Community:Terminology - Revision history

Usr 8ee44c1a-f905-4e08-bb61-e1cd34e09fc0: Added social statuses to terminology.

2025-04-12T16:05:18Z

Added social statuses to terminology.

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	\|{{Anchor\|Bio}} Bio		\|{{Anchor\|Bio}} Bio
	\|''(plural: bios)'' Abbreviation for the word: "biography".		\|''(plural: bios)'' Abbreviation for the word: "biography".
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			\|[On] Blue
			\|Typically refers to a user's joinability [[Social#Statuses\|Social status]]; the color blue is the most accessible.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Canny}} Canny		\|{{Anchor\|Canny}} Canny
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	\|{{Anchor\|Global}} Global		\|{{Anchor\|Global}} Global
	\|In server networking, 'global' refers to an object interaction, or Udon event that is seen "globally" by everyone; rather than locally, only by you.		\|In server networking, 'global' refers to an object interaction, or Udon event that is seen "globally" by everyone; rather than locally, only by you.
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			\|[On] Green
			\|Typically refers to a user's joinability [[Social#Statuses\|Social status]]; the color green is the default status, and is accessible for other users.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Home}} Home		\|{{Anchor\|Home}} Home
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	!Terms		!Terms
	!Explanation		!Explanation
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			\|[On] Orange
			\|Typically refers to a user's joinability [[Social#Statuses\|Social status]]; the color orange is 'request first', or private.
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	\|[[OSC]]		\|[[OSC]]
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	\|{{Anchor\|Questie}} Questie		\|{{Anchor\|Questie}} Questie
	\|Refers to someone using VRChat on standalone Quest. Context and tone for this word may vary, but unfortunately can have a pejorative connotation.		\|Refers to someone using VRChat on standalone Quest. Context and tone for this word may vary, but unfortunately can have a pejorative connotation.
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			\|[On] Red
			\|Typically refers to a user's joinability [[Social#Statuses\|Social status]]; the color red is equal to 'do not disturb' mode.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Req}} Req		\|{{Anchor\|Req}} Req

Usr 8ee44c1a-f905-4e08-bb61-e1cd34e09fc0: Interlinked FT, IK, and Physbones

2025-03-19T15:46:54Z

Interlinked FT, IK, and Physbones

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	\|{{Anchor\|FT}} FT		\|{{Anchor\|FT}} FT
	\|Acronym for "Face Tracking". Facetracking can include eye tracking as well as tracking of the lower face.		\|Acronym for "[[Face Tracking]]". Facetracking can include eye tracking as well as tracking of the lower face.
	\|}		\|}

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	\|''(also: home world)'' The world a user will spawn into when entering VRChat. This, by default, is the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat_Home\|VRChat Home]] world and can be changed to any world.		\|''(also: home world)'' The world a user will spawn into when entering VRChat. This, by default, is the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat_Home\|VRChat Home]] world and can be changed to any world.
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	\|{{Anchor\|IK}} IK		\|{{Anchor\|IK}} [[IK]]
	\|Acronym for “Inverse Kinematics”, an algorithm executed in Unity, which VRChat uses to properly track the movement of bones and Physbones on an avatar.		\|Acronym for “Inverse Kinematics”, an algorithm executed in Unity, which VRChat uses to properly track the movement of bones and Physbones on an avatar.
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	\|A sensation of experiencing one or more senses because of virtual stimuli, e.g. touch, smell, taste.		\|A sensation of experiencing one or more senses because of virtual stimuli, e.g. touch, smell, taste.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Physbones}} Physbones		\|{{Anchor\|Physbones}} [[Physbones]]
	\|A feature in VRChat that allows a way to add fluid motion to avatar bones.		\|A feature in VRChat that allows a way to add fluid motion to avatar bones.
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Usr 8ee44c1a-f905-4e08-bb61-e1cd34e09fc0: Added the term "V-Bucks", referring to VRC Credits

2025-02-26T01:57:52Z

Added the term "V-Bucks", referring to VRC Credits

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	\|{{Anchor\|Unity}} Unity		\|{{Anchor\|Unity}} Unity
	\|The game engine VRChat utilizes.<ref>https://unity.com/</ref>		\|The game engine VRChat utilizes.<ref>https://unity.com/</ref>
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			\|V-Bucks
			\|A humorous term, to refer to [[Creator Economy\|VRC Credits]]. The term "V-Bucks" originates from a digital currency, from the video game [[wikipedia:Fortnite\|Fortnite]].
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	\|{{Anchor\|Viseme}} Viseme		\|{{Anchor\|Viseme}} Viseme

Usr 8ee44c1a-f905-4e08-bb61-e1cd34e09fc0: /* O-S */ Changed verbiage on "Ripping" to be more specific.

