RPG Cliches

Adam Smith's Revenge By the end of the game you are renowned everywhere as the Legendary Heroes, every surviving government and authority figure has rallied behind you, the fate of the world is obviously hanging in the balance, and out of nowhere random passers-by give you a pat on the back and heartfelt good luck wishes. However, shopkeepers won't even give you a discount, much less free supplies for the final battle with evil.

I've always wondered about that. Saving a town, then finding out I still need to BUY potions. Yeah, you're welcome, Elflandton. Next time the Dark Elf or some other random evil guy wants to take over your town for unspecified reasons, you're on your own.