Did some exploring this week in the SW quadrant. Updated the Nodes by Hex and PFOhexdata Excel sheets. Also fixed the Master Map Key sheet. Below is a map of my progress. The blue lines indicate overlap on the NW and SE maps respectively.
Cabot Cartography
This site is for PFO users. Gathering data from the River Kingdoms, One Node at a time
7/12/2015
6/30/2015
The Method behind my Madness…
The Method behind my Madness…
I used the
hex co-ordinates from the pre-Alpha map PFO provided, and I started logging
what I gathered from each node on an excel spreadsheet. Looking at all that
data, I knew a map (or maps) would be much easier to look at. I wanted it to be
printable, so I divided the main map up into 4 quadrants (NW, NE, SW, and SE).
I started in the NW quadrant because I based myself out of Rathglen. I continued gathering and using my Xp to
increase my gathering skills. Logging it all on the spreadsheet. I used 2
characters so I could cover all the skill bases. Eventually I hit level 7 in
all 4 gathering skills (split between John Cabot and Hiro), so I started
logging Tier 2 mats.
Once I
started collecting Tier 2 data I did not go back and recollect data from all
the previous hexes. Also, the data I collected was by no means complete. Some
hexes I only hit a particular node type 2 or 3 times. And currently I can only
collect up to Tier 2 so no Tier 3 data has been gathered. Provisionally I can
say that all hexes in the NW quadrant are finished.
I made maps
for the NW for each refinement type and Tier level. (I.e. Essence 1 and Essence
2.) I did combine Weaver and Tanner mats into one map (WeaTan). So I ended up
with 12 maps for the NW.
Each hex has Letters representing the materials found there ( C for Coal, etc.). I created a Master Map Key to show what abbreviations I used. I admit the Apothecary maps are a bit
cluttered. I did them by hand and have scanned them in, but I will be creating nice ones using Gimp. (Thank you to the community for suggesting it!).
And now the Disclaimers!
Now I know
my logic in doing this may be flawed, overly simple or just plain weird.
I’m
not that computer savvy.
This is my first real attempt at a blog.
I am
self-taught when it comes to excel and map making.
The Hex Coordinate system may change (Please NOOO!!!).
They may change what drops where.
BUT This is an unending project.
I intend to continue updating the maps and spreadsheets
until they pull the plug on this game. I intend to cover every hex. This aspect
of the game has become my passion. If you wish to share data with me contact me
here. I will give you credit if you like. Any suggestions are welcome.
An Introduction
An Introduction
I am a long time gamer, both table top and MMO. Every MMO I’ve played, I have gravitated toward gathering and crafting. I love the system PFO has developed. I decided early on that I wanted to keep track of where to find different mats. I figured the data would be helpful to others as well and Cabot Cartography was born.
I do this to help all players. I am NON-POLITICAL and totally NEUTRAL. This info is for EVERYBODY. All of my maps and spreadsheets are in my Dropbox here: Cabot Cartography Dropbox
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