Livingston's Guide to becoming a Grandmaster Canthan Cartographer! (No Map Checks)
arual
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Originally Posted by unreal_uk
Hi, wondering if you could help me out too 
I'm at 98.0%, been finding it impossible to get into Jade Quarry, so that's not explored, but I've heard it's not essential. It's not essential but like Bill Easternview said you'll most likely need the Shing Jea starter area (don't forget Shing Jea Arena, even if you only scrape the outpost itself and not the actual arena). Personally I managed to get Canthan GMC with the following totally missing; Vizunah Square (Local Quarter) outpost, the banishment area on the Imperial Sanctum mission and the entire Jade Quarry. I had a couple of Luxon alliance member only areas from back in my AB days but I doubt they contributed much. Just make sure you scrape everywhere fully.
I'm at 98.0%, been finding it impossible to get into Jade Quarry, so that's not explored, but I've heard it's not essential. It's not essential but like Bill Easternview said you'll most likely need the Shing Jea starter area (don't forget Shing Jea Arena, even if you only scrape the outpost itself and not the actual arena). Personally I managed to get Canthan GMC with the following totally missing; Vizunah Square (Local Quarter) outpost, the banishment area on the Imperial Sanctum mission and the entire Jade Quarry. I had a couple of Luxon alliance member only areas from back in my AB days but I doubt they contributed much. Just make sure you scrape everywhere fully.
Bill Easternview
That Festival thing is happening this weekend.
Get that area mapped while you can.
Quick and easy, just go to ShingJea Monastery and ask for the Boardwalk Games
Get that area mapped while you can.
Quick and easy, just go to ShingJea Monastery and ask for the Boardwalk Games
Harrier's haste
Just wondering, is it possible to FULLY explore that little triangle-place in Shing-Jea stater area. Cause in TC fish's map he somehow did it and for every 0.1% I explored, he explored the SAME place but with a 0.2% more.
Vampyrija
I know that sounds really stupid but how do you get to defog that area (circled in red)? I tried from Nahpui mission and explorable, no luck. It does not seem accessible from Xaquang skyway (near the vermins) either. I must be stupid or something but I hate exploring Cantha, that place is like a maze
Thanks to anyone who could enlighten me.
Thanks to anyone who could enlighten me.
BeerRun
Just wondering if anyone knows how much area opens up when you get Banished? I have a character from NiteFall who is at 99.2% right now. I have a friend thats going to help me tonight with The Imperial Sanctum Mission so I can get Banished to open up that little bit thats left there. I think I will only get .3% at the most, which still leaves me .5% left.
I have tab between maps and found a few areas that I have cleaned up already. But now the only one I can see left is where I get banished. Also is there anyone still checking maps that would be willing to help this old timer get his Canthan Grandmaster Cartographer Title. If so just let me know what you need from me as far as a map pic and I'll put up as soon as I can.
Thanks
I have tab between maps and found a few areas that I have cleaned up already. But now the only one I can see left is where I get banished. Also is there anyone still checking maps that would be willing to help this old timer get his Canthan Grandmaster Cartographer Title. If so just let me know what you need from me as far as a map pic and I'll put up as soon as I can.
Thanks
NoZ
I've really got to say this. Livingston thank you so much!! ^^ I achieved my Canthan Grand Master Cartographer thanks to your guide! before using the guide, I got as far as 99.2% but then I spend days and days trying to find what's left but I couldn't find a thing so I kinda gave up on the tittle for like a month, until I came across your guide. It helped me see quickly what I was missing. though it still wasn't easy because I was missing some very small details. still honestly, if it weren't for you and your guide. I believe I would still be stuck, even though I was almost done. once again man. thank you very much!! =D
before using the guide, I got as far as 99.2% but then I spend days and days trying to find what's left but I couldn't find a thing
Bill Easternview
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Originally Posted by Vampyrija
I know that sounds really stupid but how do you get to defog that area (circled in red)? I tried from Nahpui mission and explorable, no luck. It does not seem accessible from Xaquang skyway (near the vermins) either. I must be stupid or something but I hate exploring Cantha, that place is like a maze
Thanks to anyone who could enlighten me. Ran around there a bit tonight, could not seem to remember where the center part is captured from, but the east side of the circled area is from Xaquang Skyway, and the west side is from Wajjun Bazzar (lower level). Been too long since I did that area I guess, sorry.
Thanks to anyone who could enlighten me. Ran around there a bit tonight, could not seem to remember where the center part is captured from, but the east side of the circled area is from Xaquang Skyway, and the west side is from Wajjun Bazzar (lower level). Been too long since I did that area I guess, sorry.
