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Leos Valentine Vatta Villore Sec Ops Gallente Federation 23	Posted - 2012.11.01 20:11:00 - [1] - Quote As with many other games and the talk surrounding them, DUST514 and it's community use(s) a wide and expanding vocabulary of terminology used to refer to game concepts, mechanics, objects or just as plain abbreviations. The below list attempts to compile this and provide a meaningful explanation where necessary. Ambush: Game mode - DUST514 equivalent of Team Deathmatch Aim Down Sights: The scope through which you look when using the weapon's zoom capability. When the weapon has no scope but allows you to zoom nonetheless then the term ADS does not apply (makes sense, but correct me if I am wrong) ADS: See Aim Down Sights AR: Assault Rifle AV: Anti-Vehicle AV Nades: Anti-Vehicle grenades AUR: Alternative in-game currency (Aurum) - used to purchase special items. Can be purchased from the Playstation Store Blueberries: A common term for team members that are not in your squad or affiliated with a player based corp. The name comes from the blue icon that represents allies on the overview and minimap BPC: BluePrint Copy - Any consumable item (Module/Weapon/Tool/Vehicle/Turret/Installation/Dropsuit) BPO: BluePrint Original - A variant of a consumable item that never runs out. Easily distinguished by it's blue icon. Capsuleer: A player in EVE. In EVE, a player's character resides inside a capsule. The capsule act as a life support system as well as a personal transport vessel for getting around space. It is equiped with advanced neural interfaces so that the capsuleer (player) can commandeer spaceships after docking with them. More info can be found on the evelopedia page Codex: Fourth patch (v0.6) to the DUST514 closed beta - See patch notes for more info Corp: Corporation - DUST514 and EVE equivalent of a clan/society/guild CRU: Clone Reanimation Unit - Can refer to both the battlefield installation and vehicle/dropsuit module CCP: The company that developed this game Danger/Red Zone: Area on a map that is off limits to players. Staying in this zone for too long a period (about 20 seconds) will result in death Derp: ? DS: Dropship DS3: DualShock 3 controller EVE: EVE online, a Massive Multiplayer Online RPG (MMORPG) developed by CCP that shares the same universe as DUST514 Fatty: Heavy Dropsuit Fit(s): Fitting(s) - DUST514 (much) enhanced equivalent of equipment loadouts FG Forge Gun - Heavy Weapon Class Anti-Vehicle weapon. The charged energy it fires also deals significant damage to infantry GEK (1): GEK-38 Assault Rifle (Advanced-level AR) GEK (2): Killswitch GEK-38 Assault Rifle (AUR variant of the GEK-38 with prototype components) GLU: GLU-5 Tactical Assault Rifle (Advanced-level Tactical AR) TFUGäó Harden The Frack Up, A term aimed at someone who keeps complaining about the same stuff to tell them to learn to adapt or get use to it. Probably coined by the CCP Permaband, also a named song by the same band (link to music video) HAV: Heavy Attack Vehicle Installation: - ISK: In-game currency - stands for InterStelar Kredit Kitten: A cute and innocent replacement for any known curse word, among them the widely known and used one that ends with K Logi/Logibro: Logistics Dropsuit LAV: Light Attack Vehicle - Turret installation LBI: Large Blaster Turret - Turret installation LMT: Large Missile Turret - Turret installation LRT: Large Railgun Turret - Turret installation LoS: Line of Sight Meta Level: The Meta level of an item indicates its quality. The higher the number, the better (and more valuable) the item often is MCC: Mobile Command Center MMO: Massive Multiplayer Online MQ: Mercenary Quarters - your private quarters Nades: Grenades NeoCom: A sidebar-style navigation menu from which you can access things like your character sheet to game settings NULL cannon: Massive missile launcher that works well against MCCs OB: Orbital Bombardment (fired from a spaceship orbitting the planet and piloted by an EVE capsuleer) OHK: One Hit Kill OP: Overpowered This list is far from complete, and in keeping with it's spirit, would benefit much from community feedback/suggestions EDIT: To my surpise, this list has grown too large to fit in one post. The list is continued in a separate post below. Since I did not reserve any space, you might have to scroll down to see it.
