MMORPG
Persistent virtual world
MMORPG stands for massively multiplayer online role-playing game—a video game where thousands of players inhabit a persistent virtual world simultaneously.
Players create characters, complete quests, and interact with others in real time.
The genre emerged in the late 1990s with titles like Ultima Online and EverQuest, reaching mainstream popularity with World of Warcraft: I lost a year of my life to that MMORPG.
Molar action sometimes
- levelingMaking flat or equal
- raidsSudden armed attacks
- dungeonsUnderground prison chambers
- lootStolen valuables
crafting · quests · endgame · instances · farming · cooldowns · hotkeys · tank
Defined territorial divisions
- mapsGeographic visual representations
- regionsDefined geographical areas
- capitalsUppercase letters or headquarters
- hubCentral connection point
instance · sandbox · waypoint · exploration · lore · factions · environment · seamless
Professional mutual-aid society
- partyGathering for celebration
- clanRelated group sharing ancestry
- allianceFormal union of parties
- chatInformal verbal exchange
pug · discord · recruitment · drama · roleplaying · emotes · auction-house · cooperation
Digital user representation
- classGrouping by shared traits
- raceCompetition of speed
- buildCreate a structure
- statsNumerical information, abbreviated
skills · abilities · talents · gear · equipment · armor · weapons · inventory
One who attends tables
- clientOne who hires professionals
- lagPeriod of falling behind
- pingBrief metallic tone
- latencyDelay in system response
patch · update · expansion · subscription · free-to-play · microtransactions · download · launcher
Mythical small beings
- dwarvesMythical small beings
- orcsSavage fantasy humanoids
- dragonsMythical fire-breathing reptiles
- magicSupernatural or illusory power
mana · spells · sorcery · enchantment · alchemy · runes · necromancy · paladins
Venue for contests
- battlegroundLocation of armed combat
- duelingFormal armed combat
- rankingsOrdered list by performance
- leaderboardRanked list of competitors
esports · tournament · ladder · rated · ganking · flagged · honor · conquest
grinding
Molar action sometimes
loot · crafting · quests · endgame · instances · farming · cooldowns · hotkeys · tank · healer
zones
Defined territorial divisions
- mapsGeographic visual representations
- regionsDefined geographical areas
- capitalsUppercase letters or headquarters
hub · instance · sandbox · waypoint · exploration · lore · factions · environment · seamless · phasing
guild
Professional mutual-aid society
chat · pug · discord · recruitment · drama · roleplaying · emotes · auction-house · cooperation
avatar
Digital user representation
stats · skills · abilities · talents · gear · equipment · armor · weapons · inventory · cosmetics
server
One who attends tables
latency · patch · update · expansion · subscription · free-to-play · microtransactions · download · launcher · maintenance
elves
Mythical small beings
magic · mana · spells · sorcery · enchantment · alchemy · runes · necromancy · paladins · warriors
arena
Venue for contests
- battlegroundLocation of armed combat
- duelingFormal armed combat
- rankingsOrdered list by performance
leaderboard · esports · tournament · ladder · rated · ganking · flagged · honor · conquest · season
- gamingvideo games, buff, games, PlayStation 4, gameplay
- video gamesvideo games, gameplay, Fortnite, mobile game, arcade
- online spaceswebsite, websites, webpage, web pages, web page
- gaming lingoNPC, HP, GG, AFK, PvP
- False Realitiesillusions, simulations, virtual reality, delusions, hallucinations
- RPGsDungeons and Dragons, Final Fantasy, Skyrim, GM, Baldur's Gate
MMORPGpuzzle game
Challenge requiring logical thinking
platformer · racing game · sports game · rhythm game · fighting game