Livingston's Guide to becoming a Grandmaster Canthan Cartographer! (No Map Checks)

Livingston

Livingston

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Congratulations to RossMM.

Don't forget to rate the thread.

To chugaboy:

Post #2 of this thread describes what you need to do if you still cannot get the title from using my maps. You need to head over to the "100% Canthan Map Discussion and Help" and post the screenshots of your maps there, exactly as i have described in post #2.

From there, me, Leighwyn, and Shyft the Pyro will help you with the rest that you need, though 99.9% of the time we simply point out spots that are already marked on my maps, and you simply haven't been able to notice the difference between your spots and the fully cleared spots on my maps.

Livingston

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Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2006

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Ugh I've spent ages trying to find the last .2% only to find out about the arena on Shing Jea Island. I didn't even have to walk anywhere, instant .2%.

Finally finished Cantha. I've left a thread rating.

Livingston

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Sweet, congrats.

Livingston

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No no no. Thank you for making this a little bit easier.

DiceX

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Join Date: Mar 2006

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Great thread! Thanks for taking the time to document this!
I have 100% of Tyria and have decided to finally do Cantha too.
(Obviously I forgot the pain from the first time.)
I'm over 85% of Cantha now, and don't have enough faction to get into the Hatchery to do the rest of the Luxon area. I have a few foggy places in the city, but those won't be much problem. Once I get all the obvious spots, I'll finish out the Luxon side.

For those that don't know, this title is very hard to get. Unfortunately, the only people that realize the pain, time, and dedication it takes to get the title are the ones that actually have the 100% title.
95% is impressive, but you don't know PAIN until you get the last 5%.
When I notice someone in town with the 100% title, I always send them a whisper and tell them "congrats!".

Here's something of note to anyone working on the title...
The other night I was helping a friend get his new character through Cantha, when we got to the gate of Vizunah Square (Local). My character is Tyrian so I was going to log out and get a Canthan character to help him with the mission. He went into town before I could log out, and my Tyrian was able to get into Local! I didn't think this was possible, but I got a lot of missing map by doing this.
So, for those that don't know, now you do.

Anyway...Thanks, Livingston and all those that contributed to the thread. I'll finish Cantha much faster with the information here.

Arx Baron

Academy Page

Join Date: May 2006

Maestus Nex

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DiceX, when you entered the Local with your Tyrian char, were there any henchies with you, or were you alone with your friend?
Beside, was it the 1st time for him to get to the Local quarter (meaning he had to speak with the Guard) or was it just like this (going through the gates for you friend).

DiceX

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2006

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It was only he and I with 6 henchmen.
It was his first time with this particular Canthan character. My character was Tyrian, but had already completed Factions.
He got to the gate, talked to the guard, and I went in the outpost with him.
I was able to enter the mission with him and henchmen as well. (25 seconds away from masters. )

RossMM

RossMM

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Join Date: Sep 2005

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I used that to get my assassin into the local Vizunah as well. You need someone with the quest to escort you in, and then you can go to it like a normal outpost.

Dwiggit

Dwiggit

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2005

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Finally made it!!! Time for a Victory Dance!

Many thanks to Livingston!

Dwig

MirkoTeran

MirkoTeran

Forge Runner

Join Date: Sep 2005

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Just saying thanks for this. I got the last 1% yesterday.

chugaboy

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Join Date: Sep 2006

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thanks everyone!!

Arx Baron

Academy Page

Join Date: May 2006

Maestus Nex

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Okay, so to enter Vizunah local, we just need to go with a Canthan mate who has the quest, so he can be teleported, with my Tyrian character, to the outpost.
Great

Livingston

Livingston

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Quote:
Originally Posted by DiceX
Anyway...Thanks, Livingston and all those that contributed to the thread. I'll finish Cantha much faster with the information here. No worries. Just remember to rate the thread and I'll be happy. ^_^


A big congratulations to Dwiggit, MirkoTeran, chugaboy!

I love seeing how people choose to do their 100% screenshots, the postures, locations, etc.

