Post by Queen Florges on Dec 22, 2014 18:15:57 GMT -8
~ I'm afraid I don't understand what you mean...~
~Besides the usual text lingo popular these days, Pokemon and Forums com with their own unique set of terms! If you have come across a word you've never heard on here, you might discover its meaning now...~
Forum Words:
Trading Terms:
Competitive Battle Terms:
~With all due sincerity,
Queen Florges~
~Besides the usual text lingo popular these days, Pokemon and Forums com with their own unique set of terms! If you have come across a word you've never heard on here, you might discover its meaning now...~
Forum Words:
- Administrator- (AKA me!) It's the one in charge of the forum
-Alts - An "alt" is an alternative account used by a user.
-Announcement - An announcement shows up even higher than pinned topics, above pages navigation. These are typically topics made by staff, that all members should always take note of.
-Appeal - When you receive a warning or ban, you can usually appeal it. This is done when the user believes the warning/ban was unfairly given.
-Avatar - Often shortened as "avi," an avatar is a picture that shows up under usernames within threads. You can change your avatar here.
-b&f posting - Back and forth posting. This is when two users post back and forth to each other alone in a thread. This isn't usually against the rules, but it's frowned upon and you're better off taking the conversation to PMs at that point.
-Backseat Modding - Unlike Mini-modding, this is frowned upon. Backseat modding is when you scold other users for breaking the rules rather than reporting it to Moderators, especially when you do it in a rude way. Helping out members is one thing, but if you see someone breaking the rules the correct thing to do is Mini-mod: report it to mods so they can take care of it, rather than trying to handle it yourself.
-Banned - If a user is banned, it means they have proven they simply can't behave themselves here and are no longer welcome. This can be permanent or temporary, depending on the severity of their actions.
-BBCode - An optional way to edit your text. Rather than WYSIWYG (see: WYSIWYG), BBCode uses codes to alter the text. For example, if you want your text to be pink, you type insert text here. You can choose to use BBCode in Preferences.
-Bots - A "bot" is a robot that posts automatic and repetitive messages across the internet, in this case purely to advertise. If you see any seemingly automated responses (especially with suspicious links in them), please report them immediately.
-Bump - Means "Bring up my post." "Bumping" a thread means to post in it to bring it back up to the top of the forum so more people see it. You are allowed to do this 3 times per post per month.
-Double Posting - When the same user posts twice in a row before someone responds. (Don't do this, it's against the rules. Use the Edit Button instead.)
-Flaming - this means to intentionally attack a user by calling them names or insulting them. This is against the rules and will definitely result in a penalty.
-IP - A unique series of numbers that is specific to your computer connected to an internet connection. Often used to check for alts, etc.
-lag - If someone says they're experiencing "lag" it means the forums are going slow for them.
-Lock - A "locked" thread means only staff can post in it.
-Mini-Modding - When regular users help Moderators out by reporting problems when they see them, rather than trying to handle the situation themselves. Unlike Backseat Modding, this is greatly appreciated!
-Moderators - (often shortened as "mods") Moderators are users that have special powers, including moving threads to the correct boards, locking threads that shouldn't be posted in anymore, editing/deleting anyone's posts that don't follow the rules, handing out warnings to troublemakers, and banning users who cause trouble. They keep the forums clean and fun!
-Muted - If a user is "muted," it means they are no longer able to post on the forums for a while. (They can still browse the forums, however.)
-ninja'd - A term used to describe when someone posts RIGHT before you, sometimes saying what you were going to say or rendering your post useless somehow. Used most commonly when playing games and the order of what is said is more important.
-Notifications - show you posts you might be interested in by putting a number on the little star at the top of the page. You can change what type of notifications you get.
-Pinned - A "pinned" (or "stickied") topic is put at the top of all other topics by a staff member. These topics are very important and you should always take note of them when you see them.
-PM - Private Messages. These are messages you send/receive privately to/from another user (or group of users).
-Post - A "post" is something that is typed and submitted in a thread, either to start a thread or in reply to an existing thread.
