hi
I was searching the internet for a list of all the abbrevations in DotD, and this is what I found. Maybe some of the new player will find it as helpful as I do.
So enjoy
and feel free to add
AP - Achievement point, which refers to the currency of the Dawn of the Dragons achievement system
AP damage - The amount of damage required for a raid to qualify for an achievement and to reward Epic loot. This is determined by a formula:
AP damage = (Total raid health)/(Maximum raid participants * 2)
AV - Attack Value, which refers to an item's effectiveness in raiding. This is determined by a formula: AV = attack + (defense/4)
Base - This refers to the value of a stat when not increased by items or special abilities.
Batt - Battousai, which is a raid magic
BB - Briseis' Blessing, which is a raid magic
BM - Beastmaster, which is a raid magic
BR - Burning rain, which is a raid magic
BSI - Battle Strength Index, which refers to a character's power relative to the character's level. Battle Strength Index is important in dueling and is determined by the formula: BSI = (Base attack + base defense) / (Character level)
Buff - This refers to an item or ability that increases a stat
CK - Chriseis' Kiss, which is a raid magic
Crit - Critical hit, which refers to dealing double damage in a raid. A critical hit can be identified by the dealt damage being displayed with red numbers rather than green numbers and by the replacement of the word "dealt" with the word "crit."
DD - Devouring Darkness, which is a raid magic
Devs - Developers, which refers to the developers of Dawn of the Dragons.
DotD - Dawn of the Dragons
DR - Diminished Returns, which is an increased stat point cost for attack and defense after your character level passes a certain threshold. The threshold for diminished returns follows the formula: DR = (character level) * 5
EW - Expose Weakness, which is a raid magic
Farming - The repetition of raids (often the same raid) for the purpose of gaining stat points and/or achievement points.
Farming group - Group of players that keep raids private for the purpose of farming.
FF - Fairy Fire, which is a raid magic
FS - Fair Share, which refers to the damage required to pull one's own weight in a raid. This is determined by a formula:
FS = (Total raid health)/(Maximum number of participants)
GID - Greater Impending Doom, which is a raid magic
GMT - Greater Midas' Touch, which is a raid magic, typically one that should never be used
HC - Harpy's Curse, which is a raid magic, typically one that should never be used
Heavy Hitter - This refers to a player that is able to deal large sums of damage in a short span of time.
IL - Insanity Laughs, which is a raid magic
Immortal - The rank players receive at level 2500
ID - Impending Doom, which is a raid magic
KG - Khan's Gift, which is a raid magic
Legendary - This typically refers to either a raid difficulty or a tier of items. This may also refer to the Sword of Conquered Kingdoms' special ability.
LID - Lesser Impending Doom, which is a raid magic
LoTS - Legacy of a Thousand Suns, which is a separate 5th Planet game
LSI - Leveling Speed Index, which refers to a number that compares how quickly you can level to your actual level. LSI may not exceed 7 and is determined by the formula: LSI = ((Base Stamina * 2) + Base Energy) / (Character Level)
Lum - Luminary, the rank players receive at level 1000
MMMM - Mad Marcia's Momentary Massacre, which is a raid magic
Moon - Glimmering Moon, which is a raid magic
MTS - Morituri Te Salutant, which is a raid magic, typically one that should never be used
NM - Nightmare, which refers to a raid difficulty setting
Norm - Normal, which refers to a raid difficulty setting
PvP - Player versus Player, which refers to portions of the game where players battle each other
QM - Quicken Mind, which is a raid magic
RC - Rally Cry, which is the system used to share links to raids on Facebook walls and/or the forums
SoCK - Sword of Conquered Kingdoms, which is a legendary main hand weapon
SoCKII - Sword of Conquered Kingdoms II, which is the upgraded Sword of Conquered Kingdoms. It is distinguishable from the original Sword of Conquered Kingdoms by its animated orange aura
SoCKIII - Sword of Conquered Kingdoms III, which is the upgraded Sword of Conquered Kingdoms II. It is distinguishable from the Sword of Conquered Kingdoms II by its animated blue aura and the sparks that dance across its blades
SoR - Shield of Ryndor, which is a legendary off hand shield
SoRII - Shield of Ryndor II, which is the upgraded Shield of Ryndor. It is distinguishable from the Shield of Ryndor by its rotating shield circles.
SP - Stat Points, which are what is added to a skill to improve it. Stat points are primarily obtained from gaining a level up and from crafting.
SS - Shadow Strike, which is a raid magic. SS may also refer to Silent Stallion, which is a retired mount.
Stam - Stamina, which is the stat used for raids and PvP
Tagger - This refers to somebody in a small raid that cannot deal enough damage to reach fair share damage. Taggers are typically frowned upon.
VA - Vampiric Aura, which is a raid magic
VOI - Vengeance of the Immortal, which is a raid magic
World Raid - This refers to a massive special event raid summoned by the developers of Dawn of the Dragons. Currently, Echthros and the Kessov Seige are the only world raids.
