Glossary Entry: PVP

Quick Definition

This stands for "Player VS Player".

To be more specific, this is an option that can be enabled on a per-server basis in certain online games. When playing on these servers, players are able to attack one another, encouraging competitive and aggressive playstyles.

However, not everyone likes this sort of gameplay, so servers where this feature is enabled are usually clearly marked.

The opposite of PVP is PVE.


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