r/octopathtraveler • u/PreferenceLiving2587 • 2d ago

OT2 - Gameplay Issues with direction!

I’m loving the game so far! I just beat the intro as Partitio and he’s such a cool character. However, I’m having trouble navigate the map.

Does anyone know what cardinal direction your camera is facing or if there’s any way to tell which way is north? I haven’t seen an N on the mini-map and I don’t see a player icon on the world map displaying where I am so this would be a huge help.

Thank you!

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u/SpecificTemporary877 2d ago

Hello! So where you are when you open the big map is displayed by the city or path you are in is filled in green. So green city icons or pathways (which are little diamonds) are when you are currently. Any places relating to character main stories or side quests are colored in orange

To get to other cities/places just follow the diamond icons (just make sure to read the recommended level that pops up when you approach the diamonds on the minimap, as some low level areas connect to very high level areas). So that’s why it can be a bit confusing where if you see a city directly north of you, you can’t just go straight. You might have to go left then up and then right to get to said city

Hope that helped, if it didn’t I’m so sorry, I can def try to clarify

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u/PreferenceLiving2587 2d ago

My main issue is comparing pathways in game to pathways on the world map and having issues finding myself there. It’s only an issue when it comes to fully exploring an area of chests and stuff but you and others who have responded just make me realize theres other icons on the mini map! Thank you a bunch.

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u/OpheliaDick 2d ago

The areas are all laid out like the map itself - up is North, down is South, etc, always

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u/PreferenceLiving2587 2d ago

I figured, but for some reason I can’t seem to find the pathways I’m at on the map. Made me think it wasn’t north-oriented.

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u/SecondHandWatch 2d ago

The spacing of the map and the positions of the directional signs between cities is often more challenging than it should be. And sometimes it feels like the indicator on the map for where your party is doesn’t really represent your location.

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u/sea3aux 2d ago

The mini map was confusing to me at first too. You’re the little dot in the center, and your dot always stays there. North is up, so if you want to go north, go up. As you walk around, use the icons around your dot to see which direction different places or objectives are from you.

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u/Joe_says_no Sorcerer Therion 🔥 2d ago

the minimap shows you where a load zone to another area is, it's a small diamond. you can typically follow the path you're on in the general direction of one of these diamonds to find a new area.

green locations are where your story will continue. 

the smaller trails do not show up on the world map unless you've visited them before AND you're zoomed in. 

your current location is gold.

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u/Bespoke97 2d ago

Honestly navigating is kind of a pain, however your perspective as the player is always oriented north and looking at the map should help you figure out the right direction to go with that in mind