Bill Easternview
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Originally Posted by BeerRun
Just wondering if anyone knows how much area opens up when you get Banished? I have a character from NiteFall who is at 99.2% right now. I have a friend thats going to help me tonight with The Imperial Sanctum Mission so I can get Banished to open up that little bit thats left there. I think I will only get .3% at the most, which still leaves me .5% left.
I have tab between maps and found a few areas that I have cleaned up already. But now the only one I can see left is where I get banished. Also is there anyone still checking maps that would be willing to help this old timer get his Canthan Grandmaster Cartographer Title. If so just let me know what you need from me as far as a map pic and I'll put up as soon as I can.
Thanks The Banishment Area is I believe about 0.2%, maybe a bit more. It is easy to get if you have another player who can run around and play "keep away from shiro" while you get banished. First human player to approach shiro is never banished, so with two players let the other person approach first and you will get banished. The other person then must avoid getting killed while you bump your nose into the walls. My monk was able to heal faster than the spirits could damage him, so was able to map the banishment area at leisure.
I have been doing some map checks, but most people seem to be mapping Tyria at the moment. If you post a map please do it at 1024x768, 1280x1024 or 1680x1050.
Good Luck
I have tab between maps and found a few areas that I have cleaned up already. But now the only one I can see left is where I get banished. Also is there anyone still checking maps that would be willing to help this old timer get his Canthan Grandmaster Cartographer Title. If so just let me know what you need from me as far as a map pic and I'll put up as soon as I can.
Thanks The Banishment Area is I believe about 0.2%, maybe a bit more. It is easy to get if you have another player who can run around and play "keep away from shiro" while you get banished. First human player to approach shiro is never banished, so with two players let the other person approach first and you will get banished. The other person then must avoid getting killed while you bump your nose into the walls. My monk was able to heal faster than the spirits could damage him, so was able to map the banishment area at leisure.
I have been doing some map checks, but most people seem to be mapping Tyria at the moment. If you post a map please do it at 1024x768, 1280x1024 or 1680x1050.
Good Luck
linkforlife
Used livingston's guide, got grandmaster while I was on vacation lol.
BeerRun
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Originally Posted by Bill Easternview
The Banishment Area is I believe about 0.2%, maybe a bit more. It is easy to get if you have another player who can run around and play "keep away from shiro" while you get banished. First human player to approach shiro is never banished, so with two players let the other person approach first and you will get banished. The other person then must avoid getting killed while you bump your nose into the walls. My monk was able to heal faster than the spirits could damage him, so was able to map the banishment area at leisure.
I have been doing some map checks, but most people seem to be mapping Tyria at the moment. If you post a map please do it at 1024x768, 1280x1024 or 1680x1050.
Good Luck
Well Bill you are right I only got .2% when I got Banished. But there still seems to be a little cloudy area still thats not completly uncovered yet. which may get me .1% at most. But my buddy couldn't stick around long last night as he had a list of Honey Do's to do.
I look at some of the maps you help people on. So I hope this is what you need, if not let me know. This is the most recent shot at 99.4%. Thanks for all your help. If there is ever anything you need help with in game PM me. As I'm one of the last of my Clan Mates that still plays Guild Wars. So now I just work on my titles for GW2 and waiting for GWEN.
I have been doing some map checks, but most people seem to be mapping Tyria at the moment. If you post a map please do it at 1024x768, 1280x1024 or 1680x1050.
Good Luck
Well Bill you are right I only got .2% when I got Banished. But there still seems to be a little cloudy area still thats not completly uncovered yet. which may get me .1% at most. But my buddy couldn't stick around long last night as he had a list of Honey Do's to do.
I look at some of the maps you help people on. So I hope this is what you need, if not let me know. This is the most recent shot at 99.4%. Thanks for all your help. If there is ever anything you need help with in game PM me. As I'm one of the last of my Clan Mates that still plays Guild Wars. So now I just work on my titles for GW2 and waiting for GWEN.
BeerRun
Well I finally made it. I just want to say THANKS Livingston to Bill Easterview and all that help contribute to this tread. It has help me so much at getting my Canthan Grandmaster Cartographer Title.
Bill Easternview
Congrats Beer Run...
Most of my Guild is also not playing atm, waiting for the last module, or GW2. About all I am doing is working on titles, reasonable ones anyway. Master Drunkard is how many minutes drunk...???
So lets all help out our fellow mappers in finishing their titles before they loose interest in these games.