Maken Tosch Planetary Response Organisation Test Friends Please Ignore 1590	Posted - 2012.11.01 20:37:00 - [2] - Quote RDV = rapid deployment vehicle, not remote. QQ = crying, tears, whining, b+m
Mister Hunt Sanmatar Kelkoons Minmatar Republic 230	Posted - 2012.11.02 01:24:00 - [3] - Quote Gek is not just for the Aurum variant Kitten is all of CCP's recognized swear words, not just the 4 letter one that ends in k AV is anti-vehicle, not anti-vehicle grenades. AV Nades would be that
Grenwal Hiesenberg Shadow Company HQ 223	Posted - 2012.11.02 23:42:00 - [4] - Quote +1 for a great idea, i wish this was here when I started... here's a few others: MQ-mercenary quarters SL- swarm launchers BPC- blue print copies, consumable items
Leos Valentine Vatta Villore Sec Ops Gallente Federation 23	Posted - 2012.11.03 03:32:00 - [5] - Quote Thanks for the suggestions, I have added them to the list. Changelog: * corrected the description for 'kitten' * corrected the description for 'AV' * added entry for 'AV Nades' * edited the description for 'GEK' * added a second entry for 'GEK' * added entry for 'MQ' * edited entry for 'BPO' * added entry for 'BPC' * added entry for 'SL' * edited entry for 'Redlined' * applied proper formatting on the entry for 'QQ' * reordered list items somewhat
Maken Tosch Planetary Response Organisation Test Friends Please Ignore 1590	Posted - 2012.11.03 04:53:00 - [6] - Quote Danger/Redzone - The maximum time before suiciding in this area is 20 seconds (not 15). OB - Orbital Bombardment (inflicted by capsuleers shooting from space in their internet spaceships in Eve Online) PS - Precision Strike (inflicted by NPC controlled warbarge). Less damage than the OB. Skirmish - Dust 514 equivalent of King of the Hill mixed in with Team Deathmatch.
Leos Valentine Vatta Villore Sec Ops Gallente Federation 23	Posted - 2012.11.05 22:41:00 - [7] - Quote Corrections have been applied, along with some additional entries Changelog: * Expanded the entry for 'Logi' * corrected the description for 'Danger/Red Zone' * corrected the description for 'OB' * corrected the description for 'Skirmish' * added entry for 'Capsuleer' * added entry for 'EVE' * added entry for 'LoS' * added entry for 'PS' * added entry for 'RoF' * added entry for 'Regen' * added entry for 'Shotty' * added entry for 'Singularity' * added entry for 'SiSi * added entry for 'Tranquility * reorganised list items - shorthand words are ordered before single-letter abbreviations Thank you Maken Tosch for the suggested corrections
Maken Tosch Planetary Response Organisation Test Friends Please Ignore 1590	Posted - 2012.11.06 05:22:00 - [8] - Quote @Leos My pleasure.
Free Healing L.O.T.I.S. Legacy Rising 234	Posted - 2012.11.06 08:04:00 - [9] - Quote Not sure if it's worth putting up here but Blueberries = common term for allies on the map, represented by their Blue Dot icons, that not in you squad and/or affiliated with a Player Based Corporation. LRI = Large Railgun Installation LMI = Large Missle Installation LBI = Large Blaster Installation Objective = Squad Order / Command given to you by your Squad Leader. Awards more points upon successful completion. UVT (Universal Voice Transmitter) = A device, purchasable with Aurum, that lets you use your Voice Chat to communicate with players in Chatrooms not related to your Corporation. Repper = Slang for Remote Repair Tool Triage = Any player that carries a Nanite Injector is considered a "Triage Unit" that is capable of reviving a Downed Player. that's all i got for now. Keep the faith.
