This article describes a feature in the first Apocalypse Rising
The Map, is a utility item and is a great item to use for navigation. When used, you can find out where areas are (along with a Compass or a GPS for positioning) and find areas like the Refugee Camp, Military Outpost, Cemetery, etc.
Overview
| Maps are items that help you navigate. Since most players might not be familiar with the game map, they are encouraged to have these in their utility slots. It is best used along with a compass and/or a GPS. |
Rows and Columns
| A1: Hark/Bump Flatts, popular base location in the north-east of the grid because of no buildings or spawn points
A2: Mansion A3: Farms near Pitts park A4: Dirk A5: Trinity Corp. A6: Near Yale; nothing but the map corner here B1: Near Old Mine; B2: Near Mansion B3: Pitts Park B4: East Kin B5: Farms near Trinity Corp. B6: Yale C1: Near Old Mine and Olke; C2: Near Olke and Cemetary C3: Near Kin C4: Near Kin and Radio Tower C5: Near Kin and Fort Ruins C6: Fort Ruins D1: Near Refugee Camp and Olke D2: Near Cemetary D3: Prison D4: Radio Tower D5: Korri D6: Near Korri and Fort Ruins E1: Refugee Camp E2: Military Outpost E3: Vernal E4: Mason E5: Factory E6: Near Factory F1: Hill over Refugee Camp F2: Hill over Vernal F3: Near Vernal F4: Near Mason F5: Near Factory F6: Absolutely nothing |
| To navigate with the map, open it up with the M key (configurable) or opening the inventory and clicking the map, and then click 'View' from the dropdown menu. When you open it, you will see the map screen. First, if you're in a town or at a crossroad, find a sign that tells you where you are. Next, use a compass to find out which direction you should go to. Then, you follow the direction until you get into the area. Using a GPS will instantly show you where you are, as it identifies you on the map as a blue crosshair-like icon. |
Trivia
| There are no bodies of water both of the Kin maps, though Amend is on a beach.
In October 2014, Gusmanak updated the map to have a military outpost at E2. A popular theory is that this map is Amend rebuilt after several decades, as many military and civilian locations share similar positions (Union square with bunker, Factory with Trinity docks, Refugee Camp with Military Airfield). |
Tips
| As an alternative to the compass, one can use a clock and the position of the sun to find the corners of the world, though this might prove difficult for a new player. The sun rises in the East and sets in the west. It is still better to use a compass to be 100% sure. |