Trap - Revision history

179.94.50.138 at 02:28, 15 February 2025

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	Less common is the "reverse trap": an extremely tomboyish girl whose generally small curves allows her to, intentionally or otherwise, pass herself off as a man.		Less common is the "reverse trap": an extremely tomboyish girl whose generally small curves allows her to, intentionally or otherwise, pass herself off as a man.

	The term also carries the same legacy as [[Fags of 4Chan\|'fag']], which is one of the main roots of the aforementioned division: using it in normal social situations used to guarantee some people to take offense. ('Trap' was used as a derogatory term for transgender people in the same vein as 'fag' is used to demean gay folk. Though if you needed [[1d4chan\|''us'']] to enlighten you on that, either the ball was seriously dropped or you didn't care all that much to begin with.) On the other hand, there are people comfortable with being called a fag/trap, either because they understand when it's being used in a non-insulting context, they really are fags/traps and enjoy the bonding act of shitting on their friends, or else they might even see it as a compliment.

	~~In recent times, it's become more acceptable to use the term ''femboy'' in place of ''trap'', given that it doesn't carry the same stigma with it that trap does. It serves the same purpose as well.~~

	The [[Weeaboo\|Japanese]] term for this is 男の娘 (''otoko no ko''), literally "daughter that is male" (not "Daughter of Man," it's a common newbie mistake to think "no" always means "of"). This is a pun on 男の子, which is pronounced the same, but is just a catch-all term for "boy", literally meaning "child that is male".		The [[Weeaboo\|Japanese]] term for this is 男の娘 (''otoko no ko''), literally "daughter that is male" (not "Daughter of Man," it's a common newbie mistake to think "no" always means "of"). This is a pun on 男の子, which is pronounced the same, but is just a catch-all term for "boy", literally meaning "child that is male".

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1d4chan>GloriousGidofter: /* IRL */

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	The term also carries the same legacy as [[Fags of 4Chan\|'fag']], which is one of the main roots of the aforementioned division: using it in normal social situations used to guarantee some people to take offense. ('Trap' was used as a derogatory term for transgender people in the same vein as 'fag' is used to demean gay folk. Though if you needed [[1d4chan\|''us'']] to enlighten you on that, either the ball was seriously dropped or you didn't care all that much to begin with.) On the other hand, there are people comfortable with being called a fag/trap, either because they understand when it's being used in a non-insulting context, they really are fags/traps and enjoy the bonding act of shitting on their friends, or else they might even see it as a compliment.		The term also carries the same legacy as [[Fags of 4Chan\|'fag']], which is one of the main roots of the aforementioned division: using it in normal social situations used to guarantee some people to take offense. ('Trap' was used as a derogatory term for transgender people in the same vein as 'fag' is used to demean gay folk. Though if you needed [[1d4chan\|''us'']] to enlighten you on that, either the ball was seriously dropped or you didn't care all that much to begin with.) On the other hand, there are people comfortable with being called a fag/trap, either because they understand when it's being used in a non-insulting context, they really are fags/traps and enjoy the bonding act of shitting on their friends, or else they might even see it as a compliment.

			In recent times, it's become more acceptable to use the term ''femboy'' in place of ''trap'', given that it doesn't carry the same stigma with it that trap does. It serves the same purpose as well.

	The [[Weeaboo\|Japanese]] term for this is 男の娘 (''otoko no ko''), literally "daughter that is male" (not "Daughter of Man," it's a common newbie mistake to think "no" always means "of"). This is a pun on 男の子, which is pronounced the same, but is just a catch-all term for "boy", literally meaning "child that is male".		The [[Weeaboo\|Japanese]] term for this is 男の娘 (''otoko no ko''), literally "daughter that is male" (not "Daughter of Man," it's a common newbie mistake to think "no" always means "of"). This is a pun on 男の子, which is pronounced the same, but is just a catch-all term for "boy", literally meaning "child that is male".

