New Map Feature! [Archive] - EQ2 Forum Archive @ EQ2Wire

Kiara

11-03-2008, 08:30 PM

<img src="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/images/en/features/articles/tsomaps/NewMap2-1_banner.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="140" /> With GU 50, we'll see The Shadow Odyssey go live. But that isn't all there will be on November 18th. One of the new features that everyone will get is the new map system! <a href="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/news_archive_content.vm?id=1958&section=News&locale=en_US">Read more!</a>

Miwyen

11-03-2008, 08:35 PM

Nice! Awesome work! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" />The new art on the maps and the ability to look at a zone even not in it is realy intresting, and the Minimap soundsrealy promesing <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" />But how wil this work for pepole using eq2 map? will it be uncapeble with these changes and not work properly anymore,or will it continue working as useal? <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Zabjade

11-03-2008, 09:05 PM

The world Map needs more Ocean between the Continents...Mara is still not on the map and the Isle(s) of refuge have vanished from the map and TD seems to have moved on the pics that I have seen. Otherwise I like what you have done with the maps <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" />

Southwitch

11-03-2008, 09:41 PM

That looks really nice. I'm anxiously awaiting this update!

ke'la

11-04-2008, 01:03 AM

<cite>Zabjade wrote:</cite><blockquote>The world Map needs more Ocean between the Continents...Mara is still not on the map and the Isle(s) of refuge have vanished from the mak and TD seems to have moved on the pics that I have seen. Otherwise I like what you have done with the maps <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /> </blockquote>I think it is a function of the map becoming more accurate as time goes on... If you notice EF moved farther north as well.BTW I have a video showing a brief look at the map linked in <a href="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/posts/list.m?topic_id=434612">this thread</a>... along with a couple other videos.::EDIT::Oh, and the EQ2maps people are in beta and are hard at work making a compatable version... infact there is already a thread talking about it over at EQ2interface... I am sure those guys will have it ready by the time TSO launches.

Goemoe

11-04-2008, 05:06 AM

Look nice, sounds nice, especially the custom POIs. But for me, the sole reason to use EQ2 maps have been the absence of maps in dungeons. Will this be fixed with the new system, will we get maps inside the dungeons and instances as well?

ke'la

11-04-2008, 06:56 AM

<cite>Goemoe wrote:</cite><blockquote>Look nice, sounds nice, especially the custom POIs. But for me, the sole reason to use EQ2 maps have been the absence of maps in dungeons. Will this be fixed with the new system, will we get maps inside the dungeons and instances as well?</blockquote>SoE has provided maps for some of the dungons(previously), though only the lower tier ones...so my guess is the same will hold true here... though last time I did a tour of the zones in BETA I don't think any Dungon had a map... then again not that long ago neither did Moors so it still could be on the plate... either way EQ2maps IS working on making a version of thier program that is compatable with the new map.

Aneova

11-04-2008, 01:57 PM

while running around on beta i traveled to some of the older EOF locals and did find a few dungeon maps in place that i had not see before, as for the new zones moor's has a map but i didn't see any for the new places, I think evereyone's favorite dwarven cartographer is going to have her work cut out <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

ke'la

11-04-2008, 05:56 PM

<cite>Aneova@Kithicor wrote:</cite><blockquote>while running around on beta i traveled to some of the older EOF locals and did find a few dungeon maps in place that i had not see before, as for the new zones moor's has a map but i didn't see any for the new places, I think evereyone's favorite dwarven cartographer is going to have her work cut out <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>One can only hope... she makes some of the best maps of EQ2 bar none.

DrkVsr

11-04-2008, 11:02 PM

Just hope Brasse can get a deal together to put out a new atlas, still use the one for KoS on ocassion

ke'la

11-05-2008, 05:59 AM

I would pay to get that.

Despak

11-05-2008, 06:37 AM

Looks nice. Looking forward to seeing that in-game

PsiaMeese

11-05-2008, 03:58 PM

So I assume the upcoming Gnomish Airship has allowed for more accurate cartography of our Norrath? <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" />

DrkVsr

11-06-2008, 12:05 AM

Why would you trust anything to a race dedicated to blowing things up (usually not even intentionally <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />) when you have a beer-fueled dorfette willing to run all over the planet discovering everything worth discovering (and even things not worth discovering <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />)

ke'la

11-06-2008, 02:32 AM

<cite>DrkVsr wrote:</cite><blockquote>Why would you trust anything to a race dedicated to blowing things up (usually not even intentionally <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" />) when you have a beer-fueled dorfette willing to run all over the planet discovering everything worth discovering (and even things not worth discovering <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" />)</blockquote>Yes, but I think she is only "willing" to do that when others provide the fuel. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

