what does "pwned" mean?

rufusjonz · 04-10-2004, 06:39 PM

I play a lot of online games, and often see "pwned" when someone kicks ass.

I assumed it meant "owned", but i'm not 100% sure -- what exactly does this mean?

Calis · 04-10-2004, 06:40 PM

yeah, it's a more l33t version of owned.

Schmidty · 04-10-2004, 07:22 PM

It means "pawned". It's a super-secret chess-tech term.

MikeVic · 04-10-2004, 07:23 PM

I always thought it meant "owned" but with a misspelling, since "p" is next to "o" on a keyboard... kind of like "teh" instead of "the."

illinifan999 · 04-10-2004, 07:27 PM

Long story, here's where I heard it originated from. Since people are so ub3r-1337 they try to type owned as fast as possible, well since o is next to p, many people kept misspelling it because everyone is so ub34-1337, and here we are, now whenever it's not just a regular own, it's pwn.

cuervo72 · 04-10-2004, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmidty

It means "pawned". It's a super-secret chess-tech term.

LOL!

sjshaw · 04-10-2004, 07:55 PM

stevew · 04-10-2004, 08:47 PM

It means "super-owned." Like you werent just "owned", you were Pwned.

Coop · 04-10-2004, 09:37 PM

Originated in an online game called Warcraft, where a map designer misspelled "owned." When the computer beat a player, it was supposed to say, so-and-so "has been owned." Instead, it said, so-and-so "has been pwned." It basically means "to own" or to be dominated by an opponent or situation.

wig · 04-10-2004, 09:45 PM

qwerty!

INDalltheway · 04-10-2004, 09:55 PM

ice4277 · 04-11-2004, 12:08 AM

I think it means that the people that use it need to get out a bit more often.

Poli · 04-11-2004, 08:25 AM

And here I am punching people in the butt to show ownership. All I have to say is pwned. That would have saved me a lot of trouble.

Greyroofoo · 04-11-2004, 10:01 AM

from what i hear, there was a popular quake mod that had "you've been pwned" every time you died, it was an honest typo but it caught on

JeeberD · 04-11-2004, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by INDalltheway

That one reminds me of when I was five and my family visited Lucerne, Switzerland. Well, Lucerne is overrun with swans and I though it would be nice to try to pet one since they look so soft and downy. Well, I went up to one and the bastard started hissing at me. I turned to run away and it started chasing me down the damn street.

That episode scarred me for life...

tucker342 · 04-11-2004, 11:10 PM

LOL!

That's pretty funny Jeeber

Bearcat729 · 04-11-2004, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

That one reminds me of when I was five and my family visited Lucerne, Switzerland. Well, Lucerne is overrun with swans and I though it would be nice to try to pet one since they look so soft and downy. Well, I went up to one and the bastard started hissing at me. I turned to run away and it started chasing me down the damn street.

That episode scarred me for life...

I learned a similar lesson with chickens. When I was 6 or so I went to my great grandmothers farm and she had a lot of chickens and one rooster. I thought it'd be fun to chase the chickens the rooster however didn't see this as fun.

j51 · 04-11-2004, 11:47 PM

mckerney · 04-12-2004, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeeberD

That one reminds me of when I was five and my family visited Lucerne, Switzerland. Well, Lucerne is overrun with swans and I though it would be nice to try to pet one since they look so soft and downy. Well, I went up to one and the bastard started hissing at me. I turned to run away and it started chasing me down the damn street.

That episode scarred me for life...

Note to self, if you ever visit Texas, bring swans...

JeeberD · 04-12-2004, 12:33 AM

You're slipping, MC. I was expecting a picture of a swan to be waiting there for me like you used to do with the closet girl...

Pumpy Tudors · 04-12-2004, 12:46 AM

Closet girl picture in 3...2...

JeeberD · 04-12-2004, 12:52 AM

Like I said, the kid is slipping...

mckerney · 04-12-2004, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Like I said, the kid is slipping...

Gotcha!

Wait, no, I am slipping.

JeeberD · 04-12-2004, 03:13 PM

MC-

I hate you.

PM's are the work of the devil...

JeeberD · 04-12-2004, 03:14 PM

Dola-

That was pretty good, though...

Easy Mac · 04-12-2004, 03:24 PM

mckerney · 04-12-2004, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeeberD

MC-

I hate you.

PM's are the work of the devil...

Yes, I thought that one would word to help me get back.

rufusjonz · 04-13-2004, 02:43 PM

I started a pretty funny thread i guess...

Well it sounds like it might be a bit of an urban myth as to the origin of it: i've heard Warcraft, CS, other geeky stuff etc.

Someone could probably find out the true answer with a little research, but i'm far too lazy...

Bonegavel · 04-13-2004, 03:15 PM

[edit - switched to jpg]

B & B · 04-13-2004, 03:29 PM

INDalltheway · 04-13-2004, 06:12 PM

I heart Milton!

stevew · 04-13-2004, 06:13 PM

Has anyone seen my paycheck?

nfg22 · 04-13-2004, 06:16 PM

Acually speaking in gamer terms n3wb it would be I <3 Milton

MJ4H · 04-13-2004, 06:17 PM

INDalltheway · 04-13-2004, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nfg22

Acually speaking in gamer terms n3wb it would be I <3 Milton

Sorry, I actually know ENGLISH. They teach me it everday from 11-12 everyday at school.

nfg22 · 04-13-2004, 06:20 PM

Exactly why I said gamer terms newb.

INDalltheway · 04-13-2004, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nfg22

Exactly why I said gamer terms newb.