2024-11-03T22:02:41Z

O-S: Changed verbiage on "Ripping" to be more specific.

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	\|Ripping		\|Ripping
	\|Asset ripping, or "~~ripping", "rip", "avi~~ ripping", refers to the act of ~~"stealing" and~~, ~~possibly~~ uploading ~~an avatar~~ or ~~a world from another person. This is done by converting~~ the ~~VRCA or VRCW file~~.		\|Asset ripping, or "avatar/world ripping", refers to the act of downloading, modifying, sharing, or re-uploading unauthorized VRChat content that you do not own, or have the right to use.
	''Please be aware that ~~these might be~~ against {{VRC link\|https://hello.vrchat.com/creator-guidelines\|VRChat's Guidelines}} and doing this ~~could result~~ in action taken against your account.''<ref name=":0" />		''Please be aware that this is against {{VRC link\|https://hello.vrchat.com/creator-guidelines\|VRChat's Guidelines}}, and doing this results in action taken against your account.''<ref name=":0" />
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	\|{{Anchor\|RP}} RP		\|{{Anchor\|RP}} RP

Usr 9351a258-d78e-4714-a856-68dcc5ab2c48: /* T-Z */ Added VCC (VRChat Creator Companion)

2024-11-03T09:22:09Z

T-Z: Added VCC (VRChat Creator Companion)

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	\|{{Anchor\|Viseme}} Viseme		\|{{Anchor\|Viseme}} Viseme
	\|Portmanteau of "visual phonemes" (vai-zeems), a type of shapekey that refers to mouth positioning and animatics on an avatar.		\|Portmanteau of "visual phonemes" (vai-zeems), a type of shapekey that refers to mouth positioning and animatics on an avatar.
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			\|[[VRChat Creator Companion\|VCC]]
			\|Acronym for VRChat Creator Companion.
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	\|[[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat\|VRC]]		\|[[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat\|VRC]]

