Gaming Terms
What does GG mean??
Good Game
Which game is known for the phrase "Victory Royale"?
Fortnite
What is esports?
Competitive video gaming.
What is the most important thing you need before playing an online multiplayer game?
Internet connection
What should you bring to an esports competition besides your gaming equipment?
Things like water, snacks, chargers, required school/team materials, etc.
What does AFK mean??
Away From Keyboard
In Super Smash Bros., what happens when a player's damage percentage gets higher?
They are generally knocked back farther when hit, making it easier to knock them off the stage.
What is a tournament bracket used for?
To organize teams and show who plays whom and how teams advance.
Name 2 things that make a team??
Communication and Respect
What should you do if your equipment stops working before a match?
Tell a coach/team manager or tournament official and troubleshoot it rather than panicking.
What does FPS stand for when describing a type of video game?
First-Person shooter
In Marvel Rivals, which character role is designed to absorb damage and protect teammates on the front lines?
Vanguard
What does a reverse sweep mean in a best-of series?
A team comes back from being down and wins the series.
What does it mean when someone says they got carried?
Their teammates performed most of the work and helped them win.
Who is responsible for helping organize and manage a team?
Team manager/Coach Corbin
What does it mean when a game update nerfs a weapon or character?
It makes the weapon, character, or ability weaker.
In Mario Kart, What is VR
Versus rating
In esports, what is a “BO3” series?
Best-Of-3 series
What Nintendo game features characters such as Mario, Link, Pikachu, and Kirby fighting each other?
Super Smash Bros
What do you wear on game days?
Jersey or Polo
What does RNG stand for, and how can it affect the outcome of a game?
Random Number Generation; it introduces randomness that can affect items, damage, spawns, or other outcomes.
In a competitive game, why might a player choose to sacrifice their own statistics or score for the benefit of the team?
Because winning as a team is more important than individual statistics; supporting teammates can increase the team's chances of winning.
Why can communication be just as important as mechanical skill in competitive esports?
helps teammates share information, coordinate strategies, make decisions, and react together.
What is the difference between a tournament and a regular-season match?
tournament is usually a structured competition involving multiple teams/players competing to advance toward a championship or final placement, while a regular-season match is part of an ongoing season.
What do you do after every scrim or match? (There is 2 answers)
Post game and clean/shut down your area