The ESO Slang and Abbreviation Dictionary

SFBryan18

The term newb and noob have become very mainstream, but I remember a few years ago, there was a difference when writing on the forums for another game I played.

Newb was a new player, which there was nothing wrong with.

Noob was someone who was terrible or chose to use terrible tactics because they were not good enough to do anything else. Didn't matter how long they played, they were always a noob.

Neizir

I've updated the dictionary with 1.6 terms

driosketch

Public Service, I'm bumping this one for all the new players. Some of whom I've seen ask what is AD, DK, NB, AA, HR, SO and DSA. This is for you and others who might need a brush up.

Neizir

driosketch wrote: »

Public Service, I'm bumping this one for all the new players. Some of whom I've seen ask what is AD, DK, NB, AA, HR, SO and DSA. This is for you and others who might need a brush up.

I second this. Maybe we could have a sticky?

helbjorn

Nice guide.

Neizir wrote: »

In turn, Tanks and DDs protect the healer.

I lol'd at this line. I would have written it as, "Tanks and DDs typically ignore the healer, unless they themselves die, in which case they mercilessly berate the healer and possibly kick them from the group, usually just before the final boss dies."

drschplatt

WaI= "Working as intended - A phrase often used when attempting to differentiate between a system bug, and a feature purposely implemented into the game. Example: "I've killed 1 million Teletubbies but the Gauntlets of Irritating TV shows hasn't dropped, is the drop rate bugged or is this WaI?"

Nerf = To imply something has been reduced in power or desirability. Example: Don't you dare mention any good grinding spots on the forums. The devs will nert the experience right into the ground.

Rage = PVP term used to describe those whose response to things not going their way is to act like a 2-year-old who knows how to type, thus throwing a tantrum (often coupled as "rage quit" if they log off). Example: WHAT!? YOU MOTHER ****ER HOW DID YOU JUST KILL ME!!! (Throws keyboard across the room). "Easy dude, don't rage, it's just Maple Story and she was 6."

Rez = A character being resurrected by a third party after dying in game. Example: Guess I can't take on VR 14 mobs at level 2...can I get a rez?

Wipe = Every member of an adventurer party dying with no chance for a 3rd party rez. Example: Custer's Last Stand is generally considered to be a total party wipe.

I may think of more later.

PainfulFAFA

I believe the term Farm Server should me added to the list.

Farm Server example: Thornblade NA

Keep in mind this only benefits the alliance(s) that are NOT overpopulated.

Elsir

Castle Alessia is missing from the locations list. Personally, I often mistake "Ales" for "Alessia" in zone chat rather than Fort Aleswell.

djspiralz

and what about DLC?

driosketch

djspiralz wrote: »

and what about DLC?

@djspiralz

DLC = Downloadable Content

azoriangaming

Neizir wrote: »

[*]Ebonheart War Council, EWC, WAR - On the EU server, this is the main governing body of most Pact PvP as well as one of ESO's largest "guilds" by player count (Technically it isn't one guild, it's one big alliance of several guilds). The EWC and Exile are currently arch-rivals and absolutely despise eachother. Its most notable players are Quicky Ra, Subhuman, and myself, Neizir!
[*]Exile - The Covenant's main EU PvP guild, containing many formidable and elite players. Also the EWC's arch-nemesis. Most notable players are Abraxus, Hexys, and Lairgren.
[*]Banana Squad - The Dominion's main EU PvP guild, also containing many formidable foes. The situation right now is that the EWC and Exile are the bitterly hateful rivals while the Banana Squad is just the *** little brother watching on and just being very big nuisances to non-Dominionites. Most notable members are Magicka de Hex, Neithi and Frostsoul.

amazing haha nice one

CherryCake

Thank you so much for this!

nimander99

I'm not seeing Faceroll and Roflstomp in there...

Gern_Verkheart

This is very useful for players new to MMO's. You should add a short section of builds though. It's a little annoying when I ask a player what their build is and they respond with something like "mage," "DK," "Archer" etc. That doesn't mean anything in this MMO. So:

Builds
Stamina Build Shorthand

• Stam Sorc: Sorcer focused on using the stamina resource and melee weapon skills, helps to also include what your primary weapon is: DW (Duel Wield) or 2H (Two Hand)
• Stam Temp, Stamplar: Same as above, but a Templar instead
• Stam NB, Stamblade: Same as above, but a Nightblade instead
• Stam DK, Stam Knight: Same as above, except a Dragon Knight
• Bow Sorc, Bow NB, Bow Temp, Bow DK, Archer Sorc, Archer NB, etc: A ranged stamina build that focuses on the bow instead of melee weapons. Just put "Bow" or "Archer" before the shorthand of your class. This is important, because different classes have different abilities that they will be using with the bow, which can drastically change it's playstyle.

