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Ramaldon · Dec 04, 2007, 03:44 AM // 03:44

Can someone explain to me what "farming" means and give me a list or find a list for what all those slangs mean? (For example "tanking" or "support unit") And what does "build" mean?

Biostem · Dec 04, 2007, 04:06 AM // 04:06

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Originally Posted by Ramaldon

CAn someone explain to me what "farming" means and give me a list or find a list for what all those slangs mean? (For example "tanking" or "support unit")

"Farming" is when you "harvest" an area for gold, items, etc. Basically, you run through an area intending to get as much gold or certain items out of it.

"Tanking" basically just means to build your character in such a way so as to withstand large amounts of damage for extended periods of time.

A "Support" person is a character that enhances other teammates at the expense of, or in addition to, their own personal character's effectiveness. Basically, this means increasing the damage teammates deal, allowing them to withstand more damage, or otherwise weakening the enemies so yoru team is more effective.

If you type in 'guild wars wiki' into an internet search, you'll find resources to help further define the various in-game terms...

RPGmaniac · Dec 04, 2007, 04:41 AM // 04:41

Also pressing f10 in game will bring up the anet wiki. You can also do something like /help **search term goes here**.

MisterB · Dec 04, 2007, 05:00 AM // 05:00

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Originally Posted by Ramaldon

And what does "build" mean?

"Build" refers to the 8(you are using them all, I hope)skils on your skillbar, plus attributes. It is basically your character design, or build.

nekopowa · Dec 04, 2007, 08:27 AM // 08:27

http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Guild_W...ssary_of_Terms

Roshi_ikkyu · Dec 04, 2007, 08:32 AM // 08:32

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Originally Posted by Ramaldon

Can someone explain to me what "farming" means and give me a list or find a list for what all those slangs mean? (For example "tanking" or "support unit") And what does "build" mean?

I'll add two!

Newbie: a new player who as yet does not know the regular game elements

Noob: a player devoid of intelligence

redant751 · Dec 04, 2007, 08:42 AM // 08:42

Roshi_ikkyu that was a bit harsh, we were all noobs at one time or an other
He/She will learn in time.

Roshi_ikkyu · Dec 04, 2007, 08:55 AM // 08:55

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Originally Posted by redant751

Roshi_ikkyu that was a bit harsh, we were all noobs at one time or an other
He/She will learn in time.

What!!!

I think I should be insulted and outraged! I never called anyone a noob or newbie. Gees, atleast read someones post before commenting on it.

I was just being helpful adding some common lang terms. And you go ahead and be a big bully about it, meanie!

N E D M · Dec 04, 2007, 12:13 PM // 12:13

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Originally Posted by redant751

Roshi_ikkyu that was a bit harsh, we were all noobs at one time or an other
He/She will learn in time.

If you read the post above you you would know the definition of noob, asd opposed to newb.
You have insulted everyone with your statement.

To clarify:

Noob is not the same thing as Newb.

you noob.

Quaker · Dec 04, 2007, 02:35 PM // 14:35

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Originally Posted by N E D M

ITo clarify:

Noob is not the same thing as Newb.

you noob.

Depends on who is calling who a noob. (newb? nub?) And what newb means on their planet.

Quaker · Dec 04, 2007, 02:54 PM // 14:54

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Originally Posted by Ramaldon

Can someone explain to me what "farming" means and give me a list or find a list for what all those slangs mean? (For example "tanking" or "support unit") And what does "build" mean?

"Farming" is when you are just doing an area, quest, mission, etc. for the purpose of simply getting as much of something as possible. For example, you can "farm" for gold and loot by simply running around an area killing creatures for their drops. Or you can repeatedly kill a particular boss (or bosses) to "farm" for a "green" (weapon or weapons). Sometimes you'll see people post things like "While doing X quest I decided to do a little "farming" while I was there."

A "build" is the overall set of skills, and/or runes and insignias (and weapons) that make up a particular character. Or "build" can refer to the overall make-up of a group. A build can be anything, but, a character who is just made up from an assortment of skills and attributes, without a specific purpose, is not usually refered to as a "build"
For example, there are certain skills and attributes that make a Necromancer good at making and sustaining "minions" - this would be known as a "Minion Master" build, or "MM" for short.

A "tank" is a character who's "build" is designed to be able to survive as much damage as possible. "Tanking" is when a "tank" gathers as many of the enemy around him as possible and takes the enemy damage while others in the party do damage to the enemy. In that case, the team "build" could consist of a tank (or tanks), a few casters (Eles, necros, mesmers, rits) to do the damage and a healing monk and "bonding" monk (and/or Rit) as "support units".

Ramaldon · Dec 04, 2007, 10:50 PM // 22:50

Thank You ppl

Dec 04, 2007, 03:44 AM // 03:44	#1
Ramaldon Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Philadelphia Guild: Toxic Eradication Unit [T.E.U] Profession: R/Mo	Slang-Teach me Can someone explain to me what "farming" means and give me a list or find a list for what all those slangs mean? (For example "tanking" or "support unit") And what does "build" mean? Last edited by Ramaldon; Dec 04, 2007 at 04:00 AM // 04:00..

Dec 04, 2007, 04:41 AM // 04:41	#3
RPGmaniac Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005	Also pressing f10 in game will bring up the anet wiki. You can also do something like /help search term goes here.

Dec 04, 2007, 08:27 AM // 08:27	#5
nekopowa Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Croatia Profession: A/P	http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Guild_W...ssary_of_Terms

Dec 04, 2007, 08:42 AM // 08:42	#7
redant751 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NYC,NY Guild: Gods Special Forces (GSF) Profession: R/E	Roshi_ikkyu that was a bit harsh, we were all noobs at one time or an other He/She will learn in time.

Dec 04, 2007, 10:50 PM // 22:50	#12
Ramaldon Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Philadelphia Guild: Toxic Eradication Unit [T.E.U] Profession: R/Mo	Thank You ppl