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The '''Magic Map''' (ふしぎなちず ''fushigi na chizu'' "Mysterious map"), also localized as the '''Adventurer's map''' in the remakes of [[Dragon Quest V]], is an item which first appeared in the [[Super Famicom]] version of [[Dragon Quest VI]] where it served as the map for the [[Lower World]].  
The '''Adventurer's Map''' is an item which first appeared in the [[Super Famicom]] version of ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]'', where it served as the map for the [[Lower World]]. This item was removed from the remakes of ''VI'' and ''VII'', presumably because in those versions the player is able to view the map at any time from the beginning of the game.  


This item was removed from the remakes of VI and VII, presumably because in the remakes, you are able to view the map at any time from the very beginning of the game.
This item is not to be confused with the Traveler's Map (たびびとのちず ''tabibito no chizu'') which appeared exclusively in the [[Super Famicom]] version of [[Dragon Quest V]], nor is it to be confused with the "World Map" (せかいのちず ''sekai no chizu'') from the Super Famicom version of [[Dragon Quest VI]] (which was the map for the [[Upper World]] in that game).


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest III]]===
==={{DQ3}}===
The Magic Map is found in a treasure chest in the [[Path of Promise]] (remakes only). It is the map for most of the game, but once you enter [[Alefgard]], you must use the Pixy Map (ようせいのちず ''yōsei no chizu'') instead. Both maps can be accessed by pressing the R button, depending on which overworld you are in ([[Super Famicom]] version).
The Adventurer's Map is found in a treasure chest in the [[Path of Promise]] in the remake of the game and its subsequent ports. It is the map used for most of the game, but once the player enters [[Alefgard]], the Faerie Map ({{tt|ようせいのちず|yōsei no chizu}}) must be used instead.  


===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
==={{DQ5}}===
The Adventurer's map is given to the player by [[Pankraz]] at the start of the game, it enables you to view the world map by pressing either the square button ([[PS2]]) or the Y button (DS). It is exclusive to the remakes.
The Adventurer's map is given to the player by [[Pankraz]] at the start of the game, opening the world map by pressing either the square button (PS2) or the Y button (DS).  


This item replaced the Traveler's Map (たびびとのちず) which appeared in the Super Famicom version. The Traveler's Nap could be bought at nighttime at the curiosity shop in [[Fortuna]] for 100 gold (the same shop you buy the [[Wagon]]) once you had acquired the [[Zoom]] spell. You can access this map by pressing the X button when you are using transportation such as the [[Magic carpet]] - otherwise, you must access it manually from the menu.
This item replaced the Traveler's Map ({{tt|たびびとのちず|tabibito no chizu}}) that appeared in the Super Famicom version. The Traveler's Map could be bought at nighttime at the curiosity shop in [[Fortuna]] for 100 gold, which is the same place where the [[Wagon]] is bought, once the {{Hero 5}} has learned the [[Zoom]] spell. The map screen can be accessed by pressing the X button when using transportation such as the [[Magic carpet]] - otherwise it mus be manually accessed from the menu.


===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
==={{DQ6}}===
Only appears in the [[Super Famicom]] version, where it serves as the map for the [[Lower World]]. It can be found on the floor in B1F of the Lower World's [[Alltrades' Abbey]].
The Adventurer's Map only appears as a proper item in the Super Famicom version, where it can be found on the floor in B1F of the Lower World's [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VI)|Alltrades Abbey]].  


This item is not to be confused with the せかいのちず ''sekai no chizu'' "World Map", which is the map for the [[Upper World]]). The "world map" can be bought from a merchant for either 3000 gold or 200 gold (if you haggle the merchant) in [[Haggleton]].
This item is not to be confused with the World Map {{tt|せかいのちず|sekai no chizu}}, which is the map for the [[Upper World]]) in the Super Famicom version. The "world map" could be bought from a merchant for either 3000 gold or 200 gold through bartering in [[Haggleton]], and like the Adventurer's Map is available from the start in all modern versions.


===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
==={{DQ7}}===
Only appears in the [[Playstation]] version, where it was localized as "World Map". It could be found in the [[Shrine of Mysteries]]. Once acquired, you can access the map on the overworld by pressing the square button.
Only appears in the [[Playstation]] version, where it was localized as "World Map". It could be found in the [[Shrine of Mysteries]]. Once acquired, the player can access the map on the overworld by pressing the square button. As with the DS versions of the [[Zenithia Trilogy]], this item is available from the start in the 3DS remake of ''VII'',





Revision as of 18:08, 11 June 2020

Adventurer's Map
Japanese ふしぎなちず
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localisations World Map (DQVII PS1)
Found in Dragon Quest III (remakes only)
Dragon Quest V (remakes only)
Dragon Quest VI (SFC only)
Dragon Quest VII (PSX only)
Effect Press the Y, R or square button to view the world map.

The Adventurer's Map is an item which first appeared in the Super Famicom version of Dragon Quest VI, where it served as the map for the Lower World. This item was removed from the remakes of VI and VII, presumably because in those versions the player is able to view the map at any time from the beginning of the game.


Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

The Adventurer's Map is found in a treasure chest in the Path of Promise in the remake of the game and its subsequent ports. It is the map used for most of the game, but once the player enters Alefgard, the Faerie Map (ようせいのちず) must be used instead.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

The Adventurer's map is given to the player by Pankraz at the start of the game, opening the world map by pressing either the square button (PS2) or the Y button (DS).

This item replaced the Traveler's Map (たびびとのちず) that appeared in the Super Famicom version. The Traveler's Map could be bought at nighttime at the curiosity shop in Fortuna for 100 gold, which is the same place where the Wagon is bought, once the Hero has learned the Zoom spell. The map screen can be accessed by pressing the X button when using transportation such as the Magic carpet - otherwise it mus be manually accessed from the menu.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

The Adventurer's Map only appears as a proper item in the Super Famicom version, where it can be found on the floor in B1F of the Lower World's Alltrades Abbey.

This item is not to be confused with the World Map せかいのちず, which is the map for the Upper World) in the Super Famicom version. The "world map" could be bought from a merchant for either 3000 gold or 200 gold through bartering in Haggleton, and like the Adventurer's Map is available from the start in all modern versions.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Only appears in the Playstation version, where it was localized as "World Map". It could be found in the Shrine of Mysteries. Once acquired, the player can access the map on the overworld by pressing the square button. As with the DS versions of the Zenithia Trilogy, this item is available from the start in the 3DS remake of VII,