Map Patterns

Overview

There are 2 main types of maps in Shiren 5.

  1. Random = Procedurally generated, occasionally using a template pattern.
    • Example: Primordial Chasm.
  2. Shuffle = Randomly selected from a number of predetermined layouts.
    • Example: Destiny Trail.

Random Maps

Simple

CHUNSOFT

Patterns based on the characters in "CHUNSOFT".
Features 6~10 rooms connected by single hallways.

Char Sample Char Sample
C c S s
H h O o
U u F f
N n T t

The "F" pattern can occasionally look like this:

┌─┬─      ┌──┐
├─┴─ OR ├──┘
│ │

Letter I

Horizontal Line

Cross

2 Room

3 Room

4 Room

8 Room

12 Room

12 Room Octopus

Special

Spring Rooms

Large Maze

Monster House

Large Room

Medium Room

2 Rooms

Shuffle Maps

Destiny Trail

1-5F

Tower of Fortune

1-3F (Unexplored Area)

7-11F

Tower of Miracles

4-6F