In Destiny , a unique language has developed. Part of it is the term “Sweating” or “Sweats.”
We wrote an MMO glossary years ago explaining what typical MMO abbreviations like “LFG” or common MMO terms like “Wipe” actually mean, but players of Destiny have developed their own vocabulary.
One of the most convoluted words in this context is “Sweating” or the English equivalent “Sweats.” The word is also often found on our site in the comments.
Sweating is not a gland problem, but Destiny slang
“Sweating” refers to PvP matches under competitive conditions, meaning at eSports level or at a level that at least feels like it. This means: “the worst Sweaters” are not guardians with gland problems, but strong Destiny PvP players or at least ambitious players who clearly want to “win” and where “winning” is the priority.
Whenever “Skill-Based Matchmaking” comes to the forefront and forces matchups between strong players, it is said: “It’s going to get sweaty.” Especially the Trials of Osiris are considered a “sweat chamber” when strong teams clash with multiple victories on the map.
Competitive PvP – once done manually, now in Private Matches
“Sweat” is thus a descriptor for “Competitive PvP” under competitive conditions or at this level. The word can be used in various forms, also with hidden meanings. When someone says: “Only Sweaters are around today,” they usually mean: “Oh, we are only going to get beaten. Maybe we should stop.”
There are dedicated channels, for instance on Twitter, where player teams arrange for “Sweating.”
In the past, such duels between strong teams were organized by “simultaneous registration.” Nowadays, thanks to “Private Matches”, it’s not as complicated anymore, and a real eSports scene can actually form in Destiny for “joint Sweating.” However, this is still in its infancy, especially since the Private Matches came at a rather quiet phase for Destiny when the game was experiencing a content drought.
Custom rules and turns are forming for the Sweats – Bungie is playing along
For “Sweats,” that’s what the matches are called, arrangements can also be made. For example, certain Exotics, weapon types, or abilities perceived as “too strong” can be banned and excluded from the match.
Bungie has already responded to this – since the last updates, PvP players can now literally wave off “heavy ammo” – if all participants wave, there is no Heavy phase in the match.
Most Sweats are played as “3vs3” – as is usual in Osiris, the mother of all sweating.
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