'MAPS' Maps come in several flavours at Abandoned Realms - it is in your interest to use them to help you learn the game. Good use of the maps will considerably lower the initial hurdle of learning the way around. Map objects - some items, like the "map of Seringale", can be bought from stores in the game and found from creatures. To use these maps you must "READ MAP". As with all places you encounter multiple objects, use "READ 2.MAP" or "READ 3.MAP" to read additional maps you have. The worldmap command (type WORLDMAP) gives an overview of the entire realm with your approximate position marked with a red @. The map command (type MAP) gives an overview of your area generated by the game. This will not be as detailed as maps you can buy from the stores, but it does show conjoining area exits underneath, and it being generated from real exits might help build your mental palace. The minimap command (type MM) gives a bird's eye view of your nearby location. This shows your position as a red "@", and the layout of nearby rooms. This is a short-range map meant as a learning aid - use in conjunction with "SCAN" and "OPEN" to look for doors and creatures. Map sectors ----------- z - hills f - forest * - inside + - city o (green) - field o (gray) - cave @ (red) - "you are here" - (blue) - water x (brown)- mountain ! (yellow) - sand > - one-way exit S - shop P - player C - player corpse G - your guildhall T - temple (also pit) F - food store Look out for rooms that are marked in WHITE. These are typically important landmarks to pay special attention to. See help on : AREA, OPEN, SCAN, WHERE, WAYFIND