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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. | ||
| + | * OOCG = Out of Character Games, a fun battle-royale event that takes place over Ratmas. | ||
| + | * 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. | ||
| + | * 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. | ||
| + | * 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 == | ||
| + | * 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. | ||
| + | * 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 | ||
| + | * CAH = Cards Against Humanity, an online version of the popular card game | ||
| + | * BGO = Board Game Online, a fun & interactive online board game the community often plays on reaping night | ||
| + | * Vet Meme = A fun way to refer to the [[Veteran Members]] | ||