Being a small, new nation, I am unfamiliar with the termenology and euphenisms used in nationstates. Could someone please help me, because I would like to become an active member in the forums. I would like to know terms like OOC, IC, bump, and other terms that are frequently used. Help would be appreciated.
From the New NationStates Super Thread (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=101878):
.::Glossary of NationStates Terms::.
This is a list of terms you might have trouble with. There is an archived thread called Sirocco's Guide to the Language of NationStates (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=74603) that is more complete, but it is locked.
BUMP: A post which has no purpose, other than to "bump" the thread up to the top of the forum, ensuring it remains visible.
Godmode, Godmod, or Godmoding: Terms used in the game when one is cheating or being unrealistic especially in terms of military and fighting.
IC: In character. When in the roleplaying world of NationStates, most things in the forums of NationStates and International Incidents are automatically in character. However, IC is used to clarify things, especially used when OOC is also used int the same post. See also, OOC.
Newbie: A new nation.
N00b, Noob, or Newb: A new nation that is a completely horrible roleplayer and probably doesn't even bother to learn.
OOC: Out of character. When in the roleplaying world of NationStates, all things are usually in terms of your nation or national leader unless marked with OOC. This only applies to the NationStates, International Incidents, and sometimes United Nations forums. See also, IC.
TAG: A post used by players when they need to bookmark a thread they are interested in.