A map mod that reveals terrain as you explore. Features fog-of-war style discovery, configurable resolution, per-player or shared maps, and efficient tile caching.
Discover the world as you explore it with Explorers Map, a fog-of-war style map mod that reveals terrain only where you’ve actually traveled. Perfect for exploration-focused gameplay where discovery matters.
What Does This Mod Do?
Explorers Map replaces the vanilla map rendering with a discovery-based system. Instead of seeing the entire world, the map shows only areas you’ve personally explored. Unexplored regions remain hidden, creating a true sense of discovery as you venture into new territories.
The mod efficiently caches explored tiles to disk, reducing performance impact even on well-explored maps.
Key Features
Fog-of-War Discovery
The map reveals chunks around you as you explore. Unexplored areas remain dark until you visit them.
Per-Player or Shared Maps
Choose whether each player has their own personal map or all players share discoveries with live updates.
Configurable Resolution
Multiple resolution presets from BEST (96x96) to FASTEST (4x4) to balance detail vs. performance.
Efficient Caching
Explored tiles are cached as images on disk, significantly reducing load on the game.
Configurable Zoom
Set how far players can zoom out on the map with the MinZoom setting.
Configuration
Config file: mods/Cerus_ExplorersMap/ExplorersMap.json
| Option | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ExplorationRadius | 3 | Chunks discovered around player |
| PerPlayerMap | true | Individual vs shared maps |
| Resolution | FAST | Tile quality (BEST to FASTEST) |
| MinZoom | 8.0 | Maximum zoom-out level |
| GenerationRate | 20 | Tiles generated per tick |
Resolution Options
- BEST (96x96) - Vanilla quality, may crash on large maps
- GOOD (32x32) - Very detailed
- FAST (16x16) - Default, good balance
- FASTER (8x8) - Less detail
- FASTEST (4x4) - Minimal detail, best performance
Commands
Use /explorersmap to configure the mod in-game. Requires OP or the explorersmap.command permission.
Technical Details
- Tiles cached at
mods/Cerus_ExplorersMap/tiles - Discovery data at
mods/Cerus_ExplorersMap/discovered - Overwrites vanilla map rendering (may conflict with similar mods)
Who Is This Mod For?
This mod is ideal for:
- Exploration-focused servers
- Players who enjoy discovery mechanics
- Anyone who wants more rewarding exploration
- Survival servers emphasizing journey over destination
You might not need this if:
- You prefer full map visibility
- Your map is already very well explored
Compatibility
- Hytale Version: Early Access and above
- License: MIT (open source)
- Conflicts: May conflict with other map-modifying mods
About the Author
iamcerus created Explorers Map to add meaningful exploration mechanics to Hytale maps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the map crashing on my well-explored world?
Lower the Resolution setting to FAST, FASTER, or FASTEST to reduce memory usage.
Can I see where other players have been?
Set PerPlayerMap to false for shared map discovery with live updates.
Does exploration radius affect performance?
Yes, higher values (above 10) can cause significant lag. Default of 3 is recommended.