is there a planet map?

[SlutMagic]

Is there a way to see a map of the planet im currently on? that shows the buildings i've found and where they are relative to my base? or do i really need to memorize distance and direction from my bases if theres a trader with something i want?

[Zigamus Wizard]

No Planetary Map, sorry. Though there are maps you can buy from the map vendor on space stations, it sells various types for locating certain structure types, check it out.

Also the Signal Booster will search your local area and show you what ever building it finds, these are funky to use, especially if your looking for something specific.

So many times people ask how to find somewhere they liked but there is no marker that can be used to find it. Well dropping a base computer and giving it a useful name is the VERY BEST marker in the game! You even get these 'markers' in your teleport list! How is that for a useful marker? And even better, once you have a base computer marker, you can jump to that from ANY galaxy, it is not restricted like portal travel is.

[UncreativelyNamed]

No map, no. If you want to mark a place to go back to, your best bet is to put down a save beacon. You get the blueprint for it during the course of the tutorial missions, if you follow those, or you can buy it on the Anomaly.

You can also put down a temporary marker by pressing "E" when you have your analysis visor active, but those are not permanent. I'm not sure how long they last, but if you're going to come right back to the place, they work well enough.

[maestro]

Originally posted by SlutMagic:

Is there a way to see a map of the planet im currently on? that shows the buildings i've found and where they are relative to my base? or do i really need to memorize distance and direction from my bases if theres a trader with something i want?

You can remember the coordinates. You can see coordinates in your starship or the analysis visor.

With some deduction, you can figure out which compass direction and how far two points are.

Or, build another base at the other location. Just keep it small and simple.

[Mr. Bufferlow]

No, there is a 2D map of the planet in the Discoveries tab. It mainly shows your location relative to North/South on the planet. Helpful when a critter only spawns in one area of the planet. Edit: also helpful when you want to find a large water area.

You will learn that you really don't need maps. You can use Save Beacons if you really want to mark something. Base Computer if you know you will want to return regularly. In most cases, you don't need these either but it may provide some comfort while you learn the game.

You should be moving on and exploring. The nature of stuff on a planet is if there is one, there is an endless supply of that POI if you just keep moving in a particular direction. You can use the compass and coordinates to navigate on a planet...but you rarely will really need to do that. You may want to do that...but not needed to do that.

[1P27]

Originally posted by Mr. Bufferlow:

No, there is a 2D map of the planet in the Discoveries tab. It mainly shows your location relative to North/South on the planet. Helpful when a critter only spawns in one area of the planet. Edit: also helpful when you want to find a large water area.

You will learn that you really don't need maps. You can use Save Beacons if you really want to mark something. Base Computer if you know you will want to return regularly. In most cases, you don't need these either but it may provide some comfort while you learn the game.

You should be moving on and exploring. The nature of stuff on a planet is if there is one, there is an endless supply of that POI if you just keep moving in a particular direction. You can use the compass and coordinates to navigate on a planet...but you rarely will really need to do that. You may want to do that...but not needed to do that.

the discovery tab shows accurate ocean locations I just go south and call it a day

[SlutMagic]

what a helpful community. I appreciate all the responses. im having a blast learning this game. one last question, i just built a storage container. can my stuff be stolen if someone comes to my base and sees it? thanks again to all the responses.

[Zigamus Wizard]

The storage containers are a special sort. No matter where you are those containers, even on someone else's base have your contents, so, NO, no worries, no one can steal your stuff at all!.

[SlutMagic]

Originally posted by Zigamus Wizard:

The storage containers are a special sort. No matter where you are those containers, even on someone else's base have your contents, so, NO, no worries, no one can steal your stuff at all!.

hell yeah, appreciate you, thanks. back to the game i go!

[lordoftheapes79]

Originally posted by SlutMagic:

Is there a way to see a map of the planet im currently on? that shows the buildings i've found and where they are relative to my base? or do i really need to memorize distance and direction from my bases if theres a trader with something i want?

You don't really need to know that cause there's always another one. There's also other things you'll learn along the way, like while you're in your ship your Economy Scanner can be activated in the quick menu to find a nearby trade depot.

