Edge
Starting
Starting noun - A turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning).
Both words in one sentence
- The Ford Crown Victoria model of sedan isn't cutting-edge in style or modern luxuries, but they have a good history as a fleet vehicle, starting a strong economy for third-party replacement parts.
Source: Boring But Practical / Real Life -
Due to how much of an edge the Pyromancer class had starting out in the first game, you can no longer start as a character who knows pyromancy.
Source: Video Game / Dark Souls II -
So starting technology isn't too far removed from what is currently cutting edge.
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