jdmorse Posted April 13, 2000 Share Posted April 13, 2000 Since there has been a lull waiting for CM release, there has been a few topics (name derivation etc) marking time. I hesitate to ask this as it shows my ignorance, but maybe there are lurkers or newbies that might benefit. I tell my clients that the only dumb question is the unasked one so here goes. In any closely shared culture there develops terms of art, slang, abbrev. etc that distinguish the insiders from the outsiders. Wargaming has it's own as well. While I started wargaming w/ AH's D-Day in about 1963 or so and bought and played them up thrugh Squad Leader (1978 ???) it was catch as catch can without getting into the gaming community except for a brief stint in the Bay area in the late 70's. Thus I haven't been following or involved for quite some period as the current language has developed. I'd be interested in getting definitions (let's see if even the community at large can agree) of various words, phrases definition, inspeak. Terms like Real time strategy (RTS) PBEM etc usually can be worked out, terms like Grognard etc take longer to puzzle out and are subject to misinterpretation. Also since much of communication (least my experience) is over the computer rather than face to face (FTF?) you don't get a chance as much to refine your understanding. So if you're inclined to create a thread repository of wargaming terms, just post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mch Posted April 13, 2000 Share Posted April 13, 2000 Here's a few that I've seen people have trouble with: JABO:{g}fighter-bomber.(soldier slang) AFV:armoured fighting vehicle LOL:{bbs slang}laughing out loud IIRC:{same}if i recall correctly IMHO :{same}in my humble opinion Grognard:refering to a soldier of Napoleons home gaurd:the "grumblers"basically,an old "hardcore"gamer. Oh yeah...SYCHOPHANT:toadie..associated historically with informing against the illegal importation of figs from ancient athens.(plutarch) cant get rid of smilies..... [This message has been edited by mch (edited 04-13-2000).] [This message has been edited by mch (edited 04-13-2000).] [This message has been edited by mch (edited 04-13-2000).] [This message has been edited by mch (edited 04-13-2000).] [This message has been edited by mch (edited 04-13-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ol' Blood & Guts Posted April 13, 2000 Share Posted April 13, 2000 Hell, I still can't figure out what AFAIK (sp?) means? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabot Posted April 13, 2000 Share Posted April 13, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Ol' Blood & Guts: Hell, I still can't figure out what AFAIK (sp?) means?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> AFAIK = as far as i know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gunnerdream Posted April 14, 2000 Share Posted April 14, 2000 Then there is the infamous RPG. Role Playing Game Rocket Propelled Grenade Rarified Potato Gin Radical Pivoting Gambit Raised Point Grade Rum Pistachio Granola Red Polyester Garter Rambling Pointless Gab (Which applies to my post) Gunnerdream...floating down through the clouds...in desperate need of a life... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EScurlock Posted April 15, 2000 Share Posted April 15, 2000 Can anyone figure out what FIGMO means? ------------------ He who gets there the fastest with the mostest wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabot Posted April 15, 2000 Share Posted April 15, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by EScurlock: Can anyone figure out what FIGMO means? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> FIGMO-**** it, got my orders. A popular phrase among the troops in Vietnam. Now, a question for you, what did it mean when they said it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriarty Posted April 15, 2000 Share Posted April 15, 2000 i'm goin' home ------------------ I'm drinkin' wine, I'm eatin' cheese and catching some rays, you know. — Oddball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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