156.146.59.16 at 11:52, 23 April 2022

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	Less common is the "reverse trap": an extremely tomboyish girl whose generally small curves allows her to, intentionally or otherwise, pass herself off as a man.		Less common is the "reverse trap": an extremely tomboyish girl whose generally small curves allows her to, intentionally or otherwise, pass herself off as a man.

			The term also carries the same legacy as [[Fags of 4Chan\|'fag']], which is one of the main roots of the aforementioned division: using it in normal social situations used to guarantee some people to take offense. ('Trap' was used as a derogatory term for transgender people in the same vein as 'fag' is used to demean gay folk. Though if you needed [[1d4chan\|''us'']] to enlighten you on that, either the ball was seriously dropped or you didn't care all that much to begin with.) On the other hand, there are people comfortable with being called a fag/trap, either because they understand when it's being used in a non-insulting context, they really are fags/traps and enjoy the bonding act of shitting on their friends, or else they might even see it as a compliment.

	The [[Weeaboo\|Japanese]] term for this is 男の娘 (''otoko no ko''), literally "daughter that is male" (not "Daughter of Man," it's a common newbie mistake to think "no" always means "of"). This is a pun on 男の子, which is pronounced the same, but is just a catch-all term for "boy", literally meaning "child that is male".		The [[Weeaboo\|Japanese]] term for this is 男の娘 (''otoko no ko''), literally "daughter that is male" (not "Daughter of Man," it's a common newbie mistake to think "no" always means "of"). This is a pun on 男の子, which is pronounced the same, but is just a catch-all term for "boy", literally meaning "child that is male".

1d4chan>Zimriel: /* In DnD */

2021-08-29T20:43:04Z

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	Traps both mechanical and magical are a staple in [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. They can take the form of anything from a spring-loaded blade on a door, a pit full of spikes covered up by a net, a camouflaged wall or many others. It is generally used to screw with the players. For two decades [[Grimtooth's Traps]] was the Bible of trappery; then [[Fantasy Flight Games]] got its "Legends and Lairs" line in on it, with ''Traps & Treachery''.		Traps both mechanical and magical are a staple in [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. They can take the form of anything from a spring-loaded blade on a door, a pit full of spikes covered up by a net, a camouflaged wall or many others. It is generally used to screw with the players. For two decades [[Grimtooth's Traps]] was the Bible of trappery; then [[Fantasy Flight Games]] got its "Legends and Lairs" line in on it, with ''Traps & Treachery''.

	In 2e and down the thief-then-[[rogue]] was about the only class that can deal with them; although with Proficiencies-later-[[Skills]], theoretically anyone else could chip in, if such had a relevant Skill. 3e offered the NPC "Expert" class, which - again, in theory - could be called in for such work, as [[retainer]]s. [[4e]] went whole-hog in the Skill route, among its many drastic changes. This, of course, made the Rogue class redundant, so (as ''[[Arcana Unearthed]]'') many side-rules did away with the whole class. [[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition\|The latest edition]] lets anyone with thieves' tools proficiency go to work on 'em, though rogues and bards both get specialized tricks to make them ''best'' at it.		In 2e and down the thief-then-[[rogue]] was about the only class that can deal with them; although with Proficiencies-later-[[Skills]], theoretically anyone else could chip in, if such had a relevant Skill. 3e offered the NPC "[[Expert]]" class, which - again, in theory - could be called in for such work, as [[retainer]]s. [[4e]] went whole-hog in the Skill route, among its many drastic changes. This, of course, made the Rogue class redundant, so (as ''[[Arcana Unearthed]]'') many side-rules did away with the whole class. [[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition\|The latest edition]] lets anyone with thieves' tools proficiency go to work on 'em, though rogues and bards both get specialized tricks to make them ''best'' at it.

	A trap with a will of its own is a [[Gotcha Monster]].		A trap with a will of its own is a [[Gotcha Monster]].