Magicka Builds Shorthand

• Mag Sorc: A sorcerer that focuses on the use of magicka resource, magicka weapons and magicka abilities.
• Mag DK, Fire Mage, Mag Knight: Same as above, but a Dragon Knight
• Mag NB, Shadow Mage, Mageblade: Same as above, but a Night Blade
• Mag Temp, Light Mage, Magplar: Same as above except a Templar

DenMoria

I just read the definition of "L2P" and want to know, who is the grand exhaulted puba that decided what the "correct" way to play a class or character type is?

I mentioned this in another thread. One of the selling points of all TES and TES related games (ESO) is that you could "Play as you want."

Apparently that is not true. You MUST play as these particular archetypes and only within these particular parameters and only use this specific gear and methodology or you will be told to L2P or be ostracized.

Who made this determination? Who decided for me that my sorcerer/templar/night blade/dragon knight can only be played in this particular way?

CavalierPrime

Dude I dont know about this thread, but if you consult a WoW slang guide and a Magic the Gathering slang guide, youre pretty much set to go on ESO.

Gern_Verkheart

DenMoria wrote: »

I just read the definition of "L2P" and want to know, who is the grand exhaulted puba that decided what the "correct" way to play a class or character type is?

I mentioned this in another thread. One of the selling points of all TES and TES related games (ESO) is that you could "Play as you want."

Apparently that is not true. You MUST play as these particular archetypes and only within these particular parameters and only use this specific gear and methodology or you will be told to L2P or be ostracized.

Who made this determination? Who decided for me that my sorcerer/templar/night blade/dragon knight can only be played in this particular way?

That's not what they mean when they say that. If you can accomplish a goal with a build, then that build is good and you have "learned to play." If you cannot kill an easily soloable mob, or counter an easily counterable player mechanic, then you have not "Learned to play." It's about what you can accomplish, not how you accomplish it.

RAGUNAnoOne

I can't believe Node Ninja hasn't been added: someone that takes a crafting node whyle you are fighting mobs that are protecting them.

MrDerrikk

RAGUNAnoOne wrote: »

I can't believe Node Ninja hasn't been added: someone that takes a crafting node whyle you are fighting mobs that are protecting them.

Granted this is an old thread, so requesting it to be put in would work!

PainfulFAFA

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UltimaJoe777

This thread brought to you by NECROMANCY... Because Needlessly Encouraging Conversations Really Outdated Most Always Never Concerns You.

Not that this wiktionary is useless, I'm just saiyan...


By the way you can add my above bit to your list

Aquanova

OP, "GTG" in the first category can also mean "good to go" as when "LF1M heals then GTG".

MrDerrikk

How about "GG"?

munchkinxx

I have seen the term "nerf..". Googled that one.
mats? Penny drop moment when I realised it was for "materials".

Divinamama

RSram wrote: »

Here's a link to a PDF I created with most of the terms defined by the posters in this discussion. Feel free to pass it around to guild members, and let me know if there are any issues, or errors in the PDF and I will fix them.

Click here to view PDF File

wow this is very great!! saving to my system for sure! Thanks so much

Volkodav

Actually,the "Murica" bit is not an abbreviation for America.It started as an insult,calling us idiots,more or less.As though this is what we say,instead of America.Now,it is accepted by the community,sadly.
To the OP:
Thank you oodles for this list! I have copied it on my PC so when I get lost,I can refer to it. XD

Tandor

Nice list, although I prefer the alternative meaning for "L2P" - a term of abuse by players who consider themselves superior, usually without justification.

Volkodav

Tandor wrote: »

Nice list, although I prefer the alternative meaning for "L2P" - a term of abuse by players who consider themselves superior, usually without justification.

It isnt always used by those who wish to abuse,or those who feel superior to others.Though it mostly is.
Sometimes that term fits the comment someone is replying to.Sometimes someone does just need to "learn to play'.

NeillMcAttack

Ganking appears to have different meanings for different games but it is essentially an abbreviation of the term a 'gang kill'.
Where you simply work to out-number opponents to give you an advantage in smaller scale PvP.

Volkodav

NeillMcAttack wrote: »

Ganking appears to have different meanings for different games but it is essentially an abbreviation of the term a 'gang kill'.
Where you simply work to out-number opponents to give you an advantage in smaller scale PvP.

Ganking in ESO means to sneak up on someone and wipe them out in one fell swoop.
I hate ganksters.