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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Melanie Munk, Features Editor munk@heraldnet.com   Published: Monday, May 12, 2008 Big Game Hunter: Video game basics Here's a new weekly feature on random facets of the world of video games by The Herald's own Big Game Hunter, Justin Arnold. To get you started, a lexicon. Gamer Glossary Gamer: Someone who plays video games. Pro: A video game player who is good at a specific game or in-game content. Noob: Someone who is new at a game. Lowbie: A video game player who is of low rank. Griefer: Someone who antagonizes other players on purpose. Hax: When someone uses a third-party application to cheat in the game. 1337: Code for "elite." PWND!: A term reserved for a player destroying another player in game or a nonplayer character or object. Frag out: When you throw a grenade or use a splash-damage munition in game that could hurt or damage team members. Loot: Gear or in-game currency awarded for downing a boss, mob or opponent. QQ: Reserved for players who whine incessantly. NPC: A nonplayer character, such as a quest-giver. Mob: An in-game monster, creature or humanoid that can attack you or you can attack. Justin Arnold, Big Game Hunter, jarnold@heraldnet.com

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