Table 1.

Trolling types and sub-divisions.

Trolling type	Explanation
Verbal Trolling	Using a chat function in-game to troll another player.
Trash-talking	Putting down or making fun of other players
Flaming	Presenting emotionally fuelled or contrary statements with an instrumental purpose.
Misdirection	Spread false information among targeted or general players
Spamming	Repeating game-unrelated chat either textually or audibly in-game.
Inappropriate Roleplaying	Pretending you are a different person (non-game-related) to obtain some kind of specific reaction.
Behavioural Trolling	Using existing game mechanics to troll another player.
Inhibiting team	Actively hampering your teammates’ in their goals.
Contrary play	Playing the game outside of what is intended by most players.
Aiding the enemy	Disregarding strategic play to make it easier for the opposing team to win.