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hmm, graph paper or automap...

Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 11:40 pm
by eisberg
I haven't decided if I am going to go old school of using graph paper, or use the auto map. Either way, I would end up with a map of where I have been.

What are yall doing, and why?

Re: hmm, graph paper or automap...

Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 11:41 pm
by Darklord
I'm going Old School, I'll find my way with no map, without making any notes. It WILL be confusing! :lol:

Daniel.

Re: hmm, graph paper or automap...

Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 11:43 pm
by Jack Dandy
I'll tackle the oldschool challenge. Gotta practice those cartography skills.

Also, I'd love to have something physical I could keep aside to remind me of the game in the far future. :)

Re: hmm, graph paper or automap...

Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 11:52 pm
by Zetr0
theres something thats forfilling in nature about jotting down the map on graph paper - its a tactile response as you note down rooms and corridors, secret door-ways....

Its as though you have earned that information... and in a way you have... killing wee beasties and dealing with other said nasties....

besides if you get the computer to automatically do everything for you.... then you miss out on a good part of the game.

ahhhh I cannot wait!

Re: hmm, graph paper or automap...

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:04 am
by smarmar
The pre-order comes with a printable map of what looks like kilometers of outdoor landmass. If the game supposedly takes place in a single dungeon why did the game come with an outdoor (and not a dungeon) map? :?:
Inquiring minds are confused.

Re: hmm, graph paper or automap...

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:11 am
by eisberg
smarmar wrote:The pre-order comes with a printable map of what looks like kilometers of outdoor landmass. If the game supposedly takes place in a single dungeon why did the game come with an outdoor (and not a dungeon) map? :?:
Inquiring minds are confused.
Often when developers are creating an RPG game in a new world of their creation, they'll often create a world with a background to it and many other things. So they would have created the land mass around Grimrock as a part of their creation, and they are sharing that with us. Perhaps one day they'll create another game based on this world, taking place somewhere on that map.

Re: hmm, graph paper or automap...

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 5:10 am
by CanadianWolvie
If it is available, I will be using a in-game auto map, with out a doubt. I got enough paper in my life, thank you very much.

Re: hmm, graph paper or automap...

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 6:39 am
by Patchumz
First time, virtual mapping it manually. Times after that, obviously I won't need a map if I made my own, but I might use the automap just cuz.

Re: hmm, graph paper or automap...

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:35 am
by Torst
Thats not a question for me cause i've got the best dungeon painter of all time sitting right beside me - my wife ;)

Re: hmm, graph paper or automap...

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:09 am
by rodrell
Torst wrote:Thats not a question for me cause i've got the best dungeon painter of all time sitting right beside me - my wife ;)
8-)