Terrain

Different kinds of terrain in roguelike maps can have quite some impact on how the player moves and fights in the dungeon or outdoors. Most terrain in roguelikes, be it the normal floor of a dungeon or cave to the grass of an outdoor map, allows for normal movement. However, adding other kinds of terrain will add a strategic element to combat and a challenge for a player that moves about on a map. Terrain can slow the player or block movement completely. It may require the player to dig through, swim or levitate to move through terrain. Some terrain may contain both dangers such as traps or poisons and give positive effects to the player. Please refer to the compilation of terrain effects in roguelikes.