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Below is a list of common terms that are used within Achaea. | Below is a list of common terms that are used within Achaea. | ||
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*[[Adventurers|Adventurer]]: A term used to describe a player character in an [[Achaean Lingo#I|in character]] manner. | *[[Adventurers|Adventurer]]: A term used to describe a player character in an [[Achaean Lingo#I|in character]] manner. | ||
*Aeonic Discontinuity: A term used to refer to periodic or random slowness that may impact just a single adventurer, many adventurers or sometimes the entire world. | *Aeonic Discontinuity: A term used to refer to periodic or random slowness that may impact just a single adventurer, many adventurers or sometimes the entire world. Insaely, this discontinuity is also referred to as lag or latency. | ||
*Artie: Short for [[Artefacts]]. | *Artie: Short for [[Artefacts]]. | ||
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*Artiewhore: Someone who is in possession of a lot of [[artefacts]] and is generally of high dependance on them to achieve [[combat]] or [[bashing]] prowess. | *Artiewhore: Someone who is in possession of a lot of [[artefacts]] and is generally of high dependance on them to achieve [[combat]] or [[bashing]] prowess. | ||
*Astralled: Short for Astral Form, a skill in [[Occultism]]. Like [[Achaean Lingo# | *Astralled: Short for [[Astral Form]], a skill in [[Occultism]]. Like [[Achaean Lingo#Winded|blackwind]], an Occultist frequently enters this state of protection to infiltrate or escape dangerous places. | ||
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*[[Bashing]]: A term used for a trip taken to fight [[denizens]] for [[experience]] and/or [[ | * [[Bashing]]: A term used for a trip taken to fight [[denizens]] for [[experience]] and/or [[gold]]. Example: ''I am going bashing in [[Azdun]]. Would you like to come with me?'' This term is often considered a less-sane version of "hunting". | ||
*Bella: Short for the vampiress [[Belladona]]. | |||
*Burst: A shortened term for the starburst [[defence]] that is gained from a [[starburst tattoo]]. The defence is activated upon the tattoo being touched. | *Burst: A shortened term for the starburst [[defence]] that is gained from a [[starburst tattoo]]. The defence is activated upon the tattoo being touched, and brings an adventurer immediately back to life the next time he or she dies. | ||
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*Cause farming: A process by which an individual provokes others into giving him or her cause. Such an individual is usually called a [[Achaean Lingo#G|Griefer]]. It is also known as 'cause baiting'. | *Cause farming: A process by which an individual provokes others into giving him or her cause. Such an individual is usually called a [[Achaean Lingo#G|Griefer]]. It is also known as 'cause baiting'. | ||
*CFS: Short for Credits For Sale. Normally used in the [[Market_channel|market channel]] to attract prospective [[Credits|credit]] buyers. | |||
*Churchie: A derisive term used to refer to a member of the [[Church]]. | *Churchie: A derisive term used to refer to a member of the [[Church]]. | ||
*Cloaked: A term describing an individual under the protection of a [[Cloak Tattoo|cloak tattoo]]. | *Cloaked: A term describing an individual under the protection of a [[Cloak Tattoo|cloak tattoo]]. This protection serves to keep an adventurer from being summoned by a brazier tattoo. | ||
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*Defendable: A term used to describe the defendable limits of the [[city]]. This includes the city itself and one room out of the boundaries of the city. City enemies attacked within defendable do not garner cause and are open pk. Example: ''South of The Gates of [[Mhaldor]] is still defendable territory.'' | *Defendable: A term used to describe the defendable limits of the [[city]]. This includes the city itself and one room out of the boundaries of the city. City enemies attacked within defendable do not garner cause and are open pk. Example: ''South of The Gates of [[Mhaldor]] is still defendable territory.'' | ||
*Deliver: A distinctly [[Shallam|Shallamese]] or [[Church]] term. It is used to request an emergency rescue with a [[Devotion]] skill of the same name. | *Deliver: A distinctly [[Shallam|Shallamese]] or [[Church]] term. It is used to request an emergency rescue via summoning with a [[Devotion]] skill of the same name. | ||
