Detection and Encounter

Detection

Detection noun - The act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time.

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Encounter and detection are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Encounter" instead a noun "Detection".

Encounter noun - A brief clash between enemies or rivals.

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Detection and encounter are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Detection" instead a noun "Encounter".

Nearby Words: encountered, encountering

high	high detection	high encounter
similar	similar detection	similar encounter
proper	proper detection	proper encounter
actual	actual detection	actual encounter
Other adjectives: bad, early, possible.

The game is completely devoid of collision detection, and aside of the ground itself, you can drive through anything you encounter.

Source: Video Game / Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing
Hottip: If you encounter manticore types in the Arena, use the A key (or whatever key you've rigged to auto-attack) to overcome hit detection issues.

Source: Video Game / Might and Magic

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