This page contains definitions for common terms used throughout the Vertyco Wiki. Each rules page also includes a definitions section specific to that context.
The player's upload data stored in the Obelisk/Terminal that can be transferred between servers. An "Ark Data Wipe" means this data is deleted by staff.
A new or inexperienced player with minimal progression. Often used to describe beach spawns with basic gear.
A temporary ban from the server, usually lasting 3, 7, 14, 30, 60, or 90 days depending on the offense and repeat violations.
The Discord server's virtual currency, earned through activity and minigames. A "VC Wipe" means the player's balance is reset to zero.
Your primary base of operations where the majority of your tribe's activity takes place.
A secondary base with fewer than 300 structures, typically used for resource gathering or strategic positioning.
Placing a structure under the map's texture in a way that makes it hard or impossible to destroy.
A structure is considered meshed when any of the following conditions are met:
Turrets that are not properly attached to ground structures, making them impossible to destroy by destroying supporting structures.
Betraying your own tribe by stealing items, destroying structures, or sabotaging from within. This is allowed on PvP.
The act of dropping items on the ground during a raid to destroy them and prevent enemies from obtaining the loot.
Placing a Tek Transmitter on top of a player to immobilize them during combat.
Leading wild dinosaurs toward another player's base or location to cause damage. This is allowed on PvP.
A temporary base built near an enemy for staging raids.
Indirectly killing players without direct combat. Examples include dragging/drowning players or leading wild dinos to their base.
Disrupting another player's taming attempt, such as killing their tame target or stealing their knockout.
Third-party software that reveals enemy positions, loot, or other hidden information through walls or terrain.
Third-party software that automatically aims at enemies, providing unfair accuracy advantages.
Using exploits or glitches to create copies of in-game items illegitimately.
Attacking bases through the mesh (under the map), including shooting from outside the mesh, using tames to push through, or meshing rafts into bases.
A Discord punishment that temporarily revokes a user's ability to send messages or join voice channels.
An automated Discord account that mimics user behavior, strictly prohibited and results in a permanent ban.
For rule-specific definitions, see the Definitions section at the bottom of each rules page.