Expand/Contract Maps!

[Rongway]

I've always been of the impression that this is the reason we have a map separate from the minimap. It sounds like what you want would be better served with adjustments to the minimap (in terms of loosening the scale restrictions, probably, and which markers it can display) so that the operation of your main map as a main map does not interfere with your usage of it as a minimap.

[Rongway]

the minimap does not show ....

Like I said...

adjustments to the minimap (in terms of loosening the scale restrictions, probably, and which markers it can display)

[Nubrication]

I misread what you wrote. I think it'll be much more easier to implement expand/contract maps (basically 2 sizes for the map UI) than it is to add a whole bunch of stuff to the compass UI. Also, the size difference between the compass and my map scaled down is a huge difference. Sure you can resize the compass, but then you would have a huge compass taking up your screen all the time, whereas for maps, you could just press M or ESC to close it and keep it from clogging your screen when you don't need it.