When in Yurai, do as the youkai do. | Some towns are controlled by factions dictating their own laws. |
With the right know-how, you can re-use those spent cases. | This is a basic principle of handloading. |
The meat of certain creatures is highly valuable. Make sure not to ruin the meat if you're hunting them. | Some creatures have the Delicacy meat or Luxury meat traits, boosting the resale value of their meat. |
You don't need a blueprint to craft an item, but it does improve your chances of success. | |
They say silver-tongued individuals can get discounts everywhere they go. | Another use for Negotiation is to haggle better prices at shops. |
They say that a true silver tongue can talk their way out of anything. | Negotiation is a way to talk your way out of a fight or trouble. |
It might be worth bringing repair kits with you, in case you find a good weapon in poor condition. | |
They say that expert healers can soothe pain without medication. | Reaching Skilled level in Healing grants the healing massage ability. |
Healing others just might help you live longer. | Healing yourself or others increases your Healing skill, which boosts the effectiveness of many meds. |
Mining with a pick burns your energy. Mining with explosives burns your wallet. | Pick-axe mining burns nutrition and fatigue, explosives are expensive. |
Money is heavy. Don't waste too much backpack space on cash. | Cash has weight. Use your money pouch to avoid wasting backpack space. |
Always keep at least one boring, reliable, cheap gun that uses ammo you can buy in a convenience store. Without ammo, the coolest exotic guns won't help you. | |
Don't spend all of your store credit at once; you never know when you might need to come back. | |
It is wise to store backup gear in a bank vault; you never know what might happen to you. | If you play with Multiple Bodies or Hero Mode enabled, death results in losing your gear. Having equipment stashed at the vault can help you get back up to speed. |
If you need to talk to someone, visit an Angelic shrine or a Demonic sanctum, depending on your preferences. | Shrine maidens provide counseling services, whereas dark maidens provide "stress relief." Both heal Stress. |
Don't underestimate the gohei and the shaku. In the right hands, they are conduits of power. | Shrine maidens and dark maidens have access to a technique letting them charge their respective sacred sticks without having to kill creatures with it. |
Make sure the mushroom you're eating is what you think it is. | |
Make sure the meds you're consuming are what you think they are. | |
Taking detours might extend your trip, but it also means more chances of finding loot. | A detour increases the length of your UA trip. Every room you enter might carry items. |
The straightest path is the least dangerous, but also the least rewarding. | The Safe route has both the least enemies and the least loot. |
Money lost, little lost. Reputation lost, much lost. Blood lost, all lost. | Although having money opens many possibilities, making the right allies and staying alive is more important. |
If there's a firearm you really like, look into upgrading it with accessories, good ammo, or the Maze Customs service. | |
Down does not necessarily mean out. | A creature blacked out from Pain isn't dead yet. |
Know the local laws. Some places are more permissive or restrictive than others. | |
There are many small gangs in the Mazes, but most are hostile and petty and many hate each other. | |
They say the Followers of Asica perform kidnappings, ritual torture and sacrifices. You'd be wise not to mess with them. | |
They say that the Scientific Community and the Engineering Corps have a secret HQ in a place called the Proving Grounds. | |
If you need professionals, if you have a problem and if no-one else can help, seek out the Mercenary Agency In the Mazes. MAIM: simply the best mercenaries in the Mazes. | References the intro sequence in the A-Team. |
Don't test a shopkeeper's patience. In the Mazes, the customer is not the king; money is. | Shoplifting or robbery attempts will be met with armed resistance. |
Janitors keep the rooms clean of dirt, blood and bodies. It is wise to respect them. | |
Just because you can butcher the dead raider into chunks of meat, doesn't mean you should. | Possessing meat from a sapient creature is a crime. |
The meat of some creatures is tainted. If it doesn't look right, you shouldn't eat it. | |
Grandma says: Bug problem? Kill it with fire! | Many Bug-type creatures have the Weakness to fire trait. |
When in doubt, set it to full-auto and dump the magazine. | One of Murphy's Laws of Combat. Although doing so can waste ammo, it is an application of accuracy by volume and can save you in a fight. |
They say that one .45 ACP is worth two 9x19mm bullets. | True but only in a technical sense; one .45 ACP Standard FMJ cartridge costs twice as much as one 9x19mm Standard FMJ. However, .45 ACP is not twice as powerful. |
