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	A primer intended to be an easy resource for common terms and situations in PvP discussion.		A primer intended to be an easy resource for common terms and situations in PvP discussion.

			Once you understand the basics of terminology, valuable resources for more information are listed in the relevant sections, and there are comprehensive guides such as [[Guild kits at a glance]].

	== Common Definitions and Abbreviations ==		== Common Definitions and Abbreviations ==

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	Every fighter gets two "reactor slots" to fill for a fight. Generally, using a reactor native to your own guild only takes a single slot, while using a reactor outside your native guild occupies both slots.		Every fighter gets two "reactor slots" to fill for a fight. Generally, using a reactor native to your own guild only takes a single slot, while using a reactor outside your native guild occupies both slots.

			For more information, such as a list of applicable abilities, see [[Damage reactor]].

	Exceptions:		Exceptions:

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Common Definitions and Abbreviations

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	'''Macro:''' Can either refer to keyboard shortcuts/inputs, or the "macro"/large-scale view of a pvp metagame.		'''Macro:''' Can either refer to keyboard shortcuts/inputs, or the "macro"/large-scale view of a pvp metagame.

	'''Micro:''' Referencing guilds or strategies that require many inputs in a short time period, usually in the context of implying something is skill-intensive.		'''Micro:''' Referencing guilds or strategies that require many inputs in a short time period (i.e. micromanagement), usually in the context of implying something is skill-intensive.

	'''MU:''' Short for "magic user." Anyone that uses magic/attunement/mana. Currently every guild but Barbarians and Thieves.		'''MU:''' Short for "magic user." Anyone that uses magic/attunement/mana. Currently every guild but Barbarians and Thieves.

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	== Common Definitions and Abbreviations ==		== Common Definitions and Abbreviations ==

	'''Ablative:''' A spell/ability ablates, i.e. it will eventually ~~disappear with enough repetition~~ and need to re-cast/re-applied. Examples: [[Psychic Shield]], which will collapse after taking a percentage of willpower SvS, and [[Manifest Force]], which will fall after enduring six physical attacks.		'''Ablative:''' A spell/ability ablates, i.e. it will eventually fall and need to re-cast/re-applied. Examples: [[Psychic Shield]], which will collapse after taking a percentage of willpower SvS, and [[Manifest Force]], which will fall after enduring six physical attacks.

	'''ACM:''' Advanced Combat Maneuver, such as Maneuver Impale, Maneuver Cleave, etc. More information can be found under [[Combat maneuvers]].		'''ACM:''' Advanced Combat Maneuver, such as Maneuver Impale, Maneuver Cleave, etc. More information can be found under [[Combat maneuvers]].

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	== Common Definitions and Abbreviations ==		== Common Definitions and Abbreviations ==

	'''Ablative:''' A spell/ability ablates, i.e. it will eventually disappear with enough repetition and need to re-cast/re-~~aplied~~. Examples: [[Psychic Shield]], which will collapse after taking a percentage of willpower SvS, and [[Manifest Force]], which will fall after enduring six physical attacks.		'''Ablative:''' A spell/ability ablates, i.e. it will eventually disappear with enough repetition and need to re-cast/re-applied. Examples: [[Psychic Shield]], which will collapse after taking a percentage of willpower SvS, and [[Manifest Force]], which will fall after enduring six physical attacks.

	'''ACM:''' Advanced Combat Maneuver, such as Maneuver Impale, Maneuver Cleave, etc. More information can be found under [[Combat maneuvers]].		'''ACM:''' Advanced Combat Maneuver, such as Maneuver Impale, Maneuver Cleave, etc. More information can be found under [[Combat maneuvers]].

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	'''Macro:''' Can either refer to keyboard shortcuts/inputs, or the "macro"/large-scale view of a pvp metagame.		'''Macro:''' Can either refer to keyboard shortcuts/inputs, or the "macro"/large-scale view of a pvp metagame.

	'''Micro:''' Referencing guilds or strategies that require many inputs in a short time period.		'''Micro:''' Referencing guilds or strategies that require many inputs in a short time period, usually in the context of implying something is skill-intensive.

	'''MU:''' Short for "magic user." Anyone that uses magic/attunement/mana. Currently every guild but Barbarians and Thieves.		'''MU:''' Short for "magic user." Anyone that uses magic/attunement/mana. Currently every guild but Barbarians and Thieves.

