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[–] 12 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I remember it from early StarCraft, where balance patches would often "shift the meta" making some build and strategies so good (or bad) that you basically had to use them (or couldn't use them) if you wanted to be competitive.

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    So, it was actually in the game? The term “Meta” in this context?

    I’m curious about the origin of the term, so if it came from star craft, that would be the answer I’m looking for.

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  • [–] 6 points 11 months ago

    So, it was actually in the game? The term “Meta” in this context?

    It's more like knowing that "people online will do that, so I have to do this". The mind game between the players. But I think you already got some better answers.

    I don't think it originated from StarCraft, that's just where I recall first hearing it.

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