As you know, computer games are loved by people of different ages and nationalities. With the advent of the Internet, the passage of your favorite shooter or RPG went beyond the boundaries of the four walls of the gamer's room. Multiplayer games have appeared, the plot and gameplay of which very quickly conquered a wide audience that goes beyond the borders of not only one country, but also the mainland. The dynamism of the game process, as well as the absence of elementary knowledge of the English language by most users, led to the appearance of a special slang. AFK, GG, BRB - what does each of these terms mean?
About the history of the game slang
First of all, gamers owe the appearance of a convenient gaming slang to the English language. As you know, in many countries of the world he is taught in schools as an extra. All kinds of politicians, gathering at international conferences, speak with each other exactly in English. Stars and musicians, speaking in non-native countries, appeal to the public in the same language. Gamers are no exception. Choosing English as the most widely spoken language, they very soon encountered two significant problems:
- The gameplay is dynamic, it takes too much time to write some teams in the chat.
- Most players have difficulty communicating in a foreign language, despite the fact that English is quite common.
The need to create a language that does not force the player to spend precious seconds, sometimes able to turn the game around, and at the same time understandable to each user, has led to the emergence of gaming slang.
What does BRB mean in games?
The answer to this question will help appeal to the source of expression. What does the British mean BRB? The term comes from the phrase be right back, which in translation into Russian means "I'll be back soon." Do not confuse it with the more common AFK expression, meaning that the player is not in place. Nevertheless, these two terms are very similar to each other, and if we consider them in more detail, then what does BRB mean? The decoding of the phrase implies that the person who wrote it will very soon return to the computer, unlike the author of the second expression. In addition, AFK also acts as an insult, as they say about people who do not respond to in-game messages and pretend that they have moved away from the game device.
Features of game slang
Why is it better to use abbreviations like BRB in the game? What does this statement mean? At first, a player can negatively relate to an incomprehensible slang. Especially if moral principles make him always write competently, avoid mistakes in words and follow the rules for punctuation. Moreover, a person entering the game and seeing the level of communication of the inhabitants there can feel superiority and promise himself never to stoop to such a thing. This aspiration is commendable, but how much does it give to improve the skill of the game?
Of course, it is worthwhile to understand that if the gameplay is calm, the character is standing in the city and preparing potions for the upcoming battle, and the person managing it can only entertain himself by talking with friends, you can allow yourself a calm and measured conversation. But if the peaceful environment gives way to battle? When events unfold too quickly, the enemy constantly attacks, and if you spend time writing a team to your allies, can you miss an important detail? And this can turn into a defeat. In addition, many players find it much easier to perceive established slang. Sometimes you should not neglect such convenient expressions as BRB.
What does the term GG mean?
Another common term most often used in games of the MOVA genre. Translated from English, this is "a good game." It is usually written at the end of the match, in deference to the opponent who won.
At first glance, game slang is extensive and difficult to digest, but by remembering the most common expressions, for example, BRB, which means when used, you can gradually master the rest. It is not so important how a person communicates with allies, the main thing is that they understand each other and together go towards the intended goal, to victory. It is very important to have patience, a friendly attitude and in no case fall to insults, then mutual assistance and success to the team are guaranteed.