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
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Meaning
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| feline in Haven |
Smelly Cat forum
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| pigeon, bird |
1. AIM account; 2. instant message
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| birdkeeper |
someone who has an AIM account
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| scroll(s) |
Web site or forum
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| town message board |
Play.net
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Game Mechanics
| Term
|
Meaning
|
| lessons, seasons |
ranks*
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| gods, powers that be, timeless |
Simutronics or GameMasters (GMs)
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- Discussions of ranks are OOC, because characters are not aware of the numerical nature of their attributes and abilities.
Connection Quality and Attentiveness
| Term
|
Meaning
|
| awake/asleep |
1. whether the character is logged in; 2. whether the player is AFK
|
| fog |
lag
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| in one's thoughts/head |
AFK (usually for a brief period of time)
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| lifeline, portal |
connection to DragonRealms
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| sleepwalker*, zombie |
AFK scripter
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| wake [person] |
to log into an alternate character
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- 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
|
| another body |
alternate character (often on the same account)
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| brother/sister* |
alternate character
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| 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.
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| new soul |
a character that is now played by a different person
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| past life |
1. a character that has been rerolled; 2. one's former character
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| soul |
player/account (usually used to discuss alternate characters; for example, "one soul, different bodies")
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- 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 |
Eastern Time
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| Eastern lands |
the real world
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| old calendar |
Earth time
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| winter celebration* |
Christmas (especially when it is not winter in Elanthia)
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- Unfortunately, Simutronics has muddied the waters by having thinly veiled versions of real-life holidays, such as Chris's Mass.