Common Terminology

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General

AMArchmage, original version of this type of game, developed by MARI. The Reincarnation originates from the Archmage players community.
AppApprentice Server
ArenaArena Archmage, the game's built in lookup tool
ArmaArmageddon, the final days of a reset
ASArchspace, another game developed by MARI. Has had it's own reincarnation (http://www.archspace.org)
AscAscendant, a magic speciality
BarBarrier
BangIn TR slang: Coordinated wave of attacks, items, spells targetting a single mage (e.g. a guild enemy)
BBQIn TR slang: An all-out attack, usually by a guild, on one or more mages. Usually includes attacks, spells and items
BlackNether, a magic speciality
BlitzBlitz Guild Server. Also BG or B2, terms from AM
BluePhantasm, a magic speciality
DDamaged
Descriptiontext entered by a mage on thier Options screen and viewed by other mages via arena / the rank list
EradEradication, a magic speciality
FoGFury of God, a punishment given for multimaging freezes your account
FortFortress
GeddonArmageddon, the final days of a reset
GreenVerdant, a magic speciality
GuildHas three meanings:
1. A group of mages who have registered their intent to coordinate as a team. A team of players.
2. A type of building in the game, associated to magic (spell research, item generation)
3. Guild Server. Also Server or S1, terms from AM
HallSee 'HoF'
HoFHall of Fame, the highest ranked 10 mages at the end of arma
HoIHall of Immortals, what the HoF is actually called
KenaJust... kena. (Malay for: strike! has become AM/TR IRC slang)
MageA player's account in this game, some players role play they are mages, i.e. wizard-kings.
MedMeditation, entered through the Options page.
MovingA mage spending turns is often described as moving.
MPMana, Mana Points
NDNon-Description, an unguilded mage. Comes from AM, where players showed thier guild in thier description
NPNet Power
OnlineAn attack while a mage is moving, usually while they are disbanded.
PhantPhantasm, a magic speciality
ProtProtection, Protected. Either Damage Protection, Pillage Protection or Council Protection.
RedEradication, a magic speciality
ResetA period of time a server runs for.
ROEROE is short for Rules of Engagement
RunningA mage spending turns is often described as running. Also refers to spending turns whilst under offensive enchantments, ie_ running spells
SLSpell Level
SnipeCasting an offensive enchantment on a mage that is using turns, in the hope they will die
SoloBlitz Solo Server. No longer supperted in TR due to rampant cheating. Also B3, a term from AM
TRThe Reincarnation, this game
TTTime Twister, a punishment given for illegal coordination.
VerdVerdant, a magic speciality
WhiteAscendant, a magic speciality
WhoreIn TR slang: A mage who gelds for an extended period of the reset in order to buy Unique Items, Heroes or otherwise gain a considerable advantage.
WhoringIn TR slang: The act of being a Whore. A valid tactic but is widely considered lame.

Battle

AccAccuracy, a measure of how well a unit deals damage.
APAttack Power, the damage dealt by a unit or hero
HPHit Points, the life of a unit or hero
InitInitiative, a factor determining the order units attack in
ResResistances, a unit's susceptibility to certain attack types and magic.

Units

Spells

Items

Heroes