New to game and have a question.

[Cifer-X]

Hi all, i am new to Atlas and i am playing single player, i would like to know is there a mod that makes minimap/compass a bit better? so i dont get lost all the time :)

[ConductorSavy TTV]

You can always zoom in on the map at least. The compass however will work like a real-world compass, the needle always pointing north.

You can also place map pins down either from the ATLAS tab of inventory or by hitting [N] (Least my keybind is set to that) while the map hand is up.

If it's a minimap you're wanting where you don't need the map being held, you'll want to get a sextant and do it's star finding minigame. The more stars you find (Up to a certain amount) the longer the sextant minimap stays up.

[Cifer-X]

Ty for info :)

[ConductorSavy TTV]

I should also mention that I'm not sure at all if there's any mods that improve how the islands look on the map though. If anything, that'll very likely be restricted to what the global map itself is using. I've noticed that some private servers have more detailed maps than the vanilla servers, so I guess if you want more detail on the map itself, it'll have to vary from server to server depending on how much detail the server owner/map maker wanted to put in.

[Cifer-X]

I was actually looking for a mod that shows in what direction i am going like in ARK.

[hawley.kevin]

i total understand what op sayin i can barely read the damn compass..... its the font that mess with me on the compass

[Katrah]

There are a couple things to mention that may help. First, there are two different ways to view the map. There's pressing M that will show the map next to the compass ( don't forget to press the right mouse button to get a better view of the compass. You're character will properly rotate the compass as well, very helpful), but also if you go to your inventory (pressing I) at the top of the screen all the way to the right, click on the Atlas tab. This will give a much better map that you can more easily zoom in and out of as well as move around. Press the "world" looking button on the bottom right to toggle the grids. Also, where ever you move to on this map, when you go back to the M function map it will be centered where you were looking from the Inventory Atlas.

Also, obtaining a sextant and using it to gain the sextant buff will show what direction you are going in at all times at the top of your screen. (I've not played enough Ark to recall if it's like Ark, but it is like 7DTD if you've played that). It also gives other information that is useful when sailing such as ship speed, etc.

I play on official servers, so I'm unfortunately not familiar with the mods available for Atlas and can't say if there's one out there that permanently puts a directional tool at the top of the screen.

I also was confused by the font on the compass when I first started playing. The design of the W could very easily also be an E. But I've gotten used to remembering that the E on the compass has angles and the W has curves. But yeah, a poor font choice for sure.

[Cifer-X]

Thanks for info :)

[forcecomdr]

They gave you advice to help in game, however to answer your question directly, yes, there are several mods that greatly enhance the compass and map. I don't recall the names off hand but go to the workshop and type in compass or just browse through it and you'll find many really cool mods. Bear in mind you can only use them in single player or on custom servers.

[Cifer-X]

Thanks.