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In-game '''maps''' were introduced with ''The Legacy of Ykesha'' expansion. | |||
In-game '''maps''' were introduced with ''The Legacy of Ykesha'' expansion. | |||
* [[Atlas]] | |||
== Map links == | == Map links == | ||
* [http://www.mapfiend.net/ Mapfiend] - Mapfiend has the most maps, all the zones up to ''[[Veil of Alaris]]''. They do not (at this time) have ''[[Rain of Fear]]'' maps. | |||
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* [http://home.comcast.net/~mathadon/Guides/SoF/Images/SoF.zip Rasper's Repository ''Secrets of Faydwer'' maps] | |||
* [http://home.comcast.net/~mathadon/Guides/Underfoot/Maps.html Rasper's Repository ''Underfoot'' maps] | |||
* [http://home.comcast.net/~mathadon/Guides/HoT/Maps.html Rasper's Repository ''House of Thule'' maps] | |||
* [http://home.comcast.net/~mathadon/Guides/VoA/Maps.html Rasper's Repository ''Veil of Alaris'' maps] | |||
* [http://hot.eqresource.com/maps.php EQ Resource ''House of Thule'' Maps] | |||
* [http://voa.eqresource.com/maps.php EQ Resource ''Veil of Alaris'' Maps] | |||
* [http://rof.eqresource.com/maps.php EQ Resource ''Rain of Fear'' Maps] | |||
'' | * [http://www.elitegamerslounge.com/home/mapquest/RoF_Full.zip Elite Gamers Lounge ''Rain of Fear'' Maps] | ||
== Submit maps to SOE == | |||
SOE has added a way to submit your maps to them. If they like your map, it will be added into the game. | |||
{{Cquote|Hello Fellow Norrathians! | |||
To coordinate with our Free-To-Play Launch, we are offering a great opportunity to our players to put your mark inside the game! Many Maps have been created over the years and we are looking for the best map makers out there to submit your work to the EverQuest Team and if we like your map, we will include it with download of the game. | |||
To thank you for the great work on making the maps that we select, we will include your Name (Character Name) and Server Name on the Map as a small token of our appreciation. | |||
We thank you for being part of the community and for sharing your map skills with the rest of Norrath!|}} | |||
* [https://www.everquest.com/authenticated/uploadmap.action Submit map to SOE link] | |||
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== How to use the map system == | == How to use the map system == | ||
The below information is taken from [http://www.everquest.com/news/article?month=052007&id=50432 Tip of the Week – The Cartography System – 5/09/07]. | The below information is taken from [http://www.everquest.com/news/article?month=052007&id=50432 Tip of the Week – The Cartography System – 5/09/07]. | ||
[[File:Eqbutton.jpg|right|thumb|EQ menu button]] | |||
{{Cquote|Do you get lost trying to find your way around or when trying to find something you already found before? | {{Cquote|Do you get lost trying to find your way around or when trying to find something you already found before? | ||
Here are some tips about how to make this handy feature work for you.}} | Here are some tips about how to make this handy feature work for you.}} | ||
=== The Map | The Cartography System was introduced with the ''Legacy of Ykesha'' expansion and a few modifications have been made since its release. It is an in game map tool that allows you view and create maps of the areas you visit. | ||
It is available under the Map window which can be opened using the M key, the default setting. You can also navigate through the EQ menu (EQ button) to Navigation - Atlas/Map. | |||
=== The Map Window === | |||
The Map window has two tabs - The current map and Atlas. | The Map window has two tabs - The current map and Atlas. | ||
When you enter a zone, the current map will automatically update to the current zone. The Atlas is a full-color interactive map of the world that can be used to point-and-click from a world view, to a continent view, to a zone view of the maps regardless of which zone you are located. It's very useful for planning your travels. | When you enter a zone, the current map will automatically update to the current zone. The Atlas is a full-color interactive map of the world that can be used to point-and-click from a world view, to a continent view, to a zone view of the maps regardless of which zone you are located. It's very useful for planning your travels. | ||
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Customized maps can be created for most zones. However, there may be some zones that restrict access of making a map. | Customized maps can be created for most zones. However, there may be some zones that restrict access of making a map. | ||
'''Moving the Map''' - You can move the view of the map around using the scroll and + and - buttons or you can use the mouse. | |||
These buttons allow you to scroll up, down, left, or right. Click in the middle of this area to center the map. | |||
These buttons allow you to zoom in and out. | |||
To use the mouse to move the map, hold down the left mouse button while over the map area, then you can drag the map around. Use the Mouse Wheel to zoom in and out. | To use the mouse to move the map, hold down the left mouse button while over the map area, then you can drag the map around. Use the Mouse Wheel to zoom in and out. | ||
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'''Visible''' - This determines which layers are visible. | '''Visible''' - This determines which layers are visible. | ||
Base – The base layer is the default map for the zone. | |||
