Realistic maps [IDEAS]

[Keeptrucking]

The aim of this mod should be to create a more immersive map, that fits within the world. I would think it would accomodated players who like to search for things on their own using stars/landmarks. The kind of player that would remove quest markers. But open the map to locate quests or fast travel. Often there is no other option in Skyrim as is. But a well integrated map would make exploring even more fun and rewarding.

 

Here are my ideas on how to completely overhaul how the map works: Make paper maps you read like books, but are bound to the map key. You carry them in your inventory, and you have one big map for the province of Skyrim. Then there are maps of certain areas of Skyrim. These maps might for example be the area around a major city, a mountain reach, a forest etc.

 

You collect these maps in the game, either from shops or finding them in the world. There might be several versions of each map area. Especially for the more visited places of Skyrim. Like the major cities, you might buy a cheap crumbly map with just the major landmarks scribbled on there. Or you might buy a more expensive, finely detailed map drawn by a scholar. He might have listed some very interresting dungeons as well.

 

How you select them: They are carried in your inventory, and when you favorite a map, you will go to that map when you press "m". On the Skyrim province map, you can press "l" for local area map, and you will go to the corrosponding area map, if you have one. If you have several on the area you are in, the one you put as favorite will open. Favorited maps do not appear on your quick action list.

 

There is no player marker on the maps, since one of the fun things about maps is keeping track of where you are on it.

 

I hope this inspired you a little. Any suggestions/ideas/thoughts?

[ProfessorGnome]

Wow, I've been searching for something similar to this. I would love to see this happen. However, I like the concept of making it difficult (not that hard though) to find some sort of "Adventurer's Map". They may be difficult to find but they are far more accurate and they have vague hints written on them like "​Possible treasure?​". As if someone who did travel a lot made their own because the kind you can buy are not quite... well, good? As if a High and Mighty Imperial cartographer just took the main roads and based his/her notes on what they could see off in the distance. Sorry for rambling, but I really think this would be a cool mod.