Care Bear

1. Lightly derogatory term for an MMO player who avoids PVP combat, heavily preferring cooperative or solo PVE combat, chatting, or developing tradeskills/running quests. Depending on the game and the individual, this PVP avoidance can show up in several ways: by playing on strict non-PVP servers; by avoiding PVP areas or declining duels; or, by avoiding or condemning PVP players. Philosophically, they often cite unbalanced combat systems, overpowered guilds, ebayed characters, and ganking as reasons to prefer less aggressive play. The mindset can be self-sustaining in several ways: high-level "care bears" may have avatars that are tailored for PVE, not PVP; they may not network with skilled PVP players; or, they may morally refuse to learn aggressive PVP tactics. As an insult, the term applies less to players who merely prefer PVE to PVP and more to individuals who question the basic legitimacy of PVP or who greatly overreact to their avatars' deaths. Bear in mind that it is strictly incorrect to refer to the victims of heavy exploiters as Care Bears. Abbreviated CB. Compare with RPK, Player Killing/PK, PVP.
2. Adjective describing a strictly PVE server or game.

1. PVP: *kills CB*
CB: What the ****? I didn't do anything to you; why did you kill me?
PVP: You were there.
CB: This is bull****. Go away!
PVP: *kills CB again*
CB: Quit camping me! WTF is wrong with you?
PVP: You were still there.
CB: *logs out*

2. Player 1: Hey, why don't you come over to Final Fantasy XI? I'll get someone in the guild to level you up.
Player 2: Sorry, I prefer PVP MMOs; FFXI would be way too Care Bear for me.

by Alfred F. April 28, 2007

care bear

An MMORPG player that plays nothing but PvE content. Often feels entitled to PvP rewards and acheivements even if they have not participated in any PvP, but is opposed to PvP players earning raid gear through PvP activities. Spends countless hours on the forums trying to either ruin or completely eliminate PvP and its players from whatever game they happen to be playing. Has absolutely no idea that other players (with different tastes) exist as well. You are a "kiddie" if you don't agree with them.

"The care bears from WoW and RIFT are invading Guild Wars 2."

by YouWhineCauseYoureBad October 15, 2012

Care Bear

cute little bears that try to save the world from evil people or people that need help...mostly children

Awwww...Care Bears are so cute!!!!

by Care Bear obsesser October 5, 2003

care bear

an endangered species most commonly seen lurking in the shadows of San Diego

That care bear almost took my chocolate

by lin thursday August 10, 2009

Care Bear

Massively Multiplayer Online term: One who prefers Player Versus Environment (PVE) combat to Player Versus Player (PVP) combat. This is the official definition.

"That guy is such a care bear. All he does is farm mobs harvest."

by Cigars April 22, 2009

Care bear

the girl that pretends she's fine but in reality dies a little inside Everytime someone asks if she's ok

Care bears in her room crying over shawn Mendes

by Sis I don't know April 3, 2019

care bear

A player in any MMO/MMORPG who has a habit of treating opposing players friendly and helping them rather than conquering/prevailing.

"Look at Charles helping that Tauren over there rather than killing it. He's such a care bear."

by Stiffwippy May 2, 2007