Roleplay Terms
General Roleplay Terms
Some things are difficult to communicate without breaking character or RP. Players use phrases that are more RP friendly to avoid directly referencing game mechanics or things IRL.
The following table covers terms you might hear or want to use if needed.
| Terms | Definition | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Tsunami, Storm | Server restart. | "When is the tsunami coming?" |
| Island | The server or map. | "I'm new to this island." |
| Muscle | Key or keybind. | "Use your F muscle to mine." |
| Quick Flight, Quick Nap | Exiting to the game lobby and rejoining. Helpful when relogging to troubleshoot. | "Take a quick nap, see if that helps." |
| Headache, Brainfreeze | Low FPS or lag. | "I've got a bad headache, give me a second." |
| Icy, Slippery | Low FPS or lag; especially desync in a vehicle. | "The roads are really slippery today." |
| Lost my voice, Sore throat | Teamspeak issues. | "Sorry, *cough cough* I lost my voice." |
| Gods | Server admins (use discouraged, use F2 to make a staff ticket if you need help). | "I think it was an act of God." |
Terms in RP
Some terms are used and discovered in RP. Much like in real life, certain analogies are used to avoid drawing attention. For example, if a man on a street corner offers to sell you "herb", you know by context he isn't pawning oregano but he hasn't outright exposed himself. Players may use similar phrases to carry out secret functions or crime without getting caught. These things should be found out in RP.
With varying degrees of sucess, players might try to auction their "airsoft" rifles on Twitter or YellowPages. Historically, the Mafia could launder your dirty "clothes": the act of cleaning dirty money into clean and usable cash.