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* RPGMechanicsVerse: Despite being a ''direct'' adaptation of ''VideoGame/DragonQuest'', the TropeMaker for the EasternRPG (and by extension the inspiration for many later examples), the manga is something of an {{Unbuilt|Trope}} example. Characters appear to have knowledge of classes and stats similar to those in the early ''Dragon Quest'' games, but they can't be viewed except with rare specialised tools, nor are they considered that ''useful'' for a variety of reasons:
** While the CharacterSheet has a Spells section which appears to mirror the games, the same spell can have drastically different effects depending on the user. E.g. Hadlar's version of the basic [[{{Fireballs}} Sizz/Mera]] spell is {{Hellfire}} which clings to its victim, Flazzard can [[MagicMissileStorm produce multiple blasts at the same time]], and initially Dai's hang in midair forcing him to [[FullContactMagic punch them towards the target]].
** Spell knowledge can only be detected because spells are unlocked through a MagicallyBindingContract. Abilities achieved through training alone, like SupernaturalMartialArts, KiManipulation and AbilityMixing, can have an enormous impact on combat strength yet have no statistical representation at all. Ironically, the manga's popularity would lead to non-spell {{Special Attack}}s being [[CanonImmigrant backported]] into the games, to the point where Dai's self-invented FinishingMove "Giga Strash" (initially [[AbilityMixing a combination of]] a [[ShockAndAwe lightning spell]], two [[SuperpowerfulGenetics genetic abilities]], four [[SupernaturalMartialArts sword techniques]] and an AmplifierArtifact) became simply an ability the Hero class gained at high levels.



* ShipperOnDeck: Leona pushes for Popp to confess his feeling to Maam, but Popp CanNotSpitItOut.

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* ShipperOnDeck: Leona pushes for Popp to confess his feeling feelings to Maam, but Popp CanNotSpitItOut.



** On one hand it's subverted: the BigBad sends the six general after Dai from the beginning.

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** On one hand it's subverted: the BigBad sends the six general generals after Dai from the beginning.



* {{Tsundere}}: Maam; Leona has many traits too.

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