*Devo: Short for [[Devotion]], sometimes in conjunction with -user to describe anyone of the [[Priest]] or [[Paladin]] [[class]]. | *Devo: Short for [[Devotion]], sometimes in conjunction with -user to describe anyone of the [[Priest]] or [[Paladin]] [[class]]. | ||
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*Doppie: Short for [[entities|Doppleganger]]. See also: [[Achaean Lingo#E|Ents]] | *Doppie: Short for [[entities|Doppleganger]]. See also: [[Achaean Lingo#E|Ents]] | ||
*Duel: | *Duel: An agreed-upon battle involving two [[adventurers]]. Usually, the adventurers will decide upon the rules and terms in advance, such as deciding whether the duel is to [[Achaean Lingo#B|burst]], or until one fully dies. Most duels are often done with a [[Achaean Lingo#R|resser]] available for the loser if it is to the final [[death]]. | ||
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*[[Foozle]]: Curiously enough, some Achaeans use this term as a substitute for a more vulgar one. A good example would be the phrase, "What the foozle?!", which is used to express confusion or disbelief. | *[[Foozle]]: Curiously enough, some Achaeans use this term as a substitute for a more vulgar one. A good example would be the phrase, "What the foozle?!", which is used to express confusion or disbelief. | ||
*[[Forestal]]: This is a generic term often used to describe members of the [[Druid]], [[Sylvan]], or [[Sentinel]] [[class]]. Housed forestals often dislike hearing the term used to describe their [[rogue|Houseless]] brethren unless the prefix "[[Achaean Lingo#R|rogue]]" is attached | *[[Forestal]]: This is a generic term often used to describe members of the [[Druid]], [[Sylvan]], or [[Sentinel]] [[class]]. Housed forestals often dislike hearing the term used to describe their [[rogue|Houseless]] brethren unless the prefix "[[Achaean Lingo#R|rogue]]" is attached. | ||
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*Gank: Usually used in reference to [[Achaean Lingo#T|teaming]]. | *Gank: Usually used in reference to [[Achaean Lingo#T|teaming]]. | ||
*Gate: | *Gate: This is a distinctly [[Eleusis|Eleusian]] term. It is used frequently to request a [[portals|Grove Gate]]. | ||
*Gate Raid: This term is used to describe psuedo-raids on a city by a single adventurer or a group of adventurers. They often take place just outside of defendable range of the city, so as to lessen casualties on the raiding force and avoid guards. | *Gate Raid: This term is used to describe psuedo-raids on a city by a single adventurer or a group of adventurers. They often take place just outside of defendable range of the city, so as to lessen casualties on the raiding force and avoid guards. | ||
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*[[Honours]] Line: A term used to describe a line shown when using | *[[Honours]] Line: A term used to describe a line shown when using HONOURSF <person> that shows they have completed a major quest. Example: ''When I honours Delphinus, it says that he is a Champion of [[Caer Witrin]].'' | ||
*Honours whore: Someone who goes out of their way to attain honours lines. | *Honours whore: Someone who goes out of their way to attain honours lines, usually with a very large amount of help and very little personal effort. | ||
* | *Hunt: A more [[Achaean Lingo#I|IC]] term for [[Achaean Lingo#B|bashing]]. | ||
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*IC: See In Character. | *IC: See In Character. | ||
*In Character: A term used to describe actions that | *In Character: A term used to describe actions that comfortably fit into the roleplaying atmosphere of [[Achaea]]. Staying in character requires that one not mention words such as TV and similar devices that do not exist in Achaea. | ||
*Insane: What a person is said to be when they are [[Achaean Lingo#O|Out of Character]]. OOC items and ideas are also referred to as being part of "Insanity". Example: ''Newbie: "I am on a new Dell laptop." Elder: "What kind of insanity is this?"'' | |||
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*Jump: | *Jump: to ambush. | ||
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* | * Lolpk - Generally refers to player versus player combat carried out in a way judged to be unfair or lacking in convincing roleplaying background (this term is OOC). | ||