1d4chan>Zimriel at 16:50, 22 August 2021

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	Traps both mechanical and magical are a staple in [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. They can take the form of anything from a spring-loaded blade on a door, a pit full of spikes covered up by a net, a camouflaged wall or many others. It is generally used to screw with the players. For two decades [[Grimtooth's Traps]] was the Bible of trappery; then [[Fantasy Flight Games]] got its "Legends and Lairs" line in on it, with ''Traps & Treachery''.		Traps both mechanical and magical are a staple in [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. They can take the form of anything from a spring-loaded blade on a door, a pit full of spikes covered up by a net, a camouflaged wall or many others. It is generally used to screw with the players. For two decades [[Grimtooth's Traps]] was the Bible of trappery; then [[Fantasy Flight Games]] got its "Legends and Lairs" line in on it, with ''Traps & Treachery''.

	In 2e and down the thief-then-[[rogue]] was about the only class that can deal with them; although with Proficiencies-later-[[Skills]], theoretically anyone else could chip in, if such had a relevant Skill. 3e offered the NPC "Expert" class, which - again, in theory - could be called in for such work, as [[~~henchman\|henchmen~~]]. [[4e]] went whole-hog in the Skill route, among its many drastic changes. This, of course, made the Rogue class redundant, so (as ''[[Arcana Unearthed]]'') many side-rules did away with the whole class. [[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition\|The latest edition]] lets anyone with thieves' tools proficiency go to work on 'em, though rogues and bards both get specialized tricks to make them ''best'' at it.		In 2e and down the thief-then-[[rogue]] was about the only class that can deal with them; although with Proficiencies-later-[[Skills]], theoretically anyone else could chip in, if such had a relevant Skill. 3e offered the NPC "Expert" class, which - again, in theory - could be called in for such work, as [[retainer]]s. [[4e]] went whole-hog in the Skill route, among its many drastic changes. This, of course, made the Rogue class redundant, so (as ''[[Arcana Unearthed]]'') many side-rules did away with the whole class. [[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition\|The latest edition]] lets anyone with thieves' tools proficiency go to work on 'em, though rogues and bards both get specialized tricks to make them ''best'' at it.

	A trap with a will of its own is a [[Gotcha Monster]].		A trap with a will of its own is a [[Gotcha Monster]].

1d4chan>Zimriel: /* In DnD */

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	Traps both mechanical and magical are a staple in [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. They can take the form of anything from a spring-loaded blade on a door, a pit full of spikes covered up by a net, a camouflaged wall or many others. It is generally used to screw with the players. For two decades [[Grimtooth's Traps]] was the Bible of trappery; then [[Fantasy Flight Games]] got its "Legends and Lairs" line in on it, with ''Traps & Treachery''.		Traps both mechanical and magical are a staple in [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. They can take the form of anything from a spring-loaded blade on a door, a pit full of spikes covered up by a net, a camouflaged wall or many others. It is generally used to screw with the players. For two decades [[Grimtooth's Traps]] was the Bible of trappery; then [[Fantasy Flight Games]] got its "Legends and Lairs" line in on it, with ''Traps & Treachery''.

	In 2e and down the thief-then-[[rogue]] was about the only class that can deal with them; although with Proficiencies-later-[[~~Skill~~]]s, theoretically anyone else could chip in, if such had a relevant Skill. 3e offered the NPC "Expert" class, which - again, in theory - could be called in for such work, as [[henchman\|henchmen]]. [[4e]] went whole-hog in the Skill route, among its many drastic changes. This, of course, made the Rogue class redundant, so (as ''[[Arcana Unearthed]]'') many side-rules did away with the whole class. [[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition\|The latest edition]] lets anyone with thieves' tools proficiency go to work on 'em, though rogues and bards both get specialized tricks to make them ''best'' at it.		In 2e and down the thief-then-[[rogue]] was about the only class that can deal with them; although with Proficiencies-later-[[Skills]], theoretically anyone else could chip in, if such had a relevant Skill. 3e offered the NPC "Expert" class, which - again, in theory - could be called in for such work, as [[henchman\|henchmen]]. [[4e]] went whole-hog in the Skill route, among its many drastic changes. This, of course, made the Rogue class redundant, so (as ''[[Arcana Unearthed]]'') many side-rules did away with the whole class. [[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition\|The latest edition]] lets anyone with thieves' tools proficiency go to work on 'em, though rogues and bards both get specialized tricks to make them ''best'' at it.

