Introducing a new kind of map (looking for feedback)

[Wolfshead Sky]

I've had an idea for quite a while. Instead of the current 2D maps that we currently use (EQ Atlas, etc.), what if you could go to a website and fly around a zone to learn it, see a mob, NPC, camp, etc., locations? That idea finally became a reality (partially...it is currently only a proof of concept). A friend and I put our heads together and figured out how to pull the zones into Unity and tinker with them. Thus began EQ Explorer! (http://www.legendreaders.com/eqexplorer/)

What is it?

It is a Unity program exported to work on a website. The program will only remain at the above link so long as I feel it necessary.

It is NOT meant for mobile devices. Try these at your peril.

Possibly buggy, definitely not optimized, your resolution may throw things off, etc. You have been warned [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.].

It currently only has ONE zone (Temple of Veeshan).

You can fly around the map and explore.

Locations of interest and notable NPCs can be represented.

For proof of concept, you can click on a handful of locations and NPCs via the interface and be zoomed off to their location. Two NPCs have floating heads representing them, and a third has a Magic the Gathering style card with information pulled from the wiki here.

It currently has the zone music which can be toggled off and on.

This is ONLY a proof of concept. Giving all 117 zones the preferential treatment they deserve in a project like this would be a monumental undertaking (too bad it doesn't work like the wiki!!). Still, it was a neat little project to develop and play around with, and we wanted to share it.

Who knows? Maybe it will turn into something bigger. Or perhaps individuals with more time on their hands can take this idea and run with it. There is a lot of potential for ideas in a project such as this. At any rate, we hope you enjoy it [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.].