Leos Valentine Vatta Villore Sec Ops Gallente Federation 23	Posted - 2012.11.08 00:11:00 - [10] - Quote Using the term objective to refer to squad commands is a source for confusion me thinks Changelog * corrected entry for 'SiSi' * corrected entry for 'CRU' * added entry for 'Blueberries' * added entry for 'Codex' * added entry for 'LBTI * added entry for 'LBT' * added entry for 'LRT' * added entry for 'Replication' * added entry for 'Repper' * added entry for 'Precursor' * added entry for SMG' * added entry for 'Triage' * added entry for 'TQ' * added entry for UVT' * the list has been split over 2 posts Anyway, thanks for the feedback

Leos Valentine Vatta Villore Sec Ops Gallente Federation 23	Posted - 2012.11.08 00:14:00 - [11] - Quote Part 2 (use the following link for Part 1) Passive SP: An in-game mechanism which allows your character to accrue SP (currently at 1/4 sec) Precursor: Third patch (v0.?) to the DUST514 closed beta - See patch notes for more info PG: PowerGrid PS: Precision Strike (fired from the NPC controlled MCC). Inflicts less damage than an orbital strike QQ: Crying/Whining Redlined: A situation where a team is pined down in their staging area A map's perimeter is comprised of a danger zone which shows up as a red overlay on the overview and mini map. A team's staging area is off limits to the enemy team and lies in the enemy team's danger or red zone, hence the term redlined Regen: Renerate Replication: First patch (v0.?) to the DUST514 closed beta - See patch notes for more info Repper: Refers to the Remote Repair Tool RDV: Rapid Deployment Vehicle RoF: Rate of Fire Seed/Seeded: ? Singularity: As of 17/8/2012 (untill ?) the server that runs DUST514. It also runs a version of EVE that allows both to be tested in a single server environment. See the Anncounement topic SOONGäó Describes something that we are told is coming soon (feature, functionality, update, new item(s), ...) but we have heard it enough times to know better. (Whoever is saying x event will occur soon is considered to own the trademark on the word because they have used it so many times) SiSi: See Singularity SCC: Surface Command Center SL: Swarm Launcher SMG: SubMachine Gun SP: Skill Points Tranquility: A centralized server cluster that hosts all EVE players except those from China, who play on a seperate server - Serenity Triage: A player that carries a Nanite Injector is considered a "Triage Unit", capable of reviving a downed player TAR: Thale's TAR-07 Sniper Rifle (Rare Sniper Rifle that can only be obtained from salvage) TLC: ? TQ: See tranquility UVT: Universal Voice Transmitter - allows voice chat in the corp chat or any user created channel WB: War Barge/Room - DUST514 equivalent of a game lobby WP: War Points This list is far from complete, and in keeping with it's spirit, would benefit much from community feedback/suggestions
Talos Alomar Subdreddit Test Alliance Please Ignore 391	Posted - 2012.11.08 23:31:00 - [12] - Quote my personal favorite shitfit - cheap and disposable fit meant as a throw away
Maken Tosch Planetary Response Organisation Test Friends Please Ignore 1590	Posted - 2012.11.09 05:00:00 - [13] - Quote Something I just remembered: HTFU - Hurry/Harden The F*** Up - A term aimed at someone to tell them to learn to adapt or get use to something. Originally began as a song created and published online by Permaband title HTFU and broadcasted by CCP. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgvM7av1o1Q
Aarond2lod Crux Special Tasks Group Gallente Federation 0	Posted - 2012.11.09 19:05:00 - [14] - Quote One thing that i really don't get is that you have to be 18 in order to play this game, and there's no censorship on voice transmission, so why don't they just let people swear in chat? :P
Free Healing L.O.T.I.S. Legacy Rising 234	Posted - 2012.11.09 20:08:00 - [15] - Quote I THINK it's a requirement by the ESRB for MMO games that feature a chatbox. And you don't HAVE to be 18 years or older to play this. You download it from PSN for free (in the future) so anyone smart enough to navigate the PSN store would be able to access this game. Actually does this game even have an "Offical" rating by the ESRB? I thought it was still pending. O.o Keep the faith.
Tyrus 4 Amarr Templars Amarr Empire 83	Posted - 2012.11.11 20:02:00 - [16] - Quote This needs to be stickied.
Tyrus 4 Amarr Templars Amarr Empire 83	Posted - 2012.11.12 02:41:00 - [17] - Quote Also, ISK stands for InterStellar Kredit, which, as noted, is the primary currency of EVE Online and Dust 514. Forge, FG = Forge Gun - Heavy Weapon Class Anti-Vehicle weapon.
Tyrus 4 Amarr Templars Amarr Empire 83	Posted - 2012.11.12 02:43:00 - [18] - Quote Maken Tosch wrote: Something I just remembered: HTFU - Hurry/Harden The F*** Up - A term aimed at someone to tell them to learn to adapt or get use to something. Originally began as a song created and published online by Permaband title HTFU and broadcasted by CCP. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgvM7av1o1Q Permaband is actually made up of CCP Employees, as far as I know. so HTFU wasn't just broadcasted by CCP, it was created by them. HTFU = Harden The Fck Up = Stop Crying about sht all the time.
