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Colon's Fury · Jul 24, 2006, 01:18 PM // 13:18

Hi guys, I've been following this thread and the advice within for the past week or so, and I've managed to get to 99.5%, but now I seem to be stuck. Maybe I'm going crazy from Alt-Tabbing between maps too much, but sometimes I think it looks like I've uncovered some spots that some of the posted 100 maps haven't...but I'm not there yet

. I could be crazy though. Anyway, I'd greatly appreciate it if you guys could take a look at my maps and give me a couple of pointers as to where to look for the extra .5.

http://img469.imageshack.us/img469/6...hovald1eh8.jpg
http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/4587/echovald2gz2.jpg
http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/7...hovald3ve3.jpg
http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/4016/echovald4dx8.jpg
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/8892/jade1cy1.jpg
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/7145/jade2rj0.jpg
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/9083/jade3uc3.jpg
http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/6250/jade4tn3.jpg
http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/7178/kaineng1ne7.jpg
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/9885/kaineng2qb7.jpg
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/9392/kaineng3ob1.jpg
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/2563/kaineng4on1.jpg
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/1137/kaineng5yj9.jpg
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/8993/shingjea1xv4.jpg
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/6...ingjea2hx8.jpg
http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/2747/shingjea3zo4.jpg
http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/6905/shingjea4it4.jpg

I've also been to the Shing Jea arena (but not in the fighting area). Thanks again, and keep up the good work!

EDIT: I re-explored Kaineng Docks and got another .1, so now I'm at 99.6/

Kaaris · Jul 24, 2006, 02:24 PM // 14:24

i *think* i see a tiny bit on yours colon's fury: in wajjun bazaar. Well two bits actually...

Leighwyn · Jul 24, 2006, 02:46 PM // 14:46

It's entirely possible that you have spots that aren't currently on my 100% map. I haven't had the chance to update it in a good month, and since then have filled in a number of tiny little areas. I'd normally help you with identifying the spots you're missing, but don't have access to a reasonable computer for at least another week (1.2 celeron, 256mb FTL) and any sort of large graphic makes it die.

If you're still stuck at that point, I'll be happy to check it out. Shyft's eyes are as good as mine though, and he may get to you before that time if he's feeling good-willed

Colon's Fury · Jul 24, 2006, 02:58 PM // 14:58

Thanks Kaaris - I actually spotted that top part right after I posted, and it gave me .1 to bring me to 99.6, but I'll go try for that other spot right now. Thanks for the quick replies guys!

frijolero loco · Jul 24, 2006, 06:51 PM // 18:51

ive been going for this for about a week now, i went from 97.9 to 99.8 (more like 99.89) and im all tapped out, i know i have more but im all burnt out and i can see squat, and i suck at taking pictures.

Thanks to the person who posted the dragons throat area, that got me where i am now.

Ehrenia · Jul 24, 2006, 09:24 PM // 21:24

hey im on 98.9% atm and i need help uncovering the last 1.1%. was wondering what's best to post? zoomed-in map screenshots or big 'U' minimap screenshots?

Shyft the Pyro · Jul 25, 2006, 01:56 AM // 01:56

Sorry for delaying my replies to this thread, but I was a bit busy this weekend, what with the double faction in arenas and out-of-game concerns. On the plus side, I do have all weapon mods unlocked now

I'm going to start with the most recent post and go backwards.

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Originally Posted by Ehrenia

hey im on 98.9% atm and i need help uncovering the last 1.1%. was wondering what's best to post? zoomed-in map screenshots or big 'U' minimap screenshots?

Even if you take "clean" screenshots of the zoomed-in overview map by holding SHIFT to eliminate outpost markers, you will still have to deal with cloud cover. Take screenshots of your "U" window instead so that the entire area is cloudless and perfectly illuminated. If you try comparing maps to your overview one, you're guaranteed to strain your eyes trying to figure out what is a cloud, what is a shadow and what is a spot you're missing.

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Originally Posted by frijolero loco

ive been going for this for about a week now, i went from 97.9 to 99.8 (more like 99.89) and im all tapped out, i know i have more but im all burnt out and i can see squat, and i suck at taking pictures.

