How to locate yourself on the Map ?

[YavuzSultanEnes]

like i don't even know why we have thje Map avaliable when i don't know where i am.
You havee to have excellent knowledge of the map to find anything.

Is there a Special Jutsu ?

[Jahnie]

when you got an own server you have an option there,where you can see yourself on the map...if the admin dont want it, you need to get a gps at lvl 45 or you try to look for the arks,
i can run around the map to without getting lost and without gps, its just about time.

[DaughterOfBast]

another way, and I used this for awhile, is to craft a sleeping bag and carry it on you. When you want to know where you are, place the sleeping bag, do the travel option and it will bring up the map showing you where you are and what places you can travel to, if any. Note in your mind where you are on the map, then cancel the travel option, then pick up the sleeping bag, and continue on your way. I am not sure, though, if it requires you to have another sleeping bag/bed placed somewhere in order to use the "travel" option.

[Spruce Moose]

Originally posted by cheekeegurl:

another way, and I used this for awhile, is to craft a sleeping bag and carry it on you. When you want to know where you are, place the sleeping bag, do the travel option and it will bring up the map showing you where you are and what places you can travel to, if any. Note in your mind where you are on the map, then cancel the travel option, then pick up the sleeping bag, and continue on your way. I am not sure, though, if it requires you to have another sleeping bag/bed placed somewhere in order to use the "travel" option.

^^ I use this method :) or I just guess haha

[Sizustar]

Use the map like you would in real life.

[Syd Khaos]

My suggestion to you would be learn how to read/use a map......

Honestly, the game map is VERY detailed and accurate that your having issues is a clear indication you dont know how to properly use a map....you should learn, could save your life someday....

Landmark navigation is by far the most simple that can be used in ARK in conjuction with the map. From almost anywhere on the island you can see at least one of the obilisks, usualy at leat 2 can be seen. These are gonna be the most prominent landmarks to navigate by....but aside from those the map does not have areas withoug defining land marks. Between the rivers, deltas, mountains, cliffs, penisulas........well, you get the idea, and its ALL on the map, in fairly good detail.
The sun is another way of getting your bearings and basic navigation. The sun in ARK goes from true east to true west.....its more accurate than the ingame compass in this regard!

In all seriousness, game aside for a moment...take an hour and google some info, teach yourself how to properly use a map.
There are certain things EVERYONE should know....how to read a map, how to use a compass, how to swim, how to give CPR......if you dont know these things learn them asap!

[ApeLincolns]

I just don't understand,how do I mark myself on the map to know where I am?

please help:(.

[Microphobe]

you don't mark yourself on the map, you learn to identify the landmarks of the surrounding area as they relate to the map, this will give you a general idea where you are.
Later on there is a gps that will tell you the exact coords of where you are but I don't use it, never needed to, the map is actually pretty good for navigating by landmarks.

If you want to make something on the map such as your base or the oblisks then use "P"

[Krux]

Originally posted by GumhunterHD:

I just don't understand,how do I mark myself on the map to know where I am?

please help:(.

do you use a map to learn where to go in a new house? no. you walk around your house and remember where things are by sight......."oh my bedroom is down the hallway that comes off the left side of the kitchen, its the second door to the left"

this is a very VERY simple example of how you do it in the wild or anywhere.

it mind blows me how many people have a hard time with direction, though i will admit i have a pretty vivid visual mind. I have always been the person in multiplayer games that navigates and keeps track of me and my friends. (who are CONSTANTLY getting lost haha)

[ApeLincolns]

I saw you tubers have a me mark and every time they move,the me mark moves so how do we do it?

[Chuc]

Originally posted by GumhunterHD:

I saw you tubers have a me mark and every time they move,the me mark moves so how do we do it?

It's a server options

[baobobafet]

Even though I have become familiar with the landmarks in Ark - on ground level a lot of places can look similar, especially on the outset.

Once I got a ptery trained and was able to fly the bigger picture became more clear.

I remember starting out using the map - and mainly being dismayed at the size of the marker pin depicting my location. If the marker was smaller and in the shape of a crosshair perhaps, small movements of travel in Ark would be more graphic and obvious to those relying on the game map for navigation.

I could also wish fot a map zoom option, so that even though you may have explored only localy the map could still be useful.

[BeerMonster]

Equip your compass and map together. Just remember the needle on the compass points north (not the direction you are facing)

Have a look around in your surroundings for any visible landmarks or things you recognise.

Make a note of things like obelisks, mountains, rivers, coastline etc. Then use the compass to figure out what directon you are facing.

You can get a GPS later in the game but once you get familiar with navigation it's hardly needed.

[ICECOLDWRXST]

Originally posted by Sizustar:

Use the map like you would in real life.

except this is a game where you can tame t rexes

[Vesuvius]

Originally posted by Lemonkitty:

Originally posted by Sizustar:

Use the map like you would in real life.

except this is a game where you can tame t rexes

Seriously tho....2 YEARS ago post.

[Tachyon]

Originally posted by xxneedSWATxx:

I saw you tubers have a me mark and every time they move,the me mark moves so how do we do it?

If the server has the option enabled, you will see your marker on the map. If it isn't enabled, you won't.