*Logosian | * Logosian - The 80th level in Achaea. At this level, adventurers no longer require sleep or food. | ||
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* | *Mis: A notification that the previous statement was intended for a different audience; short for [[mistell]]. Example: ''You tell Maya, "Hello Mithraea!" You tell Maya, "Mis!"'' | ||
*Mog: Short for an [[:Category:Abilities|ability]] in the [[Occultism]] [[:Category:Skills|skill]] called Transmogrify, which allows adventurers to transform into [[:Category:Chaos Lords|Chaos Lords]]. Example: ''I got a good mog this time'' (noun) ''He mogged.'' (intransitive verb) ''I mogged him but he [[Achaean Lingo#Astralled|astralled]] away.'' (transitive verb) | |||
*Mono: Short for [[sigils|monolith sigil]]. An individual uses this to inform a portaler or a portal requester that the room is protected by said sigil. It may also be used as a verb or its past tense. Example: ''Landon: "Portal to Dyzanru." Misty: "Mono."'' | *Mono: Short for [[sigils|monolith sigil]]. An individual uses this to inform a portaler or a portal requester that the room is protected by said sigil. It may also be used as a verb or its past tense. Example: ''Landon: "Portal to Dyzanru." Misty: "Mono."'' | ||
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*Necro: Short for [[Necromancy]]. Sometimes used in conjunction with '-user' to describe anyone of the [[Infernal]] or [[Apostate]] [[class]]. | *Necro: Short for [[Necromancy]]. Sometimes used in conjunction with '-user' to describe anyone of the [[Infernal]] or [[Apostate]] [[class]]. | ||
*Nerf: A distinctly [[Achaean Lingo#O|OOC]] term. It's used to describe a downgrade of anything; usually skills or a particular class. Example: ''Groves | *Nerf: A distinctly [[Achaean Lingo#O|OOC]] term. It's used to describe a downgrade of anything; usually skills or a particular class. Example: ''Groves is too strong, it needs to be nerfed!'' | ||
*NoT: Short for | *NoT: Short for North of Thera, a famous location on [[Sapience]] directly north of the town of [[New Thera]]. This room was previously known as North of Thera, but was renamed North of New Thera after the destruction of the town of Thera by the forces of the [[Vertani]], and the acronym has stuck. | ||
*NoNT: Another term for NoT that is disliked by most adventurers (see above). | *NoNT: Another term for NoT that is disliked by most adventurers (see above). | ||
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*OOC: See Out of Character. | *OOC: See Out of Character. | ||
*Out of Character: A term used to describe references to real-life activities and items that | *Out of Character: A term used to describe references to real-life activities and items that are distinctly out of place in Achaea. This is acceptable in some OOC-designated clans, but is otherwise considered forbidden on public channels and can be punished with a loss of [[credibility]]. This is referred to in IC terms as insanity. | ||
*Off-[[:Category:Continents|continent]]: Refers to a location upon the same plane (usually the Prime Material Plane), but outside the range of regular communications. This is in contrast to '''off-plane'''. Example: ''I'm sailing to the island of [[Zanzibaar]], so I'll be off-continent.'' | |||
*Off-[[plane]]: Refers to the extraplanar location of an object or being in relation to the [[Prime Material Plane]]. This is in contrast to '''off-continent''' (see above). Example: ''My [[Greater_Dragons|Dragon]] friend is off-plane, in the [[Parthren Gare]].'' | |||
*Otherworldly: A term that describes and/or references the real-world. Example: ''Maya: "I haven't seen Oneiros in some time." Tecton: "He's been very busy otherworldly."'' | |||
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*Party duel:A party duel is a duel between two parties of [[adventurers]], a type of group spar that must take place in the [[Matsuhama Arena]] in [[Delos]]. | |||
*PK: A term that stands for [[Player Killing]]. This also involves any attacks on other players. One should be familiar with Help PK, a help file listed in game, before engaging in such activities. Using the | *PK: A term that stands for [[Player Killing]]. This also involves any attacks on other players. One should be familiar with Help PK, a help file listed in game, before engaging in such activities. Using the term PK is often considered OOC. | ||
