PVP? Zerging? WAT?

Froobert

I only have one question: WHAT THE HECK IS ZERGING?

Please explain Cause I'm a noob.

PBpsy

It is the opposite of Protossing.What else could it be?
http://www.wowwiki.com/Zerg

Froobert

PBpsy wrote: »

It is the opposite of Protossing.What else could it be.

Idunno, could you explain? xD Not trolling seriously. I just don't know what Jerging is o_o

PBpsy

Froobert wrote: »

PBpsy wrote: »

It is the opposite of Protossing.What else could it be.

Idunno, could you explain? xD Not trolling seriously. I just don't know what Jerging is o_o

See the link in my first post.
In ESO it refers in fighting in stupidly large disorganized groups against stupidly large disorganized groups from the other faction. In short chaos.

I will not explain what Jerging is to you because it wouldn't be appropriate on this forum.

methjester

It's when you form up a group of players and talk about politics and knitting or whatever was on TV last night.

tinythinker

Froobert wrote: »

I only have one question: WHAT THE HECK IS ZERGING?

Please explain Cause I'm a noob.

Yeah, as the link given above explains it was part of Starcraft wherein that race/faction won by having tons of units that overwhelmed the opposition. It has come to refer to any large force in PvP (Player vs. Player), in this case a large force of players.

So if you join the Alliance War after reaching level 10 by traveling to Cyrodiil (hit your L key to get started) and you see a large swarm of enemy players moving like locusts toward you, that is a zerg. You can tell they are enemy players because they have a little colored plate overhead (red = Ebonheart Pact, blue = Daggerfall Covenant, yellow = Aldmeri Dominion). Your fellow alliance players won't have such a plate.

Zergs are known for being an example of group social dynamics, reacting as a mass rather than as individuals. Once a few people head one way the rest of the zerg tends to follow. If a zerg has a leader (someone shouting our directions) it can be guided, but if not it is kind of mindless and is just drawn to the closest target (a group of enemy players, an enemy controlled keep or resource, etc). If no targets are close at hand and there is no leader they tend to disperse.

Froobert

tinythinker wrote: »

Froobert wrote: »

I only have one question: WHAT THE HECK IS ZERGING?

Please explain Cause I'm a noob.

Yeah, as the link given above explains it was part of Starcraft wherein that race/faction won by having tons of units that overwhelmed the opposition. It has come to refer to any large force in PvP (Player vs. Player), in this case a large force of players.

So if you join the Alliance War after reaching level 10 by traveling to Cyrodiil (hit your L key to get started) and you see a large swarm of enemy players moving like locusts toward you, that is a zerg. You can tell they are enemy players because they have a little colored plate overhead (red = Ebonheart Pact, blue = Daggerfall Covenant, yellow = Aldmeri Dominion). Your fellow alliance players won't have such a plate.

Zergs are known for being an example of group social dynamics, reacting as a mass rather than as individuals. Once a few people head one way the rest of the zerg tends to follow. If a zerg has a leader (someone shouting our directions) it can be guided, but if not it is kind of mindless and is just drawn to the closest target (group of enemy players, an enemy controlled keep or resource, etc). If no targets are close at hand and there is no leader they tend to disperse.

Thank you! That clearly explains it. Now I know. Thanks a ton ^^

Froobert

PBpsy wrote: »

Froobert wrote: »

PBpsy wrote: »

It is the opposite of Protossing.What else could it be.

Idunno, could you explain? xD Not trolling seriously. I just don't know what Jerging is o_o

See the link in my first post.
In ESO it refers in fighting in stupidly large disorganized groups against stupidly large disorganized groups from the other faction. In short chaos.

I will not explain what Jerging is to you because it wouldn't be appropriate on this forum.

Well, thanks for the link! That pretty much sums it up. ^^ Thank you

tinythinker

PBpsy wrote: »

In ESO it refers in fighting in stupidly large disorganized groups against stupidly large disorganized groups from the other faction. In short chaos.

Or, something like actual battlefield conditions in pre-modern warfare. Zerg vs. zerg is something to see if you've never witnessed it, but I frequently can't because the resulting lag from so many players spamming their abilities at once in close proximity to each other produces a ton of latency.

Froobert

tinythinker wrote: »

PBpsy wrote: »

In ESO it refers in fighting in stupidly large disorganized groups against stupidly large disorganized groups from the other faction. In short chaos.

Or, something like actual battlefield conditions in pre-modern warfare. Zerg vs. zerg is something to see if you've never witnessed it, but I frequently can't because the resulting lag from so many players spamming their abilities at once in close proximity to each other produces a ton of latency.

Alright, I'll get onto PvP as soon as possible to see this phenomenon c: Thanks again everyone!

