Montalban's hideout is literally impossible to find

[BionicMeatloaf]

I literally spend the last two hours searching practically ALL OF MEXICO looking for this stupid ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ base.

I know it was inland because the map says it was somewhere "Northeast of Gran Granada" but there's NOT A SINGLE LANDMARK THAT I COULD MAKE SENSE OF

I hate the randomized nature of these maps. I actually wish Firaxes made it a predetermined spot

[unca.alby]

Many things in that vicinity are hard to find, such as the Lost Civilizations.

One trick I've learned recently might be useful. When you first anchor, look around to see if there are any landmarks, and if you don't, scoot.

If you do, walk into one. Serious. If you walk through it, scoot. "Real" landmarks are solid. Others are "mirages".

If you can't walk through it, then start looking around for the next landmark. Try to walk through it, and if you do, go back to the previous landmark and try another direction.

If you have any luck left in your ledger, you'll eventually find landmarks that match up with that near useless map they give you, then it'll get easier. If you don't, you might just need to forget about the bad boy.

You're right, the game is run by random numbers, and sometimes you roll snake-eyes and there's not much you can do about it.

[P.S.] It might also be useful to see if you can post a screen-shot of your map. Somebody might be able to help you once they can see that.

I remember a while back somebody couldn't find something in Florida, and when he posted the map I immediately recognized what today is Lake Okeechobee, which happens to be on the same parallel as the Grand Bahamas. So I told him, start at the Grand Bahamas, and go straight West. Anchor in Florida, and continue straight West. He lucked out and found what he was looking for!

[Flushhdraw]

Wait a minute, some of the landmarks are mirages? I never knew that.

[unca.alby]

Originally posted by Flushhdraw:

Wait a minute, some of the landmarks are mirages? I never knew that.

Oh yah. If you anchor someplace that you're really not expected to go, and you happen to see a landmark, you can walk right through it. Coz you're not supposed to be there. There is nothing nearby for you to find.

It can get a little tricky sometimes because you'll anchor someplace you think is right, and walk through the landmarks. Then you sail away and go just a little bit over and anchor, and now suddenly they're solid. Then you can start nosing around and try to find what you're looking for.

[mrpopoo]

one thing ill do, is save before heading off in search of a wild goose. when i find it, i note where it is, re load the save and head directly to where i wanted to go. it doesnt save you real time, but it does cut down on game time/character age.

[Cynwale]

Funny thing:

At end game if you eradicate all other countries, the spawns of Lost Cities, Montalban, and Hideouts will ALWAYS be the same, meaning colliding with the island will always lead you to an important place.

[Schlemdog]

I went thru the same thing-- walked around alot-- saw some landmarks but didnt make any sense-- I actually left the game and went back and went south of the area it said to search in-- then found it