Why exactly am I a newb?

nfg22 · 04-13-2004, 06:27 PM

Because you didnt take time to think about what I actually typed before you had a come back, thus being in expeirienced at having comebacks, thus being a newb.

Newb.

Franklinnoble · 04-13-2004, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INDalltheway

Why exactly am I a newb?

Because you have fewer posts than he does?

I got nothing.

INDalltheway · 04-13-2004, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nfg22

Because you didnt take time to think about what I actually typed before you had a come back, thus being in expeirienced at having comebacks, thus being a newb.

Newb.

If you would have actually read my post then you would have realized I did it out of good humor. (the smiling face and tounge sticking out) I give up...

Blade6119 · 04-13-2004, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by INDalltheway

Why exactly am I a newb?

Your still division one, your not even in the pros yet...let alone a newb...you have a long way to go to get to newb status you underserving pig!

INDalltheway · 04-13-2004, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade6119

Your still division one, your not even in the pros yet...let alone a newb...you have a long way to go to get to newb status you underserving pig!

Atleast I am above JV.

INDalltheway · 04-13-2004, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wig

Damn! someone got pawned here!

I'm not sure who, though.

Gotta love it!

JeeberD · 04-13-2004, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade6119

Your still division one, your not even in the pros yet...let alone a newb...you have a long way to go to get to newb status you underserving pig!

Shut up, newb.

MJ4H · 05-05-2004, 07:38 PM

04-10-2004, 07:22 PM	#3
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	It means "pawned". It's a super-secret chess-tech term. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

04-10-2004, 07:27 PM	#5
illinifan999 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: VA	Long story, here's where I heard it originated from. Since people are so ub3r-1337 they try to type owned as fast as possible, well since o is next to p, many people kept misspelling it because everyone is so ub34-1337, and here we are, now whenever it's not just a regular own, it's pwn. __________________ Chicago Eagles 2 time ZFL champions We're "rebuilding"

04-10-2004, 09:37 PM	#9
Coop High School JV Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ	Originated in an online game called Warcraft, where a map designer misspelled "owned." When the computer beat a player, it was supposed to say, so-and-so "has been owned." Instead, it said, so-and-so "has been pwned." It basically means "to own" or to be dominated by an opponent or situation. __________________ eNFL-Carolina Panthers Xbox Live- Coop421 Last edited by Coop : 04-10-2004 at 09:38 PM.

04-11-2004, 08:25 AM	#13
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	And here I am punching people in the butt to show ownership. All I have to say is pwned. That would have saved me a lot of trouble. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

04-12-2004, 12:33 AM	#20
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	You're slipping, MC. I was expecting a picture of a swan to be waiting there for me like you used to do with the closet girl... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

04-10-2004, 06:40 PM	#2
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	yeah, it's a more l33t version of owned.

04-10-2004, 07:23 PM	#4
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I always thought it meant "owned" but with a misspelling, since "p" is next to "o" on a keyboard... kind of like "teh" instead of "the."

04-10-2004, 08:47 PM	#8
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	It means "super-owned." Like you werent just "owned", you were Pwned.

04-10-2004, 09:45 PM	#10
wig Banned Join Date: Jan 2004	qwerty!

04-10-2004, 09:55 PM	#11
INDalltheway College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chicago

04-11-2004, 12:08 AM	#12
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	I think it means that the people that use it need to get out a bit more often.

04-11-2004, 10:01 AM	#14
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	from what i hear, there was a popular quake mod that had "you've been pwned" every time you died, it was an honest typo but it caught on

04-11-2004, 11:10 PM	#16
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	LOL! That's pretty funny Jeeber

04-12-2004, 12:46 AM	#21
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Closet girl picture in 3...2... __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

04-12-2004, 12:52 AM	#22
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Like I said, the kid is slipping... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

04-12-2004, 03:13 PM	#24
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	MC- I hate you. PM's are the work of the devil... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

04-12-2004, 03:14 PM	#25
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Dola- That was pretty good, though... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

04-12-2004, 03:24 PM	#26
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	.

04-13-2004, 02:43 PM	#28
rufusjonz Banned Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lexington, KY	I started a pretty funny thread i guess... Well it sounds like it might be a bit of an urban myth as to the origin of it: i've heard Warcraft, CS, other geeky stuff etc. Someone could probably find out the true answer with a little research, but i'm far too lazy...

04-13-2004, 03:15 PM	#29
Bonegavel Awaiting Further Instructions... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Macungie, PA	[edit - switched to jpg] Last edited by Bonegavel : 04-13-2004 at 03:28 PM.

04-13-2004, 03:29 PM	#30
B & B College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: A sports era long ago when everything didnt require a Nike logo	__________________ Nobody cares about Kyle Orton because he's black. -PT

04-13-2004, 06:12 PM	#31
INDalltheway College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chicago	I heart Milton! Last edited by INDalltheway : 04-13-2004 at 06:12 PM.

04-13-2004, 06:13 PM	#32
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Has anyone seen my paycheck?

04-13-2004, 06:16 PM	#33
nfg22 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Mar 2004	Acually speaking in gamer terms n3wb it would be I <3 Milton

04-13-2004, 06:17 PM	#34
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country

04-13-2004, 06:20 PM	#36
nfg22 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Mar 2004	Exactly why I said gamer terms newb.

04-13-2004, 06:27 PM	#38
nfg22 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Mar 2004	Because you didnt take time to think about what I actually typed before you had a come back, thus being in expeirienced at having comebacks, thus being a newb. Newb.

05-05-2004, 07:38 PM	#45
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country

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