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Waiting Simulator

"Waiting Simulator" is a term used to describe games, particularly mobile games, that utilize a mechanic of artificially delaying player progress through time-based activities, such as the hatching of an egg, the completion of a building upgrade, or the acquisition of in-game resources. This mechanic is often used to encourage players to spend real money on in-game currency or items in order to speed up the process and avoid the wait.

The term "Waiting Simulator" is used derisively, as it implies that the game is more about waiting than actually playing, and that the player's enjoyment is hindered by the constant delays. It is often used to critique the design choices of mobile games, as this mechanic can be seen as a way to increase revenue through microtransactions rather than improving the gameplay experience.

In summary, "Waiting Simulator" is a pejorative term used to describe games that prioritize time-based activities and delay player progress as a means of monetization, ultimately hindering the player's enjoyment of the game.
"I tried playing that new mobile game, but it turned out to be a total waiting simulator. I spent more time waiting for my buildings to upgrade than actually playing the game."

"The game was enjoyable at first, but once I hit the paywall, it turned into a waiting simulator. I had to wait for days to get enough resources to advance, or pay real money to speed up the process."
"I don't like games that use the waiting simulator mechanic. It feels like a cheap way to make money and takes away from the overall gaming experience."
by St4rSky May 9, 2023
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Waiting

a man fucking retarded, boring, selfish, pathetic, and will die at 30 years old.
He loved Trista, but they broken up because he is too boring and dont have motorcycle.
Waiting, I want to break up with U, your are such a boring guy.
by RJRZ May 17, 2023
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Wazingus

Good adjective with the purpose of telling someone how amazing they are.

Waza + ingus
1- Bro you are wazingus
2-WAZAAA
by smoker is hot June 7, 2023
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wazingly

Something that goes so unbelievably hard you have to make up a dumb ass word to express yourself
This new za goes wazingly
by Gasdemjews720xX June 11, 2023
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Walzing

Tim Walz had to get his stomach pumped for Walzing.
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Waiting

From last 3 years I spent in waiting, still going on, whether you are aware of it, care for it, but I always be the same. the day(night) I set my eyes on you my soul searching for you only .
by Cetrin5 November 23, 2023
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waiting with baited breath

What a cat does by eating cheese and then hiding silently near a mouse-hole for a furry varmint to come out looking for da source of da delicious aroma.
Garfield is shown to easily catch multiple mice --- i.e., one underneath each foot --- without even trying very hard, and so it's possible dat he was "waiting with baited breath", and so da mice just flocked to him. Or of course, it could also merely be dat said speedy specimens of omnivorous opportunity have learned by now dat said tubby tabby never actually eats da mice he catches or otherwise harms them in any way, and so they are less watchful 'n' wary around Jon's house than they might be in other people's domiciles where da resident felines actually may hunt said rodents for real.
by QuacksO February 26, 2024
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