-OOC - Out of Character. Used in Role Playing when you want to say something that isn't within the role playing game.
-RP - Role-play.
-Thread Hijacking - This means posting something unrelated in a thread for the purpose of steering the conversation and attention away from what the topic intended. This is against the rules and is just plain rude.
-Threads - A "Thread" is simply a topic within a forum. For example, this topic is a thread!
-Signature - A "Signature" (often shortened as "sig") is a collection of pictures and/or text below all your posts within a forum. You can use this to advertise anything, show off your art work, put a quote that's important to you, or anything else you can think of. It's your space.
-Spam - Stands for "Short pointless annoying messages," although it doesn't have to be short. It is anything that is pointless and meaningless.
-Topic Flooding - When a user creates multiple pointless topics, flooding the boards. Try not to do this - it's against the rules.
-Alts - An "alt" is an alternative account used by a user.
-Announcement - An announcement shows up even higher than pinned topics, above pages navigation. These are typically topics made by staff, that all members should always take note of.
-Appeal - When you receive a warning or ban, you can usually appeal it. This is done when the user believes the warning/ban was unfairly given.
-Avatar - Often shortened as "avi," an avatar is a picture that shows up under usernames within threads. You can change your avatar here.
-b&f posting - Back and forth posting. This is when two users post back and forth to each other alone in a thread. This isn't usually against the rules, but it's frowned upon and you're better off taking the conversation to PMs at that point.
-Backseat Modding - Unlike Mini-modding, this is frowned upon. Backseat modding is when you scold other users for breaking the rules rather than reporting it to Moderators, especially when you do it in a rude way. Helping out members is one thing, but if you see someone breaking the rules the correct thing to do is Mini-mod: report it to mods so they can take care of it, rather than trying to handle it yourself.
-Banned - If a user is banned, it means they have proven they simply can't behave themselves here and are no longer welcome. This can be permanent or temporary, depending on the severity of their actions.
-BBCode - An optional way to edit your text. Rather than WYSIWYG (see: WYSIWYG), BBCode uses codes to alter the text. For example, if you want your text to be pink, you type insert text here. You can choose to use BBCode in Preferences.
-Bots - A "bot" is a robot that posts automatic and repetitive messages across the internet, in this case purely to advertise. If you see any seemingly automated responses (especially with suspicious links in them), please report them immediately.
-Bump - Means "Bring up my post." "Bumping" a thread means to post in it to bring it back up to the top of the forum so more people see it. You are allowed to do this 3 times per post per month.
-Double Posting - When the same user posts twice in a row before someone responds. (Don't do this, it's against the rules. Use the Edit Button instead.)
-Flaming - this means to intentionally attack a user by calling them names or insulting them. This is against the rules and will definitely result in a penalty.
-IP - A unique series of numbers that is specific to your computer connected to an internet connection. Often used to check for alts, etc.
-lag - If someone says they're experiencing "lag" it means the forums are going slow for them.
-Lock - A "locked" thread means only staff can post in it.
-Mini-Modding - When regular users help Moderators out by reporting problems when they see them, rather than trying to handle the situation themselves. Unlike Backseat Modding, this is greatly appreciated!
-Moderators - (often shortened as "mods") Moderators are users that have special powers, including moving threads to the correct boards, locking threads that shouldn't be posted in anymore, editing/deleting anyone's posts that don't follow the rules, handing out warnings to troublemakers, and banning users who cause trouble. They keep the forums clean and fun!
-Muted - If a user is "muted," it means they are no longer able to post on the forums for a while. (They can still browse the forums, however.)
-ninja'd - A term used to describe when someone posts RIGHT before you, sometimes saying what you were going to say or rendering your post useless somehow. Used most commonly when playing games and the order of what is said is more important.
-Notifications - show you posts you might be interested in by putting a number on the little star at the top of the page. You can change what type of notifications you get.
-Pinned - A "pinned" (or "stickied") topic is put at the top of all other topics by a staff member. These topics are very important and you should always take note of them when you see them.
-PM - Private Messages. These are messages you send/receive privately to/from another user (or group of users).
