SemlerPDX =VG= LAN_WROTE ... I also like Arma persistant missions where the "island" stays the same, and I prefer HUGE maps, too. That way, each area is kinda like a new map. But what I like most, and the most CONTROVERSIAL, is that in DayZ I started with NO map, and it was cool to orient. Even with an Online map picture, it was so fun, and when I got a map, I felt I had earned it - that I didn't fully need it, and that it was a luxury. Unfortunately, most people don't agree with my opinion, and they always need that map or sometimes even GPS to feel comfortable and entertained as well in any given (random) game. Only in events does it kinda become acceptable to them to not have a map, if say, their FTL had one or whatever the situation may be. I tried to fix the map problem a couple months ago by changing the veteran difficulty class so that players couldn't see themselves or friendlies on the map. I wanted this implemented so that players would be forced to be aware of where they are and where friendlies are. Not many people enjoyed it because they are so used to seeing their little blue marker but I think with more use, we could all get comfortable with real navigation and orienteering. Maybe vehicles that have a tactical awareness system should have the markers but it would be difficult to remove markers for one and not the other. Also as admins, mission editors and designers, we need to make sure that global and side is either turned off or is reserved for special cases. This is mainly because some people, including myself, don't like the use of map markers (they are fine in close proximity or in the briefing.) Infantry would not have access to data link systems like SADL (well JTACs would but I wouldn't know how to separate it) so points of intrest on the map should be communicated in coordinates. We should find a way to implement a data link system for certain vehicles, JTACs and commanders. Let me know what you think about not having unit markers and position makers on the map. I better return my attention to my computer systems architecture lecture.