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Justin Hemenway - December 15th, 2008

Game Design, Gamer Culture

Debuffed: The 6 Worst RPG Status Ailments


I’m sure that in the hands of the most cunning gamers, role-playing status spells can serve a useful purpose. Besides just breaking up the “attack, attack, attack” monotony, casting Silence or Sleep at an opportune moment can undoubtedly give players the strategic edge. However, I think we can all agree that a seemingly useless spell like Silence or Poison somehow becomes deadly when we’re on the receiving end. Anyone who has encountered Final Fantasy’s Marlboro can attest to this. Presented here are 6 of the most obnoxious ailments in the genre.

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