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| If you can't make that shot count, shoot more. || Another way to explain accuracy by volume

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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]]

| 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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| 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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| 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.

| Be alert, stay alive. || Having [[Effects#Mind|increased alertness]] is a big advantage in a fight.

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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|steroids]] are the brawler's drug. || Steroids boost [[Strength]], increasing melee damage.

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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.

| [[Cover]] provides protection and concealment. || You can maintain stealth by taking cover.

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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.

| 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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| People throw out all kinds of things. Sometimes they're real gems. || [[Valuables|Precious gemstones]] can be found in the [[UA]].

| 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 a shinigami calmly announces they're here to kill you, run! || Shinigami are dangerous creatures that should not be fought unprepared.

| 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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| 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.

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| They say that expert healers can soothe pain without medication. || Reaching Skilled level in [[Healing]] grants the [[healing massage]] ability.

| 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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| 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.

| 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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| 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.

| Down does not necessarily mean out. || A creature blacked out from [[Pain]] isn't dead yet.

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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.

| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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 [[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.

| 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 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.

| 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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| 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 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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| 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.

| 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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| They say the [[Syndicate]] is a successful, harmless family-owned business. Anyone who says otherwise is jealous of them. || Successful, perhaps. Harmless, definitely not.

| 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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| 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.

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| It's not how many times you enter the UA; it's how many times you make it out. ||

| 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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| Don't trust men in checkered suits. || References [https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Benny 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.

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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.

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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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