Introducing D&D terms into the non-D&D world

[Olaf the Stout]

By this I mean have any of you used D&D terms when speaking to non-players and got that term to be introduced into the general speech used.

For example, I introduced the term newbie at work. Now that is what the newest person on the floor is known as. (Not exactly D&D specific I know but I think it's pretty close! )

My non-gamer best friend also uses it at his work as well. Now I just have to see what other terms I can introduce, without coming across as too much of a weirdo. I think that I'll stay away from terms such as "Rod of Lordly Might" for example (see the recent OOTS strip for more details).

What about anyone else? Any other examples?

Olaf the Stout

 

[I'm A Banana]

Gamerslang is already making its way into the mainstream. Noob, pwned, 1337, etc. ...even Zerg Rush...all are referenced constantly around me.

D&D-specific would be a lot harder....

 

[Laman Stahros]

Okay, how about doing some of us a favor and explaining some of those terms (like pwned and 1337). I know, I probably should know what they mean, but I don't play anything but D&D and they don't come from there.

 

[Drowbane]

I remember the first time I saw "zerg" used as a verb in a MMORPG.... o.0

 

[Aust Diamondew]

I remember the first time I saw "zerg" used as a verb in a MMORPG.... o.0

lol Zerg are race in the real time strategy game Star Craft which is a futuristic sci fi game. The zerg race can launch an offensive very early into a multiplayer map which is called a 'rush' or in this case since it is with the zerg race a 'Zerg Rush'.

I believe pwned/pwnage means owned but I could be wrong and 1337 means elite.

 

[Gossamerblade]

We sometimes say things like, "Oops! Missed my dex roll!" when we trip or something.....

 

[Greylock]

Heck, I use "Attack of Opportunity" all the time.

 

[MirrorMask]

I use Sigil speak all the time. My husband is finally used to me refering to other drivers as "Those hardhead barmy berks!", and has started using some of the lingo himself... like tiefer instead of tiefling.

-MirrorMask

 

[diaglo]

It is my fault Blackleaf died. I can't face life alone.

now, everyone claims to be Marcie at work.

 

[wedgeski]

I use Sigil speak all the time. My husband is finally used to me refering to other drivers as "Those hardhead barmy berks!", and has started using some of the lingo himself... like tiefer instead of tiefling.

FYI 'berk' has been a derogatory term meaning 'idiot' in England for at least as long as I've been alive.

(Erm, make of that what you will. )