so is that map going to be fixed? or is there a fix?

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07-26-2024, 03:19 AM
rwright

so is that map going to be fixed? or is there a fix?

This seems to be a reoccurring issue. My map, which I keep open does not update unless I close and open it again. It used to. It doesn't any more. Is this something that should be looked at? It is annoying to have to close and open it every time the map does not change.
07-26-2024, 03:27 AM
Rueby

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Originally Posted by rwright

This seems to be a reoccurring issue. My map, which I keep open does not update unless I close and open it again. It used to. It doesn't any more. Is this something that should be looked at? It is annoying to have to close and open it every time the map does not change.

If it used to then maybe you should write a detailed bug report about it and follow the template to avoid it being thrown into 'insufficient information' I guess...I don't keep my map open all the time so I can't tell you.
07-26-2024, 05:15 AM
Striker44

What do you mean by your map doesn't update?
07-30-2024, 06:41 AM
rwright

"Map not updating
Is there any way to reset the map? Mine will not update quest or Fates unless I close and reopen it. For quest I have to select each quest and it will only show the info for that quest so I have to go through them all to see what is in an area. And for fates, well can't even try to do them unless I just happen to reopen it when one is nearby."

This from a 2103 post from Darkwolf469.

Same thing happening. Someone said it was a bug, but it really should have been fixed by now
07-30-2024, 06:57 AM
Jojoya

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Originally Posted by rwright

"Map not updating
Is there any way to reset the map? Mine will not update quest or Fates unless I close and reopen it. For quest I have to select each quest and it will only show the info for that quest so I have to go through them all to see what is in an area. And for fates, well can't even try to do them unless I just happen to reopen it when one is nearby."

This from a 2103 post from Darkwolf469.

Same thing happening. Someone said it was a bug, but it really should have been fixed by now

If it is a bug, it's one that is not happening to everyone. My map has no problem updating as I keep it open to hit all the isolated spots I missed doing MSQ.

As others have said, this isn't the place to ask for a bug fix. You need to report your problem in the Bug Report forum following their template.

One thing you may want to check is the icons on the left hand side of the map to see if you accidentally enabled/disabled one of your preferred options and that is causing your issue.
07-30-2024, 07:29 AM
Serilyn

This sounds dumb, but have you tried closing and re-opening it with m?

I too go around with my map open all the time. If you open the map from a quest objective, it will only show that quest objective and will not update. Click another quest objective, it will only show that one. If you close it and open it with m however it will show all currently tracked quests and fates.

And I could be misremembering but I think if you mov ethe area of the map you're looking at via mouse-dragging it (not the window, but the map within the window) around, it will stop updating. Or at least it stops auto-following you. So whenever I've dragged it to look at something or see where a quest is I always close and re-open it to get it back to auto-following me and updating everything.

On the other hand if even when closing and reopening the map isn't updating fates and things then yeah it does sound like a bug unfortunately.
07-30-2024, 11:26 AM
SamSmoot

Sometimes it works for me, often not. like after a teleport or zone transition. Instance changes always work, and fates appear and disappear without open / close.
07-30-2024, 12:19 PM
Akonyl

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Originally Posted by Serilyn

This sounds dumb, but have you tried closing and re-opening it with m?

I too go around with my map open all the time. If you open the map from a quest objective, it will only show that quest objective and will not update. Click another quest objective, it will only show that one. If you close it and open it with m however it will show all currently tracked quests and fates.

And I could be misremembering but I think if you mov ethe area of the map you're looking at via mouse-dragging it (not the window, but the map within the window) around, it will stop updating. Or at least it stops auto-following you. So whenever I've dragged it to look at something or see where a quest is I always close and re-open it to get it back to auto-following me and updating everything.

On the other hand if even when closing and reopening the map isn't updating fates and things then yeah it does sound like a bug unfortunately.

Yeah, far as I know this is just intended functionality, without further information about what you're doing in the OP. When you view the map through a quest/etc, or when you view a flag ping, or when you click+drag it yourself, the map basically enters a "focus mode" where it's locked onto that specific item. If you want your map to follow you, just close+open it again and don't re-focus the map. It's kinda like how when you're using GPS on your phone, if you move the view, it'll lock to that position until you re-center the view.

There might be a way to exit focus mode without closing+reopening, but I don't think it's particularly necessary anyway since closing+opening it is quick enough. But I haven't encountered any situations where I don't touch the map and it stops following me.