Project:Rumors

This page lists and explains every rumor that the &rumor command can produce.

True rumors

Rumor text	Explanation
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

Rumor text	Explanation
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
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.