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tactical realism

tactical realism noun: a style of gaming in first-person shooters (FPS), where realistic ("real-world") settings are simulated by the gaming engine (to the best of its ability) and players use authentic military tactics to accomplish goals in the game.

Noun

tactical realism (uncountable)

  1. A style of gaming in first-person shooters (FPS), where realistic ("real-world") settings are simulated by the gaming engine (to the best of its ability) and players use authentic military tactics to accomplish goals in the game.
  2. The manner in which some gaming clans organize themselves. These clans adopt the rank, name and insignia of an actual combat unit past or present.

Questions about tactical realism

What does tactical realism mean?
Tactical realism means a style of gaming in first-person shooters (FPS), where realistic ("real-world") settings are simulated by the gaming engine (to the best of its ability) and players use authentic military tactics to accomplish goals in the game.
What part of speech is tactical realism?
Tactical realism is a noun.

Words near tactical realism in the dictionary

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  2. tactical intelligence
  3. tactical loading
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  7. tactical role-playing game
  8. tactical RPG
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  10. tactical vote
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