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What is a Survival Difficulty?
A Survival Difficulty is, true to its name, a ranking based on how difficult it is for one to survive in a given level. They are used in level entries to warn Wanderers about the possible dangers a level poses, and the entity count one should expect and prepare for when exploring it.
Standard Survival Difficulties
Survival Difficulty: Class 0
Safe
Secure
Devoid of Entities
This survival difficulty is meant for levels that are regarded as completely safe, with no entities or environmental hazards posed by the level whatsoever. One can expect to have an easy journey through a level with this difficulty, with no real dangers or threats along the way.
Survival Difficulty: Class 1
Safe
Secure
Minimal Entity Count
A level with this survival difficulty is regarded as mostly safe, with a few threats present. These threats can range from a minimal number of entities to the layout of a level being slightly difficult to survive in.
Survival Difficulty: Class 2
Unsafe
Secure
Low Entity Count
Levels reaching this difficulty begin to be unsafe for a Wanderer to pass through, as more threats are present, such as various entities or environmental hazards. One can expect a hard time exploring this level, and should come prepared with the necessary supplies.
Survival Difficulty: Class 3
Unsafe
Unsecure
Moderate Entity Count
Levels at this difficulty and higher are where the real dangers begin, and where the term "unsecure" comes in. One can expect a difficult time surviving in a level with this difficulty, as there are various entities and/or hazards present. Proper supplies are always necessary in levels marked Class 3 and higher.
Survival Difficulty: Class 4
Unsafe
Unsecure
High Entity Count
Levels at this difficulty are certainly going to pose a large challenge for survival. One should avoid levels marked class 4 and higher, as they pose serious threats to one's survival. One can expect numerous entities and hazards in levels with this difficulty, and if the level is to be explored, proper supplies and weapons are certainly required for safety.
Survival Difficulty: Class 5
Unsafe
Unsecure
Entity Infestation
Levels marked with this survival difficulty are to be avoided at all costs. These levels pose extreme threats to any who explore them, as one will certainly come into serious danger. It can be expected that one will not survive at all in these levels without the proper equipment, weapons, and supplies. Class 5 also serves as the final of the "standard" survival difficulties.
Non-Standard Survival Difficulties
Survival Difficulty: Class DEADZONE
Excessively Unsafe
No Security
Excessive Entity Infestation
Levels with this difficulty pose the ultimate threat in the Backrooms. One should not even consider exploring these levels, as whatever possibilities lay in them are certainly not worth the excessive risks to one's survival. Even with the proper equipment, one may only survive based on sheer luck, as countless entities and hazards are present in these levels. Once again, avoid these levels at all costs.
Survival Difficulty: Class Undetermined
Mysterious Properties
Unknown Information
Undetermined Entity Count
This survival difficulty is meant for levels that have not been explored enough to attain the necessary information to document them. These levels are usually very mysterious, with most information regarding them being unknown or undetermined. It is recommended to err on the side of caution by avoiding these levels, as unknown hazards may be present and unaccounted for.
As a final note, even though the survival difficulties listed in this page are formatted as sub-headings, they should be formatted as headings on proper level entries.
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