World of Warcraft: A Language and Terminology Reference

World of Warcraft isn't just any other game like Tetris or Solitaire...there are things you should know, in particular the language and terminology spoken by the players.

Let's go over some common terminology used in the World of Warcraft. People that play the World of Warcraft have their own language, and it's good to start learning before you enter their world so you can communicate efficiently.

General Abbreviated Terms

"LFG" - An abbreviation for the term Looking For Group, players will use this when they are trying to find a group for a dungeon. It's usually followed with the name of the dungeon, such as "LFG Arcatraz."

"LFM" - A term used when players are trying to fill the last spots in their group. Translates to "Looking For More", and is often followed by how many of what class they need for an optimal group for the dungeon or quest they are doing. You might see something like this; "LF1M DPS/CC Arcatraz."

"DPS" - An abbreviation for "Damage Per Second." This can be used in a variety of context, but most often describes several of the different classes/builds in the game. Warlocks, rogues, mages, and hunters are most often referred to as DPS classes, however more and more players are revolutionizing other hybrid classes, trying to get them to become "true DPS" classes; like fury warriors, feral druids, and retribution paladins.

"CC" - Also known as "Crowd Control." People use this term in reference with classes that can literally control other players or monsters in the game. For example, a priests mind control, a mages frost nova or polymorph, or a warlock with their seduce are all forms of crowd control. CC is great in making a hard dungeon much easier by reducing the damage taken to the group and increasing their survivability.

"Lag" - An issue with either the players internet connection, latency, or the game itself which makes game play really suck! Players that experience lag will usually have a very hard time playing, and their game will often "freeze" momentarily, and at the worst times usually killing them or preventing them from doing something important.

World of Warcraft, it really is a world of its own!

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