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As an alternative: Replace the paper map by the "flat 3D Worldmap" - by WeathermanSweden
Posted: 13.12.2017 14:48
First of all, I would like to commend the new paper map.
A "normal" explorer certainly had a paper card at hand and not a smartphone with "GoogleVyn" on it. :dumb:

However, as can be seen in various discussions, not all players are happy with the new paper map.

Therefore, this is an attempt to offer a compromise to those who miss the 3D world map in form of using Enderal's "flat 3D map".
I have converted my "Flat 3D World Map" to DDS format so that it can be used by the program.

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The attached ZIP file contains the map file called Enderal_main.dds.
In the folder
Steam\SteamApps\common\skyrim\
Data\textures\map
first rename the existing file Enderal_main.dds (for example in Enderal_main_org.dds) for a backup.
Then unpack my map file into exactly this directory, so that you have a file called Enderal_main.dds again.

At last start the game as usual and enjoy "GoogleVyn" by pressing "M" ... :D

PS: I have the folder structure in the ZIP file, so that it also could be installed with e.g. NMM (but honestly I did not try it...)
Re: As an alternative: Replace the paper map by the "flat 3D Worldmap" - by badgesareus
Posted: 13.12.2017 17:38
Thanks for this. I haven't tried it yet but it looks like a great alternative.
A "normal" explorer certainly had a paper card at hand and not a smartphone with "GoogleVyn" on it.
Of course, one might ask why a stowaway from Ostian in Nehrim who is washed ashore after almost drowning would have a of map of Enderal in his possession. Perhaps the map should be found somewhere in the first temple/dungeon just for the sake of logic. (Am I nitpicking?)

Just a thought, when the FS dlc is released, I wonder if it will have any new locations/map markers that don't yet exist and if they will show up automatically in your alternative 3D map, or if you will have to update it.
Re: As an alternative: Replace the paper map by the "flat 3D Worldmap" - by Stefanie
Posted: 13.12.2017 18:00
It's just the map structure, the mod does not change signposts.
The map remains 2D, like the current (or as described "flat 3D map")
The map gets so only a similar texture as before, a kind of aerial view.
Re: As an alternative: Replace the paper map by the "flat 3D Worldmap" - by urst
Posted: 13.12.2017 18:23
13.12.2017 17:38badgesareus wrote:
Of course, one might ask why a stowaway from Ostian in Nehrim who is washed ashore after almost drowning would have a of map of Enderal in his possession.
Perhaps the map should be found somewhere in the first temple/dungeon just for the sake of logic. (Am I nitpicking?)
as far as I know Jespar was originally supposed to give you the map -
it wasn't doable, technically :)

now we can just pretend that we and Sirius prepared ourselves a bit.
maps of other continents should be buyable in Nehrim too, no? ;)
Re: As an alternative: Replace the paper map by the "flat 3D Worldmap" - by badgesareus
Posted: 14.12.2017 05:00
I think maps would have been expensive in Nehrim, and the stowaways probably couldn't afford one. Also, I would think that nasty captain would have removed anything even slightly valuable before throwing them overboard.

Jespar doesn't have to actually give you "the" map, just a line of dialog that he gave you a map would suffice. This is a very important issue and I feel the entire SureAI team should spend all of their time resolving it before doing anything else. :wink:
It's just the map structure, the mod does not change signposts.
The map remains 2D, like the current (or as described "flat 3D map")
The map gets so only a similar texture as before, a kind of aerial view.
Thanks, I understand (I think).
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