Livingston

flex rubicon

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Nov 2005

W/Mo

Hi just wanted to thank Livinston and all that help with the maps hints and info in this forum. I just got my grandmaster in Canthan. Also to let everyone know that a Tyrian char can get grandmaster in Canthan. My advice to anyone trying for this title is to read all the posts and use every bit of info no matter how many times u checked a spot, if some one post they found a little fog in a area go check it out. Thanks again to all who posted in this forum

boxterduke

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Join Date: Jun 2005

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Thanks to everyone that showed up now and mapped the Quarry.
You get about .6% from it.
Thanks Levingston to the wonderful guide and for your help to others. This is very big of you. /bow
You guys can pm anytime when you need fillers.

Arx Baron

Academy Page

Join Date: May 2006

Maestus Nex

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Thanx to everyone for the help provided, i finally got my title!

Ariena Najea

Ariena Najea

Silence and Motion

Join Date: Jul 2006

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New Horizon [NH]

Thanks for writing this guide, I went from 99.4% to all 100%!

Livingston

Livingston

Jungle Guide

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Awesome ^_^

Congratulations to Flex, Boxterduke, Arx, and Ariena.

Keep them coming guys.

Also let me know what your percentage was before using my guide. It's interesting to see how much people get using it.

Livingston

Wilde One

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2006

R/Mo

Great Guide mate.



Helped me get that last 2%. The maps with the areas circled are excellent but I found LuXa's especially helpfull in getting that last 0.3% I just could not get. I downloaded the trial version of photoshop and was a snap from there.

Livingston

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Congrats. ^_^

Just curious. When you used LuXa's method for the last 0.3%, were those last areas in spots that I had circled on my maps that you hadn't noticed, or were they in other parts of the map?

Livingston

Wilde One

Ascalonian Squire

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Other parts. It even highlited a couple of places not uncovered on the posted map.

Livingston

Livingston

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wilde One
Other parts. It even highlited a couple of places not uncovered on the posted map. Were you using Leighwyn's map? Roadkill pointed out spots he was missing on his map, but I'm not sure if he ever went and got them.

Would you mind taking some screen shots and circling the spots that you are referring to, including the last spots you needed that weren't circled on mine?

It would be interesting to see if those are spots that most people don't get, or just ones that you didn't happen to uncover.

Livingston

Leighwyn

Leighwyn

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2005

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I've gotten all but the Vizunah spot that he posted, I don't think i'll ever be getting that one heheh. Updating the maps, however, has not been done yet.

Shoeth

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Mar 2006

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Hello.
Does anyone know if it's still possible to explore the litte bit ne of Senji's corner (it was possible to get it by hugging a wall in undercity). Ever since the update when Undercity has gotten it's own map, i can't unfog that part....can anyone help me ? =/
IIRC it's spot nr 17 on your Kaineng map of commonly missed spots.

Shyft the Pyro

Shyft the Pyro

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

NYC, USA

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shoeth
Hello.
Does anyone know if it's still possible to explore the litte bit ne of Senji's corner (it was possible to get it by hugging a wall in undercity). Ever since the update when Undercity has gotten it's own map, i can't unfog that part....can anyone help me ? =/
IIRC it's spot nr 17 on your Kaineng map of commonly missed spots. I have just personally confirmed that it is no longer possible to uncover the SE corner of Undercity. The map marker (green circle with a pointer) remains in the center of the Skyway on the overview map regardless of where your character travels in the Undercity, so Undercity is now as "glitched" as Dragon's Throat outpost in that you cannot uncover the overview map from it.

Livingston, please edit my "spot location guide" you've incorporated into your post to include the above paragraph.

Livingston

Livingston

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shoeth
IIRC it's spot nr 17 on your Kaineng map of commonly missed spots.
I know it's irrelevant due to context clues, but I'm not really up to date on your wacky lingo. What does IIRC stand for? I also have no idea what the "nr" before 17 means. I know NC 17 , but not nr 17...


Edit:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Shyft the Pyro
I have just personally confirmed that it is no longer possible to uncover the SE corner of Undercity. The map marker (green circle with a pointer) remains in the center of the Skyway on the overview map regardless of where your character travels in the Undercity, so Undercity is now as "glitched" as Dragon's Throat outpost in that you cannot uncover the overview map from it.

Livingston, please edit my "spot location guide" you've incorporated into your post to include the above paragraph. Will do.

Livingston

Leighwyn

Leighwyn

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IIRC = if i recall correctly, and nr probably is 'number' :P

BTW that sucks about the undercity, although it does kind of make sense heh.