Most of my Guild is also not playing atm, waiting for the last module, or GW2. About all I am doing is working on titles, reasonable ones anyway. Master Drunkard is how many minutes drunk...???
So lets all help out our fellow mappers in finishing their titles before they loose interest in these games.
Bill Easternview
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Originally Posted by Harrier's haste
Just wondering, is it possible to FULLY explore that little triangle-place in Shing-Jea stater area. Cause in TC fish's map he somehow did it and for every 0.1% I explored, he explored the SAME place but with a 0.2% more.
Not sure exactly what area you are talking about, in the Monastery itself, or just on the island?
Attached is a high res map of much of the island, centered on the monastery, this shows what I was able to find on that part of the island for my 100% map.
And yes, this map is at a very odd size...
Attached is a high res map of much of the island, centered on the monastery, this shows what I was able to find on that part of the island for my 100% map.
And yes, this map is at a very odd size...
Richus
Well finally from 98.7% i've achieved 100%, it did it from the following area's
Enternal Grove (Explorable area within mission) 1%
Vizunah (Foreign quarter) .2%
Used Market Mayhem quest from Docks to get to Vizunah (Local Quarter) .1%
Thanks
Enternal Grove (Explorable area within mission) 1%
Vizunah (Foreign quarter) .2%
Used Market Mayhem quest from Docks to get to Vizunah (Local Quarter) .1%
Thanks
Issac
Hey Bill could you help me with mine im at 97.6% if I remember correctly, thx. I'll reward you if you can help me with this one.
Bill Easternview
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Originally Posted by Issac
Hey Bill could you help me with mine im at 97.6% if I remember correctly, thx. I'll reward you if you can help me with this one.
Issac,
Attached is my reviewed version of your map. Lots of places for you to revisit.
Good Luck
Attached is my reviewed version of your map. Lots of places for you to revisit.
Good Luck
tripplesix
Hi Bill, was wondering if you could help me with the the 1.1% i have left.
Thx in advance.
Thx in advance.
Bill Easternview
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Originally Posted by tripplesix
Hi Bill, was wondering if you could help me with the the 1.1% i have left.
Thx in advance. tripplesix,
1.1% can be spread out over a lot of regions, as you will see on the attached map.
Good Luck
Thx in advance. tripplesix,
1.1% can be spread out over a lot of regions, as you will see on the attached map.
Good Luck
tripplesix
Thx alot for the help, just got 100%.
Issac
Yeah thx for helping me Bill, I'm working on it right now lol.
Wai
Crikey, was hoping to get this on my own doing, but its no good, I give up!! Please please help, im stuck on 98.4%.
Bill Easternview
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Originally Posted by Wai
Crikey, was hoping to get this on my own doing, but its no good, I give up!! Please please help, im stuck on 98.4%.
Wai,
When you want to print a map hold down the <SHIFT> key while you are pressing <Print Screen> and the push-pins and other text will be be hidden. As it is I could not see all of the ground in your map so the attached file is at best a partial review of what you have found. Please visit the marked places and then resubmit, if you have not gotten to 100% that is.
Good Luck
When you want to print a map hold down the <SHIFT> key while you are pressing <Print Screen> and the push-pins and other text will be be hidden. As it is I could not see all of the ground in your map so the attached file is at best a partial review of what you have found. Please visit the marked places and then resubmit, if you have not gotten to 100% that is.
Good Luck
Mellik Bash
Ok...I know its best to post when at 98 or better, but im stuck at 96.8....I think Anyone help me with a map check?
jbwarrior
Hi hi,
I am stuck in Chanta at 97.6%, here's my map and I hope that I'll get some help from you guys...
Many tnx in advance
I am stuck in Chanta at 97.6%, here's my map and I hope that I'll get some help from you guys...
Many tnx in advance
Wai
Hmm well its crept up a little (spose its a lot really) but on 98.7% now. I cant seem to get to some of the places, like the area circled around Amatz as it seems to be the guild only area. Anyway ive taken another map shot (this time without the map pins, Duh!, sorry bout that)
x
x
Bill Easternview
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Originally Posted by Wai
Hmm well its crept up a little (spose its a lot really) but on 98.7% now. I cant seem to get to some of the places, like the area circled around Amatz as it seems to be the guild only area. Anyway ive taken another map shot (this time without the map pins, Duh!, sorry bout that)
x Wai,
See if the places marked on the attached map help. The missing areas in the forest seem to be pretty large, they should help with that last 1.3%.
Good Luck
x Wai,
See if the places marked on the attached map help. The missing areas in the forest seem to be pretty large, they should help with that last 1.3%.
