Different kinds of maps instead of splitted map

[slizzedy 70]

While reading the thread about the need of maps and removing splitted maps I had the idea of adding different kinds of maps that would make it worth collecting them. So here's the deal: there should be three kinds of maps, civilian map, hiking map and military map.

 

The civilian map will show only the main roads, exact layouts of cities and villages and point out buildings like supermarkets and hospitals. The hiking map will show you all the roads including small paths and point out ponds and wells and maybe good hunting grounds/deer stands (we'll have to see how hunting is implemented), not so precise on cities but therefore show precise layouts of forests. Also the hiking map should have elevation markers. The military map will show all roads, have a grid and elevation markers and it will show all military buildings.

 

In addition you could add a ruler that, when used with the military map, allows you to measure distances.

 

I think this would make it worth collecting the maps since each map has it's purpose. Of course you can still go to an online map but theres nothing we can do about that.

 

Feel free to post any features you would like to see in the different kinds of maps or even other kinds of maps you would like to see. :)

 

PS: Of course you should make the maps spawn in different locations. Civilian map only spawns in civilian buildings, preferably cars and supermarkets. Hiking map could spawn in deer stands and maybe barns? Military map obviously only in military buildings.

Edited January 15, 2014 by Sleezy

[Beck (DayZ) 1768]

I like these ideas. Map tools like rulers will definitely come in handy, but having so many different maps already make them less valuable for me, because it's not even worth finding all the pieces for what they offer. Unfortunately I don't think in-game maps will ever be worth anything unless they have more unrealistic benefits like global map markers, which I don't support. Most will just stick to http://dayzdb.com/map/chernarusplus

[slizzedy 70]

The idea was to remove splitted maps and replace them by different kinds of maps which all have a purpose/use. And I believe that it would make some people use the ingame map instead of online maps, at least I would appreciate it if I didn't have to tab out of the game to check where the next hospital is, since I dont have a second monitor.

 

But yeah, I also dont want to see map markers in the standalone, since it ruins part of the game which is navigating by map and compass.

Edited January 15, 2014 by Sleezy