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The following is a '''glossary of player terms''' where a list of common terms in online discussions and gameplay can be found: | The following is a '''glossary of player terms''' where a list of common terms in online discussions and gameplay can be found: | ||
== A == | ==A== | ||
'''AA''' - acronym for GDI [[Anti-Air Tower]]. | |||
'''AGT''' - acronym for [[Advanced Guard Tower]]. | '''AGT''' - acronym for [[Advanced Guard Tower]]. | ||
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'''Arty/Arties''' - abbreviation of Nod Mobile Artillery. A group of these units is humorously called a "party" as it rhymes well with the abbreviation. | '''Arty/Arties''' - abbreviation of Nod Mobile Artillery. A group of these units is humorously called a "party" as it rhymes well with the abbreviation. | ||
'''AOW''' - acronym for All-Out War, a gamemode within . | |||
'''Bar''' - abbreviation of GDI [[Barracks]]. | '''AS''' - abbreviation of [[Airstrike]], could also mean [[Advanced Sniper]]. | ||
==B== | |||
'''Bar/Barr''' - abbreviation of GDI [[Barracks]]. | |||
'''BHS''' - acronym for Nod [[Black Hand Sniper]] | |||
'''Bike''' - abbreviation of Nod [[Recon Bike]] | |||
'''Bldg''' - abbreviation of [[Buildings]]. | |||
'''Boink''' - refers to the default kill sound. Synonymous with the word "kill". | '''Boink''' - refers to the default kill sound. Synonymous with the word "kill". | ||
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'''Buff''' - may refer to: | '''Buff''' - may refer to: | ||
* The offensive and defensive buff support powers that are only available to [[Commanders]]. | *The offensive and defensive buff support powers that are only available to [[Commanders]]. | ||
* Slang for a game feature (e.g. weapons, vehicles) being made more powerful in a game update. The antonym is "nerf". | *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. | '''BtB/B2B''' - 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 == | ==C== | ||
'''Chem''' - abbreviation of Nod [[Chemical Trooper]]. | '''Chem''' - abbreviation of Nod [[Chemical Trooper]]. | ||
'''Chin''' - abbreviation of [[Chinook|Chinook Transport Helicopter]]. | '''Chin''' - abbreviation of [[Chinook|Chinook Transport Helicopter]]. | ||
== D == | '''Comms/Comms Center''' - abbreviation of [[Communications Center]]. | ||
'''CP''' - abbreviation of Commander Points, used to power [[Commanders#Commander Abilities|commander support powers]]. | |||
==D== | |||
'''DM''' - acronym for Deathmatch. | |||
'''Doza''' - abbreviation of Nod [[Mendoza]]. | '''Doza''' - abbreviation of Nod [[Mendoza]]. | ||
== E == | '''Dry Rush''' - A rush where the [[Offensive Initiative/Peace Through Power|offensive]] or [[Defensive Initiative/Unity Through Peace|defensive]] [[Commanders#Commander Abilities|commander support powers]] aren't used, generally to preserve Commander Points for another rush. | ||
==E== | |||
'''Engi/Engies''' - abbreviation of [[Engineer]]. | '''Engi/Engies''' - abbreviation of [[Engineer]]. | ||
== F == | '''EMP''' - acronym for Electromagnetic Pulse. Usually refers to the [[EMP Grenade|grenade variety]] and rarely the [[EMP Airstrike|support power variety]] and the [[EMP Cannon|tech building variety]]. | ||
==F== | |||
'''Field''' - refers to the main battlefield area where both sides engage in combat where vehicles can access. | '''Field''' - refers to the main battlefield area where both sides engage in combat where vehicles can access. | ||
''' | '''Flamer/Ftank''' - abbreviation of the Nod [[Flame Tank]]. Flamer can uncommonly refer to the Nod [[Flame Trooper]]. | ||
'''Flying Coffin''' - slang for [[Chinook|Chinook Transport Helicopter]]. | '''Flying Coffin''' - slang for [[Chinook|Chinook Transport Helicopter]]. | ||
== H == | == G == | ||
'''Gren''' - abbreviation of GDI [[Grenadier]]. | |||
'''GT''' - abbreviation of GDI [[Guard Tower]]'''.''' | |||
==H== | |||
'''Harv/Harvy''' - abbreviation of [[Harvester]]. | '''Harv/Harvy''' - abbreviation of [[Harvester]]. | ||
'''HON''' - acronym for [[Hand of Nod]]. | '''Hand/HON''' - abbreviation/acronym for [[Hand of Nod]], respectively. | ||
'''Hotty/Hotties''' - abbreviation of GDI [[Hotwire]]. | '''Hotty/Hotties''' - abbreviation of GDI [[Hotwire]]. | ||
== I == | ==I== | ||
'''Inc''' - Short for "incoming". Used to inform teammates of a large, coordinated enemy attack. | '''Inc''' - Short for "incoming". Used to inform teammates of a large, coordinated enemy attack (also called a rush). | ||
'''Inf''' - abbreviation of infantry. | '''Inf''' - abbreviation of infantry. | ||
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'''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. | '''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. | ||
