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Useful map function of FFXIV: <flag>

I’ve already talked about <pos> which will mark the map at your current position, but now I’m going to talk about how to mark a flag on the map without having to be physically there.

However, I only know how to do it by using keyboard and mouse, because I use keyboard and mouse. If I find out how to do it with a controller, I will add the information later.

– Additional information –

A friend, Kuji, looked it up for me and said:

PS controller it’s R1 on map to set a flag marker

So, R1 for PlayStation controller, it is.

Also,

Austia Silverwing of Midgardsormr says:

On ps3 you can hold L1 and click R3 for mouse. then L2 is left click, R2 is right click. also L1+select gets rid of hud, L1+start is screenshot.

– End of additional information –

First, you have to open the map where you want to mark a flag on. Then, you use your mouse to point at the spot, and hold CTRL button on your keyboard while using right-click with your mouse.

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When you mark your own map with a flag in this method, the chat input will automatically type <flag> for you, so that you can hit enter to add text before or after it, or just send the <flag> to your chat channel right away.

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When sent into the chat, the <flag> will show coordinates as the pic above. Anyone who sees this message will be able to click on it in the chatlog to mark their own map with this flag.

This flag will stay there until you mark other flag, click other coordinates, or log out.

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We can only have 1 flag at a time, so if you click on any other coordinates, the new one will replace previous one.

Although there can only be one <flag> marker for anyone, but you can mention 2 coordinates at the same time if you use a <pos> and a <flag>, like in the example below:

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The chat log will come up like the next screenshot below:

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If your friend click on the coordinates that you sent, in this situation they can see (and mark) 2 different spot, but only one at a time, because every coordinates flag will overwrite each other.

FFXIV_Map_Marker_006I guess that’s all to know about <flag>.

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Coordinates in FFXIV

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I saw a set of search keyword which a visitor used when stumbling on my weblog:

how do i find coordinates in ff14?

So today I’ll talk about this.

I used to talk about <pos> in my blog entry, Handy Coordinates Marker but today I’ll elaborate more about the coordinates on your map.

In FFXIV, when you open your map (default shortcut is keyboard button M) it will show up like this. You can also click inside your minimap (radar or compass) in order to call up this large map.

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Your current position/location is usually shown in the middle when you first open the map. It is marked with the tiny marker that looks like water drop. When you look closely, at the bottom of the map window, there is a set of numbers, in my example it says 11X Y10, which means you’re currently at coordinates X:11 Y:10 of that map.

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If you, however, point your mouse cursor elsewhere in the map, you can see the coordinates of the place you are pointing at on the top right corner of the map screen. In my example, I was pointing at X:9 Y:8. So, if you know a place, and you want to get the coordinates number of the place, just open that specific map and put the mouse pointer at the spot you want, and then look at the coords in the top right corner. (Update: You can also use CTRL+right mouse click to choose a specific spot on any map to mark a flag on it, then a text command <flag> will show up in your chat input line, letting you enter it for a clickable link on chatlog.)

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Then, back to the topic of <pos>, this is a very handy command/syntax. If you type in your chat, to any channel, like shown below, it will generate a clickable map coordinates for anyone who sees that chat line.

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Like this.

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Then, the reader can hover the mouse cursor on that automated position text. If you click on it, it will call up the map with a green flag marked in it.

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So if I use <pos> to tell people where I am, when they click on the coords, they can easily find me, without having to hover their mouse everywhere until they eventually see the correct numbers.

Easy and handy. ^^

 

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Useful map function of FFXIV: <pos>

Yesterday while gathering on my Botanist in the South Shroud East Shroud, I overheard this conversation where a player told people to please use <pos> when they ask for Raise. It will generate a map marker where people can click on the text in the chatlog to open a map, showing this cute little green flag to let them easily spot that coordinates without having to manually look for it by hovering the mouse over every inch of their map!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (That’s what I’ve been doing all week…..yeah and it is a big hassle which I am very unpleased of.)

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As an ambulance, I really appreciate this tips. It would save me a ton of headache whenever I feel like going for the rescue for these random dead bodies. I thanked the person (and some other players who helped explain why I couldn’t see the green flag and how to look for it – I was too far away so it wasn’t in the frame, and by zooming out I will spot it easily without having to scroll my map) and they said they want me to spread the words, as not many people know this (I never knew before, either!!!)

So yeah, I want all the dead people asking for raise to use this function to make help come easier and save us some headache in finding them, so here I am, spreading it. Please make use of this nice function.

Oh, by the way, I do not know how players on PS3 would execute this map marker when they see a coords, because I told my friend and he said no mouse, can’t click. (OUCH!) So, if anyone knows how to, please also spread that tips. Thanks!

And remember, if you’re asking for a help, it would be nicer if you shout your location clearly and make it easier for the helper to find you. It is a hassle, if not frustration, to have to manually find the coordinates when people don’t use <pos> format to specify location.

*update*

Austia Silverwing of Midgardsormr says:

On ps3 you can hold L1 and click R3 for mouse. then L2 is left click, R2 is right click. also L1+select gets rid of hud, L1+start is screenshot.

Thank you very much for sharing the info!!