Drugs are legal in the Mazes. Use as many as you want! | There is no legislation in the Mazes regulating the use or possession of any drugs. |
They say that flamethrowers are extreme barbecue tools instead of weapons. | Although flamethrowers are definitely weapons, as explained in another rumor, if a creature dies while on fire, harvesting its meat will yield already cooked meat. |
Hungry? Can't wait? Just eat that meat raw. | Although raw meat is less nutritious, it can help in a pinch. |
Angelics are not 'good.' They're just orderly. | |
Demonics are not 'evil.' They're just laid-back. | |
They say that the third eye of a satori can look in an independent direction from the other two. | |
Pinky Five-Brains lives! And he will return! | References the name of a famous hydra in the Mazes. Pinky Five-Brains was never killed and is said to still lurk the Mazes. |
They say that flesh golem meat tastes like a tough cut of beef. | |
Youkai do appreciate your best efforts at speaking their language, but don't make a fool of yourself; they can speak Common just fine. | |
They say magus magicians will be alive when everything else has died. | They have no known maximum life expectancy. |
To the Burninators, fire is a literal god. | |
They say the Steel Wolves, the Scorpius Gang and the Wicked Sickos are in a violent and bloody rivalry. | |
They say that every advantage has a corresponding disadvantage. | Traits are divided into advantages and disadvantages, and many (though not all) are direct opposites. |
If you are as comfortable with your left hand as you are with your right, maybe you should put a weapon in both. | References the Ambidextrous trait. |
They say that blood knights sleep better at night after displaying their might. | References the Blood Knight trait. |
Can't find your way in the UA? Feel directionless? Follow the shortcuts. | References the Directionless trait. |
Well-organized people can make the most out of their bags. | References the Organized trait. |
People with a sense of imagination live longer. | References the Vivid imagination trait. |
No skills, no talents, no experience? Nothing money can't fix. | An unskilled but wealthy character can compensate for their deficiencies with high-quality equipment. |
Glock lesson: Big magazines work in small guns, but small magazines don't work in big guns. | Despite belonging to the right magazine family, some specific magazines are too short to fit into certain guns. (e.g., Glock 9mm magazines: the 10-round magazine is too short to fit in a Glock 19 or Glock 17.) |
False rumors
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Some bones are too tough to break. | Although specific creatures have sturdy bones, even those aren't unbreakable; they have a 50% chance to resist fractures. |
They say that Phantom Forces soldiers are vengeful ghosts. | |
They say that vampires are weak to garlic. | Although it is a common vampire weakness in folklore, it isn't true in the Mazes. |
Pulling on the kirin's mane brings good luck. | It's a really bad idea to mess with a kirin's mane. They will react violently. |
The correct way to greet a kappa is to present your butt. | References the myth of the shirikodama. Does not apply in the Mazes. |
Always go for the weak points as soon as you see them. | Aiming for weak points presents an even bigger accuracy penalty than aiming at the head, but also even more damage. Always aiming for them, however, is rarely worth it. |
Need a gun? Buy one at the local gun shop. No money? Well, you have a gun! | Stores will not let you buy a weapon without paying first. |
They say the PP-19 Bizon was developed for hunting bovines. | |
They say the Skorpion was developed for killing giant scorpions. | |
They say the M16 rifles are self-cleaning. | References a popular Vietnam-era myth about the M16, which may have gotten numerous soldiers killed. |
Bad eyesight? Poor accuracy? Try eating carrots. | References popular folklore about the benefits of eating carrots. While studies have shown carrots have minor benefits to eyesight, they do not translate to better accuracy in the Mazes. |
They say that restaurants give you discounts if you're really really hungry. | |
They say you can make great body armor out of a dragon's scales. | References dragon scale mail armor in NetHack. Unfortunately, dragon scale armor is not (yet) available in the Mazes. |
No money but you really need a gun? Take it from someone else, they'll understand. | Theft is a crime. |
Unspoken rule of combat: If you and your opponent both ran out of ammunition, tradition dictates you both walk away. | Intelligent opponents will resort to other weapons. |
When it comes to swords, Katanas are just better. | |
When it comes to handguns, Revolvers are just better. | |
They say the Desert Eagle is the best for killing flying creatures. | |
They say the Colt Snake Guns are the best for killing giant snakes. | |
