Game Type: RP MU (Page 2)

Glossary terms related to RP MU*s. Unlike traditional MUDs, RP games (which can include MUSHes) include a focus on roleplaying and may require that players stay in-character while playing.

Two young actors on a stage, facing each other, and the words: IC does not equal OOC.

IC =/= OOC

March 4, 2024

Stands for "in character does not equal out of character."

An actor on stage under the lights and the word: IC, short for in character.

IC

March 4, 2024

Stands for “in character.” Any writing or roleplay that occurs as part of the game and within the game’s setting.

A dust-covered steamroller and the word: god-modding.

God-modding

February 27, 2024

When one player controls another player's character without their permission.

A lowered stage curtain and the acronym: FTB, short for fade to black.

FTB

February 27, 2024

Stands for "fade to black." The act of backgrounding scenes that are uncomfortable or unnecessary to play out.

A creatively painted lightbulb and the word: freeform.

Freeform

February 26, 2024

A style of roleplay that emphasizes narrative freedom and creative expression.

A player pointing away and the acronym: FOIC, short for find out in character.

FOIC

February 26, 2024

Stands for "find out in character." A phrase used in RP games to encourage IC discovery of information.

The crossed legs of a person sitting on a red velvet divan and the acronym: ERP, short for erotic roleplay.

ERP

February 24, 2024

ERP stands for "erotic roleplay," a form of RP that focuses on physical intimacy between characters.

An actor behind a comedy mask and the word: emote.

Emote

February 24, 2024

A way for players to describe their characters' actions during roleplay.

YES written on a chalkboard, and the word: consent.

Consent

February 22, 2024

An agreement by players as to what can and cannot happen to their characters within the game.

A pair of iron shackles and the acronym: CNC RP, short for consensual non-consent roleplay.

CNC RP

February 22, 2024

Stands for "consensual non-consent roleplay." A type of RP where players agree beforehand to act out non-consensual scenes.

Distressed gamer with their head in their hands and the word: doxxing.

Doxxing

February 21, 2024

The weaponization of personal and private information to harass or shame someone.

A shadowy figure in a low-brimmed hat and the word: character.

Character

February 21, 2024

A fictional persona that exists within the game.

A room divided with neon lights of different colors and the words: IC/OOC crossover.

IC/OOC Crossover

February 19, 2024

The inappropriate mixing of IC and OOC information, emotions, or actions in RP games.

A knight chess piece silhoutted by the moon, and the word: collusion.

Collusion

February 19, 2024

When players work together in secret outside of the game (e.g. in Discord DMs) to gain an advantage within it.

A superhero in a cape and the word: CC, short for canon character.

CC

February 18, 2024

Stands for "canon character." An established character in a game's universe.

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