Then post screenshots of your "U" window, and I'll try comparing them to Leighwyn's map for you. Just stretch the "U" window as wide as you can, take the screenshots, go into the Screens directory in your GW folder, save them as .JPG files, and follow the image posting walkthrough that's linked from the front page of this site.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colon's Fury

Hi guys, I've been following this thread and the advice within for the past week or so, and I've managed to get to 99.5%, but now I seem to be stuck. Maybe I'm going crazy from Alt-Tabbing between maps too much, but sometimes I think it looks like I've uncovered some spots that some of the posted 100 maps haven't...but I'm not there yet . I could be crazy though. Anyway, I'd greatly appreciate it if you guys could take a look at my maps and give me a couple of pointers as to where to look for the extra .5.

You're still missing:

-west part of Eternal Grove explorable (big lake/rock south of the Eternal Grove outpost);
-middle of Silent Surf, NW of Seafarer's Rest;
-south wall of Maishang Hills (or NW corner of Gyala Hatchery);
-SE corner of Maishang Hills (directly east of Cavalon);
-NW corner of Jade Quarry battle area;
-NE corner of Mount Quinkai;
-NE corner of Fort Aspenwood battle area;
-east wall of Pongmei Valley, north of Boreas Seabed;
-the "farmland" spot east of Maatu Keep;
-north wall of Raisu Palace explorable;
-NE corner of Imperial Sanctum mission;
-south wall of Vizunah Square mission;
-NE corner of Nahpui Quarter explorable;
-east wall of Shenzun Tunnels (south of Tahnnakai Temple);
-NW corner of Pongmei Valley;
-west wall, NW corner and SE corner of Kinya Province;
-east wall of Haiju Lagoon.

Your "echovald4" image is refusing to load for me. My guess is that the easiest spot for you to pick up a high % is the very last one.

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Originally Posted by pixel.summoner

It's hard to really catch everything said in this extensive thread, but I have noticed Shyft's lengthy posts with very informative, and successful results.

So I was wondering what it would take to see if you could help me on the last few % of my goal for 100%? Shall I just post a full map, or...?

My hat's off to you mate, I applaud all the help you've provided for people here.

Thank you, but all my input - as well as my own Canthan Grandmaster Cartographer title - are due to Leighwyn's excellent map and ALT+TAB comparison method. Without them I'd still be walking the edges of zones, something I loved to do in Tyria but loathe in Factions.

Instead of posting a full map, take several screenshots of your "U" window stretched as wide as possible. If you don't have the capability to stitch them together into a single map, don't bother. Just post them in this thread and I'll see what I can spot

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Originally Posted by Gixxer750

I read probably 80% of these forums, and couldnt see my question answered so I posted this.
Both Questions are related to Shenzun Tunnels.

First: How do I uncover this area.
Second: How do I get to this location, and clear it.

Now if I uploaded the pictures correctly, this should make sense.
( See Pictures, First of the two represents it with fog, Last one without, cleared.)

If anyone knows how to uncover these locations please let me know, I'm at 98.8% and was hoping these would get me my 100%
Thanks

I don't know how to uncover the NW corner of Shenzun Tunnels simply because I didn't pay attention to the spot until I started comparing my map to Leighwyn's. And at that point, I already had the spot uncovered.

The second one I do know: it's the west wall of Sunjiang District. Nothing about that area is easy, but you should be able to get to it by heading west out of Zin Ku Corridor and hugging the north wall. Make sure to bring a rez and watch the partols carefully.

Neither of these spots will be enough to max you out, however. Check the edges of other zones for other spots you may have missed, and post screenshots of your "U" window if you can't find anything on your own.

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Originally Posted by Poison Ivy

Here's my map, feel free to give a hand on any I've missed. Currently at 98.89%

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Originally Posted by Kaaris

Poison Ivy - That piture is far too big to be direct on a fourm. Try to just post the link to the image. However the image is also far too small for us to see any detail whatsoever of your map. Can you make it a lot bigger? so all the detail is easy to see?

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Originally Posted by Mokone

he is referring to the same thing what Dougal K. does in the tyrian 100% topic on this forum. he analyizes the maps through those Poison Ivy posted. i always wondered why nobody did that with the maps we already have, but meh. ^^

Ivy, that picture will not help you get any closer to the title because it's just a "clean" image of the zoomed-out map. In Cantha, the uncovered areas blend too closely with the fog to allow for that comparison method, as it has been already stated somewhere on this thread (correct me if I am wrong, but I don't have the time to dig it up). As a result, what you need to do is compare Leighwyn's map to your "U" window instead of the map itself, or take screenshots of your "U" window and post them here if you want someone else to do it for you.

