Why is the glossary so important?
Because a lot of people don't crash the game. Language hangs.
When the player doesn't understand:
- PvE terms
- PvP terms
- stats names
- economics abbreviations he reads less, asks less and makes less use of the guides.
1. Essential terms of PvE, PvP and economy
PvE
What it is for: Understand group, function and progression.
Examples: -pull
- aggro
- uptime
- key -wipe
- raid ready
- pre-raid
- target loot
PvP
What it is for: Read strategy and calls faster.
Examples:
- peel
- burst
- kite
- LOS
- swap
- CC -pressure
Economy
What it is for: Better navigation through the server routine.
Examples:
- farm
- flip -margin
- sink
- gather -craft
2. Short, to-the-point definitions by topic
A good glossary avoids huge text. Each term must have:
- short definition
- practical context
- actual use
Example:
Aggro — enemy attention/threat on a target.
Peel — action to relieve pressure on an ally.
Uptime — time in which your action or effect became usefully active.
3. Advanced terms that create common confusion
Some terms need extra care:
- soft cap
- hard cap
- snapshot
- throughput -sustain
- window time
- macrogame
- victory condition
These are the ones that generate the most misreading when they appear without explanation.
4. Continuous Glossary Update Format
The ideal is to keep the glossary as a living piece:
- update when a new tab family grows
- add recurring terms in comments or questions
- separate by theme in addition to alphabetical order
5. Alphabetical/thematic organization checklist
- [ ] separate PvE terms
- [ ] separate PvP terms
- [ ] separate economics terms
- [ ] most confusing technical terms highlighted
- [ ] short and consultable language
What to avoid
- definition too long
- only alphabetical glossary and nothing thematic
- terms without practical example
- transform glossary into theoretical article
Minimum recommendation
A good glossary is what:
- Reduces friction
- helps with reading other posts
- grows with the website
- remains quick to consult
If the player understands the language, he learns the game much faster.
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