-Post - A "post" is something that is typed and submitted in a thread, either to start a thread or in reply to an existing thread.
-OOC - Out of Character. Used in Role Playing when you want to say something that isn't within the role playing game.
-RP - Role-play.
-Thread Hijacking - This means posting something unrelated in a thread for the purpose of steering the conversation and attention away from what the topic intended. This is against the rules and is just plain rude.
-Threads - A "Thread" is simply a topic within a forum. For example, this topic is a thread!
-Signature - A "Signature" (often shortened as "sig") is a collection of pictures and/or text below all your posts within a forum. You can use this to advertise anything, show off your art work, put a quote that's important to you, or anything else you can think of. It's your space.
-Spam - Stands for "Short pointless annoying messages," although it doesn't have to be short. It is anything that is pointless and meaningless.
-Topic Flooding - When a user creates multiple pointless topics, flooding the boards. Try not to do this - it's against the rules.
Trading Terms:
-DW - dream world (a Pokemon with their dream world ability)
-DWF - dream world female
-Event - a Pokemon that was received specifically from an Event.
-FC - Friend Code
-Flawless - A Pokemon is considered "flawless" if it has perfect (31) IVs in every stat.
-FT - For Trade (this is the Pokemon they have for trade)
-HA - Hidden Ability
-Hack - A Pokemon that has been hacked to have unrealistic moves/stats/abilities etc. Please avoid trading these unless everyone involved is explicitly aware it was hacked.
-IGN - In-Game Name
-KB - Kalos Born (Pokemon was born in Kalos)
-Legit - A "legit" Pokemon means it is not hacked in any way. It was obtained by completely safe and legal means.
-LF - Looking For (this is the Pokemon they're looking for)
-NFT - Not For Trade
-Pokerus - A very rare and highly-sought after infection that makes a Pokemon's EVs go up faster.
-QTT - Quick Trading Thread, a thread used to ask for quick trades.
-RNG - (see RNG in the Competitive Battling section)
-UFT - up for trade
-UT - Untouched (was never used in battle/has no EVs)
-DWF - dream world female
-Event - a Pokemon that was received specifically from an Event.
-FC - Friend Code
-Flawless - A Pokemon is considered "flawless" if it has perfect (31) IVs in every stat.
-FT - For Trade (this is the Pokemon they have for trade)
-HA - Hidden Ability
-Hack - A Pokemon that has been hacked to have unrealistic moves/stats/abilities etc. Please avoid trading these unless everyone involved is explicitly aware it was hacked.
-IGN - In-Game Name
-KB - Kalos Born (Pokemon was born in Kalos)
-Legit - A "legit" Pokemon means it is not hacked in any way. It was obtained by completely safe and legal means.
-LF - Looking For (this is the Pokemon they're looking for)
-NFT - Not For Trade
-Pokerus - A very rare and highly-sought after infection that makes a Pokemon's EVs go up faster.
-QTT - Quick Trading Thread, a thread used to ask for quick trades.
-RNG - (see RNG in the Competitive Battling section)
-UFT - up for trade
-UT - Untouched (was never used in battle/has no EVs)
Competitive Battle Terms:
-Banded - A term used for Pokemon holding a Choice Band.
-BP - battle points (awarded in the battle subway or PWT) (could also be used to refer to the move Baton Pass or Bullet Punch)
-BU - Bulk Up
-CB - Choiceband
-Clause - An exception or extra rule that is set up before battles. Clauses are put in place to help control hax and things of the like. (see: hax)
-CM - Calm Mind
-Death Fodder - When a Pokemon is sent out to get defeated in order to keep the rest of its team uninjured.
-DD - Dragon Dance
-Edgequake - When Earthquake and Stone Edge are both present on a moveset for neutral coverage.
-EQ - Earthquake
-EV - Stands for "Effort Values." This is a hidden mechanic in Pokemon games that is quite complicated - at the very basic level, it means taking out certain Pokemon to get certain stats as high as they can go. Read this guide here if you want a full explanation.
