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[[Hiro]] is a big fan of, and frequently references, '''role-playing games''' or '''RPGs''' in [[Hiro's blog|his blog]]. In both tabletop and video role-playing games, the idea is to portray particular characters, deciding their actions and playing through their story as they adventure, develop, and grow. |
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'''Role-playing games''' (RPGs) are games in which the participants play the roles of adventurers in a fictional world. ''Dungeons and Dragons'' (abbreviated as ''D&D'' or ''DnD'') is a well-known fantasy role-playing game currently published by [[wikipedia:Wizards of the Coast|Wizards of the Coast]], and is referenced at times by [[Hiro]]. |
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''Kensei'' is the name of the [[Takezo_Kensei|Samurai swordmaster]] that [[Hiro]] admires, and the name ''Kensei'' is also used to denote a [[wikipedia:Kensei |special character class]] in ''Dungeons & Dragons''. The literal translation of ''kensei'' is ''sword saint''. |
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===[[Game Over]]=== |
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[[Quentin Frady]] asks if [[Miko]] is a LARP-er (live action role-playing gamer). |
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==[[Heroes Evolutions]]== |
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*Hiro lists [[Future Hiro]]'s ''D&D'' stats as being: |
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===[[Hiro's blog]]=== |
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'''Generic RPG References''' |
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:STR: 14 (I'm going to have to work out more to get this) |
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:DEX: 18 (with +4 modifier) (ditto as above) |
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:CON: 12 |
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:INT: 18 (I can use magic) |
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:WIS: 17 (I survive till the future so I have to be wise (^o^)) |
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:CHA: 15 |
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:Race: Human (Japanese) |
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:Alignment: Lawful Good |
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:AC: -1 (I would think that I would be wearing lighter gear, but get AC |
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:dexterity bonus) |
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:Class: [[wikipedia:Kensei|Kensei]] |
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*In [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2006/10/let_it_ride.php/ Hiro's Blog 1758.5], Hiro utilizes ''D&D'' jargon by saying, "<i>It does seem that I need to level up my skills more, but how do I level up? Do I need more MP? Raise my Job Skill? How do I get XP?</i>" and "<i>I can't really fight. No weapons. My current spells would be Quick, Return, and Teleport.</i>" |
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*In [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2006/10/ |
*In [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2006/10/mudslide.php/ Stardate 1764.3], [[Hiro]] says, "LFM to save the world." LFM means "looking for more" and is often used in role-playing games like ''World of Warcraft''. |
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*In [http://blog.nbc.com/hiro_blog/2007/02/women.php Stardate 1780.4], Hiro says the [[Corinthian Casino]] closet in which he was locked is full of fake armor, "The kind you would start off an RPG with and immediately sell after a better one drops." |
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*In [http://blog.nbc.com/hiro_blog/2007/05/who_am_i.php/ Stardate 1784.0], Hiro says, "I'm at full HP and MP, and have all my elixirs. It's time to take down the last boss," and "There is no save point. There is no reset." |
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* A [http://blog.nbc.com/hiro_blog/2007/04/for_fun.php crossword puzzle] clue on [[Hiro's blog#For Fun|Hiro's blog]] reads "/target"; the answer is "MA" which stands for "Main Assist", the target selector for a party or raid in massively multiplayer online roleplaying games. Another clue reads "Raid leader: 'He's at 50% and nobody is dead'; the answer is "keepitup" (keep it up), a phrase often uttered by video game players when the boss is hypothetically at 50% power and the player still has his full complement of players. |
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*In [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2007/01/destiny_called.php/ Hiro's Blog 1774.2], [[Hiro]] says, "<i>I've always thought that Dungeon Masters were short with long gray hair and beards wearing a red robe.</i>" and "<i>Probably doesn't have a +4 dexterity modifier. The way [[Isaac|Mr. Isaku]] drew it though, it seemed like a two handed [[katana]]."</i> |
