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The following list explains some commonly used terms and acronyms.

May 2, 2026
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The following list explains some commonly used terms and acronyms.

termDescription
afkaway from keyboard. When spectators go AFK, they can and should alter their /name accordingly. Going AFK on a nearly full server can result in a kick.
authauthentication, a key for registered players to identify. Often used as synonym for player accounts or privileges.
bbbomber-ball, a game mode. Or bye bye.
botusually refers to an A.I. controlled player. Not to confuse with aim-bot, a client side modification that is considered cheating according to the Multiplayer Guidelines.
cccreative-commons license, typically used for licensing of contributions.
cfgfile format (raw text) to store configuration data and cubeScript. Also used for map configuration data, such as lists of textures, sounds and mapmodels in use.
ctfcapture-the-flag or just capture, a popular game mode.
dacdefend-and-control or just defend, a game mode.
dmdeathmatch, a basic game mode.
dmofile format for recorded game protocols, which allows demo playback of the game action, so the matches can be replayed from any point of view.
dncdefend-and-control or just defend, a game mode.
ententities placed on maps, such as weapons, mapmodels or enemies.
ffafree-for-all, a game mutator to play without teams.
gggood game, a typical chat comment at the end of a match.
gaudthe official unit for gaudiness. 100° C is hot enough to vaporize your eyeballs; likewise 100 gaud is gaudy enough to do the same. For an example of a 100-gaud map, see Map Rooftop
instainstagib, a game mutator for one-hit-kills, disabled by default.
matmaterials define special properties of map volumes, such as filling an area with water or clipping.
modmoderator, a player with elevated privileges. Mod can also stand for client modifications.
mpzfile format to store most content of a map, including all geometry, entity positions and lightmaps.
mutsgame mutators, special game rules that can be added and combined for a more diverse game experience.
nadegrenade, a collectible explosive weapon.
oggcontainer format for vorbis audio, used for music and sound files.
opoperator, a player with advanced privileges. Or just OverPowered.
pzapa typical taunt or chat comment, echoism of a rifle shot.
runnerplayers with a preference for parkour and agile game-play, like race games or hit-and-run tactics in capture-the-flag or bomber-ball games.
sgshotgun, a short ranged loadout weapon.
smgsub-machine-gun, a rapid fire loadout weapon.
specspectate or going into spectator mode, allows to watch the game action from any player's point of view.
svnsubversion, a software versioning and revision control system. SVN was used for Red Eclipse prior to the migration to github.
tkteam kill. Killing your team mates is penalized with point loss, and players can get kicked or banned automatically for a certain number of team kills.
trialtime-trial, the former mode name for race games in versions 1.0 to 1.4.
wptfile format to store waypoints for a map, a navigation mesh that allows bots to move much more efficiently.

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