Rez

Abbreviation

Rez

(verb) Resurrect, to revive a defeated character. When you are defeated, you will be given the option to rez to a hospital or, if possible, to your supergroup base. Several powersets have powers which can be used to rez in the field. Many enemies also have similar powers. You can also rez by using an inspiration (Awaken, Bounce Back or Restoration). All are commonly refered to in-game by this term.
(noun) An inspiration or power which can be used to revive a fallen character (Awaken, Bounce Back and Restoration). If someone asks you if you have a rez, they want to know whether you have such an inspiraion or power.
(verb) Resolve, to draw an object or being in the game. Usually used when someone is waiting for an object, person or building to appear on the screen. Also used to refer to the summoning of an object (eg. to rez a portable worktable.)
(adj.) Resolution, the density of a video display or graphics display. The higher the resolution, the more detailed the image, but some players will reccomend you "turn down your rez" to save memory. Digital images are often categorized as "high-rez" or "low-rez."