Gaming
third party
What does third party mean?
Let two teams beat each other half to death, then roll in fresh and clean up both. Scummy? Maybe. Effective? Absolutely. The whole genre runs on it.
"Don't push that fight, let 'em scrap and we third party the survivors."
Origin
Battle royale (Warzone, Apex, Fortnite, PUBG); the "third" team crashing a 1v1 squad fight.
Frequently asked questions
Is third partying considered cheating?
Not at all, it's a legit core strategy. Annoying when it happens to you, smart when you do it.
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