what are mobs plz answer

[glowingarmy]

ok so i hear people talking about mobs is a mob like ZK were the 2 zombies come with him or is it just random monsters i am confudled please answer as soon as you can

[Ivramire]

'Mob' is a word that generally indicates any of the hostile monsters/NPCs in the game. Both ZK, his tag-alongs and all other random monsters can be referred to as mobs. Key elements in the words usage are that the indicated target-object has to be both an NPC and hostile.


Monsters such as the aforementioned ZK are both non-playable characters and hostile, thus its status as a mob. Captain Shutian in Elderine on the other hand is not hostile so is not commonly referred to as a mob.


'Mob' as a word may have its orgins in the original MUDs where ''mobile'' (hostile NPCs which could move) adversaries first made their appearance. It may also have orgins in the phenomenon of monsters ''mobbing'' you when you come into their target/aggro range. Wandering or inciting the ire of multiple hostiles will cause them to follow you for a distance from their original spawn-point, if you choose to stand and fight, the numerous monsters will then proceed to swarm and 'mob' you.

[Cylia]

Waw, I was gonna reply but... that's... DETAILED
Good job >;3

Edit: This should be moved to questions no? O.o

[Zwivix]

Wish I could +rep that lvra...detailed as always. (someone give me some reason to spead the love so I can +rep lvra....)