Gaming-related phrases nobody but you seems to use

[StaceyPowers]

Does anyone here use phrases or abbreviations which you learned from gaming, but which nobody seems to use anymore?

For example, what most people refer to as “grinding,” I refer to as “bashing.” This was the standard word used in the MUDs I used to play, but I have never heard anyone use it outside of that context.

I also use “frag” instead of “kill” or “eliminate” when referencing taking down a player in an FPS game, but that term’s usage (while still common) has dropped considerably since the 90s and early Aughts from what I can tell.

I’m curious if anyone else has more of these words or phrases which you use and which seem to have gone out of favour.

@Alyxx @The Blackangel @DylanC @kingpotato @skyfire @killamch89

[killamch89]

"Sweep" - used in FPS games to represent searching a particular area thoroughly to make sure it is free of enemies/traps.

[kingpotato]

Alright here is one that I don't hear that often anymore, is not related to gaming exactly but its a phrase that stick with me. In read redemption you always hear the phrase "Thank you kindly"