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== Before Starting Cartography == | == Before Starting Cartography == | ||
There are | There are many bonuses that come from other skills and shop-purchases that can significantly boost Cartography. The base interval for Cartography is 5 seconds which can be reduced with various unlocks shown at the end of this guide. It is strongly advised to grab as many of the Cartography/Survey Interval Reductions. The {{ItemIcon|Superior Cartography Skillcape}} provides <span style="color:green">-30% Survey Interval</span> which makes Skill XP boosts very valuable as well if you wish to go for full map mastery. | ||
If you are playing a gamemode that caps your experience gain, it is strongly advised you do not survey while at your exp cap. While you will not be locked out of any content, you will be forced to level Cartography by making paper or upgrading maps which is significantly less exp than surveying. | |||
* {{ConstellationIcon|Nysa}}, unlocked at {{SkillReq|Astrology|45}}, provides upwards of <span style="color:green">+8% Skill XP</span> and <span style="color:green">-5% Survey Interval</span> at {{Icon|Mastery|Mastery Level 60|nolink=true}}. | * {{ConstellationIcon|Nysa}}, unlocked at {{SkillReq|Astrology|45}}, provides upwards of <span style="color:green">+8% Skill XP</span> and <span style="color:green">-5% Survey Interval</span> at {{Icon|Mastery|Mastery Level 60|nolink=true}}. | ||
* {{AgilityIcon|River Crossing}}, unlocked at {{SkillReq|Agility|10}} and requiring {{SkillReq|Cartography|15}}, provides <span style="color:green">-5% Survey Interval</span> and <span style="color:green">+5% Skill XP</span>. | * {{AgilityIcon|River Crossing}}, unlocked at {{SkillReq|Agility|10}} and requiring {{SkillReq|Cartography|15}}, provides <span style="color:green">-5% Survey Interval</span> and <span style="color:green">+5% Skill XP</span>. | ||
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== Training Cartography == | == Training Cartography == | ||
Since Skill XP boosts will change the pathing of this guide, this guide will be using the following to setup. Note this is not the most optimal setup. Check the [[{{PAGENAME}}#XP|XP Table]] and [[{{PAGENAME}}#Interval|Interval Table]] below for other boosts. | Since Skill XP boosts will change the pathing of this guide, this guide will be using the following to setup. Note this is not the most optimal setup. Check the [[{{PAGENAME}}#XP|XP Table]] and [[{{PAGENAME}}#Interval|Interval Table]] below for other boosts. | ||
* {{ConstellationIcon|Nysa|Nysa's}} | * {{ConstellationIcon|Nysa|Nysa's}} with <span style="color:green">-3% Survey Interval</span> and <span style="color:green">+6% Skill XP</span> | ||
* {{AgilityIcon|Pit Jump}}, {{AgilityIcon|Tree Climb}} and {{AgilityIcon|A Lovely Jog}} will built for 12% Skill XP | * {{AgilityIcon|Pit Jump}}, {{AgilityIcon|Tree Climb}} and {{AgilityIcon|A Lovely Jog}} will built for <span style="color:green">+12% Skill XP</span> | ||
* {{ItemIcon|Firemaking Skillcape}} and {{ItemIcon|Book of Scholars}} will be worn for 8% Skill XP | * {{ItemIcon|Firemaking Skillcape}} and {{ItemIcon|Book of Scholars}} will be worn for <span style="color:green">8% Skill XP</span> | ||
This gives a total of 26% Skill XP out of the maximum 54% in the Base Game and 57% with {{TotH}}. | This gives a total of 26% Skill XP out of the maximum 54% in the Base Game and 57% with {{TotH}}. | ||
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An image has been supplied as a visual aid on where to go. The step numbers align with the numbered point on the map. | An image has been supplied as a visual aid on where to go. The step numbers align with the numbered point on the map. | ||
When surveying the following POIs the goal is to '''Survey''' them, not '''Discover''' them unless explicitly stated. After you survey POIs a pop-up will ask you to choose between '''Travel''' or '''View Later'''. It's crucial to select '''View Later''' | When surveying the following POIs the goal is to '''Survey''' them, not '''Discover''' them unless explicitly stated. After you survey POIs a pop-up will ask you to choose between '''Travel''' or '''View Later'''. It's crucial to always select '''View Later''' as this will not bring you to the POI you just surveyed. Additionally, exercise caution to avoid inadvertently travelling through Hexes that will be discovered in the next step. | ||
