Mode and Stage

Mode

Mode noun - A distinctive way of putting ideas into words.

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Stage and mode are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stage" instead a noun "Mode".

Nearby Words: modal, modeless

Stage noun - A level usually raised surface.

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Mode and stage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mode" instead a noun "Stage".

Nearby Words: stagy, staged, staging, stager, stagey

full	full mode	full stage
similar	similar mode	similar stage
normal	normal mode	normal stage
regular	regular mode	regular stage
Other adjectives: original, true, proper, single, exclusive, difficult, actual, entire, real, large, main, easy, secret, hidden, alternate, last, different, said, optional.

Nine times out of ten, gamers will become attached to one mode/stage/ruleset/character choice, such that they may lose sight of the other options available.

Source: Complacent Gaming Syndrome
If you try to switch the mode or stage to anything else, or try to use a Mage or Gunner, 99% of the time somebody's going to complain that it's "unfair".

Source: Complacent Gaming Syndrome / Video Games
In Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, if you beat the Stage 5 boss on Easy mode, she essentially mocks you(r character) for playing Easy mode.

Source: Easy-Mode Mockery

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