What is "the RAW"?

[loki44]

I keep coming across this term, but I haven't found the definition. Please inform; thanks!

Righteous Against Witches

 

[Exquisite Dead Guy]

What is "the RAW"? NO SPILL BLOOD!

 

[mhacdebhandia]

It was first used on rec.games.frp.dnd sometime in the last five years according to Google, so I doubt it started there.

 

[Henry]

It was first used on rec.games.frp.dnd sometime in the last five years according to Google, so I doubt it started there.

Edited post above with further origin research.

 

[IronWolf]

Rules as Written.

Oh wait! You already got your answer....

 

[Buttercup]

I second the motion.

I third that motion, IYKWIM...AITYD.

 

[Buttercup]

I'm an etymology geek.

But you're our etymology geek.

 

[Kae'Yoss]

I'm an etymology geek. What can I say?

You can say what you want, we know what to think of you!

 

[amethal]

There should be a sticky containing all of the abbreviations people use...

There is.

http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=46916

Anyone know how to kidnap a sticky from the WotC message boards?

Of course, I didn't see RAW on it .......

 

[reveal]

There is.

http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=46916

Anyone know how to kidnap a sticky from the WotC message boards?

Of course, I didn't see RAW on it .......

Heh. RAW's not on there.