Timothy Reaper ZionTCD Legacy Rising 321	Posted - 2012.11.12 08:08:00 - [19] - Quote "Kittens" can also refer to "Notifications", due to an old censor glitch in the text chat that replaced the 'fic' with 'kitten', Notikittenations Example: "I sent you a squad invitation. Check your kittens."
Timothy Reaper ZionTCD Legacy Rising 321	Posted - 2012.11.12 08:09:00 - [20] - Quote Oops, double post.

Star Umbra Tronhadar Free Guard Minmatar Republic 0	Posted - 2012.11.12 19:59:00 - [21] - Quote Can someone tell me what the Meta level is in relation to weapons?
Free Healing L.O.T.I.S. Legacy Rising 234	Posted - 2012.11.13 06:58:00 - [22] - Quote Star Umbra wrote: Can someone tell me what the Meta level is in relation to weapons? Meta-Level in relation to weapons, is an average rating of the weapon. The higher the Meta Level, the more valuble the weapon. Example: Militia Assault Rifle = Meta Level 0 Standard Assault Rifle = Meta Level 1
Free Beers Internal Error. Negative-Feedback 1017	Posted - 2012.11.17 07:57:00 - [23] - Quote Scrub(s) = Term of endearment used when refering players of minimal skill
Leos Valentine Vatta Villore Sec Ops Gallente Federation 23	Posted - 2012.11.17 22:58:00 - [24] - Quote Changelog: * expanded the description for 'ISK' * added entry for 'ADS' * added entry for 'Aim Down Sights' * added entry for 'Derp' (more information needed) * added entry for 'HTFUGäó' * added entry for 'FG' * added entry for 'Meta Level' * added entry for 'TLC' (more information needed) * added entry for 'SOONGäó' * added entry for 'Seed/Seeded' (more info needed) Some entries from Part 1 has been relocated to Part 2 to cope with the character limit on posts. Also, both parts now contain (a) link(s) to the other one(s). Thank you all for your contributions. (some have not yet been added to the list yet, but will be included in future updates)
ZeHealingHurts HurtingHeals Seituoda Taskforce Command Caldari State 108	Posted - 2012.11.22 17:57:00 - [25] - Quote Really got me up to speed when I first started using these forums. Quick thing on ADS, I thought ADS was used no matter if there was a scope or not so long as you were, well, aiming down the sights. That's always how I've seen the term used.
ZeHealingHurts HurtingHeals Seituoda Taskforce Command Caldari State 108	Posted - 2012.12.09 22:22:00 - [26] - Quote Thanks again. Was reading that post announcing the Quafe agents and was wondering what a BPC was. Luckily this thread exists. Shame it went all the way down to the 3rd page. This will be an invaluable thread once the open beta is underway.
STB Vermaak Doe 558	Posted - 2012.12.10 03:58:00 - [27] - Quote A new phrase I want to coin: gunLogi Definition: I logistic soldier with an outstandingly noticeable amount of combat skill
Elijah Sol' Dzusaki Onward Defrosted Tuna Team 485	Posted - 2012.12.10 04:38:00 - [28] - Quote STB Vermaak Doe wrote: A new phrase I want to coin: gunLogi Definition: I logistic soldier with an outstandingly noticeable amount of combat skill Thought that was a HAV name?
Vermaak Doe SVER True Blood Unclaimed. 383	Posted - 2012.12.10 05:41:00 - [29] - Quote Elijah Sol' Dzusaki wrote: STB Vermaak Doe wrote: A new phrase I want to coin: gunLogi Definition: I logistic soldier with an outstandingly noticeable amount of combat skill Thought that was a HAV name? Play on words Ps it's Gunloggi
Chankk Saotome CrimeWave Syndicate 169	Posted - 2012.12.12 08:49:00 - [30] - Quote While I often use "blueberries" in text, in combat it's blue-dots... Blue-dots and Green-dots, and Red-dots... everyone is a "dot" just of different colors, and I've heard just about anyone on mics use the same terminology. Also, a common phrase now which we hope will disappear seems to be the ever dreaded, "Blue shield". I.e. when fire hits a player, his shield flares as if he's been hit and should take damage but his health does not report that damage. Not official game world terms but more of player colloquialisms and commonly used terminology. Similar to "Shield ____" and "Armor ____", or when players are referred to by their weapons on comms: "Mass driver at C", "Shotgun flanking left"... The only two who are called out by their roles are "Heavies" and "Snipers".



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