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#1 INDeeDO

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Posted 18 May 2017 - 02:00

There seems to be some confusions of map direction,like which way is N,E,S,W and the compass does not fully represent which is which.

 

This is the way i view

[attachment=4901:map5.gif]

Is this correct Admin?

 

To help with this could you make the compass more descriptive


Edited by INDeeDO, 18 May 2017 - 02:30.


#2 INDeeDO

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Posted 22 May 2017 - 12:22

i need an answer please admin



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Posted 23 May 2017 - 10:28

Hi INDeeDO,

 

Thanks for your feedback about this!  ^_^ 

 

You're right, the compass does not represent North, East, South and West points on the map.  This is certainly something we'll pass along to the design team to hopefully revisit in the future.  I believe it's there more-so to show you where specific points are on the world map, such as your base.



#4 INDeeDO

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Posted 23 May 2017 - 10:39

Thanks for the reply

But please which way is which,i need this information,to solve some issues


Edited by INDeeDO, 23 May 2017 - 10:45.


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Posted 23 May 2017 - 11:54

Hi there.

 

Indeed, the compass should be rotated to face north. The way you view it is the way we perceive it too. I'll have the icon fixed for a future update.


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#6 INDeeDO

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Posted 23 May 2017 - 19:20

Hi there.

 

Indeed, the compass should be rotated to face north. The way you view it is the way we perceive it too. I'll have the icon fixed for a future update.

Thanks for the reply :) ,possible it could be done by 1.7? :P



#7 INDeeDO

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Posted 24 May 2017 - 03:04

Sorry to bother you again,but i need specifics-please answer this question with a Yes or No answer

 

Is the black lines I have drawn on this picture the correct NESW ?

[attachment=4903:map5.gif]


Edited by INDeeDO, 24 May 2017 - 03:24.


#8 JGib

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Posted 24 May 2017 - 15:11

The lines you have is how most all I have spoken with use the compass. 



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Posted 24 May 2017 - 21:57

The lines you have is how most all I have spoken with use the compass. 

We are not asking about the compass. A better question is; do the coordinate numbers (IE 307,213) go north, south, east and west? How many of you have EVER seen a map thast is pretty much diamond shaped with north at the top (and all grid lines running on a tilted axis)?

 

Anyone that has ever read a map with a grid on it knows, the coordinates are how you find NSEW. If the map is not tilted to the right, then why do the coordinates tilt?

 

Either way, you have to straighten out the map or make the numbers go somewhat towards the diamond corners of each square (or simply use the numbers as they are and just get rid of the icon).




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