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WEEK IN REVIEW
Wednesday


81 veterans' names, 81 meaningful lives honored...
USO singer's voice still charms them in Edmonds
Monroe honking case makes it to state Supreme C...
Tuesday


Fire destroys Emory's restaurant
Peggy Pritchard Olson always put Edmonds first
Camano Island burglaries spike: Is Colton back?
Monday


Tree clearing, mud slide angers Everett neighbor
Later start for school day unlikely in Marysville
Hopes for Snohomish excursion train may hinge o...
Sunday


Glacier Peak freshman overcomes jitters to win ...
Gay marriage issue can wait, say Referendum 71 ...
Cities across south Snohomish County see tax re...
Saturday


Thousands honor slain Seattle police officer Ti...
Suspect identified in Seattle police killing
Mountlake Terrace thrilled by high school's fir...
Friday


Officer Timothy Brenton. Gone, but not forgotten
Person sought in officer's killing is shot in head
Thousands to pay respects to slain Seattle poli...
Thursday


Tale of 1916 Everett Massacre retold in style o...
Reservist survived Iraq but not his return to c...
Swine flu suspected in infant’s death
 

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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

1. Emory’s owner fears fire was arson
2. Monroe honking case makes it to state Supreme Court
3. Vatican ponders the souls in space
4. 81 veterans' names, 81 meaningful lives honored in Snohomish
5. Hope dims that Olympics will boost region
6. Student hit in crosswalk to return
7. Smokey Point to celebrate end of roadwork
8. Death on Edmonds waterfront ruled a suicide
9. Help for young moms may continue
10. Semifinal slate sealed on ‘Dancing With Stars’
Enterprise Newspaper Snohomish County Business Journal
Bazaar Fever
Hawks proud of historic season
Olson always put Edmonds first
Honoring student veterans
‘Wheedle' author comes to Lynnwood bookshop
Mavs build early lead en route to easy win
Prep football games of the week (state playoffs)
Tears of laughter, tears of grief
Death on Edmonds beach likely a suicide
The Enterprise Online Newspaper


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