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== [[Tabletop Games]] ==
== [[Tabletop Games]] ==
* Subverted in ''[[Dungeons and Dragons|DnD]]''; Vorpal weapons instantly decapitate enemies on a critical hit, but some enemies either don't have heads to remove, or aren't inconvenienced by it.
* Subverted in ''[[Dungeons and Dragons]]''; Vorpal weapons instantly decapitate enemies on a critical hit, but some enemies either don't have heads to remove, or aren't inconvenienced by it.
** Specifically, the latter includes monsters with regeneration (though Ogre Mages need to reattach their heads within ten minutes), most Constructs, and Undead (save for vampires).
** Specifically, the latter includes monsters with regeneration (though Ogre Mages need to reattach their heads within ten minutes), most Constructs, and Undead (save for vampires).
* ''[[Pathfinder]]'' has Vorpal weapons that are much likes the ones in [[Dungeons and Dragons]]. In addition, ''Pathfinder'' also introduces the [[Alice in Wonderland|Jabberwock]] creature, which has a particular fear of vorpal weapons; striking one cause it to become temporarily shaken.
* ''[[Pathfinder]]'' has Vorpal weapons that are much likes the ones in [[Dungeons and Dragons]]. In addition, ''Pathfinder'' also introduces the [[Alice in Wonderland|Jabberwock]] creature, which has a particular fear of vorpal weapons; striking one cause it to become temporarily shaken.