Annoying terminology.

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Today I've been playing for one year. While that doesn't make me an entity it still is credible enough for me to go all like "...what?" when people use their own odd dictionary when referring to things in the game.
The worst things I've seen (mostly on Facebook):

5. Medals, instead of CP.
4. Chests, instead of vaults.
3. Coins, instead of HP.
2. Poster, instead of cover.
1. Orbs, instead of tiles.

I also chudder at "toons". But that's not entirely wrong per se since there is no absolute definition in the game of what to call them.

That's all. Feel free to add to this.
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  • CT1888
    CT1888 Posts: 1,201 Chairperson of the Boards
    Wonko33 said:


    I also chudder at "toons". But that's not entirely wrong per se since there is no absolute definition in the game of what to call them.


    I shudder at chudder  ;p

    I chunder at the use of toons
    (not literally)
  • CT1888
    CT1888 Posts: 1,201 Chairperson of the Boards

    aesthetocyst said:
    I use pink, toons, and devs all the time. 

    The first is device-dependent, the second just fun, the third just lazy.

    Chudder away.

    BTW, add "chudder" to the list.

    (tinykitty is "chudder"?)


    Clearly a cross between shudder and chunder (to vomit).

  • beyonderbub
    beyonderbub Posts: 661 Critical Contributor
    Hendross said:
    Pink instead of purple *duck*
    It's rouge
  • Rodolfo78
    Rodolfo78 Posts: 70 Match Maker
    beyonderbub said:
    Hendross said:
    Pink instead of purple *duck*
    It's rouge

    Funny that you mention that, when I've seen that typo for "Rogue" a dozen times already.
  • acescracked
    acescracked Posts: 1,197 Chairperson of the Boards
    Smart, instead of dumb
  • Wonko33
    Wonko33 Posts: 985 Critical Contributor
    beyonderbub said:
    Hendross said:
    Pink instead of purple *duck*
    It's rouge
    You mean Rogue

  • ProfessorGumby
    ProfessorGumby Posts: 132 Tile Toppler
    Wonko33 said:
    beyonderbub said:
    Hendross said:
    Pink instead of purple *duck*
    It's rouge
    You mean Rogue

    You should read the entire thread... or at least the post he was responding to...  ;)
  • Jaedenkaal
    Jaedenkaal Posts: 3,357 Chairperson of the Boards
    beyonderbub said:
    Hendross said:
    Pink instead of purple *duck*
    It's rouge
    Touche x 10. 
  • Akari
    Akari Posts: 492 Mover and Shaker
    Wonko33 said:


    I also chudder at "toons". But that's not entirely wrong per se since there is no absolute definition in the game of what to call them.


    I shudder at chudder  ;p


    I just accept the use of whatever words. I've heard toon used in too many different games to care at this point... I don't use it myself though.
  • Jaedenkaal
    Jaedenkaal Posts: 3,357 Chairperson of the Boards
    ProfessorGumby said:
    Funny that you mention that, when I've seen that typo for "Rogue" a dozen times already.
    As long as we're bringing typos into the conversation...
    "Guys... please check out my rooster and give me some advice!"
    a.k.a. "... please check out my [male chicken]..."
    Also great when a post repeatedly asks for help on the hard nods.
  • Dormammu
    Dormammu Posts: 3,531 Chairperson of the Boards
    Bowgentle said:
    Cards instead of covers.
    Yes!!! Drives me crazy.

    Jarvind said:
    What is it even supposed to be short for? Cartoon? WHAT ARE YOU SAYING.
    Double yes!!! I have no idea what a 'toon' is either.
  • Jaedenkaal
    Jaedenkaal Posts: 3,357 Chairperson of the Boards
    Jarvind said:
    What is it even supposed to be short for? Cartoon? WHAT ARE YOU SAYING.
    Double yes!!! I have no idea what a 'toon' is either.
    Be interesting to see where that contraction started. Presumably it's really short for "cartoon character".

    Oh, here we go:
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
    Toon is a term popularized by the 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit; it commonly refers to distinguish characters appearing in cartoons from regular humans.



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