Automap

[tombdust]

So, is my automap bugged?

http://i.imgur.com/XhTiWUz.jpg

Shouldn't the explored areas (basically the whole level in this case) be dark grey or something, instead of background color?

I reported it as a bug, but then I saw some of the automaps in the Steam video, and while some of them looked like what I imagined they should look like, others were more akin to what you see in the linked image.

So what's going on? Is this a very old but known bug, or am I missing something?

[Radon26]

unlit tiles don't get mapped.

not sure if its intended or not... but its a feature now. its just how it is.
tiles will get mapped properly if you light them.

you can use:
-illuminate
-brandish
-bathe in light
-throw bomb with the right gem
-shimmertide vial, or whatever was the name of that artefact light
-sun infusion
maybe some other

[tombdust]

Very interesting! I was holding off on playing more due to this issue, but now that I understand what it is about I can go back to playing. Thanks!

[Radon26]

extra, there are spells and other talents, that reveal the terrain without lighting it up.

for example:
-vision (generic-divination)
-earth's eye (nature gift generic/call of the wild)
maps and reveals all tiles in range, letting you know what terrain it is, and what items there are on the ground. doesn't however reveal creatures.

[tombdust]

Thanks for the extra info! I'll keep my eyes open for these things, though I'm finding that normal entrances/stairs and walls being revealed has been sufficient so far, especially since there doesn't seem to be a mechanic that punishes loitering (starvation or something else, though I'm guessing it will show in my final score).