| 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. || One of Murphy's Law Laws of Combat #4. 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.
| 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.|-| 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 [[Youkai-go|their language]], but don't make a fool of yourself; they can speak [[Common]] just fine.
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| They say that the [[sasquatch]] is just lonely and looking for human friends.
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| 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.
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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.
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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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| If it sounds stupid but it works, it's not stupid. || One of Murphy's Law Laws of Combat #2.
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| It's not how many times you enter the UA; it's how many times you make it out. ||
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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)
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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 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 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? || A well-known phrase.
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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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Angelics are not 'good.' They're just orderly.Demonics are not 'evil.' They're just laid-back.The enemy always attacks in one of two occasions: When they're ready, and when you're not.100% of people who won the jackpot tried their luck. Visit the Blue Diamond Casino today!They say that the third eye of a satori can look in an independent direction from the other two.The AK is the very best there is. When you absolutely, positively gotta kill every *<smudged>* in the room, accept no substitutes.It is customary to yell 'HO HO HO, NOW I HAVE A MACHINE GUN' before shooting an MP5 for the first time.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.If you're shooting two MP5s at the same time, you're allowed to yell 'Ho ho ho, now I have two machine guns'.They say that engineers can engineer anything, even social engineering.Beware blacked-out rooms; you are likely to be eaten by a grue.They say that tengu reporters are experts at gossiping.Have you ever heard of the zombie called Rob? They say he's pretty metal.When life gives you lemons, question which drugs you've been ingesting lately.What has science done? Pinky Five-Brains lives! And he will return!A tanuki with a small pair is like a knife that doesn't cut.They say that flesh golem meat tastes like a tough cut of beef.The final boss is a minotaur.Youkai do appreciate your best efforts at speaking their language, but don't make a fool of yourself; they can speak Common just fine.
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