*Poly: More commonly, this term is used to describe the [[:Category:Islands|island]] of [[Polyargos]]. | *Poly: More commonly, this term is used to describe the [[:Category:Islands|island]] of [[Polyargos]]. | ||
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*Questing: A term used to describe working on various [[quests]] in Achaea. Usually involving completing tasks for [[denizens]] in hopes of a reward or to achieve an objective, such as gaining an [[honours]] line, (see: Honours Line in Achaean Lingo.) Example: ''I am off to go questing in [[Blackrock]], as I am short on gold.'' | *[[quests|Questing]]: A term used to describe working on various [[quests]] in Achaea. Usually involving completing tasks for [[denizens]] in hopes of a reward or to achieve an objective, such as gaining an [[honours]] line, (see: Honours Line in Achaean Lingo.) Example: ''I am off to go questing in [[Blackrock]], as I am short on [[gold]].'' | ||
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*Raid: A term used to describe an assault on a city by a group of adventurers, or sometimes even a single adventurer. This often involves killing defending citizens, guards, or denizens. See also: Gate Raid. | *Raid: A term used to describe an assault on a city by a group of adventurers, or sometimes even a single adventurer. This often involves killing defending citizens, guards, or denizens. See also: Gate Raid. | ||
*Raiding: The act of | *Raiding: To raid. The act of raiding. | ||
*Reflex: a more [[Achaean Lingo#I|IC]] term for triggers. | *Reflex: a more [[Achaean Lingo#I|IC]] term for triggers. | ||
*Resser: A person who ressurects [[adventurers]] in their | *Resser: A person who ressurects [[adventurers]] in their forestal [[groves|grove]] or via an ability in the the [[devotion]] skill. Also referred to as Rezzer. | ||
* | *Rezz: A term used to refer to using the services of a resser. Also referred to as a Res. | ||
*Rogue: This describes someone who does not belong to a [[:Category:Houses|House]] and/or [[ | *Rogue: This describes someone who does not belong to a [[:Category:Houses|House]] and/or [[City]]. | ||
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*Scroll: A term often used to reference help files in an IC manner. Example: ''Please refer to the scroll | *Scroll: A term often used to reference help files in an IC manner. Example: ''Please refer to the scroll HHELP NOVICES before you do anything further.'' | ||
*[[Snuke]]: A misaligned smile woven for the mortals by [[Clementius]]. | *[[Snuke]]: A misaligned smile woven for the mortals by [[Clementius]]. | ||
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*Teaming: This term is often used in regards to a group of [[adventurers]] attacking a single or a smaller group of adventurers. Example: ''They are always teaming me!'' | *Teaming: This term is often used in regards to a group of [[adventurers]] attacking a single or a smaller group of adventurers. Example: ''They are always teaming me!'' | ||
*Trans: Short for | *Trans: Short for transcendent. Used to refer to the highest level of [[skills|skill]] mastery. Example: ''Asara is trans avoidance.'' | ||
*Twinkie: A derisive term used to refer to a member of the [[Divine Order|Order]] of [[Twilight]]. | *Twinkie: A derisive term used to refer to a member of the [[Divine Order|Order]] of [[Twilight]]. | ||
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*Veiled: A term used to describe someone who is under the protection of | *Veiled: A term used to describe someone who is currently under the protection of an [[artefacts|artefact]] called the [[Veil of the Sphinx]]. | ||
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*Yudhi: Short for the dragon [[Yudhishthira]]. | |||
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*Z: Short for the vampire [[Zsarachnor]]. | |||
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*<nowiki>#:</nowiki> This term is often used to refer in an [[Achaean Lingo#O|OOC]] manner to item or denizen numbers found respectively when using II, IH, or ENTS. Example: ''I use the # of my wedding ring to [[Achaean Lingo#R|reflex]] rewearing it when it is removed.'' | *<nowiki># :</nowiki> This term is often used to refer in an [[Achaean Lingo#O|OOC]] manner to item or denizen numbers found respectively when using II, IH, or ENTS. Example: ''I use the # of my wedding ring to [[Achaean Lingo#R|reflex]] rewearing it when it is removed.'' | ||
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