map markers for quests?

[KuraiSenshi]

i've just been taken back by how maps just seem a little too vague to me and have struggled with such a well recieved game, no quest markers fine, but even the name of some places I have to find are not stated on the map.

I guess the game is 10 or so years old so im looking at it with different eyes , it is an awesome game though im liking it more everyday ;p

[Economizer]

i've just been taken back by how maps just seem a little too vague to me

You are just gonna love Elshimo Island.

I think the maps should be thought of as something a map maker who is spending half their time engraving large stone tablets describing their particular life philosophy instead of practicing cartography would do - they're there for flavor rather then gameplay reasons and while mostly useful can be quite frustrating. Still, maps are indispensable due to their use in finding party members and in conjunction with widescan.

Much of FFXI is story first, which is one of the charming qualities of it, although it will make having a guide indispensable, at least when it comes to maps and quests. Unfortunately SE hasn't had one published in years, but fortunately the community has continuously made updated information about anything and everything in their power.

[Daniel_Hatcher]

You are just gonna love Elshimo Island.

Oh is he going to love it.

[Teraniku]

You are just gonna love Elshimo Island.

Jethro Tull song comes to mind........

"Bungle in the Jungle, well that's all right by me......"