Good Luck
Bill Easternview
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Originally Posted by jbwarrior
Hi hi,
I am stuck in Chanta at 97.6%, here's my map and I hope that I'll get some help from you guys...
Many tnx in advance
jbw...
2.4% of the map can turn into quite a few spots, the ones in the forests are especially common on this map. You need to spend more time bumping your nose into the walls.
Good Luck
I am stuck in Chanta at 97.6%, here's my map and I hope that I'll get some help from you guys...
Many tnx in advance
jbw...2.4% of the map can turn into quite a few spots, the ones in the forests are especially common on this map. You need to spend more time bumping your nose into the walls.
Good Luck
jbwarrior
Tnx Bill, I will check those spots
Technicolour
Hey I was just wondering how do you get to the part that is just to the west of House Zu Heltzer and whether or not the Eredon exploit still works because I'm not sure what to do :S
JGaff
Bill,
My brother asked me to post his Cantha map for evaluation. He plays on a lower resolution machine, and the specs are pretty poor. Accordingly, if you need a slightly adjusted map, He'll whip it up for you. I told him about your "skillz" after my Elona map was analyzed, so here it is.
Thank you
My brother asked me to post his Cantha map for evaluation. He plays on a lower resolution machine, and the specs are pretty poor. Accordingly, if you need a slightly adjusted map, He'll whip it up for you. I told him about your "skillz" after my Elona map was analyzed, so here it is.
Thank you
Wai
im so needy :S Ive studied that map and yes cant believe I missed the fact amatz was a challenge :S but I cant get to (i.e. the ones on starter island, i cant get to noob bit (dragon festival bit) and also ive travelled to every inch and nothing un fogs where youve circled, it looks fogged but I just cant get there, same for alot of the forest) alot of the places pointed out ive hugged n kissed the walls till Ive promised them babies. im in 99.4 would you believe. some of the places I cant believe i missed! but some I cant get to. can u take another look pls bill.
ta x
ta x
Crimsonfox
Can't believe I have to post this, I manage Tyria all by myself. ;_; Ah well. :P 96.3% and I hate Cantha because I can't see anything. x.X
fuzzy_rabbit
well thanks to all the good maps I am at 99.3%, can someone take a look at my map and help me with the last .7%. Oh BTW I did do most if not all of Jade Quarry.
I took a few more looks and found some areas and reached 100%
w00t
I took a few more looks and found some areas and reached 100%
w00t
Mellik Bash
Well.....thanks to the maps im at 96.6% and I cant uncover anymore. Anyone want to give me a map check?
Bill Easternview
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Originally Posted by Mellik Bash
Well.....thanks to the maps im at 96.6% and I cant uncover anymore. Anyone want to give me a map check?
Please see if any of the marked spots on this map can help you along.
Good Luck
Good Luck
Bill Easternview
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Originally Posted by Wai
im so needy :S Ive studied that map and yes cant believe I missed the fact amatz was a challenge :S but I cant get to (i.e. the ones on starter island, i cant get to noob bit (dragon festival bit) and also ive travelled to every inch and nothing un fogs where youve circled, it looks fogged but I just cant get there, same for alot of the forest) alot of the places pointed out ive hugged n kissed the walls till Ive promised them babies. im in 99.4 would you believe. some of the places I cant believe i missed! but some I cant get to. can u take another look pls bill.
ta x Wai, see is any of these marked spots help
Good Luck
ta x Wai, see is any of these marked spots help
Good Luck
Bill Easternview
Well folks, good things must always come to a end. Its been fun checking maps for people, it has helped me find some missing spots on my own map. But with the new game/module coming on-line shortly I will be playing that.
Check Livingston's Guides in all of the Explorers forums, lots of good advice.
See you all in-game. Good Luck
Check Livingston's Guides in all of the Explorers forums, lots of good advice.
See you all in-game. Good Luck
Mellik Bash
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Originally Posted by Bill Easternview
Well folks, good things must always come to a end. Its been fun checking maps for people, it has helped me find some missing spots on my own map. But with the new game/module coming on-line shortly I will be playing that.
Check Livingston's Guides in all of the Explorers forums, lots of good advice.
See you all in-game. Good Luck
Thanks Bill!
Check Livingston's Guides in all of the Explorers forums, lots of good advice.
See you all in-game. Good Luck
Thanks Bill!
Mellik Bash
Which brings me to this....Gonna be really hard to get map checks I am thankful that we had bill while we did.
Lady Mistix
My eyes hurt trying to find the last .2%, tried everything, even a mod..no luck. Could use another set of eyes if someone could help me out.. Thanks in advance.