Glossary
RPEngine is a complex addon with many features and configuration options. This glossary provides definitions for key terms and configuration settings used throughout the documentation.
General User terms
Term |
Description |
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Event Widget |
The UI at the top of the screen during events |
showing whose turn it is. |
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Unit Frames |
A grid of unit portraits showing all units in the event. |
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Main Window |
The character profile interface |
containing tabs for Character |
Inventory |
Spellbook |
etc. |
Dataset |
A collection of data (items |
spells |
NPCs |
etc.) used by RPEngine. |
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Ruleset |
A set of rules that govern how events are run (e.g. |
combat rules |
progression rules). |
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LFRP |
The Looking for Roleplay system |
which allows players to find other roleplayers. |
Advanced Terms
Term |
Description |
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Short-term Data |
A dataset that will likely be synced before every event |
such as NPCs. |
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Mid-term Data |
A dataset that is expected to be synced occasionally |
such as item rewards. |
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Long-term Data |
A dataset that is expected to be synced once and remain for a long time |
such as custom spells |
auras |
and interactions. |