Usr 9351a258-d78e-4714-a856-68dcc5ab2c48: /* G-N */

2024-10-31T01:10:23Z

G-N

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	\|{{Anchor\|Crash}} Crash		\|{{Anchor\|Crash}} Crash
	\|Referring to a forceful closing or freezing of the VRChat client.		\|Referring to a forceful closing or freezing of the VRChat client.
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			\|{{Anchor\|Crasher}} Crasher
			\|A malicious avatar or world that is made to crash the user.
			''Please be aware that these are against {{VRC link\|https://hello.vrchat.com/creator-guidelines\|VRChat's Guidelines}} and using them can result in action taken against your account.''<ref name=":0">[https://hello.vrchat.com/creator-guidelines#:~:text=Content%20should%20not%20be%20built%20or%20used%20to%20disrupt%20any%20experience%20or%20usage%20of%20VRChat. "Content should not be built or used to disrupt any experience or usage of VRChat", on Community Guidelines.]</ref>
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	\|{{Anchor\|Deskie}} Deskie		\|{{Anchor\|Deskie}} Deskie
	\|Abbreviation of "Desktop User", someone who uses the desktop version of VRChat.		\|Abbreviation of "Desktop User", someone who uses the desktop version of VRChat.
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	~~\|{{Anchor\|Crasher}} Crasher~~
	~~\|A malicious avatar or world that is made to crash the user.~~
	''Please be aware that these are against {{VRC link\|https://hello.vrchat.com/creator-guidelines\|VRChat's Guidelines}} and using them can result in action taken against your account.''<ref>[https://hello.vrchat.com/creator-guidelines#:~:text=Content%20should%20not%20be%20built%20or%20used%20to%20disrupt%20any%20experience%20or%20usage%20of%20VRChat. "Content should not be built or used to disrupt any experience or usage of VRChat", on Community Guidelines.]</ref>
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	\|{{Anchor\|EAC}} EAC		\|{{Anchor\|EAC}} EAC
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	!Explanation		!Explanation
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	\| [[OSC]]		\|[[OSC]]
	\|A protocol to allow external devices and applications to connect to VRChat, and communicate with each other, usually on an avatar or world.		\|A protocol to allow external devices and applications to connect to VRChat, and communicate with each other, usually on an avatar or world.
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	\|A feature in VRChat that allows a way to add fluid motion to avatar bones.		\|A feature in VRChat that allows a way to add fluid motion to avatar bones.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Ping}} Ping		\|{{Anchor\|Ping}} Ping
	\|The number referring (in milliseconds) to track latency, showing how much time it takes for a sample of data to travel from your device to the VRChat server, and back to your device.		\|The number referring (in milliseconds) to track latency, showing how much time it takes for a sample of data to travel from your device to the VRChat server, and back to your device.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Req}} Req		\|{{Anchor\|Req}} Req
	\|Abbreviation for “Request” in the context of invites. Such as "req off of me" meaning "request an invite off of me."		\|Abbreviation for “Request” in the context of invites. Such as "req off of me" meaning "request an invite off of me."
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	\|{{Anchor\|Retexture}} Retexture		\|{{Anchor\|Retexture}} Retexture
	\|The act of changing the textures of a common avatar to customize it and make it specific and unique to a given player. A person who does this for others is known as a "Retexture Artist".		\| The act of changing the textures of a common avatar to customize it and make it specific and unique to a given player. A person who does this for others is known as a "Retexture Artist".
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			\|Ripping
			\|Asset ripping, or "ripping", "rip", "avi ripping", refers to the act of "stealing" and, possibly uploading an avatar or a world from another person. This is done by converting the VRCA or VRCW file.
			''Please be aware that these might be against {{VRC link\|https://hello.vrchat.com/creator-guidelines\|VRChat's Guidelines}} and doing this could result in action taken against your account.''<ref name=":0" />
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	\|{{Anchor\|RP}} RP		\|{{Anchor\|RP}} RP
	\|Acronym for "Role-play" - assuming/playing a role, solo or in a group. There are dedicated groups and themed worlds for RP in VRChat.		\| Acronym for "Role-play" - assuming/playing a role, solo or in a group. There are dedicated groups and themed worlds for RP in VRChat.
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	\|[[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat SDK\|SDK]]		\|[[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat SDK\|SDK]]
	\| "SDK" is short for Software development kit<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_development_kit</ref>, it's a collection of tools that allow people to develop software for certain platforms. The VRChat SDK is what is used to create worlds and avatars in VRChat.		\|"SDK" is short for Software development kit<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_development_kit</ref>, it's a collection of tools that allow people to develop software for certain platforms. The VRChat SDK is what is used to create worlds and avatars in VRChat.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Shader}} Shader		\|{{Anchor\|Shader}} Shader
	\|In Unity, a shader is a program that contains instructions on how to render materials. These are used in conjunction with materials. An example of a shader is Poiyomi's Toon Shader<ref>https://github.com/poiyomi/PoiyomiToonShader</ref>.		\|In Unity, a shader is a program that contains instructions on how to render materials. These are used in conjunction with materials. An example of a shader is Poiyomi's Toon Shader<ref>https://github.com/poiyomi/PoiyomiToonShader</ref>.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Shapekey\|Blendshape}} Shapekey		\|{{Anchor\|Shapekey\|Blendshape}} Shapekey
	\|Also known as “Blendshapes”<ref>https://docs.unity3d.com/2022.3/Documentation/Manual/BlendShapes.html</ref>, allows for the deformation of a model for animation purposes, most often used for creating mouth movements and blinking. An animation that goes from Point A to Point B, and back again.		\|Also known as “Blendshapes”<ref>https://docs.unity3d.com/2022.3/Documentation/Manual/BlendShapes.html</ref>, allows for the deformation of a model for animation purposes, most often used for creating mouth movements and blinking. An animation that goes from Point A to Point B, and back again.
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	\| [[Special:MyLanguage/Trust_and_Safety#Safety Shield\|Shield]]		\|[[Special:MyLanguage/Trust_and_Safety#Safety Shield\|Shield]]
	\|''(also: safeties)'' Referring to "Safety" shields on the [[Quick Menu]], a method to disable aspects of users' avatars, as well as voice, to increase performance and enhance your experience.		\|''(also: safeties)'' Referring to "Safety" shields on the [[Quick Menu]], a method to disable aspects of users' avatars, as well as voice, to increase performance and enhance your experience.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Spawn}} Spawn		\|{{Anchor\|Spawn}} Spawn
	\|Usually the starting point of a world or the act of summoning an object.		\| Usually the starting point of a world or the act of summoning an object.
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	\|[[Special:MyLanguage/Social#Statuses\|Status]]		\|[[Special:MyLanguage/Social#Statuses\|Status]]
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	\|[[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat\|VRC]]		\|[[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat\|VRC]]
	\|Acronym for VRChat.		\| Acronym for VRChat.
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	\|{{Anchor\|VRChatter}} VRChatter		\|{{Anchor\|VRChatter}} VRChatter
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	\|}		\|}

