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1	This is an index, but it's also a handy guide to tropes specifically relating to common player tactics deployed in video games. Taking a read through these tropes may even give you some tips to try during play...
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3	For tactical combat gameplay tropes, see CommonTacticalGameplayElements.
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5	Tactical Tropes include the following:
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7	[[index]]
8	* BossAlteringConsequence \
9	If you complete certain objectives or obtain certain items or abilities before fighting a boss, they can have unique effects on bosses that often make them easier in a manner aside from normal fighting.
10	* ButtonMashing \
11	Don't know which button to press? Completely new to a FightingGame? Press anything and hope for the best. Some educated guessing is advisable though, what did you think pressing forward and B would do?
12	* CherryTapping \
13	Less a tactic and more a form of humiliation. Deliberately using a weak attack or deliberately weakened character to defeat the enemy in the most embarrassing way possible.
14	* ComboBreaker \
15	Breaking [[{{Combos}} big chains of hits]] with a special move.
16	* ConfusionFu\
17	Remember, [[ChaoticNeutral predictability is a weakness.]] I hope you people who play {{Fighting Game}}s are listening!
18	* DamagerHealerTank \
19	One character [[DrawAggro draws the enemy's attention]], while the others heal them and {{backstab}} the enemy.
20	* DrawAggro \
21	The art of focusing the enemy's attention on the guy who's actually capable of taking hits.
22	* FishingForMooks \
23	Too many to deal with at once? Try luring them away one at a time and continuing the slaughter from the shadows!
24	* GatheringSteam \
25	Some weapons and enemies take a while to get ready, this opens up a window of opportunity for you.
26	* GrappleMove \
27	Grab the enemy to [[UnblockableAttack bypass its blocking]] of your attacks.
28	* HighlySpecificCounterplay \
29	A very narrow option for counterplay.
30	* HitAndRunTactics / Kiting \
31	Shoot, run away, shoot, repeat.
32	* ImmuneToFlinching / Super Armor \
33	Certain contexts where a character can endure attacks [[ImmuneToFlinching without flinching]], [[{{Knockback}} getting knocked back]], or having their own actions interrupted.
34	* ItemFarming\
35	Grinding for items for whatever purpose.
36	* {{Knockback}} \
37	Getting moved or pushed around when you take damage, or for its own sake.
38	** RingOut \
39	You made your opponent step out-of-bounds. You win!
40	* LeadTheTarget\
41	Shoot along the path the target is likely to follow to avoid them "outrunning" your shots.
42	* LeeroyJenkins \
43	{{The Berserker}} in video game form. (Though this is more an absence of tactics.)
44	* LevelGrinding \
45	Committing mass murder of random monsters for experience.
46	** PeninsulaOfPowerleveling \
47	The perfect place for LevelGrinding.
48	* MinMaxing \
49	Unbalancing equipment, spell casts, armour, and any other stat-influencing items to privilege a specific trait to the detriment of another. A common tactic of a {{Munchkin}}.
50	* MoneyGrinding \
51	Get enough money for whatever purpose.
52	* MuckingInTheMud \
53	You know that when you see a mudpit or a mud bog, you can go through it. Just be aware that there are only a few safe spots, and there are some swamps in which you can go too deep...
54	* NinjaLooting \
55	Refusing to share the best items after a team effort has brought an enemy down. Very frowned upon.
56	* NoScope \
57	Not using the scope to aim on a weapon you would be expected to do so with (e.g. a SniperRifle).
58	* OneStatToRuleThemAll \
59	Some abilities are so overpowered and / or versatile that you'll end up prioritizing them above all the others.
60	* OptionalStealth \
61	A video game mission where stealth is encouraged, but not vital to win.
62	* PathOfGreatestResistance \
63	The way to go is the way the enemies are coming from.
64	* PauseScumming \
65	If in constant danger of death, pause often, giving you more time to react.
66	* PlayerDataSharing \
67	Get more content from other players.
68	* RandomizedDamageAttack \
69	An attack/ability that has its damage/quality etc randomized per each usage, forcing you to be wise on using it.
70	* ReduceAggro \
71	Items and abilities that make foes less likely to go after you.
72	* SaveScumming \
73	If in constant danger of death, save often, minimizing loss of progress.
74	* ScissorsCutsRock \
75	Having a [[ElementalRockPaperScissors type]] [[TacticalRockPaperScissors advantage]] doesn't necessarily mean that victory is even likely.
76	* SequenceBreaking \
77	Breaking the pre-determined order of events the game designers have laid out. May shorten the game considerably... or screw up your game file. A risky tactic, but valuable for completing {{Speed Run}}s.
78	* ShootTheMageFirst \
79	Shooting the blaster of the enemy group to prevent them from doing major damage.
80	* ShootTheMedicFirst \
81	Shooting the healer of the enemy group to prevent them from healing the others/themself.
82	* SituationalDamageAttack \
83	An attack that depends on some certain variable/action that can make it more powerful.
84	* StatsDissonance \
85	A character's stats do not convey how they should actually be played in-game.
86	* StraightForTheCommander \
87	Killing the enemy commander will win you the battle regardless of how the enemy army is doing at that moment.
88	* StrategySchmategy \
89	Being unpredictable because you have [[HanlonsRazor no idea what you're doing]].
90	* TacticalDoorUse\
91	Monster chasing you? Shut de do'.
92	* TacticalRockPaperScissors\
93	Cavalry can run down crossbowmen, crossbowmen turn pikemen into pin-cushions, pikemen turn cavalry into horse-kebab. That sort of thing.
94	* ThreeStrikeCombo\
95	A basic combination of three attacks that form the basis of more complex tactical options found in many video games of different types.
96	* ThrowTheMookAtThem\
97	You can throw Mooks at other enemies/objects in order to damage them.
98	* {{Whoring}} \
99	Using only one narrow tactical option to devastating effect, often to the chagrin of other gamers. A common subset is "Turtling" (a passive defense where you do as little as possible, waiting for your opponent to move).
100	* ZergRush \
101	Sending waves upon waves of cheap, weak units in order to overwhelm a more tech-aware enemy with sheer numbers.
102	[[/index]]

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