diff --git a/manual/images/map.png b/manual/images/map.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..41431490 Binary files /dev/null and b/manual/images/map.png differ diff --git a/manual/manual.adoc b/manual/manual.adoc index 45aaad73..4ac76c0a 100644 --- a/manual/manual.adoc +++ b/manual/manual.adoc @@ -401,7 +401,43 @@ image:images/monster-assault-tripod.png[Assault Tripod,100,100] === Using the map -TODO: Add section on using the map +When exploring Freedoom's levels, it is sometimes possible to get lost, +especially if the level is particularly large or complex. Fortunately, the +map is available to help you find your way. Press the _Tab_ key during play to +bring up the map. + +image::images/map.png[Map Screenshot,width="640",pdfwidth="70vw",align="center"] + +Your current position and orientation are shown by a white arrow. +Areas of the map are usually color coded as follows: + +[frame="none",cols="1,4",valign="middle",align="center",width="60%"] +|========================== +| **Red** | Walls (or possibly secret doors) +| **Yellow** | Changes in ceiling height, including doors. +| **Brown** | Changes in floor height (eg. steps) +| **Grey** | Undiscovered areas (not normally shown, but may be revealed +if the _Tactical Survey Map_ item is discovered). +|========================== + +While using the map, the game continues as normal, so it is wise to find a +safe place before activating it, to avoid being ambushed by monsters. Normal +controls continue to work as usual, but the following additional keys are +available: + +[frame="none",cols="1,4",valign="middle",align="center",width="80%"] +|========================== +| **Tab** | Toggle Map +| **-** | Zoom out +| **+** | Zoom in +| **0** | Maximum zoom out +| **F** | Toggle whether the map follows the player. When disabled, the +cursor keys can be used to pan the view of the map around independent of +your current position. +| **G** | Toggle map grid +| **M** | Add a map bookmark at the current location. +| **C** | Clear all bookmarks. +|========================== === Environmental Hazards