Mans

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[[Image:Mans.PNG|frame|I got three mans!]]
[[Image:Mans.PNG|frame|I got three mans!]]
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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.)
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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 play on 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 play on 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

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