MUD terminology

graphical representation of the user or the user's alter ego or character

fictional character in a role-playing or video game that cannot be played or controlled by a real-world person

character in a role-playing or video game that can be played or controlled by a real-world person

video game genre that emphasizes combat with melee-based weapons

unit of measurement used in tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) and role-playing video games to quantify a player character's progression through the game

text based online virtual world

form of gameplay

Newbie is a slang term for a novice, newcomer, or somebody inexperienced in a given profession or activity. In particular, it may refer to a new user of computers, and often concerns Internet activity, such as online gaming or Linux use.

video game or mode in a video game in which the player fights computer-controlled enemies

task in video games that a player-controlled character may complete to gain a reward and/or progress the story

video game term

in an MMORPG or MUD, an NPC that is hostile and/or vulnerable to attack, especially generic monstrous NPCs that the player is expected to hunt and kill, but excluding those that engage in dialog, sell items, or which cannot be attacked

A griefer or bad-faith player is a player in a multiplayer video game who deliberately annoys, disrupts, or trolls others in ways that are not part of the intended gameplay. Griefing is often accomplished by killing other players unnecessarily, destroying player-built structures, or stealing items. A griefer derives pleasure from the act of annoying other users, and as such, is a nuisance in online gaming communities.

video gaming tactic where a player obtains a static strategic position of advantage

performing repetitive tasks in video games for gameplay or cosmetic advantage

acquiring items in video games

Twinking is a type of behavior in role-playing games that is disapproved of by other players. A player who engages in such behavior is known as a twink. The precise definition of twinking varies depending on the variety of role-playing game: