Gaming
prog
What does prog mean?
Short for progression. The phase where you're still learning a fight, wiping over and over to push a little further each pull.
"We're prog on the third phase, dying to the same mechanic every time."
Origin
Short for 'progression', from raiding culture; learning an encounter before you can clear it.
Frequently asked questions
What does prog mean in gaming?
Prog, short for 'progging' or progression, means learning a fight during those rough early attempts before your group has it down. It's the grind of wiping and improving until you clear new content.
How do you use prog in a sentence?
"We're still in prog on the final boss, so expect a lot of wipes tonight." It signals a group is still learning the encounter.
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