== J == | '''Ion''' - abbreviation of GDI [[Superweapon Beacon|Ion Cannon Beacon]]. | ||
==J== | |||
'''Juggy/Juggie''' - abbreviation of GDI [[Juggernaut]]. | '''Juggy/Juggie''' - abbreviation of GDI [[Juggernaut]]. | ||
== L == | ==L== | ||
'''LCG''' - acronym for Nod [[Laser Chaingunner]]. | '''LCG''' - acronym for Nod [[Laser Chaingunner]]. | ||
'''Ltank/Light''' - abbreviation of Nod [[Light Tank]]. | |||
'''Mammy''' - abbreviation of GDI [[Mammoth Tank]]. | ==M== | ||
'''Mammy/Mam''' - abbreviation of GDI [[Mammoth Tank]]. | |||
'''Mcfart''' - abbreviation of GDI [[McFarland]]. | |||
'''MCT''' - acronym for Master Control Terminal. | '''MCT''' - acronym for Master Control Terminal. | ||
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'''Mines''' - often refers to [[Proximity C4]], and uncommonly [[Anti Tank Mine]]s. 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. | '''Mines''' - often refers to [[Proximity C4]], and uncommonly [[Anti Tank Mine]]s. 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. | ||
'''Mobi''' - abbreviation of GDI [[Mobius]]. | '''Mob/Mobi''' - abbreviation of GDI [[Mobius]]. | ||
== N == | ==N== | ||
'''Nerf''' - slang for a game feature (e.g. weapons, vehicles) being made less powerful in a game update. The antonym is "buff". | '''Nerf''' - slang for a game feature (e.g. weapons, vehicles) being made less powerful in a game update. The antonym is "buff". | ||
'''Nuke''' - abbreviation of Nod [[Superweapon Beacon|Nuclear Strike Beacon]]. | |||
'''NvN''' - short for "Nod versus Nod", it refers to the [[Nod vs. Black Hand]] game mode. | '''NvN''' - short for "Nod versus Nod", it refers to the [[Nod vs. Black Hand]] game mode. | ||
== O == | ==O== | ||
'''Obi/Obby''' - abbreviation of [[Obelisk of Light]]. | |||
''' | ==P== | ||
'''Pad''' - abbreviation of [[Helipad]] | |||
'''Ped -''' abbreviation of Pedestal, the circle with 3 lights inside the [[Barracks]] and [[Hand of Nod]]. A [[Superweapons|superweapon]] strike on the pedestal will destroy ''all'' buildings, instantly winning the game for the side that planted it. | |||
'''PP''' - acronym for [[Power Plant]]. | '''PP''' - acronym for [[Power Plant]]. | ||
'''PIC''' - acronym for [[Personal Ion Cannon]]. | '''PIC''' - acronym for [[Personal Ion Cannon]]. | ||
'''Pickles -''' slang for the [[Chemical Trooper]]. | |||
'''PT''' - acronym for [[Purchase Terminal]]. | '''PT''' - acronym for [[Purchase Terminal]]. | ||
'''PUG''' - acronym for [https://totemarts.games/forums/topic/75575-pick-up-games-pugs/ pick-up game], a scheduled organized game where teams are chosen by captains and all participants are on Discord. | |||
==R== | |||
'''Ref''' - abbreviation of [[Tiberium Refinery]]. | '''Ref''' - abbreviation of [[Tiberium Refinery]]. | ||
'''Rep''' - short for repairs. Also refers to [[Engineer]]s and [[Advanced Engineer]]s. | '''Rep''' - short for needing repairs. Also refers to [[Engineer]]s and [[Advanced Engineer]]s. | ||
'''RenX''' - abbreviation of [[Renegade X]]. | |||
'''RF''' - acronym for [[Repair Facility]] | |||
'''Rockets''' - refers to the [[Rocket Soldier]]. | '''Rockets''' - refers to the [[Rocket Soldier]]. | ||
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'''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. | '''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 == | ==S== | ||
'''Sak''' - abbreviation of Nod [[Sakura]]. | |||
'''SAM''' - acronym for Nod [[SAM Site|Surface-to-Air-Missile Site]]. | |||
'''SBH''' - acronym for [[Stealth Black Hand]]. | '''SBH''' - acronym for [[Stealth Black Hand]]. | ||
'''Smoke''' - usually refers to [[Smoke Grenade]] but can also mean the [[Smoke Screen]] support power. | |||
'''Stank''' - abbreviation of [[Stealth Tank]]. | '''Stank''' - abbreviation of [[Stealth Tank]]. | ||
'''Strip''' - abbreviation of Nod [[Airstrip]], often this refers to the other end of the Airstrip relative to the building (commonly called "Air"), this may matter when communicating the locations of [[Superweapon Beacon#Ion Cannon Beacon|Ion Strike beacons]]. | |||
'''Syd''' - abbreviation of GDI [[Sydney]]. | |||
==T== | |||
'''Tech/Techies''' - abbreviation of Nod [[Technician]]. | '''Tech/Techies''' - abbreviation of Nod [[Technician]]. | ||
'''Tranny/Trannies''' - abbreviation of [[Chinook|Chinook Transport Helicopter]]. | '''Tranny/Trannies''' - abbreviation of [[Chinook|Chinook Transport Helicopter]]. | ||
== W == | ==W== | ||
'''WF/Wep''' - acronym/abbreviation for GDI [[Weapons Factory]], respectively. | |||
'''Wolv''' - abbreviation of GDI [[Wolverine]]. | |||
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Latest revision as of 04:58, 9 April 2023
The following is a glossary of player terms where a list of common terms in online discussions and gameplay can be found:
A
AA - acronym for GDI Anti-Air Tower.