1 2 3 – This lets you view custom layers that you make. | |||
If you make a custom map and don't want the default map to show, make sure Base is not depressed. | If you make a custom map and don't want the default map to show, make sure Base is not depressed. | ||
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'''Height Filter''' - With this you can toggle filtering lines based on your position and the high and low values. | '''Height Filter''' - With this you can toggle filtering lines based on your position and the high and low values. | ||
Low - How much below your current position to draw map lines. | |||
High - How much above your current position to draw map lines. | |||
You can use the Height Filter to filter out parts of the map that are above or below a certain level relative to your character. | You can use the Height Filter to filter out parts of the map that are above or below a certain level relative to your character. | ||
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'''Current''' - If you use the Atlas to scout out different zones, this button will reset the map to the current zone. | '''Current''' - If you use the Atlas to scout out different zones, this button will reset the map to the current zone. | ||
This button will Pop up the Map Toolbar Window. | |||
=== Map Toolbar === | === Map Toolbar === | ||
When drawing maps, you can go to one location, mark that as a starting point for a line, then move to another and mark the end of the line. A line will be drawn between those two points. Or you can draw continuous lines by starting a line and moving around adding points as you go until you choose to end the line. You can also turn on the automatic mode that will start the line where you are and add new points every time your character changes directions until you choose to end the line. | When drawing maps, you can go to one location, mark that as a starting point for a line, then move to another and mark the end of the line. A line will be drawn between those two points. Or you can draw continuous lines by starting a line and moving around adding points as you go until you choose to end the line. You can also turn on the automatic mode that will start the line where you are and add new points every time your character changes directions until you choose to end the line. | ||
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'''Add Label''' - Add a text label to the map. This allows you to mark a spot on the map that you feel is important. Generally this is done to mark a spot where an NPC. | '''Add Label''' - Add a text label to the map. This allows you to mark a spot on the map that you feel is important. Generally this is done to mark a spot where an NPC. | ||
'''Edit Label''' - Change the text of the selected map label. | '''Edit Label''' - Change the text of the selected map label. | ||
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'''Save Map''' - Saves the map to a file. | '''Save Map''' - Saves the map to a file. | ||
=== The | === The Files === | ||
The maps files are stored in the default directory path of: \EverQuest\maps | The maps files are stored in the default directory path of: C:\Program Files\Sony\EverQuest\maps | ||
'''Base layers''' - The base layers are the files that zone names without any numbers. | '''Base layers''' - The base layers are the files that zone names without any numbers. | ||
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=== Do's and Don'ts for | === Do's and Don'ts for Making Maps === | ||
* DO use a potion or spell to shrink yourself. The smaller you are the closer you can get to the location of the wall or object you are mapping out. | * DO use a potion or spell to shrink yourself. The smaller you are the closer you can get to the location of the wall or object you are mapping out. | ||
* DON'T use illusions. When you use illusions in combination with shrinking too close to zone boundaries or objects, you can sometimes get stuck. | * DON'T use illusions. When you use illusions in combination with shrinking too close to zone boundaries or objects, you can sometimes get stuck. | ||
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* DO use invisibility – Being a cartographer can be a dangerous task. You'll want to use some form of invisibility to map out locations. However, this may not always be possible. | * DO use invisibility – Being a cartographer can be a dangerous task. You'll want to use some form of invisibility to map out locations. However, this may not always be possible. | ||
* DON'T use levitation. See height filter above! | * DON'T use levitation. See height filter above! | ||
* DO save often. There's nothing | * DO save often. There's nothing worst then click click clicking your way around adding points, lines and labels and then you lose it all because you didn't save it. | ||
* DON'T Gate without ending lines or saving. | * DON'T Gate without ending lines or saving. | ||
Useful Links | |||
EQ Atlas - Comprehensive and extremely detailed maps of many of the zones in Norrath. Don't leave the tavern without it! | |||
EQInterface - The largest and most comprehensive collection of User Interfaces. And the best source for User Interface discussions. You can find customizes map window and toolbars on this site. | |||
Allakhazam's Magical Realm - A massive item database, quest info, and more! You can use this site to help track down NPCs that you may want to make labels for on your maps. | |||
[[Category:EverQuest]] | [[Category:EverQuest]] |