Noob

Noob or Newb is a pejorative term used amongst RuneScape players and much of the gaming communities in general. Although "noob" may have different meanings in other games, it is usually mentioned in a derogatory way in RuneScape. "Noob" is sometimes 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 uncommonly. "Nub" and "newb" can be a variation of "noob", and may or may not be pronounced in the same way.

Players cannot be reported for using the word "noob" unless it is done to an excessive degree, whereby it breaks Rule 1 for spamming. This can result in blackmarks or other punishments.

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

Whilst many players use "noob" to describe a new (usually low-level) player, this is not the only meaning. The word "noob" is also used to describe someone who begs or sabotages something (sometimes unintentionally), such as destroying barricades in Castle Wars. The reasons behind this are typically a lack of knowledge of the game or the rules of the game, meaning that level does not necessarily come into it. (Note that some people do this on purpose simply to annoy your team.) It may also be used to describe someone who simply acts stupidly, regardless of his or her experience. It can also refer to a player who has been playing for a while but because of some blunder can not become skilled at the game.

A "newb" usually refers to a new player, and is also a shorter version for "newbie". It is sometimes used as an insult, and therefore loses it's meaning for what it truly is. Some players even call themselves newbs (or noobs) because they need assistance.

Examples
There are many basic examples of how the word 'Noob' is frequently used. These examples are heard very commonly in RuneScape, especially in non-member servers.

An example of a player using the term "noob" in asking for help:
 * Player 1: "Can anyone help me? I'm a noob at this mini-game. =P"
 * Player 2: "Sure!"

An example of a player using the term "noob" to a beggar:
 * Player 1: "Can anyone help me? I need 3k because i died in wildy"
 * Player 2: "Stop begging, Noob!"

An example of a player using "noob" to belittle another by saying they're inexperienced:
 * Player 1: "I need help with a quest, can anyone help me?"
 * Player 2: "Noob."

An example of a high level player calling another player a "noob":
 * Player 1: "Awesome! I just got 50 strength :)!"
 * Player 2: "Mine's 99, noob."

An example of a low level player dying from anything:
 * Player 1: Die Guard, die! (After, he dies from the Guard)
 * Player 2: Haha, noob!

An example of a rich player being called a noob by a jealous person:
 * Player 1: "I like my Gilded armour!"
 * Player 2: "Lol, Like you're the only one who has one. Noob."

An example of a player calling someone a noob because he/she is rich:
 * Player 1: "I've got Saradomin armour"
 * Player 2: "Noob, i have a Blue Partyhat"

an example of a player calling someone a noob because they are inexperienced:
 * Player 1: "omfg,omfg,omfg i just got a bronze square shield from goblin
 * Player 2: "lol...shut up noob".

The word "Noob" is used in user names too like: Tehnoobshow,Noob tramp.(real usernames) Aswell as other uncommon "Noob" related words like: swordnewb9,Tehchoobman and Froobcakes2 (not real names)

Usage in player-killing
Noob is somewhat commonly used by players to express frustration or annoyance against others, usually in Bounty Hunter, the Duel Arena, Fist of Guthix, Clan Wars, and practically any other minigame that involves fighting against other players. 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)"
 * Eating any food at all, especially in Clan Wars: "food noob" or "eater (noob)"
 * Having a high attack level: Attack noob
 * Having a high strength level: Strength noob
 * Refusal to fight or running from combat: scared noob or running/runner noob, respectively.
 * Teaming up on the player: Piler Noobs (group)

However, despite some comments of players who do not like taking fights seriously, remember that food, prayer and even very high defense after all ARE allowed at clan wars/duel arena even at safe fights (thats probaly why they they are not forbidden completely!) (running away= runner noob/coward)

Other phrases
There are many variations to the word "noob" or "newb", such as "n00b", "noobcake", "nub", "nubblet", "nubcake", "noobie", "newbie" "nooblet" or the uncommon "froob", "choob", "narb", and numerous others.

According to RuneScape ' s Player Dictionary, "froob" is a term for someone who has never left Lumbridge. It is hardly ever used to mean such by players, though. "Choob" usually means an inexperienced high level player.

Reactions

 * If a player is called a "noob" they can either do nothing, or add the namecaller to their Ignore List. Jagex recommends this conservative approach.
 * If the player instead insults back (especially to an excessive degree) someone may report them for offensive language. It may be argued that the first namecaller has violated Rule 9 (Encouraging Others to Break Rules). The name "noob" can be effectively ignored because the other player, who may be inexperienced, may just be disgruntled, and is venting their frustration for multiple reasons.
 * Some people argue that players who call others "noobs" are "noobs" themselves. As there is no clear definition of the term "noob", this may or may not be entirely true.
 * Players may also agree that they are a "noob" themselves. The person will usually stop after this.  If not, the player just has to leave the area, or go to another world.