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*[[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?'' | *[[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?'' | ||
*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. | ||
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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'. | ||
*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]]. | ||
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*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. | ||
* | *[[Hunting]]: A more [[Achaean Lingo#I|IC]] term for [[Achaean Lingo#B|bashing]]. | ||
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*Jump: | *Jump: To ambush. | ||
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* | *Lolzpk: 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: The 80th level in Achaea. At this level, adventurers no longer require neither sleep nor food. | |||
* Logosian: The 80th level in Achaea. At this level, adventurers no longer require neither sleep nor food. | |||
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*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 need to be nerfed!'' | *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 need to be nerfed!'' | ||
*[[North of | *NoT: Short for [[North of Thera]], a famous location on [[Sapience]] directly north of the town of [[New Thera]]. This room has since been renamed to North of New Thera after the destruction of Thera by the forces of the [[Vertani]], but 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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* | *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: | *Raiding: The act of putting on a raid. | ||
*Reflex: a more [[Achaean Lingo#I|IC]] term for triggers. | *Reflex: a more [[Achaean Lingo#I|IC]] term for triggers. | ||
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*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. | *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. | ||
*Rez: A term used to refer to using the services of a resser. Also referred to as a Res. | *Rez: A term used to refer to using the services of a resser. Also referred to as a Res, Rezz, or Ress. | ||
*Rogue: This describes someone who does not belong to a [[ | *Rogue: This describes someone who does not belong to a [[House]] and/or [[City]]. | ||
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