	== Official resources ==		==Official resources==

	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWKXbMQe3x4 Avatar Basics - Terminology] on YouTube, posted by VRChat Learning Channel		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWKXbMQe3x4 Avatar Basics - Terminology] on YouTube, posted by VRChat Learning Channel

	== References ==		==References==
	<references />		<references />
	[[Category:Stubs]]		[[Category:Stubs]]
	[[Category:Culture]]		[[Category:Culture]]

Usr 8ee44c1a-f905-4e08-bb61-e1cd34e09fc0: Added "local" and "global"

2024-10-24T23:57:27Z

Added "local" and "global"

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	!Explanation		!Explanation
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			\|{{Anchor\|Global}} Global
			\|In server networking, 'global' refers to an object interaction, or Udon event that is seen "globally" by everyone; rather than locally, only by you.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Home}} Home		\|{{Anchor\|Home}} Home
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	\|{{Anchor\|Kitbashing}} Kitbashing		\|{{Anchor\|Kitbashing}} Kitbashing
	\|A method of creating models, especially avatars, from a myriad of assets from various sources using the [[VRChat SDK]]. The term comes from real-world scale model making<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitbashing</ref>.		\|A method of creating models, especially avatars, from a myriad of assets from various sources using the [[VRChat SDK]]. The term comes from real-world scale model making<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitbashing</ref>.
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			\|{{Anchor\|Local}} Local
			\|In server networking, 'local' refers to an object interaction, or Udon event that is unique, and can only be seen "locally" by the individual performing the interaction, rather than "globally" by everyone.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Meet\|Meet-up}} Meet		\|{{Anchor\|Meet\|Meet-up}} Meet

Usr 7d3dca04-5671-4738-a277-04fad9b586e4: Use regular quotation marks, fix typo, improve self anchor link

