Understanding the ocean map

In order to get a firm grasp on the world under the ocean you must first try to visualize two dimensional text in three dimensions.

Once you have reached the ocean floor (we will get to how you do that later) you will see an area something like this.

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To reach this particular spot fly to Chepstow, once you have landed fly n 10. When you dragon circles type FLY DROP. Head directly
down until you reach the bottom and you will see this exact view.

Your default position when arriving will always be facing north. (1st image) You will always face north when arrive in UO

When you turn to the right using the command EE your view will now be facing east. And again turning right will be facing south
and finally turning right again will be facing west.

To turn the other direction use WW. We will get into the specifics of movement under its own section however these 2 commands are
required to explain and understand what you are seeing.

How does this translate into anything? All you see is dots? Now is where the magic of imagination happens. You have found yourself
standing on a hill sloping down to the north under the ocean. The colors you see represent distance, the lighter the color the closer
the slope with black being the ocean depth where land is not visible at all.

  • White = 0 rooms forward
  • Cyan = 1 room forward
  • Green = 2-3 rooms forward
  • Yellow = 5-8 rooms forward
  • Magenta = 9-13 rooms forward
  • Red = 14-20 rooms forward

With the help of AI we can take the images and try to help you understand how the colors and dots translate into a diverse three dimensional
terrain.

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Since we cannot see further than the boundaries of our map we need to fill in the gaps. These extrapolated images will hopefully help
you to visualize exactly what you are seeing on the ocean floor.

When viewing UO you are always looking forward toward a direction. The map view is a grid showing you 20 rooms forward and 21 high
and across. Once your mind is wrapped around this concept you will have no problem visualising and navigating anywhere under the ocean.

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