May 15, 2003

wizard mode

n.

[from rogue] A special access mode of a program or system, usually passworded, that permits some users godlike privileges. Generally not used for operating systems themselves (root mode or wheel mode would be used instead). This term is often used with respect to games that have editable state.

Posted by Jargon File at May 15, 2003 10:22 AM

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