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== Writing Terms ==
 
== Writing Terms ==
  
* AU = alternate universe
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* AU = Alternate universe
* canon = the works of a particular author or artist (either Suzanne Collin's 'canon' book characters such as [[Caesar Flickerman]] or HGRPG lore canon)
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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)
* ic = in character
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* IC = In character
* lore = site history
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* Lore = Site history
* NPC = non-playable character(s)
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* NPC = Non-playable character(s)
* ooc = out of character
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* OOC = Out of character
  
 
== Logistics ==
 
== Logistics ==
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* AC Check = Activity Check
 
* AC Check = Activity Check
 
* (The) Check = Common way to refer to our Acitivty & Reaping Checks that co-inside with each other between games.
 
* (The) Check = Common way to refer to our Acitivty & Reaping Checks that co-inside with each other between games.
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* OOCG = Out of Character Games, a fun battle-royale event that takes place over Ratmas.
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* Ratmas = Our weekly or bi-weekly celebratory event run by the entire staff from December 26th into the new year. Includes competitions, games, challenges, and fun!
 
* RP Check = Reaping Check
 
* RP Check = Reaping Check
 
* [[http://warehouse.ripred.net Warehouse:]] The website used to keep track of characters for activity and reaping checks.
 
* [[http://warehouse.ripred.net Warehouse:]] The website used to keep track of characters for activity and reaping checks.
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* Quell = Based off of a concept from the canon novels, a Quell is a games with a special twist. Instead of taking place every 25 years in book canon, on HGRPG they occur every 5 games.
 
* Quell = Based off of a concept from the canon novels, a Quell is a games with a special twist. Instead of taking place every 25 years in book canon, on HGRPG they occur every 5 games.
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* Ratmas = Our universe's alternative name for Christmas. (See: Ripred)
 
* Ripred = The rat-king from Suzanne Collins' other book series. Ripred serves as a replacement title for God in site lore (eg. 'Oh Ripred')
 
* Ripred = The rat-king from Suzanne Collins' other book series. Ripred serves as a replacement title for God in site lore (eg. 'Oh Ripred')
  
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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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* Plus-Plus (++) = a way to add points to a username on Slack via. the Jarvis bot. Used informally for praise.
  
 
== Games-related Terms ==
 
== Games-related Terms ==
  
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* 1v1: a fight match-up, usually mandated, that involves two tributes versing each-other in battle. Often occurs towards the end of a games.
 
* engine: http://ripred.net/engine, a website that displays the current stats of tributes.
 
* 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.
 
* 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.
 
* 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.
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* RE: Random Event. These are written by the GMs before the games begin, often triggered by tributes entering/posting in certain parts of the arena.
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== OOC/Community ==
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* TC = TinyChat, a private video room where members can chat face-to-face
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* CAH = Cards Against Humanity, an online version of the popular card game
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* BGO = Board Game Online, a fun & interactive online board game the community often plays on reaping night
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* Vet Meme = A fun way to refer to the [[Veteran Members]]

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