# Follow the Blue Path and '''Survey''' {{POIIcon|The Pink Kraken}} at (4, 16) and {{POIIcon|The Western Lighthouse}} at (1, 18) | # Follow the Blue Path and '''Survey''' {{POIIcon|The Pink Kraken}} at (4, 16) and {{POIIcon|The Western Lighthouse}} at (1, 18) | ||
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=== Revealing the full Map === | === 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 | 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 boosts you've obtained. 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. | ||
Moving to {{POIIcon|The Edge of Darkness}} will cost around 50m GP. If you wish to cut this cost down, you can''' Survey ONE''' of the following 2 POIs then '''Survey''' {{POIIcon|The Shimmering Sands Outpost}} at (18, 15). | Moving to {{POIIcon|The Edge of Darkness}} will cost around 50m GP. If you wish to cut this cost down, you can''' Survey ONE''' of the following 2 POIs then '''Survey''' {{POIIcon|The Shimmering Sands Outpost}} at (18, 15). | ||
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Start Auto Surveying at (26, 8). This will require you to Survey (28, 9) and (27, 8) first. To ensure that Auto Survey covers the higher-level hexes at the top of the map and extends the survey beyond your current visibility level, it's crucial not to interrupt the auto-surveying process while it is idling. Occasionally, you will see POI prompts appear and for these you should click "View Later" to avoid moving from this position. At Level 90 you will want to restart the Auto Survey at (28, 12) so the Level 90 Hexes around (30, 16) get Surveyed. Levels 85 and 99 unlock 2 more [[{{PAGENAME}}#Ship_Upgrades|Ship Upgrades]]. | Start Auto Surveying at (26, 8). This will require you to Survey (28, 9) and (27, 8) first. To ensure that Auto Survey covers the higher-level hexes at the top of the map and extends the survey beyond your current visibility level, it's crucial not to interrupt the auto-surveying process while it is idling. Occasionally, you will see POI prompts appear and for these you should click "View Later" to avoid moving from this position. At Level 90 you will want to restart the Auto Survey at (28, 12) so the Level 90 Hexes around (30, 16) get Surveyed. Levels 85 and 99 unlock 2 more [[{{PAGENAME}}#Ship_Upgrades|Ship Upgrades]]. | ||
Upon reaching {{SkillReq|Cartography|100}}, you want to manually Survey towards the East wall of the map then upwards, leaving the last hex so you can start Auto Surveying without moving. Ideally you want to be active here so you can immediately move when {{POIIcon|The Edge of Darkness}} at (31, 0) is fully surveyed so that you can benefit from this Hex immediately. Moving to (31, 0) will unlock the Shop Purchase, {{UpgradeIcon|Cartographer's Knowledge}} for {{GP|50000000}}. Traveling to this hex will also cost up to {{GP| | Upon reaching {{SkillReq|Cartography|100}}, you want to manually Survey towards the East wall of the map then upwards, leaving the last hex so you can start Auto Surveying without moving. Ideally you want to be active here so you can immediately move when {{POIIcon|The Edge of Darkness}} at (31, 0) is fully surveyed so that you can benefit from this Hex immediately. Moving to (31, 0) will unlock the Shop Purchase, {{UpgradeIcon|Cartographer's Knowledge}} for {{GP|50000000}}. Traveling to this hex will also cost up to {{GP|50000000}}. | ||
After moving to The Edge of Darkness, Auto Survey until the remainder of the map is revealed. You can start Auto Survey from one of the hexes near to your current position. Depending on how much of the map is already surveyed so far, it is unlikely that you will want to move from Hex (31, 0) because the temporary travel bonuses should still be active, which will be greatly reducing your survey interval. | After moving to The Edge of Darkness, Auto Survey until the remainder of the map is revealed. You can start Auto Survey from one of the hexes near to your current position. Depending on how much of the map is already surveyed so far, it is unlikely that you will want to move from Hex (31, 0) because the temporary travel bonuses should still be active, which will be greatly reducing your survey interval. | ||
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[[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. | 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 | ||
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{{ShipUpgradeTable}} | {{ShipUpgradeTable}} | ||
[[Category:Manual Tables]] | |||
===Other Shop Purchases=== | ===Other Shop Purchases=== | ||
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