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sidequest

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From side +‎ quest.

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sidequest (plural sidequests)

  1. (video games) A quest given to the player that has no direct bearing on the main story or campaign of the game.
    Synonym: side mission
    Completion of a sidequest often results in the acquisition of money or items that are otherwise unavailable, or unlocks another sidequest.
    • 2003, Bryan Stratton, Stephen Stratton, The Legend of Zelda®: The Wind Waker, Prima Games, →ISBN, page 19:
      The following items are either the objects of a quest or vital components of an optional sidequest.
    • 2022, Adam Moreno, Purpose-Driven Learning: Unlocking and Empowering Our Students’ Innate Passion for Learning[1], Taylor & Francis, →ISBN:
      Two tasks I want to discuss are mentioned several times within this chapter: sidequests and adventure paths. These tasks are unique because they offer students a challenge beyond the required work within Michael's classroom. Sidequests are projects that students complete to deepen their understanding of the content.
    • 2024 October 31, Stephanie Amante-Ritter, “The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel” (1:29 from the start), in Star Trek: Lower Decks[2], season 5, episode 3, spoken by Jack Ransom (Jerry O'Connell):
      “Ooh, this is gonna be awesome. As soon as we clean up those nanites I'm gonna...” “Sorry, Mr. Boimler, but you and I have a little side quest we need to take care of.” “Ew. don't wink. Winking's gross.” “Not when I pair it with my signature smirk.” “Worse.”
  2. (Internet slang) A real-world task or action that a person, often a celebrity, completes optionally or unexpectedly.
    He keeps completing random sidequests like hosting award shows.
    • 2024 June 11, @Fille_de_Lune, “What are some of your favourite examples of idols doing side quests?”, in Reddit[3]:
      ATEEZ had a whole sidequest phase during lockdown, as each of them dedicated their time and did videos on some specific thing that they felt like doing

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