Definition or Meaning of Some Words
Used in the Carom3D Game
Our list of words that are used in Carom3D is in alphabetical order to assist you in becoming familiar with what they mean. The list cannot possibly define all the terms that you will encounter, so ask in the game or visit the Carom3D web site if you need more help.
List of Words and Definitions
admin - moderators in Admin Guild helping players and keeping civil order
admin support - members of Admin Support Guild who assist mods helping players
ban - players who violate the rules, may lose privileges for days (or longer)
blog - clicking on your ID in Carom3D brings up your personal profile, or blog
buddy list - is a feature in your blog to help you know when friends are online
chalk - is the "money" used in Carom3D to buy cues, play tournaments, and more
challenge rooms - are games that start automatically (new players should avoid these)
chat - is the ability to type words and view in the lobby or transmit privately
cheater - cheating takes place, and see "ban" to see penalties for cheating
cheat report - a post you make on a Carom3D forum showing evidence of bad behavior
command - executes different tasks in Carom3D and are displayed in a lobby menu
community - is the section of the Carom3D site displaying guilds, and other forums
cue inventory - with experience you acquire cue sticks shown in your inventory
disconnect - is the error when your server or Carom3D disconnects you from the game
gg - is an abbreviation used in chat and it is short for "Good Game"
gl - is an abbreviation used in chat and it is short for "Good Luck"
guild - is like a club, or group of players, that you can form within Carom3D
hf - is an abbreviation used in chat and it is short for "Have Fun"
lag - slow computers or server overload can cause the game to slow down (lag)
level up - means you get promoted to higher status by achieving points
moderator - or "mod", are players from Admin there to manage and help you
private message - or "PM", is chat that only you and the recipient can view
profile - includes statistics like points, win-lose, straight wins, and more
screen shot - is a .bmp graphic file you capture as evidence using PRT-SCR
scrolls - are rewards for wins that you use to increase the power of your cue
season points - are the total points won each quarter, so 4 seasons per year
shop - is an online store at Carom3D where you may buy accessories with chalk
total points - includes all the points you have accumulated since your first day
tournaments - paid events held every day by Carom3D where you may win chalk prizes