Video Game Lore 101
Umm, Actually - D&D Edition
What the Rock is Cooking
Doctor Who the hell is that?
100% DANK MEMES
100
In Bioshock, the final confrontation with Andrew Ryan has him reveal that you have been controlled the entire game by the use of this activation phrase.
"Would You Kindly"
100
Players love getting treasure and in 5e, there’s plenty of treasures to obtain, from gems to art, potions to magic items, or even just some of the four coin currencies available in game.
There are five coin currencies in the game. 100 bonus points if you can name the missing one
100
A method of cooking hamburgers where you form them into balls, place them on the griddle, and then crush down the meat into a patty.
Smash Patties
100
In addition to being one of the most popular doctors, David Tenant also appeared as the main antagonist of this marvel TV show.
Jessica Jones
100
You were executed by Rick Astly over a D&D ruling. Who inherits the 100 points from this question?
200
In Persona 4: Golden, this figure from Japanese creation myth serves as the main character’s personal Persona, their other self that grants them special abilities while in the cognitive world.
Izanagi
200
Among the many myriad monsters in the manual, there is an entire category dedicated to the many varieties of Lycanthropes, including Were-wolves, Were-ravens, Were-rabbits, Were-tigers, and Were-bears.
There are no Were-rabbits, that’s a Wallace and Gromit film
200
A mixture of Flour, Butter, and Milk that act as the mother sauce for cheese sauces.
Béchamel
200
While most known for his tenure as the 11th doctor, Matt Smith also featured as the antagonist for this infamous Marvel movie.
Morbius
200
“I can’t believe we shot Yoshi with a Smith and Wesson Bonecrusher 500” – Russian Badger while playing this video game
Left 4 Dead 2
300
In Metal Gear Rising: Revengance , this AI companion starts the game as a boss enemy to Raiden but quickly becomes a stalwart companion throughout the rest of the story.
Blade Wolf
300
In April of 2023, WOTC was at the center of controversy yet again when they sent the Pinkerton Detective Agency after Youtuber oldschoomtg after he made a video with cards for the March of the Machines: Aftermath release that was supposed to come out in May.
They’re just the pinkertons now. Also, whoever complained that this isn't about D&D, it's D&D adjacent, shut up.
300
An aromatic mix traditionally made of Carrots, Celery, and Onions that form the basis for many stews and soups.
Mirepox
300
After their time on the show, this Doctor went on to be featured in 6 episodes of the animated show Big Mouth.
Peter Capaldi
300
BASED ON WHAT?!?!?!
Funniest answer gets the points
400
In Psychonauts, after going inside the mind of a mutated Lungfish and saving them from psychological manipulation, Razputin Aquato befriends the sea creature and learns that this is their name.
Linda
400
In 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons, players have the option of choosing from one of thirteen classes from the game, but depending on your DM you may be able to choose from the Mystic unearthed arcana class, the D&D beyond exclusive Blood Hunter class from Matthew Mercer, or the countless number of homebrew classes available on DM’s Guild and beyond.
The Blood Hunter class is not exclusive to D&D Beyond, it’s available on DM’s Guild for Pay What You Want.
400
A controversial seasoning believed to be responsible for “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome” that is actually considered safe by the FDA
Monosodium Glutamate, MSG
400
In addition to David Tenant, this other Doctor is featured in the show Broadchurch
Jodie Whittaker
400
Which of these is the source?
The Steven Universe one
500
In Alan Wake, the Manuscript Pages that you collect throughout the game and serves as the catalyst for the game’s plot are entitled this.
Departure
500
When it comes to third party content for 5th edition dungeons and dragons, one of the most prolific companies is MCDM, created by Matthew Colville and responsible for adding large-scale warfare with “Kingdoms and Warfare”, New classes in the form of The Illrigger, The Beastheart, and the Talent, A new monsterbook called “Flee, Mortals”, and new content monthly from their “Arcadia” blog posts.
Arcadia isn’t a blog, it’s a virtual magazine.
500
This drink is made by combining your preferred Vinegar, Sugar, Fruit, and other seasonings, heating into a syrup, and mixing with club soda, tonic water, ginger ale, or Alcohol.
Shrub
500
In addition to being companions on Doctor Who, these two actors were featured in the 2022 Sandman series.
Jenna Coleman & Arthur Darvill
500
Whoever got the most correct gets the points