The audiovisual communication of semantic attribute information of a spatial object seems to improve the binding of object-identity and object-location, which enhances the spatial accuracy of object-location memory.Ĭognitive representations of geographic space ( cognitive maps) are processed and coded in spatial memory. The results of an empirical study show that the additional auditory communication of object names not only improves memory for the names (object-identities), but also for the spatial accuracy of their corresponding object-locations. This approach is based on the idea that learning object-identities influences learning object-locations, which is crucial for map-reading tasks. Within an interdisciplinary (cartography-cognitive psychology) research project, it is examined whether map users remember object-locations better if they do not just read the corresponding place names, but also listen to them as voice recordings. However, the effectiveness of audiovisual map elements for map use has hardly been explored so far. Audiovisual approaches have been discussed in the cartographic community for many years. Considering modern visualization techniques of multimedia cartography, map elements transferred through the auditory channel can be added easily. Spatial reference systems, such as coordinates or cardinal directions, are helpful tools for any geometric localization of positions that aims to be as exact as possible. I guess you’ll have to chalk me up as a purveyor of map porn.Knowing the correct location of a specific object learned from a (topographic) map is fundamental for orientation and navigation tasks. If you’re a strict, no nonsense, matter of fact gamer then you may well find the book too expensive and too esoteric for your tastes. Quite honestly it’s something you can take out and show friends. If you’re well off, if you appreciate fabulous cartography, if you’ve a special scenario coming up and don’t mind one or two eccentricities on a map, even if you’re just one of these things then Todd Gamble’s Cartographica will make a famous addition to your RPG collection. The colour and fine detail are some of the reasons why the Cartographica has such a wow factor but there are a few maps when you’ll find yourself squinting and holding the book up under the light just to see them. Sure, there are insides of castles and passageways ready for dungeon crawlers but there are the likes of graveyards, islands and orchards to. There is a fairly good mix of locations in the 64 bold colour pages. GMs can transfer the book’s wow factor to their game by taking a quality colour photocopy and laying the map down on the gaming table for the players to stare at. Let’s coin the phrase “Map porn” for the book. The thing is, Todd Gamble’s Cartographica isn’t supposed to be terribly efficient.
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An efficient set of maps would be a collection of black and white drawings, or in my opinion, an $8 PDF collection is better still – why photocopy when you can print off at whim and make changes with PaintShopPro? An index would be useless anyway since there aren’t any page numbers. There’s neither index nor table of contents so although that means you get an extra map it means they’re hard to find. The Cartographica isn’t terribly efficient. The maps are decorated with in-game paraphernalia like ‘wax seals’, GM notes (directions, comments) and decorative headers. There might be no risk of miniatures being used on them, not unless someone has a supply of miniature miniatures. The square grid overlay on the maps always smaller than the standard size for game use, often significantly so. Yet the maps have something of a handout feel about them too. The urge to photocopy the maps must also be perfectly valid since Green Ronin grant permission for personal photocopying up front at the start of the book. The maps are supposed to be used as battle maps the square grids on them are proof of that. You’ll go insane as you attempt to balance the urge to use the wonderful maps in your game against your instincts to protect the book. If you don’t have access to a colour photocopier then don’t go near Cartographica. Mind you, there’s no escaping the “Get your dirty minis off my lovely maps!” factor either. There’s no escaping Todd Gamble’s Cartographica’s “wow factor”.
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