Marking the map during quests- can it be done?

[Kalari]

Now I dont know if this can be done already hence why im making this a question post. But there is something id like to see when on big dungeon or outdoor quests that I havent been able to utilize. Id like to be able to pull down my map and place one of the markers there so that if my party scatters (especially on big areas like c06) I can head to a shrine myself without having to constantly have someone lead me to one. Its the same for some dungeons to. Sometimes the party will get scattered about or two of us will go to find the shrine or another important area and not be able find the shrine, or run into aggressive mobs going the wrong way. Id like to just be able to mark the shrine areas and maybe put my own little dohickie for areas ive been to. Im not sure if that can be implemented but if it could it would be nice. Id also like to add that it wouldnt have to stay. It could erase when the group, or my character leaves the dungeon or area, and only be used when in the area or dungeon. I know there are map makers (saved alot of them already from the forum post) and I appreciate them theyve helped but I cant always pull down my game screen to pull up a out of game copy of the area map to follow specially if im in a group that rushes to things. I just think this could be a helpful way especially for newer players to figure places out.

Once again if this is already an ingame feature sorry and if anyone can tell me how to use it id love to know how. Im sure some of you will jump on this will make the game too easy please im not looking for ease just to help with some confusion on really big quests and dungeons. and I know some will say just look at where the area is highlighted in the dungeon and go back, but for big outside areas that dont work. When I ran c06 the other night that map just stayed mostly a big blanket of green and since it was only my 2nd run I got lost alot. And please I know some of you guys get off ripping on peoples stupidity but id rather ask a stupid question and find out if it can be done then sit and wonder. So try to take it easy on the insults.

[tihocan]

Agreed, that would be a nice feature (it's currently not possible).

[Kalari]

^_^ Thanks for the response tihocan I appreciate knowing one way or the other whether its in game or not. And no I will not start whinning for it to be. A. because im still new and sure i'll figure my way around sooner or later. And I generally have nice people who dont mind leading me to places via voice or coming to get me. And B. I know there are more important things the game still needs.

I just thought it would be a cool item to have especially if your learning the ropes or just hate getting lost in general.

[theblaz]

This has been done in other MMOs and was always an awesome feature for my groups.

This is definitely something they should work on.

[Mad_Bombardier]

/signed for /pushpin on DDO maps!

[mudfud]

Open the map, take a screenshot, then print it up. Get a pen or pencil and mark what is needed.
OK but yeah, wish it was easier then that.

[tihocan]

Open the map, take a screenshot, then print it up. Get a pen or pencil and mark what is needed.
OK but yeah, wish it was easier then that.

Especially when you have to re-print it after exploring it a bit more

[aurus33]

I was just thinking on starting a post on this, thanks for bringing this up!

/signed

[BlueLightBandit]

Bah, that's when you just open up Dorims Maps on your second laptop.

You DO have a second laptop, right? I mean, all this talk about +5 fearsome mfp or a +5 vorpal banishing kukri of smiting and on you only have ONE laptop?!?

n00b.

/sarcasm off... I would love to see the ability to buy and sell maps in game. If your character had the map it'd have all sorts of cool little insights and whatnot.

[bellack]

I would love to be able to make my own notes on my maps for both Dungeons and Wilderness. And I would not mind it staying even after the adventure.

[Kalari]

I would love to be able to make my own notes on my maps for both Dungeons and Wilderness. And I would not mind it staying even after the adventure.

Yeah I put the disapearing there to try to stem "oh this game would be too easy" rants alot of people love to throw in. Though you would still need to actually get to the place before being able to mark it in your own personal map, my experience with these forums is people love to jump down the throat and pick apart new ideas so I was trying to be as careful as I could.

That being said it would be a nice feature im sure it would help players of all types to specially on rather large areas. It wouldnt need much to it either push pinning like one of the posters suggested or even using the little markers that we have on the maps for stormreach's market and harbor areas.

Though I do like BlueLightBandit's idea as well, buying area maps for explorer areas sounds like a cool idea as well.