Difference between revisions of "Flurb"
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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. | 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: | + | ===Variations of the word flurb might include:=== |
*[[Newbie Foo|Flurb-Fu]] - any melodramatic combat tactics that are generally ineffective | *[[Newbie Foo|Flurb-Fu]] - any melodramatic combat tactics that are generally ineffective | ||
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*[[Flurbery]] - The act of being a flurb. | *[[Flurbery]] - The act of being a flurb. | ||
| − | [http://agh2o.org/badlarp/badlarp_files/P3290036.jpg More info] | + | ===Links=== |
| + | *[http://agh2o.org/badlarp/badlarp_files/P3290036.jpg More info] | ||
| + | *[http://www.electricsamurai.com/main_page.pl?action=view_article&file=20021017154612-Guests.txt&dir=General When We Were Flurbs] | ||
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also: An abbreviated name for [[FLURB the RPG]]. | also: An abbreviated name for [[FLURB the RPG]]. | ||
[[Category: Amtgard Things]][[Category: Amtgard Terms]] | [[Category: Amtgard Things]][[Category: Amtgard Terms]] | ||
Revision as of 00:46, 14 January 2009
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"
- Flurbery - The act of being a flurb.
Links
also: An abbreviated name for FLURB the RPG.