-gg - good game
-gl - good luck
-hax - This is a term used when someone gets too lucky in a battle to the point it is considered unfair or cheap. For example, if you get three critical hits in a row and then your thunderbolt causes paralysis, the opponent might call it "hax."
-HP - Hidden Power (this can also mean the "hit points" stat)
-in-game - "In-game" means playing through the storyline at a game's casual level. Anything beyond that is considered metagame.
-IV - Stands for "Individual Values." When you catch a Pokemon, it automatically has a set amount of IVs in each stat, meaning some stats will be higher than others. Each stat gets a random number between 1 and 31, 31 meaning the stat could be as high as possible. IVs can be passed down using Breeding as well.
-Lefties - Leftovers
-LO - Life Orb
-Metagame - Beyond the basic levels of the game- In Pokemon's case, the complicated strategies of competitive battling. Opposite of in-game.
-niche - an area in which a Pokemon shines in. Even if a Pokemon isn't great at doing one thing, sometimes it has a "niche" in doing something else really well.
-OHKO - One hit KO (knocking out the Pokemon with one attack)
-OP - Overpowered
-PO - Pokemon Online, an online battle simulator. Used to battle other users without a handheld game.
-Pokesav - A Program that allows you to essentially create a Pokemon - you are able to choose whatever you want; whether it's shiny, its nickname, its moves, its EVs and IVs, etc. Depending on what you change, you can create anything from a completely legit looking Pokemon to an obviously hacked one.
-Priority - If a move has priority, it means it will strike before most (if not all) other attacks. A very basic example of a priority move is Quick Attack.
-PS - Pokemon Showdown, an online battle simulator. Used to battle other users without a handheld game.
-PWT - Pokemon World Tournament. A facility located within the game (in Driftveil city) that requires similar strategy as competitive battling.
-Revenge Kill - When a Pokemon with low health takes something out, and the next Pokemon that switches in is fast enough to quickly take out the rest of its health, usually with a priority move. (see: Priority)
-RMT - Rate My Team.
-RNG - Also known as RNG Abuse. Stands for Random Number Generator. This allows users to obtain Pokemon with high IVs much faster than normal. This is not considered "hacking" and is typically considered a legit way to get higher IVs because it simply saves time. (see: IV)
-Scarfed - If a Pokemon is "Scarfed" it means it is holding a Choice Scarf.
-SD - Swords Dance
-Smogon - A Website that shows how to set up each Pokemon for competitive play. For every individual Pokemon, it lists different movesets that work on different teams, how to distribute their EVs, and more.
-Specs - A term that means a Pokemon is holding Choice Specs.
-SR - Stealth Rock (can also refer to Soft Resetting, depending on the context)
-STAB - An attack that is the same type as the Pokemon who's using it, which makes it stronger.
-stall - When a Pokemon has very high defenses and therefore is used to stall a win or make the battle last longer.
-sweep - When a single Pokemon knocks out an entire team (or most of it) on its own.
-Tier - Tiers are a ranking system where each Pokemon is put into a certain section based on its battling ability (more specifically, how often they are used). The tiers include Uber (typically legendaries and other overpowered Pokemon), OU (Over Used), UU (Under Used), RU (Rarely Used), NU (Never Used), and NFE (Not Fully Evolved; Also sometimes known as Little Cup). Typically, when you battle other trainers, you choose a tier and you cannot battle with Pokemon higher than that Tier. For example, if you choose UU, you could have some UU on your team, some RU, and some NU, but you may not use any OUs or it is considered an OU team.
-UT - Untouched. This means the Pokemon has not been used and therefore has no EVs on them.
-VGC - Video Game Championships
-BP - battle points (awarded in the battle subway or PWT) (could also be used to refer to the move Baton Pass or Bullet Punch)
-BU - Bulk Up
-CB - Choiceband
-Clause - An exception or extra rule that is set up before battles. Clauses are put in place to help control hax and things of the like. (see: hax)
-CM - Calm Mind
-Death Fodder - When a Pokemon is sent out to get defeated in order to keep the rest of its team uninjured.