DrkVsr

11-06-2008, 02:37 AM

And you don't think it's worth it?

ke'la

11-06-2008, 02:40 AM

<cite>DrkVsr wrote:</cite><blockquote>And you don't think it's worth it?</blockquote>Do you know how many Kegs she can go through. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />There is a reason SoE has money troubles after having open bars at Fan Faire. <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />That said... Yes, Yes I do.<img src="/eq2/images/smilies/e8a506dc4ad763aca51bec4ca7dc8560.gif" border="0" />

Maroger

11-09-2008, 02:34 PM

I basically don't care much for the new map system but will be sticking with EQ2maps.Problems with the new system:1. As of now it sees lands that you have already explored as unexplored forcing you to fill them in.2. The full map is way too big and covers the whole screen -- and yes you can move while its up - but it is still not as convenient as the full map in EQ2maps which allows you to see where your going plus see the map.3. The minimap is OK - but given the small footprint of EQ2maps - not really worht it.Because they have gone for copying WOW maps the POI icons are way too large -- and so far I don't see it containing usefull information such as the POI's of EQ2 maps which locats mobs etc.Sorry I think this was a waste of development time which could have been better spent on other projects. The only thing I can say positive about it -- is that it is pretty to look at.

Zabjade

11-09-2008, 02:55 PM

Maroger

11-09-2008, 03:20 PM

<cite>Zabjade wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Maroger wrote:</cite><blockquote>I basically don't care much for the new map system but will be sticking with EQ2maps.Problems with the new system:1. As of now it sees lands that you have already explored as unexplored forcing you to fill them in.2. The full map is way too big and covers the whole screen -- and yes you can move while its up - but it is still not as convenient as the full map in EQ2maps which allows you to see where your going plus see the map.3. The minimap is OK - but given the small footprint of EQ2maps - not really worht it.Because they have gone for copying WOW maps the POI icons are way too large -- and so far I don't see it containing usefull information such as the POI's of EQ2 maps which locats mobs etc.Sorry I think this was a waste of development time which could have been better spent on other projects. The only thing I can say positive about it -- is that it is pretty to look at.</blockquote>1. Not that big of an issue, I just hope thet some of the AA flages are renewed <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /> 2. They will likely let you resize the map and adjust the opacity.3. Never went with the mini-map myself. </blockquote>Adjusting opacity is no solution -- it just puts a veil or cloud over the screen. It still is awkward.I consider having to fill in land you have already explored a BIG PITA -- so for me it is a big problem and will ensure that I WILL NOT use the new map system.It is really not user friendly and lacks all the great POI's that EQ2maps have. EQ2maps will still be the best.

Zabjade

11-09-2008, 04:26 PM

Then I'd go with resize I hardly keep the amp up 24/7 only when I need it.

ke'la

11-09-2008, 08:10 PM

<cite>Maroger wrote:</cite><blockquote>I basically don't care much for the new map system but will be sticking with EQ2maps.Problems with the new system:1. As of now it sees lands that you have already explored as unexplored forcing you to fill them in.This is an issue... but there is a good chance it's going live will reset the old map anyway... why because everytime they do something to the map system it resets the "exlpored" areas... so no matter what it will be an inconvenance... but atleast with the new map you can see the land underneath the "fog"2. The full map is way too big and covers the whole screen -- and yes you can move while its up - but it is still not as convenient as the full map in EQ2maps which allows you to see where your going plus see the map.The Full Map can be resized... as can the Mini-map. Also the Full Map has a Search feature that lights up the PoIs for you.3. The minimap is OK - but given the small footprint of EQ2maps - not really worht it.Because they have gone for copying WOW maps the POI icons are way too large -- and so far I don't see it containing usefull information such as the POI's of EQ2 maps which locats mobs etc.Adding PoIs is much easier on the new map, and the icons are now much less intrusive then they where in the first iteration. On top of that EQ2maps is going to have an updater for this map as well... not only that but you can via right click put your OWN PoIs on the map without leaving the game, complete with discriptions.Sorry I think this was a waste of development time which could have been better spent on other projects. The only thing I can say positive about it -- is that it is pretty to look at.I think the time spent on it was well worth it and will make things much better for the game going forward.</blockquote>

DrkVsr

11-09-2008, 08:41 PM

The 'new' map takes up the full screen instead of the current half?And we are getting the POI's whether we like them or not? Is there a way to turn them off and make our own POI's?Also, will the maps be shared between all characters on account or remain like they are now, where each one has to uncover the map on their own? (please leave it the way it is, would majorly suck if one character de-fogs the map for all)