Difference between revisions of "Maps"

'''Maps''' in Achaea appear primarily as two types: layout maps and illustrated maps.

'''Maps''' in Achaea appear primarily as two types: layout maps and illustrated maps.

'''Layout maps''', or '''room maps''', are akin to topographical surveys in that they show areas on a room by room basis. They are most often used for practical pace-by-pace navigation within a given area. Layout maps are usually colour coded to denote environment types, up/down exits, in/out exits, and various other navigational elements. Because of this, map keys are often included somewhere on the map to explain its given symbology.

'''Layout maps''', or '''room maps''', are akin to topographical surveys in that they show areas on a room by room basis. They are most often used for practical pace-by-pace navigation within a given area. Layout maps are usually colour coded to denote environment types, up/down exits, in/out exits, and various other navigational elements. Because of this, map keys are often included somewhere on the map to explain its given symbology.

*labels of ''terra incognita'' or "unknown territory," used to denote unexplored portions of land.

*labels of ''terra incognita'' or "unknown territory," used to denote unexplored portions of land.

Because the purpose of an illustrated map is to give an accurate sense of relative size and distance, these maps tend to cover a wider area. As a result, illustrated maps are of greatest use when applied to the [[wilderness]].

Because the purpose of an illustrated map is to give an accurate sense of relative size and distance, these maps tend to cover a wider area. As a result, illustrated maps are of greatest use when applied to the [[wilderness]].

==Links==

==Links==

*[http://www.achaea.com/maps/index.html The official Achaean map site]

*[http://www.achaea.com/maps/index.html The official Achaean map site]

[[Category:Geography]]

[[Category:Geography]]