.. _glossary:

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Glossary
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.. glossary::

   Game
    A distinct entity from a :term:`studio`. All server data is siloed by game.

   Studio
    An entity that produces a :term:`Game` and accompanying client.

   Rankscore
    An ELO score of a player (usually in the range 800-1800). This score is modulated after each ranked game in function of which player won or lost the game.

   Variant
    A specific version of the game used when computing ranking, in the form ``"<GAMENAME>_<gamevariant>"`` (example: ``"TT_us"``). A game will always compute ranking for the default/overall/empty variant (just ``"TT"``).