Gaming Lexicon - Dictionary of gaming terms

A

AFK (Away From Keyboard)

Expression indicating that a player is away from their keyboard and therefore inactive in the game.

Example:
I'm going AFK for 5 minutes to eat.

Admin

Server administrator with extended privileges to manage the server, sanction players, and maintain order.

Example:
The admin banned the player for cheating.

B

Ban

Temporary or permanent exclusion of a player from the server for breaking rules.

Example:
He received a 7-day ban for inappropriate language.

Bot

Automated program that can play or interact in the game without human intervention. Often prohibited on servers.

Example:
Using bots is strictly forbidden on this server.

BRB (Be Right Back)

Expression indicating that a player will return soon.

Example:
BRB, someone's at the door.

C

Chunk

In Minecraft, a 16x16 block area that constitutes the basic unit of the generated world.

Example:
Spawners only work if the chunk is loaded.

Craft

Action of creating objects by combining materials in the crafting interface.

Example:
I'm going to craft a diamond sword.

D

DM (Direct Message)

Private message sent directly to a player.

Example:
Send me the coordinates via DM.

Drop

Item left on the ground by a player or defeated monster.

Example:
The boss made an excellent drop.

E

Emote

Animation or facial expression that a character can perform to communicate.

Example:
He does the dance emote to celebrate.

F

FA (Free Access)

Free access mode to a server or service, usually with limited features compared to paid versions.

Example:
The server offers FA access with some restrictions.

Faction

Group of players united to control territories and wage war against other factions.

Example:
Our faction owns the richest territory.

FPS (Frames Per Second)

Number of images displayed per second, indicator of game fluidity.

Example:
My game runs at 60 FPS on average.

G

Grief

Action of destroying or vandalizing other players' constructions maliciously.

Example:
Someone griefed my house last night.

GTG (Got To Go)

Expression indicating that a player must leave.

Example:
GTG, see you later!

H

Hack

Use of third-party software to gain an unfair advantage in the game.

Example:
He's using a wallhack.

I

Idle

State of a connected but inactive player for a certain time.

Example:
The server automatically kicks idle players.

Item

Object or game element that players can own, use, or trade.

Example:
This chest contains rare items.

K

Kick

Temporary exclusion of a player from the server, less severe than a ban.

Example:
The admin kicked him for spamming.

L

Lag

Delay in server response or game slowdown causing a degraded experience.

Example:
There's too much lag, I can't play.

Loot

Spoils or rewards obtained by defeating enemies or exploring.

Example:
This dungeon has excellent loot.

M

Mod

Game modification that adds content, changes mechanics, or improves the experience.

Example:
This server uses mods to add new biomes.

Moderator

Staff member responsible for enforcing rules and helping players.

Example:
The moderator monitors chat to prevent spam.

Mute

Sanction temporarily preventing a player from writing in chat.

Example:
He was muted for 1 hour for insults.

N

Newbie

New beginner player who is still discovering the game or server.

Example:
Let's help this newbie understand the rules.

NPC (Non-Player Character)

Computer-controlled character, often for trading or quests.

Example:
Go see the merchant NPC to buy tools.

O

OP (Operator)

Player with administrator privileges on a Minecraft server.

Example:
Only OPs can use /gamemode commands.

P

PvP (Player versus Player)

Game mode where players fight directly against each other.

Example:
This area is PvP, watch out for other players!

PvE (Player versus Environment)

Game mode where players face the environment and monsters, not other players.

Example:
This server is pure PvE, no player combat.

R

Raid

Coordinated attack against a base, territory, or dungeon.

Example:
We're organizing a raid on their fortress tonight.

Respawn

Reappearance of a player or monster after death.

Example:
My respawn point is near my base.

RP (RolePlay)

Role-playing where players embody their character and stay in character.

Example:
On this RP server, you must speak like your character.

S

Spawn

Initial spawn point for players on the server or respawn area.

Example:
The server spawn is beautifully decorated.

Staff

Moderation and administration team of a server.

Example:
Contact a staff member if you have a problem.

T

Troll

Player who deliberately provokes others for their own amusement.

Example:
Don't feed the troll, ignore them.

V

Vote

Action of supporting a server on a server list to improve its ranking.

Example:
Don't forget to vote for the server every day!

W

Whitelist

List of players authorized to join a private server.

Example:
This server is whitelisted, you need an invitation.

Wipe

Complete server reset, removing all player constructions, inventories, and progression.

Example:
The next wipe will happen on Friday, get ready!

WL (Whitelist)

Shortcut for "Whitelist". Restricted list of players allowed to access a private server.

Example:
The server is going WL mode tonight.

X

XP (Experience Points)

Experience points earned to progress and unlock new abilities.

Example:
I need more XP to reach the next level.