E-Games
 

 


Glossary


  • B


    Bug
    is an error, flaw, mistake, failure, or fault in a computer program that prevents it from working correctly or produces an incorrect result.

  • C


    Change of E-mail
    The act of changing the user's current e-mail address to a different e-mail address.
    Cancellation of Account
    Cancellation of Account is the act or termination of the registration or user account. This occurs if the user has not met the requirements needed to play an online game or has abused and violated the terms of agreement set by the online game publisher.

  • D


    DSL
    Digital Subscriber line is a type of fast Internet connection or Broadband connection which still utilizes a telephone line. It requires a DSL modem conected to a PC for a DSL connection to work.

  • F


    Feedback
    The process of communication whereby a person can disagree, ask a question, repeat information for understanding, or otherwise talk back in the communication process. Web sites have the feedback option to allow users to give their comments and suggestions which then could be used to improve online services.
    Forum
    An online discussion group, where participants with common interests can exchange open messages. E-Games has a forum for each of its titles.
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  • g


    Gameplay
    Includes all player experiences during the interaction with game systems, including online games.
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  • h


    Hack
    To alter some aspect of a program or an operating system through manipulation of its code rather than through operation of the program itself.
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  • i


    Item Compensation
    An online term used in online games as a way to reward or compensate players with items used in an online game.
    Item Purchase
    The act of buying items to be used online or in-game by the player.
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  • l


    Lag
    Lag often refers to delays experienced in computing communications. This occurs in most online games that have tens of thousands of players.
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  • o


    Others
    A term used to signify an item, concept or idea that doesn’t have its own category.
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  • p


    Pin Code
    These are codes that are required to change your e-mail address. This code will also be used to verify your account identity.
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  • q


    Quest Bug
    In online games, players normally undertake quests to gain new skills or items. A Quest Bug is an error in a quest that prevents the player from ever completing that quest.
    Quest
    These are missions that players must undertake in order to gain new skills or items.
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  • r


    Registration
    Registration is the process where players register or willingly give their names and e-mail addresses in order to access an online game.
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  • s


    Scam
    An attempt to intentionally mislead a person or persons.
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  • t


    Top Up Unsuccessful
    A term used when loading an account with points is unsuccessful.
    Technical
    Describes work requiring the skilled application of established techniques.
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  • U


    User Account
    one who uses a computer system. To use it, they have an account, and a user name, and peruse the user interface.
    User Interface
    The system of computer screen images, devices, and software components that allow the user to interact with and control the computer ’s operating system or online game.
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