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#* The Port at (27, 14) can be '''Discovered''' which can help reduce the travel costs later. You may grab this before heading to The Pushy Sailor | #* The Port at (27, 14) can be '''Discovered''' which can help reduce the travel costs later. You may grab this before heading to The Pushy Sailor | ||
=== | === Revealing the full Map === | ||
For this step, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Once initiated, you'll find yourself committed and unable to switch to other activities seamlessly. The Auto Survey action extends beyond your current visibility range, disregarding any enhancements you've uncovered. Therefore, it's essential to carefully consider any ongoing costs, such as those related to the Township, as there will be limited opportunities for earning fresh income during this process. Additionally, attempting to reveal the full map without following the outlined steps is not recommended. You may encounter difficulties fully exploring the map due to levelling requirements. | For this step, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Once initiated, you'll find yourself committed and unable to switch to other activities seamlessly. The Auto Survey action extends beyond your current visibility range, disregarding any enhancements you've uncovered. Therefore, it's essential to carefully consider any ongoing costs, such as those related to the Township, as there will be limited opportunities for earning fresh income during this process. Additionally, attempting to reveal the full map without following the outlined steps is not recommended. You may encounter difficulties fully exploring the map due to levelling requirements. | ||
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After moving to The Edge of Darkness, Auto Survey until the map is fully surveyed and the level 100 hexes in the corner you are standing in are fully mastered. When you reach (25, 3) you may want to move from this location, depending on how much of the map is already surveyed so far, and moving from (31, 0) will increase your survey time as the temporary travel bonuses should still be active. | After moving to The Edge of Darkness, Auto Survey until the map is fully surveyed and the level 100 hexes in the corner you are standing in are fully mastered. When you reach (25, 3) you may want to move from this location, depending on how much of the map is already surveyed so far, and moving from (31, 0) will increase your survey time as the temporary travel bonuses should still be active. | ||
=== Mastering the Map === | |||
With the map fully revealed you will unlock the ability to master all tiles, which allows you to survey every Hex up to level 5, and gain extra XP and bonuses along the way. | |||
[[File:Cartography Level Map.png|thumb|Cartography Map showing the level requirement for each hex. Credits: @draedon123 on Discord]] | [[File:Cartography Level Map.png|thumb|Cartography Map showing the level requirement for each hex. Credits: @draedon123 on Discord]] | ||
To reach level 120 you will want to explore areas with higher XP. Hex experience is based on the level of the hex, and the best XP can be found clumped near important POIs. The provided map can help visualize where the highest XP zones are. | To reach level 120 you will want to explore areas with higher XP. Hex experience is based on the level of the hex, and the best XP can be found clumped near important POIs. | ||
The provided map can help visualize where the highest XP zones are. | |||
# The first location you will want to move to is the snowy area in the bottom middle, around (17, 25) since this is a dense, compact area | # The first location you will want to move to is the snowy area in the bottom middle, around (17, 25) since this is a dense, compact area | ||
#* Upon reaching {{SkillReq|Cartography|110}}, the final Ship Upgrade, {{UpgradeIcon|Ship Combat Overhaul}}, can be purchased | #* Upon reaching {{SkillReq|Cartography|110}}, the final Ship Upgrade, {{UpgradeIcon|Ship Combat Overhaul}}, can be purchased | ||
# The top middle is going to be the second location, around (12, 2) so you can grab the level 80 and 90 hexes to the East and West | # The top middle is going to be the second location, around (12, 2) so you can grab the level 80 and 90 hexes to the East and West | ||
# The last location will be the center of the map, around (16, 11) and start surveying the higher level hexes in the area, ignoring the level 35 hexes. You may utilize Auto Survey here | # The last location will be the center of the map, around (16, 11) and start surveying the higher level hexes in the area, ignoring the level 35 hexes. You may utilize Auto Survey here so that you can idle as this is likely to take a while. | ||
Upon reaching {{SkillReq|Cartography|120}}, you will want to purchase and equip the {{ItemIcon|Superior Cartography Skillcape}} then Auto Survey until all 944 hexes have | |||
Upon reaching {{SkillReq|Cartography|120}}, you will want to purchase and equip the {{ItemIcon|Superior Cartography Skillcape}} then Auto Survey until all 944 hexes have they are fully Mastered. | |||
With the map fully revealed, you can now explore all of the POIs that you have unlocked. Good luck! | |||
==Boosters== | ==Boosters== | ||