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'''Gameplay Element Localization Glossary''' for the Shiren the Wanderer series. While under normal circumstances, our policy is to use the earliest official English localization from any officially localized, licensed, or released material in any format, there exists the occasional exception. Those have been outlined and explained why below, to help readers and players alike understand the reasoning behind these choices.

==Glossary==
===Cross-Mixing===
{{Shiren|Cross-Mixing}} {{JAnb|異種合成||}} is a mechanic introduced in {{Shiren2Title}}. While it appeared in the English localizations of{{Shiren3WiiTitle}}, and Shiren 5 on the Vita/Switch/Steam/Smartphones, it's not known (to us) to have an official name in those releases.
: Source: [https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/shiren6/en/system/ Shiren 6 official website]

===Fusion===
{{Shiren|Fusion}}, also known as Synthesis {{JAnb|合成||}} is a mechanic introduced in {{Shiren1SFCTitle}}. While fans of the past commonly referred to it as "Melding", from the item {{Shiren|Melding Jar}}, we've opted to use Fusion from {{Shiren3WiiTitle}} as it's the earliest official name.
: Source: [https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/shiren6/en/system/ Shiren 6 official website]

===Monster Family===
{{Shiren|Monster Family}} {{JAnb|種||}}, previously known as Monster-type {{JAnb|モンスター系||}} is to our knowledge, an original term coined by fans after the release of {{Shiren1DSTitle}} in 2008. Shiren 1 DS referred to monster families as types, such as "Polygon Spin-type", which causes issues with the {{Shiren|Dragon-type}} and the {{Shiren|Dragon Family}}. As types weren't something we were widely aware of until 2019, we've opted to ignore the official names and continue with what we'd been calling them. As of the official English release of {{Shiren6Title}} in 2024, the {{Shiren|Mixer Family}} has been referred to as the "Mixer family" on the official website and in the game itself, making it official.
: Source: [https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/shiren6/en/system/ Shiren 6 official website]

===Runes===
{{Shiren|Rune}}s {{JAnb|神器||}}, also known as Seals is another example of an early name we've decided to do away with. When Shiren 5 on the Vita was localized, it introduced a new status for {{Shiren|item}}s, known as "{{ShirenI|Sealed}}", and renamed Seals to Runes. On top of the "{{ShirenS|Sealed}}" {{Shiren|Status Abnormality}} (for {{Shiren|Monster}}s) functioning similar to the new item counterpart, we've decided to adopt Rune as the official name of choice in order to prevent further confusion.
: Source: {{Shiren5VitaTitle}}
: Source: {{Shiren52020Title}}
: Source: {{Shiren5SPTitle}}
: Source: {{Shiren6Title}}
: Source: [https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/shiren6/en/system/ Shiren 6 official website]

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==See Also==
{{Shiren the Wanderer (series) Gameplay Elements Navbox}}

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[[Category:Shiren the Wanderer (series) Gameplay Elements]]