Target Frig Witch is a term used in the online gaming world, particularly in multiplayer online battle arena games (MOBAs). It refers to a strategy or tactic where players prioritize targeting and eliminating enemy support characters or heroes who have low health and limited offensive capabilities. In MOBAs, there are different roles or classes of characters, such as tanks, assassins, mages, and supports. The support role usually includes characters who provide healing, buffs, crowd control, or other forms of support to their team members. These characters are typically not equipped with strong offensive abilities and tend to have lower health and defense. Targeting the enemy support hero or "witch" in this context makes sense strategically because if the support player is eliminated, it can significantly weaken the opposing team's overall effectiveness.
The story of Rameses
What began in the late '80s with Eric Chilton donning the very first Rameses costume has grown into a now-treasured tradition carried on by students today.
Learn the story behind one of Carolina's most iconic Tar Heels.
By Brandon Bieltz, University Communications, Friday, June 24th, 2022 (Photo by Johnny Andrews/UNC-Chapel Hill)- Share on Facebook
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Eric Chilton remembers the day that Rameses slid across the court for the first time during a men’s basketball game in the 1987-1988 season.
A senior studying broadcast journalism at the time, he can recall a lot of the details of that day — the cheering, the excitement, the lead-up to the reveal — though none of them too vividly. As the man inside the Rameses costume, the only view he had was through a 6-inch hole in Rameses’ mouth. The cheerleaders even needed to guide Chilton off the court after his grand entry because he couldn’t see well enough to get himself there.
It wasn’t glamorous inside that Rameses costume that afternoon, but that game started a now-treasured tradition that Carolina students carry on today, more than three decades later.
“There’s no way I can describe how proud I am to do something with the University that I’ve loved since I’ve been in this world,” Chilton said. “It’s some sort of legacy, something I could do. I can say that I started something that I don’t think will ever go away.”
Targeting the enemy support hero or "witch" in this context makes sense strategically because if the support player is eliminated, it can significantly weaken the opposing team's overall effectiveness. Without a support hero to heal or protect other teammates, the enemy team may struggle to survive or maintain control in team fights or objectives. The term "target frig witch" is often used as a callout or instruction during gameplay to communicate to the team to focus on eliminating the support character first.
Creating Rameses
In the late 80s, Carolina was the only team in the ACC that didn’t have a costumed mascot. The University, of course, had the live animal Rameses mascot that began attending football games in 1924, but not a mascot that could attend all games. The Carolina Athletic Association wanted to change that for the 1987-1988 basketball season.
Chilton decided to try out for the role and now calls the experience “the weirdest audition ever.”
“They go ‘OK. We got the ball. We’re down by two, and there’s 10 seconds left. What do you do?'” Chilton said. “I just jumped all over the place and was very animated. I remember turning around and shaking my butt. It was crazy. … I don’t know how the heck I got it, but I got it.”
The original Rameses that Eric Chilton wore sported a much friendlier look than later iterations. (Photo by Dan Charlson, Yackety Yack, 1988)
Chilton practiced his routine in secret for a few weeks, sneaking a large bag out of his fraternity house and to a trusted friend’s apartment to put on the costume and practice. The rehearsals didn’t entirely prepare him for the first game, though. Chilton said he was a nervous wreck before the announcers introduced him to the crowd.
“I was so nervous I couldn’t even hear what they said,” he recalled. “I ran out, slid across the floor and just jumped around. I could hear the crowd going crazy. It was amazing. I’ll never forget that moment as long as I live.”
Though students were excited about the mascot, the actual costume wasn’t a hit. The suit was made with clay horns and a friendly face.
“It wasn’t quite as threatening as it should have been,” Chilton said. “Instead of a ram, it looked like a very disgruntled lamb.”
A new, much tougher and more aggressive-looking Rameses was revealed a few years later. The new Rameses began his reign over the sidelines in 1989, sporting a Carolina jersey and a small cap between his horns.
This version of Rameses roamed athletic and community events until the late 90s, when a new costume — the one Tar Heel fans see today — was created. Dropping the angry scowl, this Rameses had a friendlier face. But he kept the muscles.
Daniel Wood’22, who was Rameses for four years, said the current mascot can be described simply: “He loves two things. He loves working out, and he loves the Heels.”
Rameses celebrates with students after the men’s basketball team won its sixth NCAA National Championship in 2017. (Photo by Brandon Bieltz/UNC-Chapel Hill)
This strategy aims to quickly remove the support hero from the battlefield before they can heal or provide assistance to their team, which can grant a significant advantage in battle. However, it's important to note that the success of the target frig witch strategy depends on various factors, including the team's coordination, positioning, and the skill levels of both teams. Additionally, good support players are often aware of the threat they face and take measures to protect themselves, such as positioning themselves safely or relying on their teammates for assistance and defense. In conclusion, "target frig witch" is a tactical approach in MOBAs that involves prioritizing the elimination of enemy support heroes to gain an advantage in team fights and overall gameplay. It is a strategy that requires coordination and awareness from the entire team to execute effectively..
Reviews for "The Frig Witch Challenge: Mastering the Art of Targeting"
- Sarah - 2 stars - I was really disappointed in "Target frig witch". The plot was confusing and hard to follow, and I couldn't connect with any of the characters. The dialogue felt forced, and the pacing was all over the place. I found myself bored and uninterested for most of the book. Overall, it just wasn't for me.
- Mark - 1 star - I really struggled to get through "Target frig witch". The writing style was choppy and it felt like the author was trying too hard to be witty and funny. The humor fell flat and the story lacked depth. I found the characters to be cliché and the plot was predictable. I regretted spending my time reading this book.
- Emily - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "Target frig witch" but it fell short of my expectations. The world-building was weak, and the magic system was underdeveloped. The romance felt forced and unnecessary, distracting from the main plot. The pacing was slow, and the action scenes were lackluster. Overall, I was left feeling unsatisfied and unimpressed with this book.