godmode
godmode is the alternative form of god mode.
Meaning of god mode
Noun
god mode (countable and uncountable, plural god modes)
- A game mode where the player character is invulnerable to damage, typically activated by entering a cheat code.
- Turns what Id calls "GOD mode" on and off. Basically it just means that you're invincible.1992 May 24, Ben Rudiak-Gould, “All about Wolfenstein 3-D debugging mode ***SPOILERS***”, in comp.sys.ibm.pc.games (Usenet), message-ID <1992May24.084922.27622@mnemosyne.cs.du.edu>
- A mode of play in (mostly) roguelike games, allowing the player to create objects on demand, to be resurrected in the case of death, etc.
- The difference is that wizard mode is a SUBSET of god mode. For example, both wizard and god mode let you "teleport", but only GOD mode allows you to "allocate treasures" or "create object".1989 September 22, Kent C. Brodie, “wizard/god help (was Re: wizard password, um, what IS it?)”, in rec.games.moria (Usenet), message-ID <2755@moocow.uucp>
- Synonyms:
- wizard mode, wizmode
- A temporary state of extreme skill (in a sport, video game, etc.).
- She went god mode and effortlessly defeated her opponents, leaving them in awe of her superhuman skills.
Questions about godmode
- What is godmode the alternative form of?
- Godmode is the alternative form of god mode.
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