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A gaming term referring to actions taken prior to or during early rounds of combat that do not directly contribute to the completion of the mission or the success of the party. PNA may appear to be strategic in nature, but in retrospect has no positive effect.
"Leeroy Jenkins became tired of what he perceived to be Preparatory Non-Action (PNA) and charged into the room."
"McNabb disappeared from view and then spent 3 rounds on Preparatory Non-Action(PNA) before reappearing and being rendered immediately unconscious by the dragon."
"McNabb disappeared from view and then spent 3 rounds on Preparatory Non-Action(PNA) before reappearing and being rendered immediately unconscious by the dragon."
by T.Hogan November 09, 2012
Jul 26 Word of the Day
Noun: a friend who is usually only called upon by a friend when a more primary/prominent friend is unavailable.
Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.
Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed
Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.
Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed
I got a call from X the other night. She had an extra ticket to a concert she bought for a friend, but they couldn’t make it so she called me to ask if I wanted to go because I am her Second String Friend.
by Deus-ex-machina August 26, 2020