Dungeon persistence

Dungeons may be:

• non-persistent, where a level is different every time the user returns to it through an entry point, such as a set of stairs.
• persistent, where once a level is generated it is fixed, and its contents will not change randomly upon re-entry.

Persistent dungeons

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• Items remain in place
• Realistic
• Sense of accomplishment in exploring an entire level can be attained

• Bleak if a level has been permanently cleared

Non-persistent dungeons

• The player doesn't have to venture far to come upon a new scenario
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