The Gentlebone's Agreement stipulates that you can challenge a necromancer to a battle of wits instead of a fight to the death. | Untrue. The Gentlebone's Agreement refers to necromancer behavior around other necromancers (see the list of true rumors above) |
They say that satori can peer into your darkest secrets with just one glance. Don't let them! | While satori have mind-reading powers, it takes a while and concentration to read anyone deeply. "Don't let them" refers to stigma surrounding satori and their abilities, real or otherwise. |
They say that AKs can never jam. | Popular myth about the AK-47 and Kalashnikov action rifles. Untrue, of course. |
They say that when Glocks jam, they explode like grenades. | A reference to the "glocknade," a term descriving Glock pistols experiencing catastrophic failures (broken beyond repair or exploding), typically as a result of user error. |
They say alligators live in the UA toilets. | References a popular urban legend. However, there are no alligators in the Mazes. |
They say that if you're the first thing a baby dragon sees, it will believe you're its mother. | It's more likely the baby dragon will try to eat you. |
Stop paying exorbitant prices for ammo. Always buy Milsurp, it's the same as Standard anyway. | Milsurp ammunition may be cheaper, but critical failures triple the amount of Condition lost; it is demonstrably not "the same." |
They say that shooting your handguns sideways makes you look cooler. | References gangsta style shooting, which is not only uncool, but generally ruins your accuracy. |
They say that the sasquatch is just lonely and looking for human friends. | |
They say that murid halflings can eat anything and are impervious to all poisons. | References a stereotype about murid halflings. Untrue, of course. |
If a shinigami calmly announces they're here to kill you, shoot them where they stand. | Fighting is only a viable option if you're prepared. Running away is safer. |
You can buy your way out of any fight. | As explained in multiple other rumors, some creatures are impervious to reasoning or bribing. |
Succubi and incubi exist only to satisfy you. Any pretenses of the contrary are lies to stay in character. | Succubi and incubi can react violently if you reject their advances. You solely exist to satisfy them. |
They say that some supply crates are full of nitroglycerin. Don't touch them! | References the Nitro crates in Crash Bandicoot. |
The coolest way to unpin a grenade is to rip the pin out with your teeth. | Doing so is a good way to damage your teeth. |
Advice from Ivan C.: Rifle is fine. You do not need modifications of superfluous. Only more ammo! | References Ivan Chesnokov. While having more ammo is never a bad idea, weapon accessories and Maze Customs modifications offer numerous advantages that should not be overlooked. |
They say that coming up with a cool one-liner before you shoot someone, like 'You're the disease and I'm the cure,' increases damage by 25%. | References a famous Sylvester Stallone quote in Cobra. Untrue, of course. |
Gloating loudly, insulting the enemy, or making animal noises will make you feared and respected. | |
They say the Syndicate is a successful, harmless family-owned business. Anyone who says otherwise is jealous of them. | Successful, perhaps. Harmless, definitely not. |
They say the Burninators throw the best barbecue parties in the Mazes. If you need the best steaks in the Mazes, ask them! | The Burninators are a hostile raider gang. |
The Duster Bandits are not thieves; they're agents of justice worthy of respect. | One of the primary activities of a Duster Bandit is robbery of the rich and powerful. By definition, they are thieves, no matter how noble their intentions sound. |
Good shop owners will let you try it before you buy it. If you find one that won't, they're disrespecting you! | Most shops require upfront payment to prevent theft. |
Janitors constantly have their hands in dirt and trash; why should you respect them? | |
Need meat? Those raiders can be butchered too, you know. | Possessing meat from a sapient creature is a crime. |
It is said that empty rooms actually contain ninjas. | References a series of internet memes. Empty rooms are always safe in the Mazes. |
Beware blacked-out rooms; you are likely to be eaten by a grue. | References a famous phrase in Zork games. Although grues do not exist in the Mazes, other creatures can lurk in blacked-out rooms. |
The final boss is a minotaur. | The minotaur was the guardian of the Labyrinth in Ancient Greek mythology. In the Mazes, while minotaurs do exist, they are just another type of hostile creature. |
You're not ugly, you're just different. | References the Ugly and Very ugly traits. Despite what the text says, being ugly has a negative effect when negotiating. |
They say that if you follow a stray cat at night, you'll eventually find a ghostly ramen shop. | References a side-mission (Forbidden Taste), a location in Lost Judgment. Unfortunately, there are no domesticated cats in the Mazes. |
