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Computer science terms that sound like fantasy RPG abilities

I'll start:

  • Firewall
  • Virtual Memory
  • Single source of truth
  • Lossless Compression (this one sounds really powerful for some reason)

Your turn

Hard mode: Try not to include closer to domain-specific things like javascript library names

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[–] thelsim 50 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I had a bit too much fun with these :)

Magical Items
  • The Bandwidth Cap
    Cursed item that limits the magical power of it's wearer
  • The Token Ring
    Magical ring that allows the wielder to communicate over large distances. They can receive messages from one token ring and send message to another.
  • The Memory Barrier
    Protective charm that shields the mind from intrusion.
  • The Shadow Register
    A magical ledger that records secrets and hidden locations in the immediate area.
  • The Superscalar
    A legendary shimmering sword that can strike multiple foes in a single attack.
Spells
  • Loopback
    Redirects a spell to its point of origin.
  • Jabber
    Causes the target to produce incoherent speech and lose its train of thought.
  • Branch Prediction
    Gives the caster foresight to predict their opponent's next action.
  • Traceroute
    A tracking spell that reveals the path of a target.
  • Mask
    Hides the caster's true identity.
  • Hypertransport
    Enables instantaneous movement over short distances.
  • Interrupt
    Counterspell to disrupt an enemy's casting.
Spell modifiers
  • Broadcast
    Modifies spell to affect a large area.
  • Unicast
    Modifies spell to affect a single point with maximum damage.
  • Multicast
    Modfies spell to affect multiple selected targets.
  • Repeater
    Modifies spell to recast itself over multiple turns.
[–] [email protected] 17 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Transmission Control Protocol - Modifies teleportation and summoning to be very specific.

Universal Datagram Protocol - see "Shout"

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago

UDP - See "shout"

I give you credit, not much causes me to actually laugh out loud... like a good, hearty belly laugh. This did, thank you for that.