Question about leaving any area with 4 sides

superluccix

I was wondering, when you exit an area, you can exit it from North, South, East, West. Now at first I thought it didnt matter where I exited it from, that if i were to go to the World map, it would show whatever new area was connected to it, but now im not sure anymore.

Because I just left Beregost from the east side, and that opened up the Temple ( I need to return Bassilus book or w/e)

So was that just a coincidence? Or should I be making a note to leave any area using all 4 sides in order to make sure I open up the world map?

TJ_Hooker

Yes, if you want to reveal a location that's to the west, you'll need to go to the west edge of your current location (for example). You don't actually have to leave the current map though. Simply clicking on the edge of the current map (to bring up the world map) is enough to reveal an adjacent location, even if you cancel and continue to explore the current map.

superluccix

Oh ok. Thanks

Musigny

Moreover, in the BG city, there are a few sub-parts of maps which are not "easy" to reach.
Even if all locations are revealed, you will need to take the right exits to go there.

Belanos

superluccix said:

Because I just left Beregost from the east side, and that opened up the Temple ( I need to return Bassilus book or w/e)

I don't understand what your problem is here. The temple is east of Beregost.

DreadKhan

Depending which way you leave to go to an area affects where you spawn in the new area iirc, or certainly did in Vanilla. Re-visiting the one coastal area I spawned at the top with a very vulnerable solo, and failed to fight my way to the east to escape.

dunbar

Also, WHERE you arrive in an area depends on which area you arrive FROM which can be very useful if there are specific places/encounters that you want to get to quickly/avoid.

FrdNwsm

Even after an area shows up on the overmap, you may not be able to go there immediately (if the area appears pale rather than dark). You may have to try entering it from several nearby locations before you succeed. On the other hand, once you actually have entered an area, you can usually enter it again from anywhere on the overmap, although the exact spot you come in may still vary a bit.

gnaumiec

OT, but @Belanos , is that a Vorlon I see? I miss Babylon 5, sad day when Netflix took it down. Anyways, on topic... yeah, that North East section of Baldur's Gate proper is irritating, you gotta exit maps in particular spots to end up where you need to go.

Belanos

@gnaumiec

None other than Kosh himself. I don't have to miss it, I have the entire series on disc, including all the made for TV movies. It's my all time favourite sci-fi show, especially the first 4 seasons.