Some people say that the number 19 is the most significant number in the Mazes. | References an in-joke with certain community members. The number 19 doesn't actually have any significance in the Mazes. |
Ambiguous rumors and unhelpful advice
Rumor text | Explanation |
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If it sounds stupid but it works, it's not stupid. | One of Murphy's Laws of Combat. |
It's not how many times you enter the UA; it's how many times you make it out. | |
Why bother with center mass when you can shoot them in the face? | Aiming at the head may deal more damage, but incurs an accuracy penalty. Whether it's worth it depends on your situation. |
Action heroes have the right idea. Always jump into the fight and open fire as soon as possible! | Opening fire immediately without first looking for cover can prevent a perfectly good opportunity to maintain stealth. However, with the right setup and circumstances, doing so can end a fight more quickly. |
If the recoil isn't thumping your shoulder, it's not powerful enough. | While Recoil tends to scale with ammunition power, more recoil isn't always better. |
The Single Action Army is the greatest handgun ever made. | References Revolver Ocelot's famous quote. |
Mr. Woo says: If you can use two guns at the same time, you should always do so. | References John Woo, director of many movies featuring dual-wielded pistols (typically Beretta 92s). Dual-wielding is an ability, using it imparts an accuracy malus, unless you have the Ambidexterity trait. |
They say that if you promise someone to kill them last, you must lie about it. | References a well-known Arnold Schwarzenegger quote from Commando. |
Next time you see a Demonic, ask them what they think of the Doomslayer. | References the protagonist in Doom 2016 and Doom Eternal. However, asking a Demonic what they think of the "Doomslayer" may not get you the answer you expect. |
PROTIP: Shoot it until it dies! | References the oft-maligned Protip meme. |
The Mushroom Kingdom is not responsible for the effects of mushroom abuse. | References the Mushroom Kingdom of the Mario franchise. |
They say that the best way to commit a robbery is with a really flashy mask. | References the Payday Gang. |
They say that power comes from the inside. But the inside of what exactly? | |
Don't trust men in checkered suits. | References Benny, a character in Fallout: New Vegas. |
They say that those who eat spam for breakfast talk a lot of trash. | An oblique reference to spam mail. |
The tooth fairy is real. And she bites. Why do you think she's got all those teeth? | |
They say that you shouldn't play with strange crystals, or else you'll cause a resonance cascade. | References the Resonance Cascade in Half-Life. |
They say the Golden Lion is the king of animals. | The lion is often nicknamed "the king of animals." |
No refunds. | A (mocking) reference to Escape from Tarkov and its developer, Battlestate Games, being well-known for its no-refunds policy. |
It is customary to perform a war cry after eliminating your enemies. | References a player tradition in Firearms and Firearms:Source. |
Toilet Ninja is real. | Toilet Ninja is part of MazeWorld folklore. He was once a possible result of the @toilets command (since deprecated). Today, Toilet Ninja is no longer part of the game... or is he? Depends on the GM... |
The best pork buns in the Mazes are at the Twin Dragons Dim Sum Restaurant in Calfair Sector! | References (and mocks) the practice of inserting advertisements in fortune cookies. (In the past, &rumor was exclusively used after eating a fortune cookie) |
Mama does it best. Come down at Mama's Bistro in Greening; we'll make you a pizza you can't refuse. | References (and mocks) the practice of inserting advertisements in fortune cookies. (In the past, &rumor was exclusively used after eating a fortune cookie) |
The enemy always attacks in one of two occasions: When they're ready, and when you're not. | One of Murphy's Laws of Combat. |
100% of people who won the jackpot tried their luck. Visit the Blue Diamond Casino today! | References (and mocks) the practice of inserting advertisements in fortune cookies. (In the past, &rumor was exclusively used after eating a fortune cookie) |
The AK is the very best there is. When you absolutely, positively gotta kill every *<smudged>* in the room, accept no substitutes. | References a famous quote by Samuel L. Jackson in Jakcie Brown. The smudged word is "motherfucker." |
It is customary to yell 'HO HO HO, NOW I HAVE A MACHINE GUN' before shooting an MP5 for the first time. | References a famous scene in Die Hard. |
If you're shooting a silenced MP5 for the first time, you should say 'Ho ho ho, now I have a machine gun' but quietly. | Parodies the same famous scene in Die Hard. |
If you're shooting two MP5s at the same time, you're allowed to yell 'Ho ho ho, now I have two machine guns'. | Another parody of the same famous scene in Die Hard. |
