le0pard64

As a native of IIA who lives near where new adventurers (newbs) train I have had opportunity to observe and listen to their conversations. I have heard many newbs struggle to find their place (literally) in the world and also struggle to find the place of other parts of IIA. I have watched in amusement as they have wandered for hours in the petrified forest only to stumble into Death Valley and become Jouster kibble. I have even observed the communication system struggle to mask the expletives expressed by these poor souls.

I know somewhat concerning the difficulty of maintaining and upgrading the link between our worlds and know that the adventurers called 'Devs' and the silly looking ones with the GM prefix parked above their heads are usually overworked and under-appreciated. I wonder if it would not be to hard to place an actual map near the places newbs gather. A floor to ceiling map in the round entrance room with the portal to Trendor.... A large map prominently placed in the Blobic Colonies.... Even a large Shrite hide with a map painted on it located on Amphibious Island. These would do well until fancier methods could be devised.
Just remember, if all else fails, find the Infant Stount that talks, he'll tell ya where to go (and where to stick it, too).

Ahh... good times