I understand the direction they are going for.

I understand the whole concept of "immersion".

But let's be real...this is a step backwards in MMO evolution.

WE need a minimap!

I agree I think there should be one. In a single player game not having a minimap is okay. Like in Skyrim, you pull up the map and the game pauses and you have as much time as you need to figure out where you're going. But in MMOs you don't have that and need to be able to move and look where you are going at the same time. It's a simple concept and it isn't something that should be changed, yet here we are with no minimap. I hate having to pull up my map every 5 seconds.

You can continue to move while looking at the map though.

Personally, I enjoy how you pull the map up to look at it, moving while you figure out your course.

I really don't think it does. I've had no trouble using the map and compass. I wouldn't mind if they added one because really i don't care. Do i think the game NEEDS a mini map? nope.

Hopefully someone will do a mod for this soon and a NPC marker maybe. ATM I am using health bars on npcs to distinguish from npc and players lol

I think the official argumentation that it's more "elder scrollish" without minimap is [censored], 'cause in that way they only look at Oblivion and Skyrim. Morrowind had a mini map. Why don't they implement one and make it optional?

I like that there is no minimap. It means the map and compass are used for navigation. I like the realistic style of navigation. Would be cool, even if there was no compass but there was a north star, using the stars to get your bearings hehe.

Learn to use your eyes maybe?

There will be mods, everything needed is already there. Just need someone to make a scaling map tool so you can make the map smaller and have it open in the corner.

Ive heard there is already a mod, though ive never seen it. Also heard several people saying they wereworking on a mod for one, so if it isnt out yet there probably will be.

On a personal note i dont see the need for it myself and find i look more at the game world than the little map in the corner when im moving around.

I vote No.

Use an addon if you need it but let the rest of us use our brains to get around.

I think you have the words want and need confused. I see no "NEED" for a mini map at all. Is it really that hard to pull up your map and see where you need to go?

It's sad how lazy gamers have become over the years...

I never needed it really.

Couldn't agree more. I think this will be solved via add ons. Those who NEED it can have it... lol.

To the op:

It might not be "we" who really "need" a minimap.

You would like to have one. I haven't really missed one. The map and compass have been fine for me so far.

Count me as a minimap fan as well.

Just: NO!

Have hardly noticed the lack of a minimap, the compass with a giant arrow more than suffices.

I have yet to find a moment when I wanted a mini-map. What's more, I find the notion that in order to "evolve" all MMOs must have the same features a bit silly.

If you really and truly want a mini map and are unable to function without one, I'm sure there will be add-ons.

It took me a bit to gain a sense of environmental awareness

I can go with out but I can see it being useful for others as a choice.

No minimap wanted or needed.

+1 Give players the OPTION for a minimap. Players like Rastafariel can simply chose not to activate it..

Minimap with indicators for group-members and current quest.

Im not sure if anyone even know that there was a minimap in earlier alphas, and ZOS simply removed it since players wanted compas

Please add always a poll to such ridiculous "I want!" post so it can be clearly proven you are one of the vocal minority

Rude much?

I think from the sound of this thread most people wouldn't want there to be a minimap added, but none of you can argue against having the option for one that can be switched between the compass or map or even having both if one chose to have them. I would personally like one but I am seeing both sides equally for sure. I understand why one wouldn't want to have a minimap because I can see why it could possibly take away from the experience.