2024-10-22T09:09:31Z

Use regular quotation marks, fix typo, improve self anchor link

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	\|{{Anchor\|Avi}} Avi		\|{{Anchor\|Avi}} Avi
	\|''(plural: avis)'' Abbreviation for the word: “[[Special:MyLanguage/Avatars\|avatar]]”.		\|''(plural: avis)'' Abbreviation for the word: "[[Special:MyLanguage/Avatars\|avatar]]".
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	\|[[Badge]]		\|[[Badge]]
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	\|Base		\|Base
	\|Abbreviation for the term: ~~“Avatar Base”~~; an avatar made available for download or purchase by an avatar creator to act as a template or starting point for a user to create their own custom avatar.		\|Abbreviation for the term: "Avatar Base"; an avatar made available for download or purchase by an avatar creator to act as a template or starting point for a user to create their own custom avatar.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Big Menu}} Big Menu		\|{{Anchor\|Big Menu}} Big Menu
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	\|{{Anchor\|Bio}} Bio		\|{{Anchor\|Bio}} Bio
	\|''(plural: bios)'' Abbreviation for the word: ~~“biography”~~.		\|''(plural: bios)'' Abbreviation for the word: "biography".
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	\|{{Anchor\|Canny}} Canny		\|{{Anchor\|Canny}} Canny
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	\|{{Anchor\|Inv}} Inv		\|{{Anchor\|Inv}} Inv
	\|Abbreviation of ~~“Invite”~~ in the context of invites. Such as ~~“inv me”~~ meaning ~~“invite~~ me.”		\|Abbreviation of "Invite" in the context of invites. Such as "inv me" meaning "invite me".
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	\|{{Anchor\|Kitbashing}} Kitbashing		\|{{Anchor\|Kitbashing}} Kitbashing
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	\|{{Anchor\|Meet\|Meet-up}} Meet		\|{{Anchor\|Meet\|Meet-up}} Meet
	\|''(also: meet-up)'' A scheduled gathering taking place in VRChat by a community with a similar interest such a hobby, a content creator or users of a specific avatar. Meets normally take place using a [[Special:MyLanguage/Groups\|Group]] or Group+ instance and ~~organised~~ in game or via a community Discord server.		\|''(also: meet-up)'' A scheduled gathering taking place in VRChat by a community with a similar interest such a hobby, a content creator or users of a specific avatar. Meets normally take place using a [[Special:MyLanguage/Groups\|Group]] or Group+ instance and organized in game or via a community Discord server.
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	\|[[Special:MyLanguage/Community:Mute\|Mute]]		\|[[Special:MyLanguage/Community:Mute\|Mute]]
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	\|{{Anchor\|Notifs}} Notifs		\|{{Anchor\|Notifs}} Notifs
	\|Abbreviation for ~~“notifications”~~, referring to one of the tabs in the [[Quick Menu]].		\|Abbreviation for "notifications", referring to one of the tabs in the [[Quick Menu]].
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	\|{{Anchor\|Polys}} Polys		\|{{Anchor\|Polys}} Polys
	\|Abbreviation for polygons. Refers to the 2D shapes that make up avatars and worlds in VRChat. Synonymous with 'tris' (triangles).		\|Abbreviation for polygons. Refers to the 2D shapes that make up avatars and worlds in VRChat. Synonymous with "tris" (triangles).
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	\|[[Special:MyLanguage/Portals\|Portal]]		\|[[Special:MyLanguage/Portals\|Portal]]
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	\|{{Anchor\|Req}} Req		\|{{Anchor\|Req}} Req
	\|Abbreviation for “Request” in the context of invites. Such as ~~“req~~ off of ~~me”~~ meaning ~~“request~~ an invite off of me.”		\|Abbreviation for “Request” in the context of invites. Such as "req off of me" meaning "request an invite off of me."
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	\|{{Anchor\|Retexture}} Retexture		\|{{Anchor\|Retexture}} Retexture
	\|The act of changing the textures of a common avatar to customize it and make it specific and unique to a given player. A person who does this for others is known as a 'Retexture Artist'.		\|The act of changing the textures of a common avatar to customize it and make it specific and unique to a given player. A person who does this for others is known as a "Retexture Artist".
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	\|{{Anchor\|RP}} RP		\|{{Anchor\|RP}} RP
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	\|[[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat SDK\|SDK]]		\|[[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat SDK\|SDK]]
	\| ~~“SDK”~~ is short for Software development kit<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_development_kit</ref>, it's a collection of tools that allow people to develop software for certain platforms. The VRChat SDK is what is used to create worlds and avatars in VRChat.		\| "SDK" is short for Software development kit<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_development_kit</ref>, it's a collection of tools that allow people to develop software for certain platforms. The VRChat SDK is what is used to create worlds and avatars in VRChat.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Shader}} Shader		\|{{Anchor\|Shader}} Shader
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	\|{{Anchor\|Skin}} Skin		\|{{Anchor\|Skin}} Skin
	\|Informally used by newer players coming from other games when referring to a customized version of a common avatar. See [[~~Special:MyLanguage/:Community:Terminology~~#Retexture\|Retexture]].		\|Informally used by newer players coming from other games when referring to a customized version of a common avatar. See [[#Retexture\|Retexture]].
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	\|{{Anchor\|Small Menu}} Small Menu		\|{{Anchor\|Small Menu}} Small Menu

Usr 7d3dca04-5671-4738-a277-04fad9b586e4: Replace HTML anchor IDs with template

2024-10-22T09:02:24Z

Replace HTML anchor IDs with template

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Usr c272d4fe-f1f8-4d77-8008-cad6cb81d6cd: fixed minor mispell

2024-10-19T00:03:48Z

fixed minor mispell

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	\|id="Viseme" \|Viseme		\|id="Viseme" \|Viseme
	\|~~Portmanteaux~~ of "visual phonemes" (vai-zeems), a type of shapekey that refers to mouth positioning and animatics on an avatar.		\|Portmanteau of "visual phonemes" (vai-zeems), a type of shapekey that refers to mouth positioning and animatics on an avatar.
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	\|[[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat\|VRC]]		\|[[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat\|VRC]]