OOC euphemisms
Some people think that they are being in-character if they use a euphemism to discuss an OOC concept in-game. (For example, someone who wants to complain about severe lag may speak of a "thick fog.") However, the use of such euphemisms is still OOC. Many players object to this behavior, especially when these euphemisms are used on the gweth channels.
Here is a list of commonly used euphemisms and what they mean.
Web Sites and Services
Term | Meaning |
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feline in Haven | Smelly Cat forum |
pigeon, bird | 1. AIM account (obsolete); 2. instant message 3. Discord # |
birdkeeper | someone who has an AIM account (obsolete) someone who has a Discord # |
scroll(s) | Web site or forum |
town message board | Play.net |
New World | Test instance |
Game Mechanics
Term | Meaning |
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lessons, seasons | ranks* |
training cycles | TDPs* |
gods, higher powers, powers that be, timeless, great mages, higher-ups | Simutronics or GameMasters (GMs) |
journals | logs |
outlook on the world | PvP stance (for example, "He has a guarded outlook on the world.") |
*Discussions of ranks and TDPs are OOC, because characters are not aware of the numerical nature of their attributes and abilities.
Connection Quality and Attentiveness
Term | Meaning |
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awake/asleep | 1. whether the character is logged in; 2. whether the player is AFK |
fog | lag |
in one's thoughts/head | AFK (usually for a brief period of time) |
lifeline, portal | connection to DragonRealms |
sleep/nap | an extended break from DragonRealms (e.g., "wow..the world sure has changed during my sleep") |
sleepwalker*, zombie | AFK scripter |
wake [person] | to log into an alternate character |
*An argument can be made that from the character's perspective, it is logical to be confused by a person who is doing something that would seem to indicate awareness and yet who is completely unresponsive to his environment.
Player Characters
Term | Meaning |
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another body | alternate character (often on the same account) |
brother/sister* | alternate character |
mule | an alternate character that is primarily used to support another character played by the same person. Common uses of mules include extra vault storage space, healing, raising, and Moongate transportation. |
new soul | a character that is now played by a different person |
old soul | a person who has played before and has experience with the game, but is returning on a new character. Also may refer to a previous owner of a character that is now played by another person. |
past life | 1. a character that has been rerolled; 2. one's former character |
soul | player/account (usually used to discuss alternate characters; for example, "one soul, different bodies") |
*The use of brother/sister (or any other relative) may or may not be OOC, depending on how it is used. Some players legitimately role-play their characters as a family. On the other hand, if someone uses the term "brother" solely to convey that two characters are played by the same person, it's OOC.
Other
Term | Meaning |
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Eastern clock, Elven time, bells/strikes on the Eastern/Elven tower, bells from the east |
Eastern Time |
Eastern lands | the real world |
old calendar | Earth time |
winter celebration* | Christmas (especially when it is not winter in Elanthia) |
*Unfortunately, Simutronics has muddied the waters by having thinly veiled versions of real-life holidays, such as Chris's Mass.