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Respawn System

The mechanic governing how and where a player returns to the game after dying. Speed, location, and cost of respawning all affect frustration levels.

In games, this means

Respawning at the start of a 10-minute area after a final boss attempt is brutal and can cause players to stop trying. Respawning at a mid-point checkpoint, or near where you died, preserves momentum and motivation.

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