(Truly) Exploring the Big Nothing

[Link]

Hello people; if you're still lurking on this game, as I am, you may still be curious as to what lies beyond the boundaries of the map. Well, my friends, let me document my travels for you.
I downloaded a trainer to give me infinite health and drove out into the unknown. (North-East, for those wondering.) For about five minutes, the map seemed normal, ignoring the storm that I was stuck in. Pressing on, the storm eventually faded, and everything cleared up. The white warning message was still plastered across my screen, telling me to go back, (obviously I didn't,) and the map seemed... Relatively normal.
It was bland. Rolling hills, small rocks, bumps and texture on the ground. Curious, I kept driving, wondering if the map was going to continue generating forever or if it would end and I would fall through the world. Suddenly, the warning message disappeared, and, much to my surprise, scenery started appearing. Rock pillars popped into view, and I saw a broken bridge in the distance. I drove to the bridge and was surprised to see that it was fully rendered and detailed, coupled with rusted signs. The bridge ended hanging over a massive ravine, which, much to my surprise, looked as if it belonged in the main game. Looking down the ravine I saw more bridges, more details.
And that's as far as I've gotten, for now. Going to press on after I post this. Will post screenshots if requested.

Almost immediate update: I hit the end of the map! After a minute or so of driving from my bridges and ravine, the white warning text re-appeared. After a while of bland scenery, I was faced with a small wall overlooking a huge, straight drop. My theory is that the actual map is much bigger than we thought; SO much bigger, only lacking complete details. I hereby dedicate myself to exploring it further!

[lucasj1210]

Originally posted by Link:

...........wondering if the map was going to continue generating forever or if it would end and I would fall through the world.

Actually in an early report about the game (before it was released) the Big Nothing was going to be a regenerating area......where you could drive endlessly...but that idea got scrapped.

Originally posted by Link:

Suddenly, the warning message disappeared, and, much to my surprise, scenery started appearing. Rock pillars popped into view, and I saw a broken bridge in the distance. I drove to the bridge and was surprised to see that it was fully rendered and detailed, coupled with rusted signs. The bridge ended hanging over a massive ravine, which, much to my surprise, looked as if it belonged in the main game. Looking down the ravine I saw more bridges, more details.

Yeah....been there...but I was able to get to the other side of the ravine...there are roads...that will show up on the HUD even...

Originally posted by Link:

My theory is that the actual map is much bigger than we thought

Yeah....I believe the game was supposed to be larger...maybe included the Bullet Farm since it's mentioned in the main story...but got scrapped due to time restraints(remember the game came out late as is)..it also explains why there seems to be missing elements from the game(no difficulty setting, no reset setting, etc)
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There are a few abandoned Buzzard camps with scrap...and Ryuu pointed one out about one that is underground(need the pry bar to open it), has a few buzzards to fight off....this is not the 'hidden' buzzard camp with the vehicle to take(if wanted)...I also found one out West.

[Benedict Wolfe]

The ravine and bridge area is the setting of the final chase and showdown in the main game, when you hunt down Scrotus.

[Link]

Originally posted by lucasj1210:

Actually in an early report about the game (before it was released) the Big Nothing was going to be a regenerating area......where you could drive endlessly...but that idea got scrapped.

I heard of the endless survival/exploration mode, it sounds very cool! Shame it didn't make it in. I can't help but wonder why there's still so much map left over, though, considering it doesn't actually generate endlessly.

Originally posted by Benedict Wolfe:

The ravine and bridge area is the setting of the final chase and showdown in the main game, when you hunt down Scrotus.

I haven't completed the game yet, so I had no idea! That clears things up, thank you.

Wish I could compile an extended map that included the Big Nothing somehow. That'd be handy to have, give explorers a little tour guide to go along with.

[SNLdreamcast]

The scene that is displayed on the main menu screen is also out in the Big Nothing, and a location you can get to. Also, the long straight road that Max drives out along at the end of the game is a real road you can discover as well

[lucasj1210]

This may be the opening road..
https://s10.postimg.org/xnl8f7vah/bn-road.jpg

[Ryuu]

Vidz with significant Big Nothing locations: http://steamcommunity.com/app/234140/discussions/0/1473095331491801075/#c1473095331505225110

[MW]

I wish the game had better mod support/tools so the community could've expanded on this fun little game.

[JoeyBaconz]

still lurking.............................. yes, still roaming the wastes, eating lizards, exploring. Im glad there are others out there relentlessly roaming as I am

[Ryuu]

Originally posted by doublepabst:

still lurking.............................. yes, still roaming the wastes, eating lizards, exploring. Im glad there are others out there relentlessly roaming as I am

Once i found an edible bird, can you?

So food in the game:
maggots
dog chow
rats
lizards
birds

Needs more vitamins!

[lucasj1210]

Originally posted by Ryuu:

Originally posted by doublepabst:

still lurking.............................. yes, still roaming the wastes, eating lizards, exploring. Im glad there are others out there relentlessly roaming as I am

Once i found an edible bird, can you?

So food in the game:
maggots
dog chow
rats
lizards
birds

Needs more vitamins!

You can shoot the birds out of the air with the sniper rifle also..

[Ryuu]

Originally posted by lucasj1210:

Originally posted by Ryuu:

Once i found an edible bird, can you?

So food in the game:
maggots
dog chow
rats
lizards
birds

Needs more vitamins!

You can shoot the birds out of the air with the sniper rifle also..

Wow, that's crazy, haven't managed that :) What about shotgun and harpoon?

[Just Chill]

The harpoon is an "auto target" weapon, so I doubt you can shoot birds with it.

[Ryuu]

Hm, i guess so

[lucasj1210]

Originally posted by Just Chill:

The harpoon is an "auto target" weapon, so I doubt you can shoot birds with it.

You can with a Thunderpoon (look for a bunch of circling birds above a body)....but there is nothing left to eat
Shotgun needs to be in close proximity
Sniper rifle is by pure accident or if you can get close enough to one

[Retro Awesome]

Ryuu... why would you prefer a problem? You could have let it go.