11.2. Key Gameplay Terminology
Understanding the language of Among Us is essential for effective communication and strategy. From "sus" to "visual task," knowing these terms ensures you can participate fully in discussions and grasp complex tactics. This section defines the most common and crucial gameplay terminology you'll encounter.
Navigate the world of Among Us with confidence by mastering its unique vocabulary. This glossary defines essential terms like 'sus,' 'vent,' 'visual task,' and 'sabotage,' ensuring clear communication and strategic understanding during gameplay and meetings.
Core Terms
- Sus: Short for "suspicious." Used to describe a player whose behavior is questionable or makes them seem like a potential Impostor.
- Vent: A hidden passage used by Impostors to quickly move around the map undetected. Crewmates cannot use vents.
- Visual Task: A task that has a visible animation that other You can see, confirming You is a Crewmate. Examples include MedBay Scan, Trash Ejection, and Shields Prime.
- Sabotage: Actions taken by Impostors to disrupt the Crewmates, such as shutting down lights, closing doors, or initiating a reactor meltdown or O2 depletion.
- Emergency Meeting: A meeting called by a player using the emergency button in the Cafeteria or Meeting Room. Used to discuss suspicions and vote.
- Report: When a player discovers a dead body and reports it, triggering a meeting.
- Kill Cooldown: The timer Impostors must wait after a kill before they can kill again.
- Task Bar: A bar at the top of the screen that fills up as Crewmates complete tasks. When full, Crewmates win.
- Impostor: The player(s) tasked with eliminating Crewmates and sabotaging the ship/base without being caught.
- Crewmate: The majority of players, whose goal is to complete all tasks or identify and vote out all Impostors.
Meeting & Discussion Terms
- Skip Vote: Choosing not to vote for any player during a meeting.
- Clear: When a player is confirmed to be innocent, often by completing a visual task or being vouched for by multiple trusted players.
- Vouch: To confirm another player's innocence based on personal observation.
- Stack Kill: When multiple players are standing on top of each other, and an Impostor kills one, making it difficult to identify the killer.
- Third Impostor: A common suspicion that there is another Impostor among the players, even if only one has been confirmed.
- Self-Report: When an Impostor kills someone and immediately reports the body to try and deflect suspicion.
- Alibi: A reason or evidence that proves a player was elsewhere and could not have committed a murder.
Advanced & Role-Specific Terms (May vary with custom roles)
- Admin Table: A console that shows the location of players on the map.
- Vitals: A console that shows the status (alive or dead) of all players.
- Security Cameras: Cameras that allow players to monitor specific areas of the map.
- Engineer: A Crewmate role that can use vents.
- Scientist: A Crewmate role that can check vitals at any time.
- Guardian Angel: A role that can protect living Crewmates after death.
- Shapeshifter: An Impostor role that can temporarily change their appearance to match another player.
Mastering these terms will sificantly improve your ability to communicate effectively, understand strategies, and contribute meaningfully to your team's success in Among Us.