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# A [[critter]].
# A [[critter]].
# A [[spawn]] of [[critter]]s.
# A [[spawn]] of [[critter]]s. It is generally frowned upon to use this meaning in an MMO setting.
# ''Uncommon.'' A [[Nonplayer Character|nonplayer character]].
# ''Uncommon.'' A [[Nonplayer Character|nonplayer character]].



Revision as of 01:06, 12 September 2008

Definition

Mob
  1. A critter.
  2. A spawn of critters. It is generally frowned upon to use this meaning in an MMO setting.
  3. Uncommon. A nonplayer character.

Usage note: The term "mob" can be confusing since it can refer to either a single critter or a group of critters.

References

  • Wikipedia's article on mob gives more information about the usage and history of the term.