video game produced by hobbyists; fangame; doujin game
to decide (e.g. an outcome); to dictate; to determine
standard equipment; standard feature
trial product; prototype model
what a blessing; how fortunate; thank goodness
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
playtest (of a game before release); playtesting
secret trick; hidden method; trick of the trade; cheat (in a video game)
to imagine; to picture; to figure; to see
to not make good use of (e.g. advice); to disregard; to treat as useless; to treat with disdain
hierarchical relationship; superior-subordinate relationship; senior-junior relationship
safe and secure; safe and worry-free
to do exactly what one is told to do; to be subservient; to be easily controlled
without being able to help oneself; against one's will; compelling; pressing; irresistible
live (transmission, broadcast, etc.)
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
hardware store; DIY store; home improvement retailer
managing (to raise funds, find time, etc.); contriving; scraping together (money); working out (a plan, solution, etc.); thinking out; devising
moderation; self-restraint; temperance
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; a small sacrifice may be necessary to solve a more pressing problem
to replace; to convert; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute (person, staff member, player, etc.)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
deep-seated; deep-rooted; ingrained
to suspend between two points; to build (a bridge, etc.); to put up on something (e.g. legs up on table)
to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of
mechanism; mechanics; machines; mechanic
cool; stylish; awesome; sick; sweet; dope
to drive (a car) around; to ride (a bicycle) around
natural; reasonable; obvious
license; licence; permission; driver's license
having no license; being unlicensed
by all means; at all costs; absolutely