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ROS Terminology
For those unfamiliar with PUBG but diving into Rules of Survival, this article will be invaluable, especially for PC players using Android emulators.
Essential ROS Terminology for Beginners
- How do you pronounce ROS?
ROS, also known as Rules of Survival, is a popular battle royale game inspired by PUBG. Similar to PUBG, players can refer to ROS as Rules of Survival or simply as Ru lét.
- What is the 'Bo,' and how do you 'Bo run' in Rules of Survival?
The 'Bo' is the white circle you see on the map that shrinks over time in Rules of Survival. Players must run into this circle to stay temporarily safe. Those outside the circle will gradually lose health until they die.
- What is parachuting?
Parachuting refers to the action of jumping down to any location after joining a game. The system gives you 1 minute to prepare and board the plane for parachuting. This is a mandatory action in any battle royale game nowadays.
- Headshot: Simply shooting someone in the head.
- Spray/ Burst: Continuously firing at a target in automatic mode.
- Tap: Shooting one bullet at a time in single-fire mode.
- Aimbot: Refers to pulling the aim down to spray bullets and restrict bullet deviation.
- Wipe: Refers to finishing off enemy team members, not giving them a chance to be revived.
Rules of Survival Terminology for Healing Items
- Energy Boost: Essentially a bottle allowing you to gain a slight speed boost and regenerate health, resembling a bottle of soft drink.
- PainKiller: Known in English as PainKiller, functions similarly to a soft drink but stronger.
- Cylinder, Injection pump: In-game named Andrenaline Syringe, the rarest and hardest to find item, similar to an energy boost.
- First Aid kit: Referred to by gamers as medium health, it regenerates health quickly for a short period (up to 75% health).
- Med Kit: Abbreviated as large health, it regenerates more health than a First Aid kit and up to 100% health.
- Bandage: Also known as small health, it regenerates less health and up to 75% health.
Rules of Survival Terminology for Firearms
- Green Ammo, Five Ammo: Refers to 5.56mm ammunition used for various assault rifles in Rules of Survival.
- Seven Ammo: Refers to 7.62mm ammunition used for assault rifles and sniper rifles.
- M4: Short for M4A1 rifle, a type of assault rifle in Rules of Survival.
-AR: Abbreviation for AR15, same type as M4 mentioned above.
- Explosive Grenade: Also known as Frag Grenade, is an explosive grenade in Rules of Survival.
- Smoke Grenade: A grenade that emits smoke in Rules of Survival.
- Stun Grenade: Flash Grenade, a grenade that temporarily blinds opponents.
- Fire Bomb/ Gasoline Bottle: Refers to the Molotov Cocktail, a well-known improvised weapon.
- Red Dot: Full name Red Dot Sight, a red dot aiming device in Rules of Survival.
- Holographics Sight: Shortened as Holo, similar to Red Dot.
- 2x, 4x, 8x: Abbreviations for corresponding 2x, 4x, 8x Scopes, different magnification scopes from 2x to 8x.
Rules of Survival Terms for House Areas in PUBG
- Pyramid: Essentially the Research Edifice area in Rules of Survival, famous for its abundant loot.
- Off-road Vehicle: Refers to various pickup trucks in Rules of Survival.
- Combat Jeep: Refers to the Buggy variant with a mounted gun in Rules of Survival.
- Apartment Building: Residential buildings with 3 or more floors are called Apartment Buildings.
Above are the basic ROS terms you need to know. As it closely follows PUBG, many ROS terms are similar. Getting familiar with Rules of Survival won't be difficult if you've played PUBG before. ROS also has a mobile version called ROS Mobile, which you can download and experience on your iPhone or Android phone.
In addition to mastering Rules of Survival, readers should also learn the Rules of Survival hotkeys. Knowing the Rules of Survival shortcut keys will help you quickly become familiar with the game's shortcuts.
