scumming

Etymology 1
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Noun

 * 1)  The accumulation of sticky ink on a plate.
 * 2)  That which is scummed off; skimmings; scum.

Etymology 2
Probably from, modified by the derogatory sense of.

Noun

 * 1)  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)  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

Related terms

 * savescum
 * startscum