Sometimes, when someone says one thing, it can mean another thing in their head; a great example is when “okay” is used. Is it positive, neutral, or just some default reply when you aren’t in the mood? And in the world of gaming, there’s a whole different language that non-gamers might not immediately understand. B
Here are some common phrases gamers say when they reply or blurt out!
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“I’ll just finish this.”
One of the more ambiguous and common phrases gamers use is this. Word of warning: have a snack ready, my friend,
because “this” can mean either a match, not the round, a boss, or worse, a full dungeon raid. When
someone says this, they are already mentally sat in and prepared for the quest at hand, which is why it will be hard
to pull your gamer friend away from their screen.
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“I’m so done.”
Yeah, they don't really mean this. Expect them to play the same thing tomorrow or the next day after they cool off.
Gamers say this in the heat of the moment and will blame almost anything: the lag, their screen, maybe even their
breakfast if they didn’t have a pleasant meal.
Get ready because they are also prone to walking out, so if your partner is in this state, give them some space and
then hug them—it is greatly appreciated.
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“I’ll hop on for a bit.”
A “bit” can be at least two hours minimum, so if you are about to head out for a family get-together, or
maybe even a date, make your answer clear and say no. They may be annoyed or mad at first, but clearly saying
“no” is a better response than interrupting them mid-game. If your outdoor event lasts for two hours
max, the likelihood of their friends still playing is high, so you can promise that they can play later without
interruption.
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“That was EZ.”
Okay, this can represent two things. First, the game was easy; and second, it was a tough match, but they wanted to
boast a little. More often than not, it is the latter because they want to establish this cool facade, especially if
their friends are watching. When something takes skill, others will recognize it–it's the gamer’s way of
showing off.
An excellent example is clutching up a 1v5 situation in Rainbow Six Seige, when the bomb has to be defused,
and doing it in 25 health—hard but achievable. Once the odds have been overcome, the gamer can say
“EZ” as some sort of boast or even a joke.
Understanding these gamer phrases can provide insight into how gaming culture has influenced everyday language and
communication. Almost everyone plays games to a certain degree, which makes this applicable for those who want to
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