-DD - Dragon Dance
-Edgequake - When Earthquake and Stone Edge are both present on a moveset for neutral coverage.
-EQ - Earthquake
-EV - Stands for "Effort Values." This is a hidden mechanic in Pokemon games that is quite complicated - at the very basic level, it means taking out certain Pokemon to get certain stats as high as they can go. Read this guide here if you want a full explanation.
-gg - good game
-gl - good luck
-hax - This is a term used when someone gets too lucky in a battle to the point it is considered unfair or cheap. For example, if you get three critical hits in a row and then your thunderbolt causes paralysis, the opponent might call it "hax."
-HP - Hidden Power (this can also mean the "hit points" stat)
-in-game - "In-game" means playing through the storyline at a game's casual level. Anything beyond that is considered metagame.
-IV - Stands for "Individual Values." When you catch a Pokemon, it automatically has a set amount of IVs in each stat, meaning some stats will be higher than others. Each stat gets a random number between 1 and 31, 31 meaning the stat could be as high as possible. IVs can be passed down using Breeding as well.
-Lefties - Leftovers
-LO - Life Orb
-Metagame - Beyond the basic levels of the game- In Pokemon's case, the complicated strategies of competitive battling. Opposite of in-game.
-niche - an area in which a Pokemon shines in. Even if a Pokemon isn't great at doing one thing, sometimes it has a "niche" in doing something else really well.
-OHKO - One hit KO (knocking out the Pokemon with one attack)
-OP - Overpowered
-PO - Pokemon Online, an online battle simulator. Used to battle other users without a handheld game.
-Pokesav - A Program that allows you to essentially create a Pokemon - you are able to choose whatever you want; whether it's shiny, its nickname, its moves, its EVs and IVs, etc. Depending on what you change, you can create anything from a completely legit looking Pokemon to an obviously hacked one.
-Priority - If a move has priority, it means it will strike before most (if not all) other attacks. A very basic example of a priority move is Quick Attack.
-PS - Pokemon Showdown, an online battle simulator. Used to battle other users without a handheld game.
-PWT - Pokemon World Tournament. A facility located within the game (in Driftveil city) that requires similar strategy as competitive battling.
-Revenge Kill - When a Pokemon with low health takes something out, and the next Pokemon that switches in is fast enough to quickly take out the rest of its health, usually with a priority move. (see: Priority)
-RMT - Rate My Team.
-RNG - Also known as RNG Abuse. Stands for Random Number Generator. This allows users to obtain Pokemon with high IVs much faster than normal. This is not considered "hacking" and is typically considered a legit way to get higher IVs because it simply saves time. (see: IV)
-Scarfed - If a Pokemon is "Scarfed" it means it is holding a Choice Scarf.
-SD - Swords Dance
-Smogon - A Website that shows how to set up each Pokemon for competitive play. For every individual Pokemon, it lists different movesets that work on different teams, how to distribute their EVs, and more.
-Specs - A term that means a Pokemon is holding Choice Specs.
-SR - Stealth Rock (can also refer to Soft Resetting, depending on the context)
-STAB - An attack that is the same type as the Pokemon who's using it, which makes it stronger.
-stall - When a Pokemon has very high defenses and therefore is used to stall a win or make the battle last longer.
-sweep - When a single Pokemon knocks out an entire team (or most of it) on its own.
-Tier - Tiers are a ranking system where each Pokemon is put into a certain section based on its battling ability (more specifically, how often they are used). The tiers include Uber (typically legendaries and other overpowered Pokemon), OU (Over Used), UU (Under Used), RU (Rarely Used), NU (Never Used), and NFE (Not Fully Evolved; Also sometimes known as Little Cup). Typically, when you battle other trainers, you choose a tier and you cannot battle with Pokemon higher than that Tier. For example, if you choose UU, you could have some UU on your team, some RU, and some NU, but you may not use any OUs or it is considered an OU team.
-UT - Untouched. This means the Pokemon has not been used and therefore has no EVs on them.
-VGC - Video Game Championships
~With all due sincerity,
Queen Florges~