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In general it is a derogatory term to refer to people who are more into the role-playing aspects of amtgard, especially in a negative way. It's original meaning was used to describe someone so socially inept, that they made us regular geeks embarrassed & put off. | In general it is a derogatory term to refer to people who are more into the role-playing aspects of amtgard, especially in a negative way. It's original meaning was used to describe someone so socially inept, that they made us regular geeks embarrassed & put off. | ||
| − | How to explain it... to some, anyone who [[Role-playing|role-plays]] is a flurb. But someone who role-plays a half-dragon/half elf sorcerer with blue swords is more of a flurb than someone who simply roleplays a [[samurai]] warrior | + | How to explain it... to some, anyone who [[Role-playing|role-plays]] is a flurb. But someone who role-plays a half-dragon/half elf sorcerer with blue swords is more of a flurb than someone who simply roleplays a [[samurai]] warrior. |
It is generally assumed that most flurbs take the role-playing aspects more seriously than the sport aspects of amtgard, usually to the detriment of their fighting ability. So being able to fight well might make one less of a flurb. | It is generally assumed that most flurbs take the role-playing aspects more seriously than the sport aspects of amtgard, usually to the detriment of their fighting ability. So being able to fight well might make one less of a flurb. | ||
Revision as of 15:30, 24 October 2007
Flurbalious
"Someone that makes Dalos's soul hurt."
The origins of the term "Flurb" may stem from video games.
In general it is a derogatory term to refer to people who are more into the role-playing aspects of amtgard, especially in a negative way. It's original meaning was used to describe someone so socially inept, that they made us regular geeks embarrassed & put off.
How to explain it... to some, anyone who role-plays is a flurb. But someone who role-plays a half-dragon/half elf sorcerer with blue swords is more of a flurb than someone who simply roleplays a samurai warrior.
It is generally assumed that most flurbs take the role-playing aspects more seriously than the sport aspects of amtgard, usually to the detriment of their fighting ability. So being able to fight well might make one less of a flurb.
In recent years, some role-players have embraced the term and use it with pride as a resistance to the "other side", e.g., the ditch-first Stick Jock mentality that is prevalent in many parts of Amtgard today.
Variations of the word flurb might include:
- Flurb-Fu - any melodramatic combat tactics that are generally ineffective
- Flurbiness - The flurb factor of something. E.g., the Elven Court has a high degree of "Flurbiness"
Flurb
also: An abbreviated name for FLURB the RPG.