	A trap with a will of its own is a [[Gotcha Monster]].		A trap with a will of its own is a [[Gotcha Monster]].

1d4chan>Zimriel: /* In DnD */

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	==In DnD==		==In DnD==
	Traps are a staple in [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. They can take the form of anything from a spring loaded blade on a door, a pit full of spikes covered up by a net, ~~an illusory~~ wall or many others. It is generally used to screw with the players. ~~The~~ [[~~rogue~~]] in 3.5 and down ~~is, pretty much,~~ the only class that can deal with them~~, while in~~ [[4e]] anyone ~~can effectively~~ if ~~they choose to~~ work ~~on that~~ [[~~Skills~~\|~~skill~~]]. [[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition\|The latest edition]] lets anyone with thieves' tools proficiency go to work on 'em, though rogues and bards both get specialized tricks to make them ''best'' at it.		Traps both mechanical and magical are a staple in [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. They can take the form of anything from a spring-loaded blade on a door, a pit full of spikes covered up by a net, a camouflaged wall or many others. It is generally used to screw with the players. For two decades [[Grimtooth's Traps]] was the Bible of trappery; then [[Fantasy Flight Games]] got its "Legends and Lairs" line in on it, with ''Traps & Treachery''.

			In 2e and down the thief-then-[[rogue]] was about the only class that can deal with them; although with Proficiencies-later-[[Skill]]s, theoretically anyone else could chip in, if such had a relevant Skill. 3e offered the NPC "Expert" class, which - again, in theory - could be called in for such work, as [[henchman\|henchmen]]. [[4e]] went whole-hog in the Skill route, among its many drastic changes. This, of course, made the Rogue class redundant, so (as ''[[Arcana Unearthed]]'') many side-rules did away with the whole class. [[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition\|The latest edition]] lets anyone with thieves' tools proficiency go to work on 'em, though rogues and bards both get specialized tricks to make them ''best'' at it.

			A trap with a will of its own is a [[Gotcha Monster]].

	==IRL==		==IRL==

2600:1702:871:3430:28CC:3632:E6DA:2D9: /* IRL */

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	{{skubby}}		{{skubby}}
	[[Image:And so it is written.png\|thumb\|right\|Remember, there's nothing wrong with liking dicks.]]		[[Image:And so it is written.png\|thumb\|right\|Remember, there's nothing wrong with liking dicks.]]
	[[File:Trapfumeme.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Like actual traps: ~~its~~ successful if you fell for it before you noticed it was too late.]]		[[File:Trapfumeme.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Like actual traps: it's successful if you fell for it before you noticed it was too late.]]
	Traps have become a widespread term used in places like /a/, /b/, /cm/, [[/d/]], and /h/ to describe young crossdressing males, who outwardly appear to be a cute girl. The trope has slowly but surely gained more and more popularity in [[anime\|anime]] over the years, and has [[skub\|divided the fans']] stance on the topic, with some staunch detractors and adherents from all walks of life.		Traps have become a widespread term used in places like /a/, /b/, /cm/, [[/d/]], and /h/ to describe young crossdressing males, who outwardly appear to be a cute girl. The trope has slowly but surely gained more and more popularity in [[anime\|anime]] over the years, and has [[skub\|divided the fans']] stance on the topic, with some staunch detractors and adherents from all walks of life.