OBG

OBG, or "out of bounds," is a term commonly used in video games to refer to a player or game element that has moved beyond the intended playable area of the game world. This can occur accidentally due to glitches, bugs, or player error, or it can be done intentionally through exploits or specific game mechanics.

When a player goes out of bounds, the game's collision detection or boundary systems may react in various ways. Some games will simply teleport the player back to a designated safe area, while others might result in the player falling indefinitely, becoming stuck, or even crashing the game. In competitive multiplayer games, going out of bounds is often considered cheating or exploiting and can lead to penalties.

However, in some gaming communities, particularly speedrunning, going out of bounds is a well-established technique. Players meticulously study game code and level design to find ways to intentionally exit the playable area to skip large sections of the game, discover hidden content, or achieve faster completion times. These "out of bounds" glitches or exploits become part of the game's meta and are often the subject of extensive research and practice. The term can also be used more broadly to describe any situation where something is not where it is expected to be within the game's design.