scumming

  1. Noun.  (context, printing) The accumulation of sticky ink on a plate.
  2. Noun.  (video games, derogatory) The strategy of collecting easy rewards in unchallenging areas, e.g. when a high-level character visits levels suitable for low-level characters in roguelike games.
  3. Noun.  (video games, derogatory) The act of restoring a game's save file for the purpose of continuing play with a better outcome than was obtained the first time.

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