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Alternate character
An alternative character, often referred to in slang as alt, alt char, or less commonly multi, is a character in addition to one's "primary" or "Main" player character.
An alternative character, often referred to in slang as alt, alt char, or less commonly multi, is a character in addition to one's "primary" or "Main" player character.
Alternative character
An alternative (or alternate) character, often referred to in slang as alt, alt char, or less commonly multi, is a character in addition to one's "primary" or "Main...
An alternative (or alternate) character, often referred to in slang as alt, alt char, or less commonly multi, is a character in addition to one's "primary" or "Main...
Avatar (computing)
In computing an avatar is the graphical representation of the user or the user's alter ego or character.
In computing an avatar is the graphical representation of the user or the user's alter ego or character.
Buff (video gaming)
Buff is a term used in some video games, especially MMORPGs and MUDs, to describe increases in the power of a game element.
Buff is a term used in some video games, especially MMORPGs and MUDs, to describe increases in the power of a game element.
Camping (Gaming)
In video gaming, camping is a tactic in which a player will obtain a strategic position anywhere on the map and wait for characters to arrive and be killed, or waiting for useful objects to appe...
In video gaming, camping is a tactic in which a player will obtain a strategic position anywhere on the map and wait for characters to arrive and be killed, or waiting for useful objects to appe...
Camping (gaming)
In video gaming, camping is a tactic where a player will obtain a static strategic position of advantage, often providing a clear field of view over a choke point or position of tactical interes...
In video gaming, camping is a tactic where a player will obtain a static strategic position of advantage, often providing a clear field of view over a choke point or position of tactical interes...
Camping (video gaming)
In video gaming, camping is a tactic in which a player will obtain a strategic position anywhere on the map and wait for players to arrive and be killed, or waiting for useful objects to appear ...
In video gaming, camping is a tactic in which a player will obtain a strategic position anywhere on the map and wait for players to arrive and be killed, or waiting for useful objects to appear ...
Consider (MUD)
Consider is, in MUDs, a player character capability, usually implemented as a command, for evaluating the likely outcome of engaging in combat with a potential enemy.
Consider is, in MUDs, a player character capability, usually implemented as a command, for evaluating the likely outcome of engaging in combat with a potential enemy.
Experience point
An experience point is a unit of measurement used in many role-playing games and role-playing video games to quantify a player character's progression through the game.
An experience point is a unit of measurement used in many role-playing games and role-playing video games to quantify a player character's progression through the game.
Exploit (online gaming)
An exploit, in video games, is the use of a bug or design flaw by a player to their advantage in a manner not intended by the game's designers.
An exploit, in video games, is the use of a bug or design flaw by a player to their advantage in a manner not intended by the game's designers.
God (MUD)
God or Goddess, in MUDs, often refers to an administrator of a MUD server, most typically the owner.
God or Goddess, in MUDs, often refers to an administrator of a MUD server, most typically the owner.
Griefer
A griefer is a player in a multiplayer video game who deliberately irritates and harasses other players.
A griefer is a player in a multiplayer video game who deliberately irritates and harasses other players.
Grinding (video gaming)
Grinding is a term used in video gaming to describe the process of engaging in repetitive tasks during video games.
Grinding is a term used in video gaming to describe the process of engaging in repetitive tasks during video games.
Hack and slash
Hack and slash or hack and slay, abbreviated H&S or HnS, refers to a type of gameplay that emphasizes combat.
Hack and slash or hack and slay, abbreviated H&S or HnS, refers to a type of gameplay that emphasizes combat.
Immortal (MUD)
An immortal, in MUDs and particularly DikuMUDs, is an administrator and/or developer of the game, often a player who has achieved "immortal" status by achievements within the game world.
An immortal, in MUDs and particularly DikuMUDs, is an administrator and/or developer of the game, often a player who has achieved "immortal" status by achievements within the game world.
Implementer
Implementer was originally the self-given name of the creators of the Infocom text adventure series Zork.
Implementer was originally the self-given name of the creators of the Infocom text adventure series Zork.
Kill stealing
In online games and especially first-person shooter games, MMORPGs and MUDs, kill stealing is the practice of arranging to get credit for killing an enemy, when it should have clearly been anoth...
In online games and especially first-person shooter games, MMORPGs and MUDs, kill stealing is the practice of arranging to get credit for killing an enemy, when it should have clearly been anoth...
Lag (online gaming)
In online gaming, Lag is a term used to describe delays between the action of players and the reaction of the server.
In online gaming, Lag is a term used to describe delays between the action of players and the reaction of the server.
Looting (gaming)
Looting in a gaming context, specifically in massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) and MUDs, is the process by which a player character obtains items (or loot) such as in-game currency, spe...
Looting in a gaming context, specifically in massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) and MUDs, is the process by which a player character obtains items (or loot) such as in-game currency, spe...
Mob (video gaming)
A mob, mobile or monster is a computer-controlled non-player character (NPC) in a computer game such as an MMORPG or MUD. Depending on context, all such characters in a game may be ...
A mob, mobile or monster is a computer-controlled non-player character (NPC) in a computer game such as an MMORPG or MUD. Depending on context, all such characters in a game may be ...
