YOUR CITY MAP
Your city map is your most important piece of equipment. It shows you where you are, where important buildings in your city are, and where missions are.
There are four zoom modes, each showing a different amount of area and detail.
Change city map zoom modes by clicking on the "+" or the "-" button on the city map control panel, or by pressing the "-" or the "=" key on the keyboard.
North is always the top of the city map, and you are always in the center. (Tutorial City has lots of bodies of water that form blue arrows pointing North.) A yellow line extends in the direction your copter is facing.
HINT: Note how the yellow line on the city map pivots as you turn.
Here's a basic list of what your city map shows:
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Airports |
Purple |
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Developed Areas |
Light gray |
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Hospitals |
White |
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Fire Stations |
Orange |
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Police Stations |
Light blue |
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Roads |
Tan |
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Water |
Dark blue |
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Open Areas in City |
Green |
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Fire |
Glowing red |
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Wilderness |
Green, Light and dark brown, and White |
Try all zoom modes and use the one which is the most comfortable.
When a mission occurs, a line extends from you to the mission location. If there is more than one mission active, mission icons will appear on the map for each additional mission.
Head for the airport to practice your navigation.
Tutorial City International Airport is at the Southeast corner of the city. You should always locate your airport when you first start a city. Every city has its airport in a different location.