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From a discussion that came up in this thread: link

DO CAPITALIZE
Category Examples
zone names Atlas Park, The Abyss, The Hive
character and mob names Statesman, Longbow Eagle, Rikti Monkey
factions Freakshow, Arachnos, Vanguard
names of specific powers or power sets (when referring to the power or set itself) Assault Rifle, Caltrops, Ninjas, Earth Control, Ice Blast
names of specific windows in the UI Chat Window, Nav Window, Powers Window, Menu Window


DON'T CAPITALIZE
Category Examples
generic game mechanics terms influence, infamy, endurance, power, power set, experience, recipe, salvage, window, user interface, inspiration, enhancement, super group, archetype, origin, heroes, villains
generic mob/NPC references non-player character, hostage, enemy, opponent, mob, spawn, critter, contacts, brokers, detectives
names of specific powers or power sets when not referring to the power or set assault rifle, caltrops, ninjas, ice blast
groups of windows in the UI chat windows, user interface windows
archetypes blaster, peacebringer, mastermind, dominator
origins magic, mutation, technology, science, natural