How do I read a map?

[Amazing 3]

I found a map but how do I figure out where I am?

[JESUSARIUS REX (DayZ) 163]

Figure it out with landmarks such as lakes and buildings.

[Amazing 3]

So there's no like marker or anything that tells you where you are, correct?

[Caviano 287]

So there's no like marker or anything that tells you where you are, correct?

Correct good sir.

[Amazing 3]

Alright then, thanks for the help guys. ^_^

[Rasputin (DayZ) 0]

I think this depends on the server. I see a blue icon showing where i am on my map (US 446).

[JESUSARIUS REX (DayZ) 163]

I think this depends on the server. I see a blue icon showing where i am on my map (US 446).

True but most have it disabled, so I thought it wasn't worth mentioning lol.

[Rasputin (DayZ) 0]

Ah, fair enough! - I think I'll look for a new server! :)

[mythTECH (DayZ) 80]

Check this video :P

[jimmy163 5]

Ah, fair enough! - I think I'll look for a new server! :)

No. The map is a paper map not a GPS. Find a road and follow it till you find a roadsign. Or use your compass and look at which way the road curves and you can find out where you are.

Map reading is a part of the game and is actually a useful skill.

[Rasputin (DayZ) 0]

No. The map is a paper map not a GPS. Find a road and follow it till you find a roadsign. Or use your compass and look at which way the road curves and you can find out where you are.

Map reading is a part of the game and is actually a useful skill.

That was my assumption too, but on this server i found a map and it also shows your position! (I don't have a GPS).

[zyfer.nyholm@gmail.com 131]

best way to train your map skills is get lost, multiple times, sooner or later you will figure out what keypoints helped you figure out your way, thats what helped me, but ill probably get lost again, its a common thing i think or hope actually :D