Monster (computer gaming)
A mob, pronounced, mobile or monster is a computer-controlled non-player character (NPC) in a computer game such as an MMORPG or MUD. Depending on context, all such characters in a ...
A mob, pronounced, mobile or monster is a computer-controlled non-player character (NPC) in a computer game such as an MMORPG or MUD. Depending on context, all such characters in a ...
Mudlib
A mudlib, short for mud library, is a library of code forming part of the technical infrastructure of a MUD. Though different varieties of MUD may be considered to have mudlibs, the term ...
A mudlib, short for mud library, is a library of code forming part of the technical infrastructure of a MUD. Though different varieties of MUD may be considered to have mudlibs, the term ...
Nerf (video gaming)
In video gaming a nerf is a change to a game that reduces the desirability or effectiveness of a particular game element.
In video gaming a nerf is a change to a game that reduces the desirability or effectiveness of a particular game element.
Newbie
Newbie, newb, n00b or noob is a slang term for a novice or newcomer, or somebody inexperienced in any profession or activity.
Newbie, newb, n00b or noob is a slang term for a novice or newcomer, or somebody inexperienced in any profession or activity.
Non-player character
A non-player character (NPC), sometimes known as a non-person character or non-playable character, in a game is any character not controlled by a player.
A non-player character (NPC), sometimes known as a non-person character or non-playable character, in a game is any character not controlled by a player.
Online creation
Online Creation, also referred to as OLC, Online Coding, Online Building, and online editing, is a software feature of MUDs that allows users to edit a virtual world from...
Online Creation, also referred to as OLC, Online Coding, Online Building, and online editing, is a software feature of MUDs that allows users to edit a virtual world from...
Player character
A player character or playable character is a character in a video game or role playing game who is controlled or controllable by a player, and is typically a protagonist of the story told...
A player character or playable character is a character in a video game or role playing game who is controlled or controllable by a player, and is typically a protagonist of the story told...
Player versus environment
Player versus environment, or PvE, is a term used in online games, particularly MMORPGs, CORPGs, MUDs, and other online role-playing video games, to refer to fighting computer-controlled e...
Player versus environment, or PvE, is a term used in online games, particularly MMORPGs, CORPGs, MUDs, and other online role-playing video games, to refer to fighting computer-controlled e...
Player versus player
Player versus player, or PvP, is a type of multiplayer interactive conflict within a game between two or more live participants.The best know player killer is a runescape player that goes ...
Player versus player, or PvP, is a type of multiplayer interactive conflict within a game between two or more live participants.The best know player killer is a runescape player that goes ...
Quest (video gaming)
A quest in role-playing video games — including massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) and their predecessors, MUDs — is a task that a player-controlled character ...
A quest in role-playing video games — including massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) and their predecessors, MUDs — is a task that a player-controlled character ...
Rent (MUD)
Rent, in MUDs (primarily DikuMUDs), is a mechanism for both enabling and limiting persistence of a player character's possessions.
Rent, in MUDs (primarily DikuMUDs), is a mechanism for both enabling and limiting persistence of a player character's possessions.
Spam (gaming)
Spamming, in the context of video games, refers to the rapid, repeated use of the same item or action.
Spamming, in the context of video games, refers to the rapid, repeated use of the same item or action.
Spawning (video gaming)
In video games, spawning is the live creation of a character or item.
In video games, spawning is the live creation of a character or item.
Special attack
Superpowers (also known as super powers or simply powers) is a term for superhuman abilities often used in pulp magazines, comic books, science fiction, television shows and movies.
Superpowers (also known as super powers or simply powers) is a term for superhuman abilities often used in pulp magazines, comic books, science fiction, television shows and movies.
Spod
Spod refers to an avid user of Internet talkers, a type of online chat system.
Spod refers to an avid user of Internet talkers, a type of online chat system.
Syntax guessing
Syntax guessing, also known as guess-the-verb, guess-the-noun and the syntax quest, is a problem sometimes encountered in text-based video games, such as interactive fiction ga...
Syntax guessing, also known as guess-the-verb, guess-the-noun and the syntax quest, is a problem sometimes encountered in text-based video games, such as interactive fiction ga...
Syntax quest
Syntax guessing, also known as guess-the-verb, guess-the-noun and the syntax quest, is a problem sometimes encountered in text-based video games, such as interactive fiction ga...
Syntax guessing, also known as guess-the-verb, guess-the-noun and the syntax quest, is a problem sometimes encountered in text-based video games, such as interactive fiction ga...
Tank (gaming)
A tank (also known as a meat shield) is a style of character in gaming, often associated with a character class.
A tank (also known as a meat shield) is a style of character in gaming, often associated with a character class.
Twinking
Twinking is a type of behavior in role-playing games.
Twinking is a type of behavior in role-playing games.
Wizard (MUD)
Wizard is commonly used in MUDs, particularly LPMuds, AberMUDs and MU*, as a term for the MUD's developers and administrators.
Wizard is commonly used in MUDs, particularly LPMuds, AberMUDs and MU*, as a term for the MUD's developers and administrators.