The following are just a few words that you might not understand.
They are spoken with frequency at most conventions. If you know of a word
that is not listed below, please submit it (with definition).
| A |
| Anime |
A term used for Janapense Animation films or shorts. |
| C |
| Crack (or smoking crack) |
This is a term used for various obssessions (such as
a particalar game or show) |
| F |
| Fan Boy (or Fan Girl) |
This is a term used to describe a gentleman (or lady)
who is obsessed. |
| Filking |
Folk singing in a sci-fi/fantasy genre. |
| Filkers |
Those who Filk. |
| G |
| Gopher |
These are the volunteers who work at a convention doing
everything to assist the staff and the patrons. |
| H |
| Huckster |
Someone who sells product (also known as a "Dealer"
or "Vendor"). |
| L |
| LARP |
Live Action Role Playing (not sitting at a table but
actually behaving as your character). |
| LARPer |
Someone who plays LARP. |
| Live Steel |
A sword or blade that has a "sharp" edge. |
| M |
| Melvin(s) |
Unwanted people who make themselves a pest. |
| Mundane |
Someone who is not a participant. |
| N |
| Nerf |
Phrase used in gaming used to describe the act of
making something less powerful, usually in an attempt to bring balance
to that game. |
| P |
| Peace Bonding |
This is a simple piece of string tied around a weapon
to keep it in its sheath. |
| R |
| Recreationist |
A person who enjoys recreating the past. |
| Role Playing |
Improvisational (off the top of the head)
acting using a character fact sheet. |
| S |
| SCA |
Society for Creative Anachronism |
| T |
| Trekker |
A fan of the television show -- Star Trek |
| Trekkie |
A member of a Star Trek Club (or someone who wishes
to be). |
