Xcrawl Speak
X-Crawl is a very exotic type world, so in turn...it has some interesting vocabulary. These are common words used in the times. Try to get used to saying them if you want to score some brownie points with blending in.
Chester—Derogatory slang for any
monster an Xcrawl participant may
encounter. Believed to be derived from
the name of a dangerous, yet inept,
Athach that trapped, and subsequently
lost, its third arm while running
through a fast-closing NoGo door.
Choke—A natural one on a Mojo-enhanced
roll.
Commoners—The citizens of the NAE.
Commoners are taxable serfs serving
the Empire. Commoners have very few
rights and live an existence of
hardship and toil. Commoners may
not legally possess weapons or
travel internationally.
Crawler—The nickname given to any
adventurer who plays in the
Xcrawl games.
Destiny—A natural twenty on a Mojo-enhanced
roll.
Dungeon Judge[DJ]—The designer and host
of an Xcrawl event. Dungeon Judges
dictate what traps, monsters, treasure
and prizes will be included in their
dungeon. Dungeon Judges are better
known by the letters DJ and their
name, such as DJ Devastator or
DJ Cudgel UP!
Face—A Crawler who acts the good guy.
The type of character who gets cheers
from the crowd.
Fame—A rating that represents a
characters celebrity and wealth. Long
time Xcrawl adventurers are the
superstars of popular culture, and
many become rich from endorsements
and personal appearances.
Grandstanding—The act of playing to the
crowd.The way that a Crawler gets
noticed and turns the crowd for or
against him.
Half-Twinked—Derogatory term for
describing a half-elf.
Heel—A Crawler who acts the bad guy.
The type of character who gets jeers
from the crowd.
Mojo—The intangible power of
teamwork, which propels adventurers
working together to success greater
than they could reach as individuals.
Mojo Pool—A bonus pool that allows
characters to aid their teammates with d20
rolls, including combat and skill checks.
NoGo—A door marking an area off-limits
to Crawlers.
Nobility—The upper echelon of society
in the NAE.The nobility is composed of
titled landowners, businessmen and
courtiers. Nobles are privileged,
wealthy and connected.
NAE—The North American Empire, the
world’s foremost superpower. A
Roman-style dictatorship under the
command of Emperor Ronald I.The
NAE is the origin country of Xcrawl.
Rip—A clean kill, as in Rest In Peace.
Signature Move—A combat action that
becomes identified with a
particular character.
Stump—Derogatory term for a halfling.
Trappers—Professional hunters who
capture monsters for use in
Xcrawl events.
Turn—The attitude the Crawler shows
the crowd. He can be either face or
heel, depending on his attitude
and actions.
Twink—Derogatory term for an elf.
