Map (General command)

map

The map command allows anyone who is currently in the wilderness to check their maps and figure out their current location in the world. As analyzing the surrounding terrain and checking it with the map takes time and effort, there is a slight delay between subsequent uses of this command. The efficacy of this command is determined by your wilderness skill; the higher it is, the bigger the map you will see -- however, new players do not need to worry; even with 0 wilderness, consulting the map can be very useful in finding your way around. The displayed map size can also be affected by certain items that help in exploring, such as spyglasses.

Please note: if you have the "accessibility" setting turned on, then the map output will use plain english words rather than the graphical symbols noted below. See "help accessibility" for more information.

Map Legend:

  . . . . . . - plains, grasslands, and other flat terrain
  ,           - obstacle
  %           - forest
  ^ ^         - hills, mountains
  O           - mountain pass
  ~ ~         - river, lake, sea, or other water body
  :           - shore (land+water room)
  \           - waterfall
  ' "         - marsh, swamp
  , %         - desert, oasis
  +           - road
  = ~         - bridge, ford
  *           - point of interest: town, larger farm, camp, etc.
  X           - impassable terrain

If your "extended colors" are turned on, your current location will be marked with a red background. Otherwise, it will be the red ! in the middle.