Mini map red circle in starting area

[꧁ logAnmalONE ꧂]

What is the red color circle on the mini map and what makes it change.

[seven]

The outer red circle segments means there is something worth investigating in that direction. The inner red circle will give a rough count of how many somethings. With the scanners now working so much better I find that part not so useful. Well, useful until you have a detector.

[Ender424]

Having a detector equipped is what allows the red indicators to show up. It just means there's something in that general direction (could be a bit ways and may not show up on your map even if you ping the detector)
Within a certain distance pinging the detector will put it on your map temporarily and give you vague idea of what it is (deposit, point of interest, etc).
You will need to get fairly close (200m - further if you are in a vehicle) to have the point permanently marked on your map and know exactly what it is (copper, iron, wreckage, etc) at which time I believe the red portion will come off since you know what it is already.

[seven]

Originally posted by Ender424:

Having a detector equipped is what allows the red indicators to show up. It just means there's something in that general direction (could be a bit ways and may not show up on your map even if you ping the detector).

Oh, you're right. I was sure I remembered being able to find things without a detector. I guess with the new ping mechanic I forgot how it was before.

Sorry for the misinformation.