User:Ezekial Riddle/Definition:Build Wars

Build Wars

(bild WORZ) (bĭld WÔRZ) (bɪld *woɹz)

Noun

Definition:

1. The unideal state of game play wherein strength of a skill bar, rather than player skill, is the deciding factor of the outcome of a match.

Simile:

1. Like being allowed to play Counterstrike with the option to toggle on Aimbot.

Example:

1. User:Shard/Unfair
2. User:Auron/Counter

Verb

Definition:

1. To study and interpret an opponent's strengths and weaknesses, then utilize a specific team setup to nullify said opponent's strengths and capitalize on said opponent's weaknesses.

Simile:

1. Like playing a very sophisticated game of rock-paper-scissors.

Example:

1. Team Quitter ~ View topic - GWFC: The Last Pride vs. Idiot Savants

[Originated c.2005, perhaps from Cockney Rhyming Slang: Build Wars ← Guild Wars: "A video game made by ArenaNet that emphasized competitive teamed arena game play."]