quickloads
Saved game retrieval
Quickloads are saved game states that can be instantly restored, typically bound to a single keystroke.
The term pairs with quicksave—you quicksave before a risky move, then quickload if things go wrong: I quickloaded after falling off the cliff.
The feature encourages experimentation and save-scumming in video games.
Fast reloading device
- revolverPistol with rotating chamber
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- ammunitionWeapon projectiles and charges
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
magazine · rounds · chamber · rapid · clip · bullets · firearm · pistol
Retrieve data anticipatorily
- cacheConcealed storage spot
- preloadInstall in advance
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
async · initialization · boot · startup · memory · optimization · SSD · pagination
speedloader
Fast reloading device
- revolverPistol with rotating chamber
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- ammunitionWeapon projectiles and charges
cartridge · magazine · rounds · chamber · rapid · clip · bullets · firearm · pistol · competition
prefetch
Retrieve data anticipatorily
streaming · async · initialization · boot · startup · memory · optimization · SSD · pagination · fetch
checkpoint
Inspection station on route
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- respawnReappear after dying digitally
- quicksaveImmediate game state preservation
autosave · savestate · retry · undo · revert · F5 · hotkey · instant · snapshot · backup