Shoeth

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Join Date: Mar 2006

Poland

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Oh well, thanks for the help, I've managed to get my Assassin to 100% anyway
It's my 2nd Grandmaster canthan char ^_^

Agatsu

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Join Date: Nov 2005

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Many Thanks to Livingston and ALL the others who took the time to contribute to this thread

Guldur.be

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Mar 2006

DKP

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Got the title, thanks a lot, your info providing me around 4%
I also use the info there:
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10050465
that gave me around 0.6%

Livingston

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Leighwyn
IIRC = if i recall correctly, and nr probably is 'number' :P Ah, maybe now I can stop being such a jive turkey and join the hep cat crews.

LOL

Congrats to Shoeth, Agatsu, Guldur.be.

Don't forget to rate the thread!

Duncan Livingston of the clan Mac Livingston

There can be only one!

mint

mint

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Mar 2006

NYC

I'd like to say 'thank you' to this thread and many hours of alt-tabbing....

Mr.H.Mishima

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Join Date: Mar 2006

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Really stupid question, but figured this was the place...I"m at 70%, but have not ventured onto the Island...about how much will this uncover for me? (Tyrian char obviously) I"m currently working the Skill Cap title, and the Canthan Grandmaster is next...Need to take a break after finishing the Tryian Grandmaster title. Just trying to gear up for another 3 week grindfest.

Fay Vert

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Apr 2006

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I'm at 97% now, though only started going for it a couple of days ago. The only thing that really bothers me is the map update that takes undercity and dragon's throat out of the picture. Couls this make the title unattainable for a tyrian?

And I still need Jade Quary of course!

Livingston

Livingston

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hells Last Survivor
Really stupid question, but figured this was the place...I"m at 70%, but have not ventured onto the Island...about how much will this uncover for me? (Tyrian char obviously) I"m currently working the Skill Cap title, and the Canthan Grandmaster is next...Need to take a break after finishing the Tryian Grandmaster title. Just trying to gear up for another 3 week grindfest.
Not a stupid question at all mon frère, I believe it’s a bit over 20%, but I wouldn’t quote me on that.



Quote:
Originally Posted by Fay Vert
I'm at 97% now, though only started going for it a couple of days ago. The only thing that really bothers me is the map update that takes undercity and dragon's throat out of the picture. Couls this make the title unattainable for a tyrian?

And I still need Jade Quary of course! No, it’s still very attainable. There is loads of lead way on the title.

And congrats to Mint.

Livingston

viper008

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Join Date: May 2005

Quote:
Originally Posted by Livingston
If you have followed all the directions from the post above and have checked all the Q&A below and you still can't uncover that last little bit, do not abandon all hope, there is still help for you.

The people in the following thread are more than willing to help you find the last few spots you are missing, as it was from these people that I gleamed most of the information that is in this thread:


http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s....php?t=3042517

BUT WAIT!!! You are missing a part of the map that isn't explored in your maps plus there is a quest called Housing of Refugees.

Livingston

Livingston

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Quote:
Originally Posted by viper008
You are missing a part of the map that isn't explored in your maps plus there is a quest called Housing of Refugees.
Could you point out the specific area you are speaking of? Because I have that area explored on my maps (number 12 on Kaineng) and I've done that quest...


Quote: Originally Posted by loach
Would someone please be kind enough to look over my maps. I am stuck at 99.7% and I am getting very frustrated. I have put the maps in a zip file and it can be downloaded here....

http://home.comcast.net/~apache4/TotalMap.zip

Any help would be greatly appreciated !!! You need to read this thread more carefully. It says do Not post your maps on this thread, RTSFirebat doesn't want them here. Go to this thread to do so:
Thread

I will help you there.

Livingston

DiceX

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Thanks for the thread, to all that have helped with it!

loach

loach

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Livingston
You need to read this thread more carefully. It says do Not post your maps on this thread, RTSFirebat doesn't want them here. Go to this thread to do so:Thread Livingston I apologize for the misunderstanding. I have deleted the post and reposted in the thread you linked to.

Livingston

Livingston

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Quote:
Originally Posted by DiceX
Thanks for the thread, to all that have helped with it!
You're welcome!

Quote:
Originally Posted by loach
I apologize for the misunderstanding. I have deleted the post and reposted in the thread you linked to. No worries. I've responded. You should have more than enough to get 100% from it.

Livingston