Acronyms & Slang: Difference between revisions
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* '''CMDR:''' Abbreviation of Commander. | * '''CMDR:''' Abbreviation of Commander. | ||
* '''Combat Logging:''' See [[Combat Logging]]. The act of shutting off the game during combat or when being interdicted. Unlike typical rage-quitting, the goal is generally to avoid a potential loss of one's ship (and any commodities it may be carrying) and paying for the rebuy. The practice is viewed with distaste by much of the community and considered an exploit by Frontier Developments. | * '''Combat Logging:''' See [[Combat Logging]]. The act of shutting off the game during combat or when being interdicted. Unlike typical rage-quitting, the goal is generally to avoid a potential loss of one's ship (and any commodities it may be carrying) and paying for the rebuy. The practice is viewed with distaste by much of the community and considered an exploit by Frontier Developments. | ||
* '''Conda:''' Short term for an [[Anaconda]]. Not to be confused with the [[F63 Condor]], a ship at the other end of the size spectrum. | * '''Conda:''' Short term for an [[Anaconda]]. Not to be confused with the [[F63 Condor]], a ship at the other end of the size spectrum. Build is often tagged on: shieldconda, plasmaconda, cannoconda, etc. | ||
* '''CQC:''' Close Quarters Combat. A combat game inside the Elite:Dangerous universe where human combatants fight each other. | * '''CQC:''' Close Quarters Combat. A combat game inside the Elite:Dangerous universe where human combatants fight each other. | ||
* '''CZ:''' [[Conflict Zone]]. A region of space currently in a state of conflict between two local [[factions]]. | * '''CZ:''' [[Conflict Zone]]. A region of space currently in a state of conflict between two local [[factions]]. | ||
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* '''Friendship Drive:''' Affectionate term for the [[Frame Shift Drive]] based on the pronunciation of the Verity [[COVAS]]. | * '''Friendship Drive:''' Affectionate term for the [[Frame Shift Drive]] based on the pronunciation of the Verity [[COVAS]]. | ||
* '''FDev''': Frontier Developments, the developers of Elite Dangerous. | * '''FDev''': Frontier Developments, the developers of Elite Dangerous. | ||
* '''Ganking:''' Attacking other players when the odds are greatly against the victim, i.e. they have a much less powerful ship, are new to the game, or are greatly outnumbered. If unjustified by any game mechanic such as powerplay or piracy, it may be considered abusive (see griefing below). | |||
* '''Gold Rush''': When a large number of players flock to an area to take advantage of missions that are extremely profitable and also low-risk, fast to complete, or very simple. Gold Rushes are generally not considered exploits, but are often caused by bugs or oversights, and Frontier Developments is quick to take action to end them once they are widely known. See [[Gold Rush|here]] for a list of previous Gold Rushes. | * '''Gold Rush''': When a large number of players flock to an area to take advantage of missions that are extremely profitable and also low-risk, fast to complete, or very simple. Gold Rushes are generally not considered exploits, but are often caused by bugs or oversights, and Frontier Developments is quick to take action to end them once they are widely known. See [[Gold Rush|here]] for a list of previous Gold Rushes. | ||
* '''Griefer:''' A player who deliberately irritates and harasses other players. See [[Griefers]] for more information. | * '''Griefer:''' A player who deliberately irritates and harasses other players. See [[Griefers]] for more information. | ||
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* '''Mailslot''': Another term for a [[station]]'s [[Access Corridor]]. | * '''Mailslot''': Another term for a [[station]]'s [[Access Corridor]]. | ||
* '''Mass Jump:''' When a large group of ships in the same instance jumps to hyperspace at the same time. Most commonly done during player expeditions. See [[Mass Jump]]. | * '''Mass Jump:''' When a large group of ships in the same instance jumps to hyperspace at the same time. Most commonly done during player expeditions. See [[Mass Jump]]. | ||
* '''Meta:''' The metagame, the "game within a game". Originally a term from chess, it refers to advanced players making study of game mechanics to gain further advantage. See [[Engineers]]. | |||
* '''Noise Machine:''' An [[Adder]], particularly it's sounds disliked by many players. | * '''Noise Machine:''' An [[Adder]], particularly it's sounds disliked by many players. | ||
* '''Noob Hammers:''' Refers to the long "arms" that can be present on the exterior of certain [[Coriolis]] stations. Since docking with such stations can require piloting around the rotating arms to reach the Access Corridor, inexperienced pilots have been known to collide with them. | * '''Noob Hammers:''' Refers to the long "arms" that can be present on the exterior of certain [[Coriolis]] stations. Since docking with such stations can require piloting around the rotating arms to reach the Access Corridor, inexperienced pilots have been known to collide with them. | ||
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* '''PP:''' [[Power Play]]. A system of political organisations, one of which a commander may align themselves. | * '''PP:''' [[Power Play]]. A system of political organisations, one of which a commander may align themselves. | ||
* '''PSG:''' Short term for [[Prismatic Shield Generator]]. | * '''PSG:''' Short term for [[Prismatic Shield Generator]]. | ||
* '''PvE and PvP:''' Player vs Environment (fighting NPCs) and Player vs Player. The distinction is necessary because both can lend themselves to radically different ship builds and playstyles. | |||
* '''Redbull Can:''' Deployed [[Mine Launcher|mine]], cylinder-looking shape. | * '''Redbull Can:''' Deployed [[Mine Launcher|mine]], cylinder-looking shape. | ||
* '''RES:''' Short term for [[Resource Extraction Site]]. | * '''RES:''' Short term for [[Resource Extraction Site]]. | ||
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* '''SRV:''' [[Surface Recon Vehicle]]. | * '''SRV:''' [[Surface Recon Vehicle]]. | ||
* '''SSS:''' Short term for Strong Signal Source. | * '''SSS:''' Short term for Strong Signal Source. | ||
* '''Tank:''' A ship build optimised for "tanking" (absorbing) the largest possible amounts of damage. The variants are a shield tank, and a hull tank (for armour). | |||
* '''Thirsty:''' A ship that is low on [[fuel]]. | * '''Thirsty:''' A ship that is low on [[fuel]]. | ||
* '''Toast rack:''' The metal frame structure outside of a [[station]]'s airlock. | * '''Toast rack:''' The metal frame structure outside of a [[station]]'s airlock. | ||