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	* ME = Mind Essence. Fuel for the MindForce profession. It is obtained by refining Force Nexus and Vibrant Sweat.		* ME = Mind Essence. Fuel for the MindForce profession. It is obtained by refining Force Nexus and Vibrant Sweat.
	* [[PE]] = Project Entropia, the predecessor of Entropia Universe.		* [[PE]] = Project Entropia, the predecessor of Entropia Universe.
	* [[PEC]] = Project Entropia Cent. There are 100 PEC in 1 PED.		* [[PEC]] = [[Project Entropia Cent]]. There are 100 PEC in 1 PED.
	* [[PED]] = Project Entropia Dollar. 10 PED equals 1 USD (US Dollar).		* [[PED]] = [[Project Entropia Dollar]]. 10 PED equals 1 USD (US Dollar).
	* PM = Private Message.		* PM = Private Message.
	* RCE = Real Cash Economy.		* RCE = Real Cash Economy.

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	* PM = Private Message.		* PM = Private Message.
	* RCE = Real Cash Economy.		* RCE = Real Cash Economy.
	* SOC = Society. Like Guilds in other MMORPGs.		* [[SOC]] = [[Society]]. Like Guilds in other MMORPGs.
	* [[Sweating]] = The extraction of Vibrant sweat from MOBs.		* [[Sweating]] = The extraction of Vibrant sweat from MOBs.
	* Tanking = Engaging a MOB and absorbing its damage rather than relying on other tactics.		* Tanking = Engaging a MOB and absorbing its damage rather than relying on other tactics.

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	In order to help new people understand the special lingo and abbreviations that are used in EU (as well as other MMORPGs), we have compiled a list that we hope will clarify some of the most-used terms.		In order to help new people understand the special lingo and abbreviations that are used in EU (as well as other MMORPGs), we have compiled a list that we hope will clarify some of the most-used terms.

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	In order to help new people understand the special lingo and abbreviations that are used in EU (as well as other MMORPGs), we have compiled a list that we hope will clarify some of the most-used terms.		In order to help new people understand the special lingo and abbreviations that are used in EU (as well as other MMORPGs), we have compiled a list that we hope will clarify some of the most-used terms.

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	In order to help new people understand the special lingo and abbreviations that are used in EU (as well as other MMORPGs), we have compiled a list that we hope will clarify some of the most-used terms.		In order to help new people understand the special lingo and abbreviations that are used in EU (as well as other MMORPGs), we have compiled a list that we hope will clarify some of the most-used terms.

	~~Feel free to let us know if you feel anything is missing.~~

	'''Entropia Universe specific terms:'''		'''Entropia Universe specific terms:'''
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	* FL = A list of people you have befriended. It shows when they are online and offers an easy way to get in touch with them.		* FL = A list of people you have befriended. It shows when they are online and offers an easy way to get in touch with them.
	* FPC = First Planet Company. A subsidiary of MA, responsible for storylines and content in EU.		* FPC = First Planet Company. A subsidiary of MA, responsible for storylines and content in EU.
	Gratz= Congratulations.		* Gratz = Congratulations.
	* HOF = Hall Of Fame. The 100 highest loots on a particular day for each of the 3 major professions or number of kills.		* HOF = Hall Of Fame. The 100 highest loots on a particular day for each of the 3 major professions or number of kills.
	* LA = Land Area. A piece of land that a player can own and raise taxes for hunting and mining on.		* LA = Land Area. A piece of land that a player can own and raise taxes for hunting and mining on.

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In order to help new people understand the special lingo and abbreviations that are used in EU (as well as other MMORPGs), we have compiled a list that we hope will clarify some of the most-used terms.

Feel free to let us know if you feel anything is missing.

