Frequently Asked Questions
Getting started
What is ScriptBlade?
ScriptBlade is a multiplayer word battle game. Each turn you answer a prompt with a word, and the rarer the word, the more damage it deals to your target. The last player standing wins. How to play →
Is ScriptBlade free?
Yes. ScriptBlade is free to play in your browser, with no download required. There are no ads or in-app purchases, it really is completely free with no catch!
Do I need an account to play?
No. You can start playing as a guest. Creating an account keeps your gold, experience, loadout and keeps track of your vocabulary though, so I very much recommend it.
Is there a tutorial?
Yes, you face off against three bots and if you win you even get 500 gold. Check it out, it'll tell teach you the basics.
Playing with others
Can I play word games with friends in ScriptBlade?
Yes. Create a room and share its invite link. Your friends join the same match from their own browsers.
How many players can join a match?
A match needs at least 2 players, and a room holds up to 10, counting bots.
Can I play against the computer?
Yes. You can add bots to any room and change their difficulty, so you can practise alone or fill empty seats in a match with friends.
Can I team up?
Yes. Use the match chat to agree on a common target, and use Barrier or Trap to protect an ally. Nothing stops an ally from turning on you later, though. Strategy tips →
Words and the dictionary
What counts as a word?
ScriptBlade uses a general-purpose English dictionary improved with the help of ScriptBlade community. Words use only the 26 letters of the English alphabet, with no hyphens, spaces or numbers, and proper nouns are not accepted. What is a word? →
How is word rarity decided?
Rarity is based on how often a word appears in English online. Words are sorted into five tiers: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic and Legendary. Rarer tiers deal more damage and heal you. Rarity and damage →
What happens if I misspell a word?
A misspelled word, a word that is not in the dictionary or a word that does not contain the prompt deals no damage.
What if I think a word should count?
After an answer is checked you can vote on the result. Thumbs up agrees, thumbs down disagrees with the system result. Community feedback is what helps the ScriptBlade dictionary grow and improve.
Progress and vocabulary
Does ScriptBlade really help improve vocabulary?
Every match makes you search your memory for unusual words under time pressure, and the combat log shows the words your opponents use, so you learn new words as you play. If you're anything like me, you will also start to notice rare words in your everyday life. Practice them here, in a match against other players.
What does My Vocabulary track?
My Vocabulary records the words you play: how many unique words you know, your accuracy, how often you reuse words, your answer speed, damage dealt and your longest and rarest words. Charts show your growth over time, and you can compare your rank with other players.
Can I turn off vocabulary recording?
Yes. Vocabulary recording can be switched off and then no information is collected.
What are gold and daily quests for?
You earn gold after each match and spend it on character customization in the shop. Daily quests give extra chance-based rewards, and keeping a daily streak going adds to them.
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