Camping
Staying in one advantageous location for an extended time to ambush opponents or control an objective.
“He spent the whole round camping behind the same doorway.”
Camping can be a legitimate tactic or a criticized low-risk playstyle, depending on the game and context.
The term emerged in early multiplayer shooters where players waited in fixed positions for opponents.
corner camping
Waiting in a concealed corner.
objective camping
Holding one objective area.
hard camping
Refusing to leave a fixed position.
Is camping always bad?
No. Holding a position can be strategically correct.
Why do players dislike campers?
Repeated ambushes from hidden positions can feel passive or frustrating.