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	'''Hard CC:''' Effects which directly restrict or debilitate your character's ability. Effects include stun, sleep/unconscious, immobilize, and webbed.		'''Hard CC:''' Effects which directly restrict or debilitate your character's ability. Effects include stun, sleep/unconscious, immobilize, and webbed.

			'''Macro:''' Can either refer to keyboard shortcuts/inputs, or the "macro"/large-scale view of a pvp metagame.

			'''Micro:''' Referencing guilds or strategies that require many inputs in a short time period.

	'''MU:''' Short for "magic user." Anyone that uses magic/attunement/mana. Currently every guild but Barbarians and Thieves.		'''MU:''' Short for "magic user." Anyone that uses magic/attunement/mana. Currently every guild but Barbarians and Thieves.

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Damage Reactors

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	These are abilities which "react" to damage in some capacity, usually (but not always) by reducing the incoming damage.		These are abilities which "react" to damage in some capacity, usually (but not always) by reducing the incoming damage.

	Every fighter gets two "reactor slots" to fill for a fight. ~~Using~~ a reactor native to your own guild only takes a single slot, while using a reactor outside your native guild occupies both slots. For the purposes of slots, the Analogous Pattens spell [[Manifest Force]] is considered "native" to everyone and occupies only one slot for everyone, while the feral magic spell Temporal Eddy is considered non-native and occupies two slots for everyone.		Every fighter gets two "reactor slots" to fill for a fight. Generally, using a reactor native to your own guild only takes a single slot, while using a reactor outside your native guild occupies both slots.

			Exceptions:

			* Some spells are 0-slot/free for their native guilds, such as [[Volcano Berserk]] for Barbarians and [[Protection from Evil]] for Clerics. PFE would be 1-slot for everyone else.
			* The Analogous Pattern spell [[Manifest Force]] is considered "native" to everyone, and occupies only one slot for everyone.
			* The feral magic spell Temporal Eddy is considered non-native, and occupies two slots for everyone.

	= SvS Wards =		= SvS Wards =

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	These are abilities which "react" to damage in some capacity, usually (but not always) by reducing the incoming damage.		These are abilities which "react" to damage in some capacity, usually (but not always) by reducing the incoming damage.

	Every fighter gets two "reactor slots" to fill for a fight. Using a reactor native to your own guild only takes a single slot, while using a reactor outside your native guild occupies both slots. For the purposes of slots, the Analogous Pattens spell [[Manifest Force]] is considered "native" to everyone and occupies only one slot for everyone, while the feral magic spell ~~<nowiki>[[~~Temporal Eddy~~]]</nowiki>~~ is considered non-native and occupies two slots for everyone.		Every fighter gets two "reactor slots" to fill for a fight. Using a reactor native to your own guild only takes a single slot, while using a reactor outside your native guild occupies both slots. For the purposes of slots, the Analogous Pattens spell [[Manifest Force]] is considered "native" to everyone and occupies only one slot for everyone, while the feral magic spell Temporal Eddy is considered non-native and occupies two slots for everyone.

	= SvS Wards =		= SvS Wards =

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	These are abilities which "react" to damage in some capacity, usually (but not always) by reducing the incoming damage.		These are abilities which "react" to damage in some capacity, usually (but not always) by reducing the incoming damage.

	Every fighter gets two "reactor slots" to fill for a fight. Using a reactor native to your own guild only takes a single slot, while using a reactor outside your native guild occupies both slots. For the purposes of slots, the Analogous Pattens spell [[Manifest Force]] is considered "native" to everyone and occupies only one slot for everyone, while the feral magic spell [[Temporal Eddy] is considered non-native and occupies two slots for everyone.		Every fighter gets two "reactor slots" to fill for a fight. Using a reactor native to your own guild only takes a single slot, while using a reactor outside your native guild occupies both slots. For the purposes of slots, the Analogous Pattens spell [[Manifest Force]] is considered "native" to everyone and occupies only one slot for everyone, while the feral magic spell <nowiki>[[Temporal Eddy]]</nowiki> is considered non-native and occupies two slots for everyone.

	= SvS Wards =		= SvS Wards =