scumming
nounEtymology Probably from skimming, modified by the derogatory sense of scum.
1
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.
2
Video games Derogatory The act of restoring a game's save file, or restarting the game, for the purpose of continuing play with a better outcome than was obtained the first time.
- Derived terms
- auto-scumming