Logan D. Hurricanes Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 The OED wants our help! https://public.oed.com/appeals/hobby-words/ Quote Can you help us to identify and record the words, phrases, and expressions particular to your hobby or pastime? You know that feeling you get when you’re telling someone about your favourite hobby—perhaps you’re a quilter, a ballroom dancer, a gamer, or a caver—but every other word you use is greeted with a blank look? Doesn’t everyone know what a fat quarter, a heel turn, or an ear dipper is? Maybe not, but if a term is in common use within a particular community then it is a candidate for inclusion in the OED, and we would love to hear about it! That’s why we’re asking for your help in identifying and recording the vocabulary of all your hobbies and pastimes. Of course, post here too if you have a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 ... the language of amateur astronomers strongly overlaps with that of the professionals. Kind of a fuzzy line in that situation. Though amateur telescope makers do have some jargon that the pros don't use, I know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 The obvious ones here are Dungeon Master and Game(s) Master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sociotard Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 This is tricky, as many depend on the ruleset used. a "Critical Fail" or "Critical Success" is common, but not universal. Powergamer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 Acronym: RAW (rules as written) took me forever to figure out what a WWE show had to do with gaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoloOfEarth Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 Rules Lawyer (though that's probably not just a gamer term) Munchkin Murder Hobo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ternaugh Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 2 hours ago, BoloOfEarth said: Rules Lawyer (though that's probably not just a gamer term) Munchkin Murder Hobo I heard the last one in my head in Edna Mode's voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 Brick / Tank Energy Projector / Blaster Skilled Normal DNPC Disads (Yes, I still call them that.) Psych Lim (Yes, I still call them that.) Skill Roll RKA / HKA Foxbat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 "made my save against" <something> "failed a SAN check" "gazebo story" "Head of Vecna" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted July 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 grognard disbelieve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 TPK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 Phase DEF/BODY Bluebooking AOE Called Shot Exploding Dice Crunch Fluff Crit Fumble FLGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 12 hours ago, Pariah said: Disads (Yes, I still call them that.) Psych Lim (Yes, I still call them that.) That's no way to refer to your students... Pariah, Old Man and BoloOfEarth 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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