'''Entropia Universe specific terms:'''
* ATH = All Time High. The 100 highest ever loots for each of the 3 major professions or number of kills.
* BP = BluePrint. A list of ingredients used in the crafting professions.
* ESI = Empty Skill Implant. A chip used for storing skills on.
* EU = Entropia Universe. Formerly known as PE.
* FL = A list of people you have befriended. It shows when they are online and offers an easy way to get in touch with them.
* FPC = First Planet Company. A subsidiary of MA, responsible for storylines and content in EU.
Gratz= Congratulations.
* HOF = Hall Of Fame. The 100 highest loots on a particular day for each of the 3 major professions or number of kills.
* LA = Land Area. A piece of land that a player can own and raise taxes for hunting and mining on.
* MA = MindArk, the creators and proprietors of Entropia Universe.
* ME = Mind Essence. Fuel for the MindForce profession. It is obtained by refining Force Nexus and Vibrant Sweat.
* PE = Project Entropia, the predecessor of Entropia Universe.
* PEC = Project Entropia Cent. There are 100 PEC in 1 PED.
* PED = Project Entropia Dollar. 10 PED equals 1 USD (US Dollar).
* PM = Private Message.
* RCE = Real Cash Economy.
* SOC = Society. Like Guilds in other MMORPGs.
* Sweating = The extraction of Vibrant sweat from MOBs.
* Tanking = Engaging a MOB and absorbing its damage rather than relying on other tactics.
* TP = Teleporter. TPs offer a quick way to travel to places you visited before.
* TT = Trade Terminal. Where you can buy from or sell to the game.
* TT Food = Anything that has little or no markup and generally is sold back to the game.
* VU = Version Update. A patch or fix to the Entropia Universe software.

'''Entropia Universe skill related abbreviations:'''
* Agi = Agility.
* AL = Animal Lore.
* AT = Animal Taming.
* BLP = Binary Liquid Propellant.
* BPC = Blueprint Comprehension.
* CGA = Calypso Ground Assessment.
* CR = Combat Reflexes.
* CS = Cokmbat Sense.
* COU = Courage.
* DEX = Dexterity.
* ENG = Engineering.
* FA = First Aid.
* HA = Hit Ability.
* HG = Handgun.
* HP = HealthPoints.
* IMD = Inflict Melee Damage.
* INT = Intelligence.
* IRD = Inflict Ranged Damage.
* LB = Longblades.
* LWT = Laser Weaponry Technology.
* MA = Martial Arts.
* MC = Melee Combat.
* MDA = Melee Damage Assessment.
* MF = MindForce.
* MMS = MarksmanShip.
* PERC = Perception.
* PF = PowerFist.
* PSY = Psyche.
* RDA = Ranged Damage Assessment.
* SB = Shortblades.
* SIB = Skill Increase Bonus.
* SG = Sweat Gatherer.
* STR = Strength.
* WH = Weapons Handling.

'''Places in Entropia Universe:'''
* CND = Club NEVERDIE. An asteroid in space hosting a nightclub with 20 domes for hunting and mining.
* CP = Crystal Palace. A spacestation containing 4 domes with Aurli and Kreltin MOBs.
* NO = New Oxford.
* PA = Port Atlantis.
* PVP3 / PVP4 = Areas where a player can be looted by other players.
* Sweat Camp = An area North and slightly West of PA, and the main area for new players to sweat. It's near coordinates 5644, 9160.
* TI = Treasure Island.

'''General MMORPG terms:'''
* Aggro = The distance a MOB can spot a player and will attack that player, or the act of the MOB charging the player.
* AI = Artificial Intelligence.
* Camping / Farming: A player sticking to a single location or killing a single (type of) MOB.
* Crit = Critical Hit. When the player or a MOB deals more damage than usual.
* CTD = Crash To Desktop. When a game completely shuts down.
* DPS = Damage Per Second.
* FTW = For The Win. Used to indicate something has the appreciation of the person using the term.
* KS = Kill Stealing. When another player steals a MOB that a player already started killing.
* Lag = Delay in the game. Usually caused by network latency or slow hardware.
* Loot = Item(s) dropped by MOBs after the players kill them. Bounty.
* MOB = Any enemy in the game driven by AI.
* MMORPG = Massive Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game.
* Nerf = A fix by the game creators to a specific item or skill. Usually making it less useful than before.
* Newb = A new player.
* Noob = A new player. Usually used as a derogatory term.
* NPC = Non Player Character.
* OWN = To defeat.
* PK = Player Killing.
* Pulling = The act of getting a mob to aggro a player.
* PVP = Player Vs. Player.
* PWN = See OWN.
* Spawn = Monsters appearing in a general area.
* Uber = A player with high-end equipment and/or skills.
* WTB = Want To Buy.
* WTS = Want To Sell.

