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Mainframe computer systems have a special terminal where the system operator can issue privileged commands to the system, to do things mere mortals can't do, like tell the system you've mounted a tape, or to authorize special privileges. When this is a single, permanent terminal, it's often called the '''Master Console'''. |
Mainframe computer systems have a special terminal where the system operator can issue privileged commands to the system, to do things mere mortals can't do, like tell the system you've mounted a tape, or to authorize special privileges. When this is a single, permanent terminal, it's often called the '''Master Console'''. |
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Many video games have a master console as well. In this case, the master console is enabled either by a command-line option or a special key, |
Many video games have a master console as well. In this case, the master console is enabled either by a command-line option or a special key, usually the <kbd>`</kbd> (backtick) key at the upper left of the keyboard. When the master console is enabled, one can change many of the features of the game, including changing internal variables (such as the weight of gravity), enable special [[God Mode]] features, give [[Bottomless Magazines|infinite ammo]], or virtually anything the programmers choose to put in the master console subsystem. |
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Note the term "master console" is being used here to keep from confusing with game consoles, the dedicated hardware used to play games. |
Note the term "master console" is being used here to keep from confusing with game consoles, the dedicated hardware used to play games. You usually can't get a console on a console, not even if it's a [[Sega Master System]]. |
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{{examples|Games that have a master console include}} |
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== [[Interactive Fiction]] == |
== [[Interactive Fiction]] == |
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