Glossary of player terms

The following is a glossary of player terms where a list of common terms in online discussions and gameplay can be found:

A

AGT - acronym for Advanced Guard Tower.

Air - abbreviation of Nod Airstrip.

Arty/Arties - abbreviation of Nod Mobile Artillery. A group of these units is humorously called a "party" as it rhymes well with the abbreviation.

B

Bar - abbreviation of GDI Barracks.

Boink - refers to the default kill sound. Synonymous with the word "kill".

Buff - may refer to:

• The offensive and defensive buff support powers that are only available to a Commander.
• Slang for a game feature (e.g. weapons, vehicles) being made more powerful in a game update. The antonym is "nerf".

BtB - short for "base to base". This strategy involves attacking the enemy base from the safety of one's own friendly base; however, this is often frowned upon by players.

C

Chem - abbreviation of Nod Chemical Trooper.

Chin - abbreviation of Chinook Transport Helicopter.

D

Doza - abbreviation of Nod Mendoza.

E

Engi/Engies - abbreviation of Engineer.

F

Field - refers to the main battlefield area where both sides engage in combat where vehicles can access.

Flamers - abbreviation of the Nod Flame Tank. Uncommonly refers to the Nod Flame Trooper.

Flying Coffin - slang for Chinook Transport Helicopter.

H

Harv/Harvy - abbreviation of Harvester.

HON - acronym for Hand of Nod.

Hotty/Hotties - abbreviation of GDI Hotwire.

I

Inc - Short for "incoming". Used to inform teammates of a large, coordinated enemy attack.

Inf - abbreviation of infantry.

Inf Path - refers to the area in the map where only infantry can pass through and proceed from their own base to the enemy base.

L

LCG - acronym for Nod Laser Chaingunner.

M

Mammy - abbreviation of GDI Mammoth Tank.

MCT - acronym for Master Control Terminal.

Medtanks/Meds - abbreviation of GDI Medium Tank.

Mines - often refers to Proximity C4, and uncommonly Anti Tank Mines. Used to inform teammates that the number of Proximity Mines has decreased, which could mean an enemy has disarmed, or was killed by said mines, thereby leading to the destruction of a friendly building if not dealt with quickly.

Mobi - abbreviation of GDI Mobius.

N

Nerf - slang for a game feature (e.g. weapons, vehicles) being made less powerful in a game update. The antonym is "buff".

NvN - short for "Nod versus Nod", it refers to the Nod vs. Black Hand game mode.

O

Obi/Obby - abbreviation of Obelisk of Light.

P

PP - acronym for Power Plant.

PIC - acronym for Personal Ion Cannon.

PT - acronym for Purchase Terminal.

R

Ref - abbreviation of Tiberium Refinery.

Rep - short for repairs. Also refers to Engineers and Advanced Engineers.

Rockets - refers to the Rocket Soldier.

Rush - refers to a large gathering of teammates (usually composed of the same infantry, vehicle or aircraft) that aims to target and destroy a specific structure by mobilizing and attacking at the same time as a group.

S

SBH - acronym for Stealth Black Hand.

Stank - abbreviation of Stealth Tank.

T

Tech/Techies - abbreviation of Nod Technician.

Tranny/Trannies - abbreviation of Chinook Transport Helicopter.

W

WF - acronym for GDI Weapons Factory.