In Game Maps?

[dcook]

I used to play Everquest over 20 years ago. It seams to me that the Map function worked.

I am now trying out Project 1999. Is there any way to get in game map files? Also does Project 1999 allow this?

[Jimjam]

Maps and cartography were added with Legacy of Ykesha, which is several expansions after Scars of Velious.

The project aims to emulate Everquest in the period up to and including Velious. As such the ability to use maps has been removed from the game.

The classic solution is to print off or draw your own maps.

If you are inclined then the games log file can capture output of /who, /loc and sense heading which could be used to create an overlay of a map of the current zone showing your location and facing. There is probably already a software solution for this but I don’t know whether it would be compatible with the games usage agreement.

[Videri]

There is a software solution. It is a perfectly legal third-party program which only reads log files. It is called nParse.

[Blingy]

Is there any way to get in game map files? Also does Project 1999 allow this?

As mentioned above nParse will let you have a map. The letter of the law allows it but the old backspace map has been disabled so you'll need to judge for yourself regarding the intentions.

[Videri]

It’s probably because a rule against third-party programs that read log files and do not send inputs to the game would be unenforceable.

If you’re trying to figure out whether the devs want us to have quality of life or not, you’re thinking about it the wrong way. And if you’re thinking of P99 developers/owners the way you think of normal game devs who are providing a service, you’re thinking about it the wrong way. Rogean has literally said he doesn’t care how many people play here. He just wants to replicate classic EQ. He is not doing it for us.

In-game maps are unclassic and thus were removed; third-party programs are also unclassic, but probably cannot be prevented.

[BigPlays]

I just use EQ atlas.

[Graahle]

nParse, EQTool and Zliz EQ Map are all legal, log parser options to provide you with a map overlay that updates your location based on the /loc command. Can bind it to a movement key like people do with Sense Heading.

[Absinthium]

I just use EQ atlas.

Yes, I just bought one of these for myself. I had one, back when they were current/valid back in the day

[dcook]

Thanks for all the input from every one.

As it turns out, I was not happy with 1999 policy of not allowing boxing. So I started my server and I have been playing 6 characters in a groupe (or at least trying to).

[Absinthium]

Thanks for all the input from every one.

As it turns out, I was not happy with 1999 policy of not allowing boxing. So I started my server and I have been playing 6 characters in a groupe (or at least trying to).

Honestly, at that point, I would just play on live

[eqravenprince]

I just use the maps on the wiki, and have them open frequently on my 2nd monitor while I play.

[Gellah]

Maps and cartography were added with Legacy of Ykesha, which is several expansions after Scars of Velious.

The project aims to emulate Everquest in the period up to and including Velious. As such the ability to use maps has been removed from the game.

The classic solution is to print off or draw your own maps.

If you are inclined then the games log file can capture output of /who, /loc and sense heading which could be used to create an overlay of a map of the current zone showing your location and facing. There is probably already a software solution for this but I don’t know whether it would be compatible with the games usage agreement.You can also have great fun here (https://viperspincasino.bet/) playing gambling games.
Creating or printing your own maps is a wonderful throwback to the days when players sat with notebooks beside their keyboards, meticulously documenting their adventures and discoveries. For those who enjoy a tactile connection to the game, this method can enhance the sense of immersion and achievement.

[Jimjam]

Creating or printing your own maps is a wonderful throwback to the days when players sat with notebooks beside their keyboards, meticulously documenting their adventures and discoveries. For those who enjoy a tactile connection to the game, this method can enhance the sense of immersion and achievement.

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[Toxigen]

its classic

use the wiki

[Videri]

Honestly, at that point, I would just play on live

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[Rader]

its classic

use the wiki

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[Gustoo]

Making notes on quests and printed maps with deets. It's the best.

[WarpathEQ]

In-game maps are unclassic and thus were removed; third-party programs are also unclassic, but probably cannot be prevented.

This is the part you got wrong, in fact the reason that log parses, which allow for map overlays exist in P99 is due to the fact that they were classic, I had a map overlay in the early 2000s during the velious era as did the majority of people I played with. Sure they were newer and maybe not as polished or have as many features but log parse/in game mapping did occur during this era.

What wasn't classic is maps embedded into the game but 3rd party software was used en mas and were generally accepted by the community.

[spoil]

I didn't even play back then but I know you didn't have anything like what p99 players are using now back in velious era. I resisted using that stuff for a long time but it's such a huge advantage at 60 when you're solo farming harder stuff. I think I made to 59 on my chanter, ate a harm touch on a repop in HS and was like fuck it I need some spawn timers.

[kangum]

live has tons of quality of life perks.

-maps
-search command - follow the light to any pc.
-automatic bard twisting
-extremely fast leveling compared to p99
-no corpse recovery!

this isn't even half of the quality of life improvements on live. I think that's why they dont want to add them. if yo0u want all that stuff just play live.
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[arc]

third-party programs are also unclassic, but probably cannot be prevented.

idk man, i think people cheated back then too lol

[Jimjam]

idk man, i think people cheated back then too lol

Couldn’t even alt tab to internet exploder.

[Rader]

I just use the maps on the wiki, and have them open frequently on my 2nd monitor while I play.

This

Duh

[Mugi]

Step 1: go to your guild master and train sense heading. While there, also put a skill point into swimming.

Step 2: have any other device where you can look up maps for reference while you are playing.

If for some odd reason you don't have a phone, tablet or whatever, window mode eq and google maps for the zone you plan on heading to.

That is all you need to git gud. Hope that helps.

[magnetaress]

play on live agnarr imo lol, download brewall they r great