When you're asked random-ass obscure question in writing (e.g. via Email) referring to an even more obscure document (usually a spreadsheet), and are forced to acknowledge it's existence.
"Hey man, what-the-eff Jeff sent me a message apologizing for using the shogun approach, you have any idea what he's on about?"
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Originally named after a UK student, the "Gain" approach involves completing a task using the least effort possible.

Usually applied to programming, it relies on templates, copying large chunks of code, and limiting functionality to decrease production time.

So long as the output meets the minimum test criteria, it is considered a success.
Person 1 : How are you ever going to finish your project by the end of the week

Person 2 : Easy I shall just use the "Gain" approach.
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When a game company's approach to making games is as follows.

1) Make at least one game for a series every year.

2) Have every game in said series be essentially the same thing.
Guy 1: Nintendo seems to be making a New Super Mario Bros. Game every year.

Guy 2: They're taking the activison approach
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it is a common gaming term.
You are chased by monsters and you dig down, cover yourself with dirt and wait til the morning comes or someone saves your ass
The IG approach is awesome in survival games
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means 'The Lights Off Covers On Approach'
Used when a girl/guy is a butterface and you don't have a brown bag handy.
Fugly Prostiwhore: Hey stud, wanna have a little fun?
Me: Sure! As long as you're OK with The L.O.C.O Approach you dreadful skank!
by Jorgen Von Strangle May 30, 2008
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Typically used to describe an approach leading to a crag slightly steeper than average, or at worst a mild inconvenience.
Why have we taken this route, this is the worst approach ever!
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