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Livingston · Nov 01, 2006, 11:53 AM // 11:53

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Originally Posted by Xenrath

Can someone post a zoomed out 1280x1024 map please, to try out the difference layer technique (see if that works this time round)

Also, please can you update the original post in the thread to have links to the maps.

Yeah, yeah, I'm working on it. Time doesn't grow on trees you know... oO!

And from the looks of it the difference layer will probably be the best method for Elona.

Livingston

Kayla Slays · Nov 01, 2006, 10:47 PM // 22:47

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Originally Posted by Luciora

Ok so I started the mapping process with my ele. Started Island is done as far as I can see. Did all the usual wall creeps and not found any funny map glitches yet.

My total for the starter bit is 22%, can anyone collaborate on what they found thusfar?

Grrr. This is exactly the thread I was looking for, but my Tyrian Character has 21.5% of noob/starter island. (She has 99.6% of Cantha

, 97.7% Tyria). So is your ele a new char- with all of the tutorial area exposed? I have not done the consulate mission with this character yet because it takes you off the island - I was looking for a true starter Island mapping benchmark, so that might be .4% (ish) I can hope!

garethporlest18 · Nov 02, 2006, 12:34 AM // 00:34

Well after using that 100% map I got myself up to 96.5%. I have no idea where 3% is, cause I know of about .5% I can get. But other than that, I'm stumped really.

SilentVex · Nov 02, 2006, 01:55 AM // 01:55

I keep meaning to get my zoomed out map posted. I'll get it up as soon as I'm home. If you still can't get it gareth, post your zoomed out map at 1280 and I or someone else will try to help.

Cyclades of Knossos · Nov 02, 2006, 02:19 AM // 02:19

Well I'm now on 97.8%

I'm currently struggling with that kill the insect game with the ghost. Sheesh. I can't even get one area unlocked. lol!

I am concerned that there isn't 2.2% left to expose here though.

SilentVex · Nov 02, 2006, 08:17 AM // 08:17

My zoomed out map is here.

Cyclades, there's right around 2% there. Use Junundu tunnel and just before it ends, use Junundu Bite. You'll get an instant kill and 500 health. Then just keep running around in circles in the middle and you'll be fine.

Cyclades of Knossos · Nov 02, 2006, 12:29 PM // 12:29

Thanks silent! I'll give that a try and just keep practicing.

Zophar · Nov 02, 2006, 12:46 PM // 12:46

Here's my 1024x768 zoomed out map. (100% explored, of course)

I'll see if I can manage to get a PC that can handle 1280x1024, but I can't promise anything

Dougal Kronik · Nov 02, 2006, 05:09 PM // 17:09

The "difference" method works on Elona. I've done a few maps for members of my guild that needed Istan completed before moving to the mainland.

The Desolation areas may need a bit of TLC when analyzing, because they show up in a bluish color that makes it a bit tricky to pick out fine details.

SilentVex · Nov 02, 2006, 05:18 PM // 17:18

I still think one of the best ways to find pieces you've missed is to zoom in on the U map. Uncovered areas are smooth and blury, while covered areas are grainy. Just look along the walls of each zone for a blury section that comes closer than it should, or in the middle of a zone where things look foggy/faded.

And Dougal, if the color on the desolation is bad for difference comparing, hit ctrl+U in photoshop and change the hue of the desolation to something that will come out better (just be sure to write down the hue shift settings, and do the exact same to the other map being compared).

Guinevere Ac · Nov 02, 2006, 08:01 PM // 20:01

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Originally Posted by Zophar

Here's my 1024x768 zoomed out map. (100% explored, of course)

I'll see if I can manage to get a PC that can handle 1280x1024, but I can't promise anything

nice. can u please take a clean screen of your zoomed out map? might be missing something in cities and icons doesnt help

shitf screen would be usefull

ty

99.4% here btw. any idea about how an old character can explore the very starter area? dont seem to be able to clean those bits.. should be a 0.2% there it' a nice boost if possible

Livingston · Nov 03, 2006, 08:57 AM // 08:57

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Originally Posted by Guinevere Ac

nice. can u please take a clean screen of your zoomed out map? might be missing something in cities and icons doesnt help

shitf screen would be usefull

ty

99.4% here btw. any idea about how an old character can explore the very starter area? dont seem to be able to clean those bits.. should be a 0.2% there it' a nice boost if possible

I believe it is the equivelent of the Monastery Overlook in Cantha. So non-Elonians can't access it for the time being.

Livingston

QoH · Nov 03, 2006, 09:22 AM // 09:22

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Originally Posted by Guinevere Ac

btw. any idea about how an old character can explore the very starter area? dont seem to be able to clean those bits.. should be a 0.2% there it' a nice boost if possible

It was possible, luckily i started mapping there on the first day and could go through those closed gates. Unfortuantely one of the updates killed this glitch.

edit: yes, it's exactly 0.2% .

Mentor73 · Nov 03, 2006, 09:52 AM // 09:52

Ok, grats to all who made it 100 %. Im still arround 25. Have one question, how can u fully explore Gandara, The Moon Fortress after mission. Gates are closed and still miss small fort next to Gantara.

Ty for your help.

YunSooJin · Nov 03, 2006, 10:58 AM // 10:58

Can someone please provide a full 100% bitmap map (not zoomed out) pieced together without cloud cover? =P.

Would be much appreciated. Thanks.

=HT=Ingram · Nov 03, 2006, 11:05 AM // 11:05

BTW guys After I already had the map compiled and was doing the Map ID numbers for the Xfire plugin and I found this. lol
I noticed we all forgot to add it. lol

Oh well...

I'll add it back in later...

Guinevere Ac · Nov 03, 2006, 11:36 AM // 11:36

how could i miss the arena... :/

Zophar · Nov 03, 2006, 03:44 PM // 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guinevere Ac

nice. can u please take a clean screen of your zoomed out map? might be missing something in cities and icons doesnt help

shitf screen would be usefull

ty

99.4% here btw. any idea about how an old character can explore the very starter area? dont seem to be able to clean those bits.. should be a 0.2% there it' a nice boost if possible

Here's the "clean" map for you:

And by the way: I played Nightfall only with my Tyrian Monk so far, so it's definately possible to get 100% in Elona on foreign characters, even if there are Elonian-only areas (which I don't think there are). The screenshot of my char is a few pages back, you can confirm that my Monk is Tyrian there.

That "starter area" you refer to: Is it the very first mission outpost? You can access that by talking to the NPC in the training area, south of Kamadan.

My experience is, that the Elonian GMC is much easier to get than the Tyrian and Canthan ones. On my first play-through (without revisiting area's) I got to 99,9% in Elona. In Cantha I had 93,3% at that time and 95% in Tyria. It seems like it's a lot easier to uncover everything in Elona, without having to run into EVERY possible edge of the map. Still, this doesn't mean you can just run by and expect to get everything. (Maybe it's also just Cartographing experience, since this is my 6th GMC title: 3 in Tyria, 2 in Cantha and 1 in Elona now)

garethporlest18 · Nov 03, 2006, 04:03 PM // 16:03

Well I got up to 97% just exploring the rims of a couple places. Still not sure where 3% is, but i guess I have to re-explore everything.

SnipiousMax · Nov 03, 2006, 04:26 PM // 16:26

^Compare your map to the clean map above you. Use the tactics outlined in Livingstons other GMC thread. It'll save you having to edge the whole map again.