Meaning of proxy mine | Babel Free

Definitions

A proximity mine; a mine that explodes when something approaches within a certain distance.

slang

Examples

“2000: "twopinacoladas", review⟳ of The World is not Enough http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/n64/review⟳/R12476.html In mid night departure (forest with the air control⟳) base⟳ the frame rate ''SUCKS'' out side far worse then PD with 4 players 8 sims and proxy mines.”

“Proxy mines are always good because the computer doesn't seem to defend⟳ against them.”

“2004: "TerranRedneck", review⟳ of Custom Robo http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/gamecube/review⟳/R73394.html Pods are like⟳ "little buddies" that help⟳ you out. Some buzz around your rivals head obscuring his vision and annoying him, some serve⟳ as proxy mines, while others simply bounce off the walls blowing up on the first bot they meet⟳.”

“The proxy mines detonate when anyone comes near them (including the one who set⟳ the mine) and are absolutely wonderful for laying traps.”

“If you get⟳ too close⟳ it'll trigger. Shoot⟳ it from a safe distance and it will blow⟳ up. … Leave⟳ the room and go through the door that was previously protected by a proxy mine.”

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