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* In the new book, there is a gun kata restriction that requires that you make the attack with a pistol. It's called the [[Metal Gear Solid|Ocelot's Roar]].
* In the new book, there is a gun kata restriction that requires that you make the attack with a pistol. It's called the [[Metal Gear Solid|Ocelot's Roar]].
* In the setting description, the creation of the aasimar and tieflings paraphrases a quote about the Space Marines of 40K
* In the setting description, the creation of the aasimar and tieflings paraphrases a quote about the Space Marines of 40K
* The beginning of the introduction is an altered version of Andrew Ryan's famous speech from ''[[Bio Shock]]''
* The beginning of the introduction is an altered version of Andrew Ryan's famous speech from ''[[Bioshock]]''
* [[Iron Kingdoms|Page 5]]
* [[Iron Kingdoms|Page 5]]
* [[Warhammer 40 K|Tzeench]] is the Chaos god of change -- [[Barack Obama|Change We Can Believe In]].
* [[Warhammer 40000|Tzeench]] is the Chaos god of change -- [[Barack Obama|Change We Can Believe In]].
* Obviously, the major influences are ''[[Dungeons and Dragons (Tabletop Game)|Dungeons and Dragons]]'', ''[[Exalted (Tabletop Game)|Exalted]]'', both [[The World of Darkness (Tabletop Game)|Worlds of Darkness]], ''[[Warhammer 40 K]]'', and other RPGs.
* Obviously, the major influences are ''[[Dungeons and Dragons]]'', ''[[Exalted]]'', both [[The World of Darkness|Worlds of Darkness]], ''[[Warhammer 40000]]'', and other RPGs.
* The sample image for the Paragon is [[Metal Gear Solid 3|The Boss]].
* The sample image for the Paragon is [[Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater|The Boss]].
** The sample image for the Tiefling race is [[Panty and Stocking With Garterbelt (Anime)|Scanty and Kneesocks]].
** The sample image for the Tiefling race is [[Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt|Scanty and Kneesocks]].
** Likewise the sample image for the Human race is [[Mass Effect|Male!Shep]].
** Likewise the sample image for the Human race is [[Mass Effect|Male!Shep]].
** [[Homestuck (Webcomic)|Derse and Prospit]] appear as example images for Commorragh and Elysium respectively.
** [[Homestuck|Derse and Prospit]] appear as example images for Commorragh and Elysium respectively.
*** The Underdark in Commorragh is basically The City of [[Blame]].
*** The Underdark in Commorragh is basically The City of [[Blame]].
** The picture used to represent Daemonhosts is the Maiden of the Mirthless Smile, an Abyssal Exalt.
** The picture used to represent Daemonhosts is the Maiden of the Mirthless Smile, an Abyssal Exalt.
** The sample [[Badass Automaton|Promethean]] is [[Ghost in The Shell|The Major]]
** The sample [[Badass Automaton|Promethean]] is [[Ghost in the Shell|The Major]]
* One of the stories has a character with a [[Warhammer 40 K|bolter]] shouting [[Army of Darkness|THIS IS MY BOOMSTICK!]]
* One of the stories has a character with a [[Warhammer 40000|bolter]] shouting [[Army of Darkness|THIS IS MY BOOMSTICK!]]
* Another of the story excerpts has characters chartering a ship called [[Star Wars|the Thousand-Year Eagle from a pilot and his half-orc copilot in order to avoid Imperial entanglements]].
* Another of the story excerpts has characters chartering a ship called [[Star Wars|the Thousand-Year Eagle from a pilot and his half-orc copilot in order to avoid Imperial entanglements]].
** Another has a [[We Can Rule Together]] and [[Luke, I Am Your Father]] scene right out of ''[[The Empire Strikes Back]]''. "If you only knew the power of the C'Tan..."
** Another has a [[We Can Rule Together]] and [[Luke, I Am Your Father]] scene right out of ''[[The Empire Strikes Back]]''. "If you only knew the power of the C'Tan..."
* Its discussion of "unstoppable forces" and "immovable objects" are ripped straight from the pages of ''[[Exalted (Tabletop Game)|Exalted]]'', except in reverse; in ''Exalted'', it's defense that wins.
* Its discussion of "unstoppable forces" and "immovable objects" are ripped straight from the pages of ''[[Exalted]]'', except in reverse; in ''Exalted'', it's defense that wins.
* Other assorted ''Exalted'' [[Shout-Out]]:
* Other assorted ''Exalted'' [[Shout-Out]]:
** The Solar Hero Style sample speciality in Brawl refers to a popular martial art style.
** The Solar Hero Style sample speciality in Brawl refers to a popular martial art style.
** The Atlantean Caste Assets are named after Solar castes.
** The Atlantean Caste Assets are named after Solar castes.
** And the Daemonhosts are Abyssals, with Caste Assets that let them function like Infernals.
** And the Daemonhosts are Abyssals, with Caste Assets that let them function like Infernals.
* The description of Prometheans: "[[The Protomen (Music)|Each Promethean is a device created to bring about a change, machines built to bring freedom, men created to save the Great Wheel. They are typically revered by their creators, icons, perfect men, unbeatable machines, designed to destroy every evil standing between their people and freedom.]]"
* The description of Prometheans: "[[The Protomen|Each Promethean is a device created to bring about a change, machines built to bring freedom, men created to save the Great Wheel. They are typically revered by their creators, icons, perfect men, unbeatable machines, designed to destroy every evil standing between their people and freedom.]]"
* One of the excerpts has a cameo by [[FLCL|Haruko Haruhara]], and the Black Flag pirate base is run by Atomsk the Pirate King.
