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un monde persistant

English translation: persistent world

14:42 Feb 4, 2008
French to English translations [Non-PRO]
Internet, e-Commerce / online multiplayer roleplaying games
French term or phrase: un monde persistant
well-known term used to describe an online mutliplayer roleplaying game, such as Worldcraft (MMORPG) type games. I believe it should be a very common term for people involved with roleplaying games - but I can't seem to find it! Thank you in advance!!
JoanL
Local time: 09:08
English translation:persistent world
Explanation:
According to Wikipedia "A persistent world (PW) or persistent player world is a virtual world (often in a fantasy setting and often in online realms) that is used as a setting for a role-playing game. The world is (mostly) always available and world events happen continually."
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Irene McClure
Local time: 09:08
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persistent world


Explanation:
According to Wikipedia "A persistent world (PW) or persistent player world is a virtual world (often in a fantasy setting and often in online realms) that is used as a setting for a role-playing game. The world is (mostly) always available and world events happen continually."



    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persistent_world
Irene McClure
Local time: 09:08
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Thank you!
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Asker: Thank you! It seems so obvious - googled and googled and got nowhere - must be getting tired, thanks again for your help

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