by PondClubber March 22, 2023

by Thaswutsheesed June 25, 2021

by ABigDD July 29, 2024

by Adumbkid December 8, 2024

by cockthrob May 23, 2024

A game monetization strategy for encouraging player spending by splitting the player base into smaller isolated groups (often servers) that cannot interact with each other within the game, especially in the context of pay-to-win and gacha. Whales will find it easier to top leader boards due to the smaller amount of competition, and non-whales who are surprised to find themselves on the leader boards will feel pressure to spend money to keep their position. Additionally, if casual players begin to lose interest and depopulate servers, low-population servers can be merged (usually without notifying players) to prevent whales from realizing that they are spending money on a dying game.
"Of course I bought the top tier battle pass! I've been in the Top 200 for PvP in this mobile game since it launched!" "Big fish small pond, eh?"
by ukn!und9rep8aph6ABE April 6, 2024

A state of mind where you are overcome with a feeling of numbness and every movement feels slow, like it would if you were to be stuck in a pond of caramel. It has no feeling of euphoria as a drug might and is closer to a sweet sadness.
Carol tried to run out the door, but couldn't get the energy she needed and like she was stuck in a caramel pond.
by lnclndglsdb8 October 30, 2017