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'''''Dragon Quest''''' |
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*In [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2007/01/the_sword.php/ Hiro's Blog 1776.8], [[Hiro]] says, "<i>I tried using my powers but it didn't work quite the way I expected. Instead of Stop, I casted Haste. Better than nothing, I suppose. Will I ever become a master Red Mage? Will I ever learn Meteor?</i>" |
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''Dragon Quest'' is a console role-playing game series developed by Enix (later Square-Enix). Originally made for the Nintendo Entertainment System, it has expanded to other platforms, including the PS1, PS2, Gameboy Color, Gameboy Advance, and Nintendo DS. Incredibly popular in Japan, it has also enjoyed nominal popularity in North America. |
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==Notes== |
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* In [http://blog.nbc.com/hiro_blog/2006/10/riding_in_style.php Stardate 1766.1], Hiro says "(Nathan) was very nice and is giving me a ride right now back to Las Vegas. ルーラ！" "ルーラ" or "Ruura" is the name of the teleportation spell used in the Dragon Quest series. In the English translations of Dragon Quest, it is also known as "Return" or "Zoom". |
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* Arguably, Hiro might reference popular Japanese console RPGs (such as Final Fantasy) as well, judging from the mentioning of the Red Mage, which is a player character class in those games. |
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* Hiro also makes reference to "Return" in [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2006/10/let_it_ride.php/ Stardate 1758.5]; "I can't really fight. No weapons. My current spells would be Quick, Return, and Teleport." |
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==See Also== |
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* ''[[Chrono Trigger]]'' |
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* ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' |
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* ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' |
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* ''[http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/welcome Dungeons & Dragons]'' — Official Site by Wizards of the Coast |
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Hiro is a big fan of, and frequently references, role-playing games or RPGs in his blog. In both tabletop and video role-playing games, the idea is to portray particular characters, deciding their actions and playing through their story as they adventure, develop, and grow.
References
Game Over
Quentin Frady asks if Miko is a LARP-er (live action role-playing gamer).
Heroes Evolutions
Hiro's blog
Generic RPG References
- In Stardate 1759.3, Hiro says, "Hiro crits potato chip bag for 182 damage."
- In Stardate 1759.6, Hiro says, "Hiro hits Ando-kun for 53 damage. 19 blocked."
- In Stardate 1764.3, Hiro says, "LFM to save the world." LFM means "looking for more" and is often used in role-playing games like World of Warcraft.
- In Stardate 1780.4, Hiro says the Corinthian Casino closet in which he was locked is full of fake armor, "The kind you would start off an RPG with and immediately sell after a better one drops."
- In Stardate 1784.0, Hiro says, "I'm at full HP and MP, and have all my elixirs. It's time to take down the last boss," and "There is no save point. There is no reset."
- A crossword puzzle clue on Hiro's blog reads "/target"; the answer is "MA" which stands for "Main Assist", the target selector for a party or raid in massively multiplayer online roleplaying games. Another clue reads "Raid leader: 'He's at 50% and nobody is dead'; the answer is "keepitup" (keep it up), a phrase often uttered by video game players when the boss is hypothetically at 50% power and the player still has his full complement of players.
Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest is a console role-playing game series developed by Enix (later Square-Enix). Originally made for the Nintendo Entertainment System, it has expanded to other platforms, including the PS1, PS2, Gameboy Color, Gameboy Advance, and Nintendo DS. Incredibly popular in Japan, it has also enjoyed nominal popularity in North America.
- In Stardate 1766.1, Hiro says "(Nathan) was very nice and is giving me a ride right now back to Las Vegas. ルーラ！" "ルーラ" or "Ruura" is the name of the teleportation spell used in the Dragon Quest series. In the English translations of Dragon Quest, it is also known as "Return" or "Zoom".
- Hiro also makes reference to "Return" in Stardate 1758.5; "I can't really fight. No weapons. My current spells would be Quick, Return, and Teleport."
See Also
- Chrono Trigger
- Dungeons & Dragons
- Final Fantasy
- For other uses of game, see game (disambig).
External Links
- Dragon Quest on Wikipedia