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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