* One of the excerpts has a cameo by [[FLCL|Haruko Haruhara]], and the Black Flag pirate base is run by Atomsk the Pirate King.
* One of the settings - Carceri - is one big ''[[STALKER]]'' [[Shout-Out]], with a heaping of [[Outlaw Star]]. The head honcho at the closest thing to a main city there is called Sidorovich. The mysterious "Shipyard X-18" is an installation run by "the government", protected by pirates, and tasked with designing ships that can penetrate deeper into Carceri's deepest layers using a unique navigation system. It even has the [[Literal Genie|Wish Granter]] as an adventure hook!
* One of the settings - Carceri - is one big ''[[STALKER]]'' [[Shout-Out]], with a heaping of [[Outlaw Star]]. The head honcho at the closest thing to a main city there is called Sidorovich. The mysterious "Shipyard X-18" is an installation run by "the government", protected by pirates, and tasked with designing ships that can penetrate deeper into Carceri's deepest layers using a unique navigation system. It even has the [[Literal Genie|Wish Granter]] as an adventure hook!
* [[Half Life|We don't go to Pandemonium any more.]] It even has a city called Ravenholm.
* [[Half Life|We don't go to Pandemonium any more.]] It even has a city called Ravenholm.
* The following exchange, in an intermission page that is a recreation of a scene from [[Lord of the Rings]];
* The following exchange, in an intermission page that is a recreation of a scene from [[Lord of the Rings]];
{{quote| ''"He is no mere ranger,"'' Megablos said, trying to defuse the situation ''"[[Walker Texas Ranger|He is Walker, son of Tecksas.]]"''<br />
{{quote| ''"He is no mere ranger,"'' Megablos said, trying to defuse the situation ''"[[Walker, Texas Ranger|He is Walker, son of Tecksas.]]"''<br />
''"Walker?"'' Boromos asked, quietly. ''"[[Chuck Norris|Norris']] heir?"'' }}
''"Walker?"'' Boromos asked, quietly. ''"[[Chuck Norris|Norris']] heir?"'' }}
* The Evocation spell Energy Grip makes [[Mobile Fighter G Gundam (Anime)|your hand glow with an awesome power]].
* The Evocation spell Energy Grip makes [[Mobile Fighter G Gundam|your hand glow with an awesome power]].
* In the glossary, it is stated that "[[Homestuck (Webcomic)|the best characters gain all the levels. All of them. Yeah!!!!!!!!]]"
* In the glossary, it is stated that "[[Homestuck|the best characters gain all the levels. All of them. Yeah!!!!!!!!]]"
** In the notes on Dark Eldarin culture, it mentions that they are exceedingly self-aggrandizing, and that they "want all the treasure. All of it!". It is also stated that Dark Eldarin emotional relationships all boil down to either hate or pity.
** In the notes on Dark Eldarin culture, it mentions that they are exceedingly self-aggrandizing, and that they "want all the treasure. All of it!". It is also stated that Dark Eldarin emotional relationships all boil down to either hate or pity.
** Also, someone who does poorly in social combat may drop below even normal hostility, into [[Foe Yay|Kissmessitude]].
** Also, someone who does poorly in social combat may drop below even normal hostility, into [[Foe Yay|Kissmessitude]].
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* The Paragon powers are [[Mulan|Swift as the Coursing River,]] [[Ear Worm|Force of a Great Typhoon,]] [[Crowning Music of Awesome|Strength of a Raging Fire]] and [[Training Montage|Mysterious as the Dark Side of the Moon]].
* The Paragon powers are [[Mulan|Swift as the Coursing River,]] [[Ear Worm|Force of a Great Typhoon,]] [[Crowning Music of Awesome|Strength of a Raging Fire]] and [[Training Montage|Mysterious as the Dark Side of the Moon]].
* The excerpt at the end of Chapter 14 is the "Get Three Coffins Ready" scene from [[A Fistful of Dollars]].
* The excerpt at the end of Chapter 14 is the "Get Three Coffins Ready" scene from [[A Fistful of Dollars]].
* The Modrons of [[Planescape|Mechanus]] are now Necrons, and the plane itself resembles [[Magic the Gathering|Phyrexia]].
* The Modrons of [[Planescape|Mechanus]] are now Necrons, and the plane itself resembles [[Magic: The Gathering|Phyrexia]].
* The example of a "typical game" has characters from various anime, including [[Neon Genesis Evangelion (Anime)|Rei Ayanami]], who thinks tabletop games are like ''[[World of Warcraft]]''.
* The example of a "typical game" has characters from various anime, including [[Neon Genesis Evangelion|Rei Ayanami]], who thinks tabletop games are like ''[[World of Warcraft]]''.
* One story excerpt is a ''[[Slayers]]'' reference with the [[Serial Numbers Filed Off]].
* One story excerpt is a ''[[Slayers]]'' reference with the [[Serial Numbers Filed Off]].
* The largest Dark Eldarin settlement is called [[The Elder Scrolls III Morrowind (Video Game)|Vivec]].
* The largest Dark Eldarin settlement is called [[The Elder Scrolls III Morrowind|Vivec]].
** In addition, the furthest planet from the sun of Gehenna, which is frozen solid apart from the volcanic rifts, is called Soltheim.
** In addition, the furthest planet from the sun of Gehenna, which is frozen solid apart from the volcanic rifts, is called Soltheim.
* ''"Some have even unlocked their secrets through intense personal meditation and study, with no teacher to guide them save their own desire [[Pokémon|to be the very best, like no other warrior ever was]]."''
* ''"Some have even unlocked their secrets through intense personal meditation and study, with no teacher to guide them save their own desire [[Pokémon|to be the very best, like no other warrior ever was]]."''
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