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In computing, Xyzzy is sometimes used as a metasyntactic variable or as a video game cheat code. Xyzzy comes from the Colossal Cave Adventure computer game, where it is the first " magic string " that most players encounter (others include "plugh" and "plover").
xyzzy or XYZZY may refer to: Xyzzy (computing) , a magic word from the Colossal Cave Adventure computer game, later a metasyntactic variable or a video game cheat code Xyzzy (mnemonic) , memory trick used in mathematics
The XYZZY Awards are the annual awards given to works of interactive fiction, serving a similar role to the Academy Awards for film. [1] The awards were inaugurated in 1997 by Eileen Mullin, the editor of XYZZYnews. [2] Any game released during the year prior to the award ceremony is eligible for nomination to receive an award.
Metasyntactic variables used commonly across all programming languages include foobar, foo, bar, baz, qux, quux, corge, grault, garply, waldo, fred, plugh, xyzzy, and thud. [1] [3] Two of these words, plugh and xyzzy, are taken from the game Colossal Cave Adventure. [4] A fuller reference can be found in The Hacker's Dictionary from MIT Press.
Additional information about the Xyzzies does not belong in this list, but in the main XYZZY Awards article. Cheers. Nespresso 13:47, 16 February 2007 (UTC) Oppose Poor presentation, limited information and issues with references. It is just one very long bullet-point list. The titles and author names just all blur after a while.
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"In the game, Zork, typing xyzzy and pressing enter produces the response: A hollow voice says 'fool'" contains within the sentence a citation to the game Zork. "The indie game Minecraft includes a 'xyzzy' enchantment for tools and weapons, although it is currently unknown as to what effect it has" contains a citation to the game Minecraft ...
Alan Mcilwraith, who falsely claimed to be a highly decorated British Army officer [1] (2005). His uniform and medals were purchased online. A military impostor is a person who makes false claims about their military service in civilian life.