Matthew on 29/5/2009 at 12:16
I thought 'mob' in an MMO context was just referring to a 'mob' of enemies? I learn something new every day.
ZylonBane on 29/5/2009 at 13:42
Quote Posted by Matthew
I thought 'mob' in an MMO context was just referring to a 'mob' of enemies? I learn something new every day.
No, it does indeed refer to anything that's "mobile". The term originated from MUDs/MOOs. Probably internal terminology from the game engine.
Matthew on 29/5/2009 at 13:52
Aha, I see. I didn't realise it had that long a history!
RavynousHunter on 30/5/2009 at 22:30
Methinks the difference lies in the pronunciation: "mob," with a short "o," to denote ... well ... a mob; and "mob," with a long "o," which is shorthand for "mobile."
I'll still use the term "enemy." Makes far more sense.
ZylonBane on 30/5/2009 at 22:34
Quote Posted by RavynousHunter
Methinks the difference lies in the pronunciation: "mob," with a short "o," to denote ... well ... a mob; and "mob," with a long "o," which is shorthand for "mobile."
You DO realize we're talking about MMO players here, right?
SubJeff on 30/5/2009 at 23:12
With bs nuances like that what else could it be?
ZylonBane on 31/5/2009 at 01:55
Quote Posted by Subjective Effect
With bs nuances like that what else could it be?
Beyond them.
RavynousHunter on 31/5/2009 at 02:53
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You DO realize we're talking about MMO players here, right?
Of course. I'm elucidating on the stupidity of the euphemism.
ZylonBane on 31/5/2009 at 04:02
Quote Posted by RavynousHunter
Of course. I'm elucidating on the stupidity of the euphemism.
"Mob" isn't a euphemism. It's jargon.