PBpsy

tinythinker wrote: »

PBpsy wrote: »

In ESO it refers in fighting in stupidly large disorganized groups against stupidly large disorganized groups from the other faction. In short chaos.

Or, something like actual battlefield conditions in pre-modern warfare. Zerg vs. zerg is something to see if you've never witnessed it, but I frequently can't because the resulting lag from so many players spamming their abilities at once in close proximity to each other produces a ton of latency.

No it's more like battle field conditions in prehistoric warfare. Warfare has been more organized than anything that resembles this mess for more than two thousand years. Don't pretend that this resembles in any way medieval warfare because it doesn't.

I am not saying that zerg PVP is not good. I like it a lot but it's nothing but a fun chaotic mess.

Zorak

Aahh Starcraft....

=D

Edit: For Tassadar !!!!! \o

Froobert

PBpsy wrote: »

tinythinker wrote: »

PBpsy wrote: »

In ESO it refers in fighting in stupidly large disorganized groups against stupidly large disorganized groups from the other faction. In short chaos.

Or, something like actual battlefield conditions in pre-modern warfare. Zerg vs. zerg is something to see if you've never witnessed it, but I frequently can't because the resulting lag from so many players spamming their abilities at once in close proximity to each other produces a ton of latency.

No it's more like battle field conditions in prehistoric warfare. Warfare has been more organized than anything that resembles this mess for more than two thousand years. Don't pretend that this resembles in any way medieval warfare because it doesn't.

I am not saying that zerg PVP is not good. I like it a lot but it's nothing but a fun chaotic mess.

All my thank-yous are going to be worn out with all this important info xD

Again, thank you for your very insightful info ^^

tinythinker

PBpsy wrote: »

tinythinker wrote: »

PBpsy wrote: »

In ESO it refers in fighting in stupidly large disorganized groups against stupidly large disorganized groups from the other faction. In short chaos.

Or, something like actual battlefield conditions in pre-modern warfare. Zerg vs. zerg is something to see if you've never witnessed it, but I frequently can't because the resulting lag from so many players spamming their abilities at once in close proximity to each other produces a ton of latency.

No it's more like battle field conditions in prehistoric warfare. Warfare has been more organized than anything that resembles this mess for more than two thousand years. Don't pretend that this resembles in any way medieval warfare because it doesn't.

I wasn't just thinking of Medieval, and honestly, it depends on circumstances. There have been battle plans, military formations, and rules of engagement for millenia, but, under the right conditions (unexpectedly coming across an enemy position/being ambushed, loss of field leaders/disruption of communication, massive numbers of troops fighting overly long in disruptive conditions such as night or fog, fighting with poorly trained troops, etc) things could easily descend into an unholy scrum of bloody terror.

liquidhope

zerging means in many games means a large group of players in pvp
in daoc ,any large group was considered a zerg

Froobert

All the above ^ Got it xD Thanks.

Csub

A zerg is a very interesting group of people who occasionally show some sign of intelligence and basic communication skills but in most cases they are just attracted by the shining of the enemies` armor or a big castle.

PBpsy

tinythinker wrote: »

PBpsy wrote: »

tinythinker wrote: »

PBpsy wrote: »

In ESO it refers in fighting in stupidly large disorganized groups against stupidly large disorganized groups from the other faction. In short chaos.

Or, something like actual battlefield conditions in pre-modern warfare. Zerg vs. zerg is something to see if you've never witnessed it, but I frequently can't because the resulting lag from so many players spamming their abilities at once in close proximity to each other produces a ton of latency.

No it's more like battle field conditions in prehistoric warfare. Warfare has been more organized than anything that resembles this mess for more than two thousand years. Don't pretend that this resembles in any way medieval warfare because it doesn't.

I wasn't just thinking of Medieval, and honestly, it depends on circumstances. There have been battle plans, military formations, and rules of engagement for millenia, but, under the right conditions (unexpectedly coming across an enemy position/being ambushed, loss of field leaders/disruption of communication, massive numbers of troops fighting overly long in disruptive conditions such as night or fog, fighting with poorly trained troops, etc) things could easily descend into an unholy scrum of bloody terror.

Yes but this game only has this. Which of course fine and mostly fun.

Imagine though.
One of my gaming fantasies.
>3000 players in two groups.
Combat system mostly Mount and Blade no magic and crap.
Realistic damage.
Permadeath
Good communication and organization tools.

Yep It will never ever happen.

wrlifeboil

Froobert wrote: »

I only have one question: WHAT THE HECK IS ZERGING?

Please explain Cause I'm a noob.

Wikipedia is your friend.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zerg

wrlifeboil

Also urbandictionary.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=zerging