Origin of w00t!

[olyclimber]

The term w00t is a slang interjection used to express happiness or excitement, usually over the Internet. The expression is most popular on USENET posts [1] , multiplayer computer games (especially first person shooters), IRC chats, and instant messages, though use on the World Wide Web in the form of weblogs or in forums is by no means uncommon.

 

The definite origin of the term w00t is unknown. One theory claims that usage of this term dates back to the mid-1990s, when it was probably derived from the alternative spellings of whoomp and whoot. These spellings are variously used in the phrases, "Whoomp, there it is," or "Whoot, there it is" from two songs in 1993 from rap groups Tag Team and 95 South, respectively. Another possibility is that it came from the vocalization made by the character in games of the Quake series when a jump is performed, usualy done on an opposing player's body after being shot. However, as Quake was only first released in 1996, this etymology probably only furthered the popularity of the existing term. Others have theorized the term is an acronym for "We Owned the Other Team", or that "w00t" finds its origin in the sounds of a jubilant Daffy Duck. It has also been alleged that "w00t" is a contraction of the phrase "wonderous loot!" or "wow, loot!", used in Ultima Online and Everquest whenever a player found large quantities of treasure, although it is uncertain if this is really the case. w00t is also somewhat like the Scots word "hoots", which is used in a similar manner—an exclamation signifying surprise, disbelief, or kindred reaction. Another supposed origin is as an expression used by a cracker (see security cracking) who has just broken into a computer system, obtaining root access: "woot, I have root!"

 

A September 06, 2004 article on AdAge.com indicated that the term comes "from gaming slang—the original use meant 'Wow! Loot' in Dungeons and Dragons play—and is now a common exclamation of excitement in Net culture."

 

w00t itself was first seen in 1994. The expression rose in popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It has not reached general usage or understanding.

 

w00t is pronounced to rhyme with "boot" or "shoot", and can also be written as "woot", "w00+", "w00ties" or "w007". It has also been argued that "w00t!" is the only proper spelling. The symbolic approximation of Latin letter forms makes w00t a prime example of leet. It may also sometimes be seen spelled as "wewt." The phrase is often used twice in succession, as in "w00t! w00t!".

 

"w00t" or "w007" is often used as a taunt in First person shooter games, or multiplayer games, typically used with pwned, as in "3y3 pwned j00! w007! w007!" (I owned you, woot! woot!) although this is amongst small groups of people (See leet).

 

"woot" also materialized on irc (warez channels in particular) in the mid 90's - an onomatopoeic word of the sound a robot might make (Clicks, whirrs, and beeps were also popular). Upon entering a channel, or entering into a "conversation" with a bot, you could be greeted with woot: "Woot! Welcome nght_kllah back to #ultiwarez!"

 

from wikipedia

 

w00t!

[Dru]

3y3 pwn j00

[ChrisT]

gaming vernacular has reached the mainstream

[COL._Von_Spanker]

Tranlastion: A word for cybergeeks possibly created by an even lowlier form of geek the d&d geek.

 

[Harkin_Banks]

too bad the gamers have not yet reached sunlight

 

edit: that's one hell of a find colonel

[KaskadskyjKozak]

 

mullets must be eradicated

[ScottP]

[Bogen]

I have teenage kids that, along with their friends, speak in netspeak. Like, rather than actually laughing out loud, they say LOL to each other. wOOt is another very common one.

[chirp]

too bad the gamers have not yet reached sunlight

 

I tan quite nicely thank you very much!

Man I am all over this post!

 

I have a level 33 katana/regen scrapper that totally

Drop me a /tell if you play and are on the protector server

For more CoH screencaps visit my photo board Chirps CoH

 

[Squid]

I have traveled in foreign countries and not felt so out of place.

 

Chirp, what the hell are you talking about?

[Ireneo_Funes]

Well, my half-elf has a charisma of 19 and a +3 broadsword. So there.

[Dru]

you so old skool i bet you still roll dice

[Ireneo_Funes]

I keep it real when I'm rolling 1d20.

 

Check it out, guys, double damage!

[olyclimber]

w00t!

[chirp]

FALL.EXE Z.CFGHow to stop Ordinators from attacking you:

tegger

Basic console commands:

Set Wearingordinatoruni to 0

"Ordinator Stationary"->StopCombat Player

"Ordinator Stationary"->setfight 10

"Ordinator Wander"->StopCombat Player

"Ordinator Wander"->setfight 10

 

Monica21

Named Ordinators

There's another ID for Ordinators, "ordinator_high fane". There are only four of them so it's not too big a deal. I would also make note that that command won't work on Ordinators who have names because they have unique IDs. A lot of the ones at the High Fane are named (like the guy standing outside the Hall of Wisdom), so those commands will have to be used separately for each Ordinator. There are also some Ordinators in the vaults with separate IDs, but the CS shows only one of each.

 

"ordinator_wander_hp" <--- Hlaalu Prison Guard

"ordinator_wander_hvault" <--- Hlaalu Vault

"ordinator_wander_tvault" <--- Telvanni Vault

 

There are two other IDs that are not included, but they are only enabled as part of an Imperial Legion quest and are supposed to attack you as soon as they're enabled.

 

Locations of the super, unique and rare armor

 

master20

DRAGONBONE CURISS:

Is in Mudan grotto a cave south west of Ebonheart on a island in the shape of U. When your on the island you go underwater and you’ll find a bunch of rocks in a huddle that’s the entrance. BUY WATER BREATHING SPELL OR YOUR DEAD! In Mudan grotto you’ll find the lost dwemer ruins. when your in the lost dwemer ruins you’ll find a tower that has a 100 lvl lock in there a closet with a 100 lvl lock.

LORDS MAIL:

Its in a underwater passage right next to an Ebonheart bridge. There’s a guy inside wearing it (he’s really easy).

CUIRASS OF SAVIORS HIDE:

Go to Tel Fyr. Then into Hall of Fyr. Then levitate up. Up there there’s a closet with a 100 lvl lock.

FISTS OF RANDAGULF:

(GET SOME COFFEE FOR THIS ONE) Go to Illanubi carcass of the saint its north west of Gnaar Mok by Khartag Point on an island. THE PLACE IS HUGE!!!!!!!!! Go around until you find a room with a medium size statue. Its in there behind one of the troughs (The one on the left when you enter.)

MASQUE OF CLAVICUS VILE:

It's in a Dwemer ruin, a bit Southeast of the town of Dagon Fel. It is being worn by Sorkvild the Raven, a mage.

BOOTS OF THE APOSTLE:

Go to Berandus a little bit south of Gnisis. When in there go to the underground part you’ll find 1 golden saint, dremora, and 2 winged twilights that killed a guy the boots are on the dead guy.

By the way the ten pace boots make your feet disappear and I didn’t post the ebony mail because all you gotta do is beat the temple quests.

BIG NOTE THE BOOTS DON’T HAVE A ARMOR RATING HIGHER THAN 266 SORRY AND THERE ARE NO GREAVES OR PAULDRENS.