sidequest

plural sidequests · alternative side quest

1. fictionIn fictional or historical writings about chivalric romances: a quest embarked upon by a knight or other person which is not the main quest.
2. video gamesA quest given to a player which has no direct bearing on the outcome of the main campaign or story of a video game, but often provides additional rewards.

   Completion of a sidequest often results in the acquisition of money or items that are otherwise unavailable, or unlocks another sidequest.

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   The following items are either the objects of a quest or vital components of an optional sidequest.

   2003, Bryan Stratton, Stephen Stratton, The Legend of Zelda®: The Wind Waker, Prima Games, →ISBN, page 19

   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.

   2022, Adam Moreno, Purpose-Driven Learning: Unlocking and Empowering Our Students’ Innate Passion for Learning, Taylor & Francis, →ISBN

   “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.”

   2024 October 31, Stephanie Amante-Ritter, “The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel” (1:29 from the start), in Star Trek: Lower Decks, season 5, episode 3, spoken by Jack Ransom (Jerry O'Connell)

   Synonyms: side mission

   1. Internetbroadlyvideo gamesA real-world action or task which a person does in addition to or instead of a main action or task; a diversion.

      That celebrity keeps completing random sidequests like hosting award shows.

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      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

      2024 June 11, @Fille_de_Lune, “What are some of your favourite examples of idols doing side quests?”, in Reddit

      Synonyms: side mission