speedrunner
Fastest completion seeker
A speedrunner is someone who plays video games with the goal of completing them as fast as possible.
Speedrunners study games obsessively, exploiting glitches and optimizing routes to shave seconds off their times: The speedrunner finished the game in under an hour.
The practice has spawned a competitive community with leaderboards, categories, and live events.
One's highest recorded achievement
- leaderboardRanked list of competitors
- PBDigital storage abbreviation
- RTACommon three-letter shorthand
- VODViewer-selected playback system
WR · split · timer · verification · moderator · submission · grind · marathon
Minor system fault
- clipCut or attach
- skipTo deliberately exclude
- out-of-boundsBeyond permitted boundaries
- exploitNotable act or abuse
manipulation · routing · route · optimization · reset · zip · softlock · pixel-perfect
Full amount possible
- pacifistAnti-violence believer
- segmentedDivided into sections
- tool-assistedUsing implements for help
- blindfoldedEyes obscured by cloth
deathless · randomizer · bingo · minimalist
personal-best
One's highest recorded achievement
- leaderboardRanked list of competitors
- PBDigital storage abbreviation
- RTACommon three-letter shorthand
WR · VOD · split · timer · verification · moderator · submission · grind · marathon · race
glitch
Minor system fault
- clipCut or attach
- skipTo deliberately exclude
- out-of-boundsBeyond permitted boundaries
exploit · manipulation · routing · route · optimization · reset · zip · softlock · pixel-perfect · cancel
100%
Full amount possible
- pacifistAnti-violence believer
- segmentedDivided into sections
- tool-assistedUsing implements for help
blindfolded · deathless · randomizer · bingo · minimalist
precision
Accuracy of measurement
- executionCompleting a planned task
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
- mashingCrushing into soft mass
clutch · choke · nerves · practice · attempts · dedication · patience · grinding
- playersathlete, player, competitor, gamer, participant
- retro gamingretro gaming, 8-bit, NES, SNES, 16-bit
- playstylesaggressive, defensive, passive, casual, competitive
- competitorscompetitor, contestant, competitors, rivals, opponents
- game roleshealer, tank, DPS, mage, warrior
- Nerdsnerd, geek, dork, dweeb, brainiac
speedrunnercasual player
Non-competitive participant
novice · beginner · noob · casual gamer · newbie