Donkey Kong Terms/Acronyms

[stella_blue]

Here's another one I've never heard used, at least not in a DK context.

I'll just "run it up the flagpole", since I believe it's remotely worthy of consideration.

Bagel  (Synonym = Donut)

A Zero Point Barrel

[ChrisP]

That is a superb, and necessary, term.

"I almost got a perfect zero on 1-1, but I screwed up when donuting the last barrel!"

[stella_blue]

That is a superb, and necessary, term.

"I almost got a perfect zero on 1-1, but I screwed up when donuting the last barrel!"

Yeah, both can be used as either a noun or verb.

"I could have had 12k on Level 5-1, but I got severely bageled during the transition."

[marinomitch13]

Hahaha! Ok, I'll add it!

[stella_blue]

Here's one that Dave uses frequently during his live DK streams. I think it merits inclusion in the "Barrel Stage Terms" section (or perhaps "General Terms/Multiple Stages").

Giving Seconds

A situation where a fireball initially eludes the hammer by darting up or down a ladder, then graciously returns, giving the player a second opportunity to dish out the deserved punishment.

Example (during the latter half of the hammer cycle):  "Come on, give me seconds."

[marinomitch13]

Thanks, Scott. Added!

[ChrisP]

Is there a term for when it shows up again right after the hammer expires?

Whatever that is, it's my specialty.

[stella_blue]

Thanks, Scott. Added!

Actually, I'm just the messenger.  Dave is the one who originally coined the phrase.

[stella_blue]

Is there a term for when it shows up again right after the hammer expires?

Whatever that is, it's my specialty.

Not that I'm aware of, but such a term is desperately needed.

I'm confident that a collective brainstorming session will produce something witty and appropriate.   


EDIT:  Steve Wagner and Ross would both be invaluable on this project.

[marky_d]

'Meltdown' isn't anywhere on this list??

[marinomitch13]

Got it!

[stella_blue]

Yikes, how did we forget this one?

Over-Pressing

A point-pressing tactic on the barrel stages, where a player attempts to group and re-jump barrels on the 4th and 5th girders, after the top hammer has expired.

[ChrisP]

Oh good, I finally know what that means now.

I was afraid to ask because I didn't want to be judged as naive.

[marinomitch13]

Thanks, Scott! Added!

[hchien]

Vincent Lemay math - numerical calculations most frequently involving DK pace calculations based on body building principles which is often an overestimate.

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According to Vincent Lemay math, I'm on world record pace, but I only finished at 1.084M.