Noob

For the history of the word and its use in other communities, see noob at Wikipedia.

Noob as an Insult
Noob is a common insult used amongst RuneScape players. Although it has different connotations in other games, in RuneScape it is used primarily in a derogatory way. Noob is used by players in an unoffensive way to refer to a new player. Similar words, such as Froob, Narb, and Choob, are also used, albeit very rarely.

Players cannot be reported for using the word "noob" unless it is done to an excessive degree, whereby it breaks Rule 1 for spamming; however, a player can be given a multiple amount of black marks for using the word "nub" to an excessive degree. As the word, as well as being a separate form of noob, also has another very insulting meaning.

"Noob" is used by many people simply as an insult, as it's an insult that you cannot get banned for saying. Even a player of a much lower level may still call another player "noob" for being annoying or doing something that an experienced player should know better than to do.

Example:
 * Player 1: Stupid noob!
 * Player 2: Right....

Noob and Newb
While many players use noob to describe a "new" player, this is not the only meaning. The word "Noob" is also used to describe someone who begs or sabotages something (sometimes unintentionally), like destroying barricades in Castle Wars. The reasons behind this are typically lack of knowledge of the game and/or the rules of the game, meaning that level doesn't necessarily come into it. A newb is a new player, and is also a shorter version for "newbie", it is rarely used as an insult. Some players even call themselves noobs or newb because they need assistance.

Example:

Player 1: Can anyone help me I'm a newb.

Player 2: Sure.

Usage of Noob in Player-killing
Noob is somewhat commonly used by players to express frustration or annoyance while player-killing. Some things the combatant can do which may incite the word "noob":


 * Have a high defence: "def nub"
 * Turn on a protection prayer: "prayer noob"
 * Eating above half health: "safer (noob)"
 * Attack a weakened player: "pjer (pile jumping noob)"

Other Phrases
There are many variations to the word "noob or "newb", such as "n00b" or "nubblet", as well as many others variations. Some variations of noob are used sarcastically, such as "nub" or "noobcake".