Most Open map?

[King]

Is there a open map/clear view or close to it so I can level a bit faster?

[Henrimagne]

I've always found the Spain map (Cuatro Colinas) more open than most. For example, to me it was much easier to hunt red deer and roe deer in Spain than in the Central Europe map because the environment/vegetation is more friendly.
Also, I love the large open areas in the Silver Ridge peaks map, though it also has very dense areas.
Let's hear what others have to say.

[King]

Originally posted by Henrimagne:

I've always found the Spain map (Cuatro Colinas) more open than most. For example, to me it was much easier to hunt red deer and roe deer in Spain than in the Central Europe map because the environment/vegetation is more friendly.
Also, I love the large open areas in the Silver Ridge peaks map, though it also has very dense areas.
Let's hear what others have to say.

Ive bought most of dlc and just from the cover I thought Fernando looks good and Im not disappointed. Atleast its much better than starting map, still a bit empty, like I have more clear view but it looks so empty. lol

Maybe my option distance view is a bit skewed? I have most of my settings at high so that should be oke...

Edit: I have to take my words back. Fernando is exceeding all my expectations.

[BJWyler]

Most maps have at least a handful of open areas. Verhonga Savanna is probably the most open of all the maps. There is still the 200 m draw distance, so I don't know how much difference it makes in the end.

[Henrimagne]

Yes, the Fernando map is great, for sure.
I happen to be grinding away on Fernando at the moment, trying to get 7 diamonds, one of each species (got 3 of the 7 so far). What a mission! Will be so great when it's done.

@BJWyler
True, the Africa map has some really wide open spaces.

[GTAngler]

Almost every map has its pros and cons, plus most have a wide range of open spaces. I'm partial to Cuatro Colinas.........not just the open fields but the flexibility around bodies of water is good, too. Additionally, Yukon Valley has a lot in the way of sight lines, and again it's both around water but also in open terrain.

TBH the only Map I would "avoid" at the start is Mississippi, and that's because it's got a lot of dense terrain and a lot of smaller creatures that hide in said terrain. It does have Alligators and they're fun, but they're an exercise in patience, too.

[Waldherz]

Originally posted by BJWyler:

Most maps have at least a handful of open areas. Verhonga Savanna is probably the most open of all the maps. There is still the 200 m draw distance, so I don't know how much difference it makes in the end.

Note quite sure what all the talk about draw distance is about.
Since I got some shots at 250-300 meters.
Record is a lung hit at 376,41 meters.

[Geronimo]

Northern hills of the Silver Ridge Peaks has exactly what you're asking for.

[Geronimo]

Originally posted by GTAngler:

Almost every map has its pros and cons, plus most have a wide range of open spaces. I'm partial to Cuatro Colinas.........not just the open fields but the flexibility around bodies of water is good, too. Additionally, Yukon Valley has a lot in the way of sight lines, and again it's both around water but also in open terrain.

TBH the only Map I would "avoid" at the start is Mississippi, and that's because it's got a lot of dense terrain and a lot of smaller creatures that hide in said terrain. It does have Alligators and they're fun, but they're an exercise in patience, too.

Were u trying to catch them on a treble hook again lol?

[yogisgoat]

"Note quite sure what all the talk about draw distance is about."

The maximum render distance for animals is about 430m or so, but it varies with the size of the animal. At 200m you won't see rabbits, even with the binos.

[Findus]

I think (European) rabbits are a special case, as they spawn in only when you get quite close, but I don't think that's a size thing, they are just programmed weird with their burrows. Hares and birds spawn in and are visible for the full render distance (the mentioned 430m horizontally) in my experience, but I haven't played Silver Ridge Peaks and some of the newer maps like Rancho or Revontuli.
What is affected by the size is spotting as that depends on the area of the animal on the screen that's not covered by the landscape/vegetation, so you need higher magnification to spot smaller animals that are far away.

[King]

Originally posted by Henrimagne:

I've always found the Spain map (Cuatro Colinas) more open than most. For example, to me it was much easier to hunt red deer and roe deer in Spain than in the Central Europe map because the environment/vegetation is more friendly.
Also, I love the large open areas in the Silver Ridge peaks map, though it also has very dense areas.
Let's hear what others have to say.

I gave Colinas a chance and its on top of my list atm, alot of open areas and animals dont get spooked that fast at all, yes Im taking wind in consideration. What really won me over was the coding, starting area has me around 65 fps, sometimes below 60, Colinas on the other hand straight 80+ fps. I felt so good I increased my settings even further, still 80+ fps.

I dont know about draw distance. For a moment I thought I coudlnt see anything farther than 200m. I just now hit a shot 292 meters with my .243 lol

My best expierence on Colina as a new player was definitely the wolves. Finaly something going after me. Free money and exp all day, 4 wolves thought it was a good idea to check on me.

[Henrimagne]

@King
Great! I'm glad you like Cuatro Colinas. I had a blast hunting there. Still trying to get two diamond ibex trophies for an achievement there (get a diamond for each of the 4 ibex species - Grand Slam achievement). Yes, I was also won over by the open environment. The devs actually toned down the aggressiveness of the wolves there after people pointed out that in reality the Iberian wolf is more docile than the Gray wolf (Yukon). They used to attack more often, but now they tend to do it less. But, yes, they definitely still will try to get you. Enjoy!

[serpentiis]

Leveling up easiest is done by right at start of a new map getting an ATV, unlocking all the places by driving fast (and getting tens of thousands of animals getting scared with noise) and then do all the main story missions and the easy-to-do side missions. Then start the actual hunting.

[Geronimo]

Originally posted by Findus:

I think (European) rabbits are a special case, as they spawn in only when you get quite close, but I don't think that's a size thing, they are just programmed weird with their burrows. Hares and birds spawn in and are visible for the full render distance (the mentioned 430m horizontally) in my experience, but I haven't played Silver Ridge Peaks and some of the newer maps like Rancho or Revontuli.
What is affected by the size is spotting as that depends on the area of the animal on the screen that's not covered by the landscape/vegetation, so you need higher magnification to spot smaller animals that are far away.

I don't know if DLC issues are keeping you from trying out Revontuli and SRP, but just letting you know, you are really missing out on the best maps.

Give them a try! They are a whole new CoTW experience.

[King]

Ive decided to stick with Silver Peaks. Its not the most open map but so well balanced and most importantly its extremely populated compared to other maps. This is the first map that Im gonna try and finish the story. The place beautiful and wish I could spend some real time there, everything looks so beautiful except for the bears ofcourse. lol

This drawing distance doesnt have much consistency I noticed. I managed to spot a bear from 500m and even get a shot in there.