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* canon = the works of a particular author or artist (either Suzanne Collin's 'canon' book characters such as [[Caesar Flickerman]] or HGRPG lore canon)
 
* canon = the works of a particular author or artist (either Suzanne Collin's 'canon' book characters such as [[Caesar Flickerman]] or HGRPG lore canon)
 
* lore = site history
 
* lore = site history
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== Logistics ==
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* [[warehouse.ripred.net|Warehouse:]] The website used to keep track of characters for activity and reaping checks.
  
 
== HGRPG Lore-Specific ==
 
== HGRPG Lore-Specific ==
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* hell-kim = An emote of Kim Kardashian crying, with hellfire behind her. Signifies an expression of great emotion, usually dread, regret or upset.
 
* hell-kim = An emote of Kim Kardashian crying, with hellfire behind her. Signifies an expression of great emotion, usually dread, regret or upset.
 
* hellmo = An emote of Elmo with hellfire behind him. Signifies an expression of great emotion or vigour, usually excitement or nervousness.
 
* hellmo = An emote of Elmo with hellfire behind him. Signifies an expression of great emotion or vigour, usually excitement or nervousness.
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== Games-related Terms ==
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* engine: http://ripred.net/engine, a website that displays the current stats of tributes.
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* insta: A dice result in the [[combat system]] that instantly kills the target; to roll such a result.
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* mandate: A fight match-up dictated by the Gamemakers during an anthem. Mandates must end with at least one (or more rarely, more than one) death.

Revision as of 23:33, 30 July 2019

HGRPG as a community has several slang terms and words unique to the website. Many of these terms are common across RP sites and forums, however some are exclusive to the culture and vocabulary of HGRPG. This page shall serve as a glossary for common words, terms and phrases used in site vocab.

Contents

Writing Terms

  • ooc = out of character
  • ic = in character
  • au = alternate universe
  • NPC = non-playable character(s)
  • canon = the works of a particular author or artist (either Suzanne Collin's 'canon' book characters such as Caesar Flickerman or HGRPG lore canon)
  • lore = site history

Logistics

  • Warehouse: The website used to keep track of characters for activity and reaping checks.

HGRPG Lore-Specific

  • Ripred = The rat-king from Suzanne Collins' other book series. Ripred serves as a replacement title for God in site lore (eg. 'Oh Ripred')

Slack Terms

  • hell-kim = An emote of Kim Kardashian crying, with hellfire behind her. Signifies an expression of great emotion, usually dread, regret or upset.
  • hellmo = An emote of Elmo with hellfire behind him. Signifies an expression of great emotion or vigour, usually excitement or nervousness.

Games-related Terms

  • engine: http://ripred.net/engine, a website that displays the current stats of tributes.
  • insta: A dice result in the combat system that instantly kills the target; to roll such a result.
  • mandate: A fight match-up dictated by the Gamemakers during an anthem. Mandates must end with at least one (or more rarely, more than one) death.