Somebody please enlighten me
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READ ME FIRST: Common Guild Wars and internet terms
Raven Wing
What does tl;dr mean? I see it every so often and I cant figure out exactly what it means.
Somebody please enlighten me
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Somebody please enlighten me
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Eragon Zarroc
DwG=Destructive was Glaive
LicensedLuny
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What does tl;dr mean? I see it every so often and I cant figure out exactly what it means.
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... I had to get someone to define it for me a while back, too.
biskvito
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R9, R8 etc can apply to the Rank of a title or sometimes the attribute Requirement on a weapon (the latter is also seen with Qs, i.e. q9, q8).
Isfit
What do MQSC and Pl stand for?
Markus Clouser
MQSC = Mount Qinkai Speed Clear
Pl (I think it's Pi actually) = Pain Inverter
if not
Pl could mean Polish / Poland
Pl (I think it's Pi actually) = Pain Inverter
if not
Pl could mean Polish / Poland
Neo Nugget
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Dzjudz
Well since the mesmer update PI also refers to Psychic Instability (gotten more popular since the update).
Isfit
What is RoJ?
Mintha Syl
RoJ=Ray of Judgement
WhiteAsIce
What abbreviations are used in DoA? I keep seeing FR, and I have no idea what that is.
Rushin Roulette
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Jon of the Plauge
Very well done
Miss Puddles
What does RTL stand for?
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Anyways it stands for Ride The lightning ele elite in many cases.
Astral_Nomad
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I thought 'imba' meant imbalanced?
And I've always wondered what 'sabway' is short for. It's not on the list. |
Snograt
Close - it was actually a guy named Sab, who introduced the masses to the delights of the three necro build in this thread here.
As for the ...way, that's a suffix that's been appended to most popular builds since the infamous IWAY - q.v. Glaiveway, Frostway, Spiritway et al.
As for the ...way, that's a suffix that's been appended to most popular builds since the infamous IWAY - q.v. Glaiveway, Frostway, Spiritway et al.
_Aphotic_
Oh, right.
What does the term "Go Red Engine" mean?
I've seen it around, but never fully understood it in context.
Thanks in advance.
What does the term "Go Red Engine" mean?
I've seen it around, but never fully understood it in context.
Thanks in advance.
Marty Silverblade
It's the Guru swear filter. If you type in certain words they'll be replaced with that -> RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GO. There's more about it in the Q&A FAQ sticky.
Soulfire Ninja
FTW - For The Win
Starlet
What does T2 T3 mean? Its driving me crazy!
Essence Snow
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cataphract
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Xaayne
Hey what does e in the following context mean in trade chat?
##e
27e
##e
27e
Rushin Roulette
The amount of Globs of Ectoplasms for a sale / offer
Ectos are used for many trades over 100K because you can only trade 100K during one trade.
Ectos are used for many trades over 100K because you can only trade 100K during one trade.
Asrial
Going along with 27e...
What are the common currencies these days?
Back when I played and knew this stuff it was just ecto's.
For example...
27a = ?
..and I guess keys and lockpicks are used these days too?
Also, what's the standard price used for determining the value of these items?
I never really did ecto trading and so I always just told people that the value of an ecto was what I could sell it for to the vendor.
What are the common currencies these days?
Back when I played and knew this stuff it was just ecto's.
For example...
27a = ?
..and I guess keys and lockpicks are used these days too?
Also, what's the standard price used for determining the value of these items?
I never really did ecto trading and so I always just told people that the value of an ecto was what I could sell it for to the vendor.
Mintha Syl
27a=27 armbraces
afaik you determine the current value of ectos doing halfway between the sell price and the buy price of the vendor...for armbraces I have no idea though
afaik you determine the current value of ectos doing halfway between the sell price and the buy price of the vendor...for armbraces I have no idea though
Marty Silverblade
k = platinum (where 1k = 1000 gold, which you probably remember)
e = glob of ectoplasm (price is generally trader sell price - 1k; alternatively observe traders)
a = armbrace of truth. Sometimes shortened to 'armbraces' or 'arms'. Generally worth 22-23e but can swing between 21-25e at times. Only high end traders need currency of this magnitude.
In addition to those, some people trade zaishen keys (as you've found out) and high end minis, but that's less common than the above.
e = glob of ectoplasm (price is generally trader sell price - 1k; alternatively observe traders)
a = armbrace of truth. Sometimes shortened to 'armbraces' or 'arms'. Generally worth 22-23e but can swing between 21-25e at times. Only high end traders need currency of this magnitude.
In addition to those, some people trade zaishen keys (as you've found out) and high end minis, but that's less common than the above.
HigherMinion
Zaishen keys are pretty much fixed at 5,5k and Lockpicks seem to go for 1,25k in Spamadan.
Asrial
What are pre-nerf shields?
Master Archer Nente
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Marty Silverblade
'Old school' generally refers to items that aren't inscribable. These are worth more as it's harder to get a perfect set of stats (rarity -> lower supply -> higher price). On an inscribable item, the only things you can't change are the skin and req. On an non-insc shield there are those and up to two two non-insc mods.
My understanding of 'pre-nerf' shields is that there are some combinations of mods that only dropped on shields before Anet changed the drop possibilities. Thus, there are desirable combinations that are no longer possible to obtain. Thus, it can be considered a nerf.
My understanding of 'pre-nerf' shields is that there are some combinations of mods that only dropped on shields before Anet changed the drop possibilities. Thus, there are desirable combinations that are no longer possible to obtain. Thus, it can be considered a nerf.
Better Than Knight
so whats 40/20/20 I see people selling BDS staffs and they put 40/20/20
GODh
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so whats 40/20/20 I see people selling BDS staffs and they put 40/20/20
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* Adept staffhead (Halves casting time of spells of item's attribute (chance 20%))
* Aptitude not Attitude inscription (Halves casting time of spells of item's attribute (chance 20%))
* Standard recharge mod (Halves casting recharge of spells (chance 20%))
* Staff wrapping of enchanting (Enchantments last 20% longer)
The 40% refers to the 2x 20% HCT, the other 2 mods are 20%...
akelarumi
One I've been missing in the list is pbAoE = point blank area of effect
(to describe AoE damage dealt in the area arround the caster like e.g. Hundred Blades)
(to describe AoE damage dealt in the area arround the caster like e.g. Hundred Blades)
Sofonisba
Perhaps you can add the term "OS?" I've been wondering for a while, and I've deduced it means old-school from the posts in the thread. (Is that right?)
bsoltan
That is correct, in particular in terms of GW weapons or items.