They say that engineers can engineer anything, even social engineering. | "Social engineering" is an euphemism for manipulative tactics employed to compromise security measures (e.g., tricking someone into giving you their password) |
They say that tengu reporters are experts at gossiping. | References Aya Shameimaru, a reporter tengu known for publishing gossip and rumors. |
Have you ever heard of the zombie called Rob? They say he's pretty metal. | References Rob Zombie, a heavy metal artist. |
When life gives you lemons, question which drugs you've been ingesting lately. | A parody of the saying, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." |
What has science done? | |
A tanuki with a small pair is like a knife that doesn't cut. | A common Tanuki stereotype is their generously-sized testicles and breasts. |
If you want some peace and quiet, head to the library. | |
They say that every Watersday, the employees of the Kamiyama office complex in Yurai compete in an inter-office Boom Deathmatch tournament. | Boom is a parody of Doom. |
They say that MazeNet is really really great for porn. | References the song by Avenue Q, The Internet is Great for Porn |
Don't believe everything you read on a BBS. | References an old piece of Internet advice, "Don't believe everything you read online." |
Never take reloading advice from people called dragon_hunter893 on the guns.handloading MazeNet newsgroup. | References common handloading safety advice. |
They say that people who went to Gensokyo might find this world familiar. | Gensokyo is the setting of the Touhou Project. Numerous species and concepts in the Mazes are inspired from Touhou. |
Ever been to the Black Mesa Research Facility? | References the setting in the original Half-Life. |
Did they ever escape from Tarkov in the end? | References Escape from Tarkov. |
Residents of Muldraugh and West Point are welcome! | References Project Zomboid. Muldraugh and West Point are two Kentucky cities replicated in the game. |
They say that there is a cult worshiping a heaven called Los Santos, where people are free to fly in the air by sitting on giant rockets. | References Grand Theft Auto: Online and the well-known Oppressor Mk II, a rocket-powered flying bike favored by griefers. |
They say that if you have an M4, you should drop it for an AK. | References a common practice in Counter-Strike. |
When it comes to dust, I prefer going to the source. Going global made it worse. | References the author's opinion on de_dust2 / Dust II, the most popular map in the Counter-Strike games. (I prefer CS:Source over CS:GO / CS2.) |
Did Chains ever get out of that pickle? | References a famous line by Bain in Payday 2: "Chains is in a pickle!" |
Advice from T. Dude: Regret nothing. Life gets a lot easier without regerts. | References The Dude, the protagonist of the Postal games. The word "regrets" is intentionally misspelled, referencing the fourth game: Postal 4: No Regerts |
Advice from Big S.: Respect has to be earned. Just like money. | References a famous line by Big Smoke, a character in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. |
Order this at a diner to get something special: Two number nines, a number nine large, a number six with extra dip, a number seven, two number forty-fives, one with cheese, and a large soda. | References Big Smoke's Order in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. |
They say that death is just life's way of saying 'You're fired!' | |
The polearm is for intimidating the enemy. The rifle is for killing the enemy. And the Penetrator is for dominating the enemy. | Parodies a line by O'Neill at the end of the P90 demonstration in Stargate: SG-1. |
Legend says the founder of the Pistol Rounders, a man called Juan, was the greatest shot in the Mazes. | References a Counter-Strike meme, Juan Deag, which is the act of killing an opponent in one shot (normally a headshot) with the Desert Eagle. |
The Guild of Silver Larceners will conquer the world! | |
When you die, you don't go to Heaven or Hell - unless you have a membership card! | |
Who's a man and a half? How can one be a man and a half anyway? | References one of the Doomguy's lines in the infamous Doom comic. |
You should go bowling with your cousin from time to time. | References an infamous line by Roman Bellic in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Wide awake in your kitchen? Is it black and lonely? Wishing you could only get some sleep? You might have... Insomnia. | References the song by Faithless, Insomnia (specifically, lyrics found only in the Monster Mix). |
Murphy was a grunt. | One of Murphy's Laws of Combat. |
Zach, do you remember the case in Greenvale? | Parodies the mannerisms of Francis York Morgan, the protagonist in Deadly Premonition. Greenvale is the game's setting. |
Touch the fluffy tail. | A reference to a well known Monster Girl Quest meme. A common community joke is the reason kitsune in the Mazes have the Very Pretty trait is entirely due to their tails and not due to any natural beauty. |