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Originally Posted by freekedoutfish

Hey! Im on 99.3% in Cantha and im tyrian (with 100% in tyria).

Im needing some advice on how to get Shiro to purposely bannish me into the upper section of the mission that you kill him. Its the only bit I think I need.

Any ideas?

Ive tried going solo and taking henches, but he hardly seems to ever banish me

Shiro will not banish you when you're alone or with henchies. What you should do is get a "banishment buddy," someone who also needs to unlock the map or who will tag along to help you, and try to get banished that way.

The procedure has been described multiple times in this thread already, but it seems to be the basic consensus that Shiro banishes targets with less health first. Make sure to know the health of your "banishment buddy" and raise/lower yours or theirs with runes as needed.

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Originally Posted by Copenhagen Master

I am currently at 99.3% and done every method that was talked about in threads either im getting old and blind or I am just plain out missing it but I got several links of areas if someone could help me please

You're still missing:

-SE corner and east wall of Haiju Lagoon;
-north wall of Jaya Bluffs;
-SW corner of Shing Jea Monastery outpost;
-south wall of Sunqua Vale;
-west wall of Kinya Province;
-SW corner of Kaineng City outpost;
-north wall of Raisu Palace explorable;
-north wall of Imperial Sanctum mission (Shiro's banishment path);
-east wall of Vizunah Square mission;
-NW corner of Shenzun Tunnels;
-east wall of Zin Ku Corridor outpost;
-a spot SW of Zin Ku Corridor outpost (uncover from inside the outpost);
-NW corner of Sunjiang District explorable;
-SE corner of Nahpui Quarter mission;
-NW corner of the "top" level of Arborstone explorable;
-north wall of Boreas Seabed outpost;
-SE corner of Arborstone explorable;
-north wall of Ferndale;
-west wall of Kurzick Aspenwood Gate outpost;
-SW corner of Saint Anjeka's Shrine outpost (behind henchies);
-north wall and NE corner of Morostav Trail;
-SW corner of Amatz Basin outpost;
-SE corner of Amatz Basin mission;
-north wall and NE corner of Mourning Veil Falls;
-SE corner of Kurzick Unwaking Waters outpost;
-north wall of Rhea's Crater;
-south and east walls of Fort Aspenwood battle area;
-west wall of Jade Quarry battle area;
-north wall of Maishang Hills.

You may be old and blind, but you're still smart enough to let other people do your work for you

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Originally Posted by Kaaris

well, I am another wannabe grandmasters. Im currently on 97.6%. I have used Leighwyns map and method, but slowing down on spots to map now. Here are my maps: i split off shing jea to save memory...

You're still missing:

-north wall and SW corner of Imperial Sanctum mission;
-SE corner of Divine Path explorable;
-NW, NE and SE corners of Tahnnakai Temple explorable;
-east wall of Zin Ku Corridor outpost;
-a spot SW of Zin Ku Corridor outpost (uncover from inside the outpost);
-SE corner of Nahpui Quarter mission;
-south wall of Shenzun Tunnels;
-the "farmland" spot east of Maatu Keep;
-NW corner of Sunjiang District explorable;
-north wall of Boreas Seabed outpost;
-NW and NE corners of Arborstone explorable;
-north, east and west walls of Ferndale;
-west wall of Jade Quarry battle area;
-south and east walls of Fort Aspenwood battle area;
-SW corner of Saint Anjeka's Shrine outpost;
-east and south walls of Melandru's Hope;
-SE corner of Eternal Grove explorable;
-SW corner of Amatz Basin outpost;
-NE corner of Mourning Veil Falls;
-north wall and NE corner of Morostav Trail;
-NW corner of Unwaking Waters explorable;
-SE corner of Unwaking Waters mission;
-NE corner of Aurios Mines mission;
-east wall of Rhea's Crater SW of Aurios Mines;
-north wall of Rhea's Crater;
-SW corner of Gyala Hatchery explorable;
-SE and SW corners of Maishang Hills;
-east wall of Archipelagos.

Please stop zooming so far into your "U" window. My eyes hurt >_<

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Originally Posted by Skallagrimson

Didn't want to ask "too" much...

But, here's the rest, thank you.