'''Chat terms:'''
* AFAIK = As Far As I Know.
* AFK = Away From Keyboard.
* BB = Bye Bye.
* BRB = Be Right Back.
* BRT = Be Right There.
* BTW = By The Way.
* CU = See You.
* HTH = Hope This Helps.
* GG = Good Going.
* GTG = Got To Go.
* IMHO = In My Humble Opinion.
* IRL = In Real Life.
* J/K = Just Kidding.
* LMAO = Laughing My Ass Off.
* LOL = Laughing Out Loud.
* NP = No Problem.
* N(V)M = Never Mind.
* OMG = Oh My God.
* OMW = On My Way.
* RO(T)FL = Rolling On (The) Floor Laughing.
* TY(VM) = Thank You Very Much.
* WB = Welcome Back.
* Woot = "Hoorah" or "Yay"!
* WTG = Way To Go.
* YW = You're Welcome.

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	* FPC = First Planet Company. A subsidiary of MA, responsible for storylines and content in EU.		* FPC = First Planet Company. A subsidiary of MA, responsible for storylines and content in EU.
	* Gratz = Congratulations.		* Gratz = Congratulations.
	* HOF = Hall Of Fame. The 100 highest loots on a particular day for each of the 3 major professions or number of kills.		* [[HOF]] = Hall Of Fame. The 100 highest loots on a particular day for each of the 3 major professions or number of kills.
	* LA = Land Area. A piece of land that a player can own and raise taxes for hunting and mining on.		* LA = Land Area. A piece of land that a player can own and raise taxes for hunting and mining on.
	* MA = MindArk, the creators and proprietors of Entropia Universe.		* MA = MindArk, the creators and proprietors of Entropia Universe.
	* ME = Mind Essence. Fuel for the MindForce profession. It is obtained by refining Force Nexus and Vibrant Sweat.		* ME = Mind Essence. Fuel for the MindForce profession. It is obtained by refining Force Nexus and Vibrant Sweat.
	* PE = Project Entropia, the predecessor of Entropia Universe.		* [[PE]] = Project Entropia, the predecessor of Entropia Universe.
	* PEC = Project Entropia Cent. There are 100 PEC in 1 PED.		* [[PEC]] = Project Entropia Cent. There are 100 PEC in 1 PED.
	* PED = Project Entropia Dollar. 10 PED equals 1 USD (US Dollar).		* [[PED]] = Project Entropia Dollar. 10 PED equals 1 USD (US Dollar).
	* PM = Private Message.		* PM = Private Message.
	* RCE = Real Cash Economy.		* RCE = Real Cash Economy.
	* SOC = Society. Like Guilds in other MMORPGs.		* SOC = Society. Like Guilds in other MMORPGs.
	* Sweating = The extraction of Vibrant sweat from MOBs.		* [[Sweating]] = The extraction of Vibrant sweat from MOBs.
	* Tanking = Engaging a MOB and absorbing its damage rather than relying on other tactics.		* Tanking = Engaging a MOB and absorbing its damage rather than relying on other tactics.
	* TP = Teleporter. TPs offer a quick way to travel to places you visited before.		* [[TP]] = Teleporter. TPs offer a quick way to travel to places you visited before.
	* TT = Trade Terminal. Where you can buy from or sell to the game.		* [[TT]] = Trade Terminal. Where you can buy from or sell to the game.
	* TT Food = Anything that has little or no markup and generally is sold back to the game.		* TT Food = Anything that has little or no markup and generally is sold back to the game.
	* VU = Version Update. A patch or fix to the Entropia Universe software.		* [[VU]] = [[Version Update]]. A patch or fix to the Entropia Universe software.

	'''Entropia Universe skill related abbreviations:'''		'''Entropia Universe skill related abbreviations:'''
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	'''Places in Entropia Universe:'''		'''Places in Entropia Universe:'''
	* CND = Club NEVERDIE. An asteroid in space hosting a nightclub with 20 domes for hunting and mining.		* [[CND]] = [[Club NEVERDIE]]. An asteroid in space hosting a nightclub with 20 domes for hunting and mining.
	* CP = Crystal Palace. A spacestation containing 4 domes with Aurli and Kreltin MOBs.		* [[CP]] = [[Crystal Palace]]. A spacestation containing 4 domes with Aurli and Kreltin MOBs.
	* NO = New Oxford.		* NO = New Oxford.
	* PA = Port Atlantis.		* PA = [[Port Atlantis]].
	* PVP3 / PVP4 = Areas where a player can be looted by other players.		* PVP3 / PVP4 = Areas where a player can be looted by other players.
	* Sweat Camp = An area North and slightly West of PA, and the main area for new players to sweat. It's near coordinates 5644, 9160.		* Sweat Camp = An area North and slightly West of PA, and the main area for new players to sweat. It's near coordinates 5644, 9160.