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Respawn

The return of a defeated player or monster to the game world after a delay, usually at a set point. Respawning monsters made endless hunting and Grinding possible, and camping respawn points became a notorious online habit.

The return of a defeated player or monster to the game world after a delay, usually at a set point. Respawning monsters made endless hunting and Grinding possible, and camping respawn points became a notorious online habit.

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What does "Respawn" mean?
The return of a defeated player or monster to the game world after a delay, usually at a set point. Respawning monsters made endless hunting and Grinding possible, and camping respawn points became a notorious online habit.

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