On the contrary, you're driving me nuts because I have to open up Leighwyn's map multiple times

You're still missing:

-all of Jade Quarry battle area;
-SE corner of Silent Surf;
-north wall of Boreas Seabed outpost;
-NE corner of Fort Aspenwood battle area;
-SE and SW corners of Maishang Hills;
-east wall of Dragon's Throat outpost (uncover from outside the outpost);
-east and south walls of Vizunah Square mission;
-west wall of Tahnnakai Temple explorable;
-the "farmland" spot east of Maatu Keep;
-a spot SW of Zin Ku Corridor outpost (uncover from inside the outpost);
-SE corner of Nahpui Quarter mission;
-NE corner of Imperial Sanctum mission.

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Originally Posted by Skallagrimson

99.5% and I still can't get into Jade battle area. Any suggestions on a good time to try?

Your best best is in the evening, from 8PM on. There's usually too few players on the Kurzick side because Jade Quarry is so far from House Zu Heltzer, so you might have better luck entering that way.

I hope that covers everything. If I missed someone/something, post.

gatewarp · Jul 25, 2006, 05:33 AM // 05:33

ok iam at 98.5% and my eyes are burning red, i really need help. also iam tyrian born so i cant accest the traning area on shinjea and cobat in the arena

Kaaris · Jul 25, 2006, 11:47 AM // 11:47

wow - thanks very much. You are either mad or a saint shyft!

really...thank you

kaaris

Myster Grim · Jul 25, 2006, 03:22 PM // 15:22

My Tyrian is stuck at 99.0 %. I have been to the training area during the Dragon Festival, the Local Quarter and the low level PVP arena town not in arena. I have ALT tab until the my TAB key is worn out. I can not find this last 1%. I would rather not post my maps, a hard way kind of guy, any hints on area’s I might of missed?

Myster Grim

frijolero loco · Jul 25, 2006, 03:54 PM // 15:54

myster grimm, places that got me to 99.9 are:

-slowly walking back into dragons throat will get you some
-boreas seabed, north and south eluded me for the longest time, just walking around the outpost will get it
-entering the area next to maatu keep through the sunjiang district
-a lot of people have problems with shiros banishment area but that was one of the things i did when i beat the game without even thinking about it.

-and walking the edge of every explorable will probably get you a fraction of a fraction of a percentage each time.

Im stuck at 99.9 right now, but im sure if i find an explorable that i overlooked that i will find it

SolidShadow · Jul 25, 2006, 04:04 PM // 16:04

gatewarp , durnheim 3cm to the right is abig spot

Colon's Fury · Jul 25, 2006, 04:13 PM // 16:13

Well, I'd like to give out a big thanks to Shyft for all the work he's done helping us aspiring explorers reach the pinnacle of...well...exploring. I got to 100% while retracing the west coast of Kinya. Then to celebrate, a lesser Oni popped out and I nuked him into the ground. Again, thanks to Shyft and everyone here!

http://img332.imageshack.us/img332/9232/gw013xo1.jpg

Kaaris · Jul 25, 2006, 06:31 PM // 18:31

hehe. its weird seeing how everyone has their status bars layed out. That would confuse the hell outa me having Level bar on the right!
congrats

Eararaldor · Jul 25, 2006, 09:31 PM // 21:31

Hey, been reading the thread, but still missing 3%. Was wondering if you guys can help me, I think im missing somthing obvious (I know Jade Quarry needs a bit more

).

http://www.mdi-clan.com/map.jpg
Warning very detailed map, which is 8mb big. Zoomed in with towns and outposts removed for ease!

Any help will be gratefull

Riukaths · Jul 25, 2006, 11:52 PM // 23:52

Need .8% more. Can someone help me?

greenchylde · Jul 26, 2006, 12:50 AM // 00:50

i tried to uncover this bit from Sunanj District and Pongmei Valley and cant figure out where to get it. Can anyone help? I've compaired it to a 100% map and it appears doable. thanks!

Leighwyn · Jul 26, 2006, 12:55 AM // 00:55

Maybe try undercity

greenchylde · Jul 26, 2006, 01:18 AM // 01:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leighwyn

Maybe try undercity

i just mapped that yesterday and the area did unfog. ive been working on my mission areas now since i only have a sparse few cities/outposts left to do. hrm

frijolero loco · Jul 26, 2006, 02:53 AM // 02:53

Ok im stuck but im wondering what this area is, is it uncovered map? how do i get to it, and if not is there anything in this picture im missing im burnt out at 99.9%