There are “non-stick” options out there that don’t involve PFAs, and still recommend using non-metal utensils so as to not scratch the surface to protect the “non-stick” nature. ceramics, that ‘hexclad’ stuff, etc…

The root of non-stick is to provide a service that is as frictionless as possible. scratches in the surface ruin that effect, regardless of PFAs.

I just watched a video that covered this in part. You want to keep the player immersed in the game experience. The more interfaces you give them, the more they’re taken out of the experience.

So autosaves are a great way to keep the user interacting with the game and feeling immersed.