Helps To Have A Map

Description

It always bothered me that I was able to open a map, without having a physical map. So I decided to take it one step further and integrate maps into the world, in order to be able to open the map menu.

With this mod, each map will be an equippable item. (shield slot) By default, this mod will block you from open the map menu. But when you have the relevant map equipped, you will once again be able to open the map menu.

This mod contains maps for Skyrim and Solstheim. For other worldspaces, please check out my patches here.

A patch for Lordbound can be found here.

Where to find these maps

There are several options for that:

• [] Soldiers (both the Stormcloaks, and Imperials will sometimes carry them.) The higher officers have a slightly higher chance of carrying them.

  [] Bandits may also carry a map.

  [] General stores. Good ol' Belethor could have some lying around.

  [] Court wizards sometimes sell them.

  [] The East Empire Company vendor at Solitude has some for sale.

  [] Three vanilla NPCs, which now function as map sellers for common and uncommon maps. These three are Captain Wayfinder, Gjalund Salt-Sage and Tharstan.

  [] For the more rare maps, you might need to visit Urag in the College of Winterhold.

  Degradation System

  From version 2. 0, there's a new optional degradation system. To disable (or re-enable it), check the "Debug Console Commands" section.

  How it works:

  Each map will come in 5 ranks of degradation state. When it reaches rank 0, the map will be destroyed beyond repair.

  • [] Rank 5: Pristine

    [] Rank 4: Chipped

    [] Rank 3: Worn

    [] Rank 2: Fractured

    [] Rank 1: Tattered

    Maps can be repaired at Tanning Racks, by using charcoal (1 rank), or a quill and inkwell (2 ranks). The higher the rank, the more materials you'll need to repair it.

    In addition: There are 2 enchantments that decrease the degradation rate:

    • [] Durable: half degradation rate.

      [] Indestructable: one fourth of degradation rate.

      Note: repairing a self-enchanted map will remove the enchantment. This is an engine limitation, unfortunately. So, it's recommended to fully repair prior to enchanting.

      Degrading one rank might occur in the following situations:

      [] When opening the map menu, while having a map equipped and swimming or in combat: 72% (unench), 36% (durable), 18% (indestructable).

      [] When opening the map menu, while having a map equipped and being outside and it's raining: