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| - | In most [[Videlectrix]] games, '''"Mans"''' is used in lieu of "Lives" or "Men". While "lives" is the typical industry standard for gaming, some companies/games have been known to use "Men". In previews for Homestar Runner-related games or any other situation where the number of mans won't change, "3 mans" is normally displayed. (In [[Rabbit Algebra]], however, 2x=6 is displayed. In this equation, x=3.) This is also a | + | In most [[Videlectrix]] games, '''"Mans"''' is used in lieu of "Lives" or "Men". While "lives" is the typical industry standard for gaming, some companies/games have been known to use "Men". In previews for Homestar Runner-related games or any other situation where the number of mans won't change, "3 mans" is normally displayed. (In [[Rabbit Algebra]], however, 2x=6 is displayed. In this equation, x=3.) This is also a reference to bad translations. |
At the beginning of the game 'Prey', by 3D Realms, the term "Mans" is used in an arcade machine that the player can interact with. | At the beginning of the game 'Prey', by 3D Realms, the term "Mans" is used in an arcade machine that the player can interact with. | ||
Revision as of 22:46, 29 July 2006
I got three mans!
In most Videlectrix games, "Mans" is used in lieu of "Lives" or "Men". While "lives" is the typical industry standard for gaming, some companies/games have been known to use "Men". In previews for Homestar Runner-related games or any other situation where the number of mans won't change, "3 mans" is normally displayed. (In Rabbit Algebra, however, 2x=6 is displayed. In this equation, x=3.) This is also a reference to bad translations.
At the beginning of the game 'Prey', by 3D Realms, the term "Mans" is used in an arcade machine that the player can interact with.
Appearances
- Debut: TROGDOR!
- Stinkoman 20X6
- Awexome Cross
- Secret Collect
- Rabbit Algebra
- Pigs on Head (version in 2 emails)