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.
AOW - acronym for All-Out War, a gamemode within .
AS - abbreviation of Airstrike, could also mean Advanced Sniper.
B
Bar/Barr - abbreviation of GDI Barracks.
BHS - acronym for Nod Black Hand Sniper
Bike - abbreviation of Nod Recon Bike
Bldg - abbreviation of Buildings.
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 Commanders.
- Slang for a game feature (e.g. weapons, vehicles) being made more powerful in a game update. The antonym is "nerf".
BtB/B2B - 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.
Comms/Comms Center - abbreviation of Communications Center.
CP - abbreviation of Commander Points, used to power commander support powers.
D
DM - acronym for Deathmatch.
Doza - abbreviation of Nod Mendoza.
Dry Rush - A rush where the offensive or defensive commander support powers aren't used, generally to preserve Commander Points for another rush.
E
Engi/Engies - abbreviation of Engineer.
EMP - acronym for Electromagnetic Pulse. Usually refers to the grenade variety and rarely the support power variety and the tech building variety.
F
Field - refers to the main battlefield area where both sides engage in combat where vehicles can access.
Flamer/Ftank - abbreviation of the Nod Flame Tank. Flamer can uncommonly refer to the Nod Flame Trooper.
Flying Coffin - slang for Chinook Transport Helicopter.
G
Gren - abbreviation of GDI Grenadier.
GT - abbreviation of GDI Guard Tower.
H
Harv/Harvy - abbreviation of Harvester.
Hand/HON - abbreviation/acronym for Hand of Nod, respectively.
Hotty/Hotties - abbreviation of GDI Hotwire.
I
Inc - Short for "incoming". Used to inform teammates of a large, coordinated enemy attack (also called a rush).
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.
Ion - abbreviation of GDI Ion Cannon Beacon.
J
Juggy/Juggie - abbreviation of GDI Juggernaut.
L
LCG - acronym for Nod Laser Chaingunner.
Ltank/Light - abbreviation of Nod Light Tank.
M
Mammy/Mam - abbreviation of GDI Mammoth Tank.
Mcfart - abbreviation of GDI McFarland.
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.
Mob/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".
Nuke - abbreviation of Nod Nuclear Strike Beacon.
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
Pad - abbreviation of Helipad
Ped - abbreviation of Pedestal, the circle with 3 lights inside the Barracks and Hand of Nod. A superweapon strike on the pedestal will destroy all buildings, instantly winning the game for the side that planted it.
PP - acronym for Power Plant.
PIC - acronym for Personal Ion Cannon.
Pickles - slang for the Chemical Trooper.
PT - acronym for Purchase Terminal.
PUG - acronym for pick-up game, a scheduled organized game where teams are chosen by captains and all participants are on Discord.
R
Ref - abbreviation of Tiberium Refinery.
Rep - short for needing repairs. Also refers to Engineers and Advanced Engineers.
RenX - abbreviation of Renegade X.
RF - acronym for Repair Facility
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
Sak - abbreviation of Nod Sakura.
SAM - acronym for Nod Surface-to-Air-Missile Site.
SBH - acronym for Stealth Black Hand.
Smoke - usually refers to Smoke Grenade but can also mean the Smoke Screen support power.
Stank - abbreviation of Stealth Tank.
Strip - abbreviation of Nod Airstrip, often this refers to the other end of the Airstrip relative to the building (commonly called "Air"), this may matter when communicating the locations of Ion Strike beacons.
Syd - abbreviation of GDI Sydney.
T
Tech/Techies - abbreviation of Nod Technician.
Tranny/Trannies - abbreviation of Chinook Transport Helicopter.
W
WF/Wep - acronym/abbreviation for GDI Weapons Factory, respectively.
Wolv - abbreviation of GDI Wolverine.