Altho, I've been using Steam Notes since they added it a few months back and its ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ amazing for keeping track of things like that.

[SlutMagic]

Originally posted by lordoftheapes79:

Originally posted by SlutMagic:

Is there a way to see a map of the planet im currently on? that shows the buildings i've found and where they are relative to my base? or do i really need to memorize distance and direction from my bases if theres a trader with something i want?

You don't really need to know that cause there's always another one. There's also other things you'll learn along the way, like while you're in your ship your Economy Scanner can be activated in the quick menu to find a nearby trade depot.

Altho, I've been using Steam Notes since they added it a few months back and its ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ amazing for keeping track of things like that.

I just saw a video online and learned this as i learned i can buy ships off traders and scrap them! this game is too fun.. ive already dumped 24 hours in it.. is it true when i go to a different galaxy my multi tool and ship upgrades break? i made this post because a trader had a multi tool with 2000 damage and i finally found it again and bought it. havent seen a better one since. but now im apprehensive about exploring a new galaxy. people seem to look for paradise planets and my starting galaxy i have 3 paradise planets and they are so amazing its hard not to build bases on every single one.. but i need those better resources on other galaxies.

[Rexxer]

Use your compass (visible when using your scanner or in your ship):
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2181974537
Get a pad of paper and start writing down important places you want to return to.

You can always completely identify a location anywhere in the universe with the following bits of information:
(1) The Galaxy name
(2) The Planet-System Address (this is ordinarily visible as the weird symbols you see when activate photo mode. Photo mode places the symbols for the planet and system on the screen.
(3) The planetary coordinates, as depicted in the illustration.

For example:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2828631938

Beacons are limited to I think 5 per system, maybe per planet, I forget, but the important point is that they are limited. They also are easy to forget AND their placement subtracts 1 point from your construction limit in the entire game. So if you forget where you put your beacons, you could in theory end up not being able to build a base at all because you plopped down so many beacons, and then discover you have no way to find them again. Learning the coordinate system of the game is critical to being able to play the game and have fun. Running out of construction points is no fun. Think of anything you can put down without a base computer as something temporary, like a beacon.

[UncreativelyNamed]

Originally posted by SlutMagic:

I just saw a video online and learned this as i learned i can buy ships off traders and scrap them! this game is too fun.. ive already dumped 24 hours in it.. is it true when i go to a different galaxy my multi tool and ship upgrades break? i made this post because a trader had a multi tool with 2000 damage and i finally found it again and bought it. havent seen a better one since. but now im apprehensive about exploring a new galaxy. people seem to look for paradise planets and my starting galaxy i have 3 paradise planets and they are so amazing its hard not to build bases on every single one.. but i need those better resources on other galaxies.

Yes, your currently active ship and multitool will be broken by travelling to a new galaxy. However, you can have multiple ships (Up to 12) and multiple multitools (Up to 6, I believe.) All but the one you're currently using are inactive, though you can choose to switch your primary ship/tool at any time. Because only the active tool/ship is broken, many people who jump galaxies keep or get a junk ship and multitool for the express purpose of making them active before jumping. Once through, you just change your primary ship/tool back to your good ones.

[The Time Traveler]

Originally posted by SlutMagic:

Is there a way to see a map of the planet im currently on? that shows the buildings i've found and where they are relative to my base? or do i really need to memorize distance and direction from my bases if theres a trader with something i want?

Maps of planets are far too advanced for a civilization with spaceships and teleporters.

[Wizard of Woz]

Originally posted by The Time Traveler:

Originally posted by SlutMagic:

Is there a way to see a map of the planet im currently on? that shows the buildings i've found and where they are relative to my base? or do i really need to memorize distance and direction from my bases if theres a trader with something i want?

Maps of planets are far too advanced for a civilization with spaceships and teleporters.

No they are too advanced for modern technology. The planets are huge. Your map would be gigantic. Now think if someone who likes to hop from planet to planet. Pretty soon your save file would be so huge it would bog everything down.