====== Coordinates ======

In Questies, **Coordinates** define the location of characters, [[create:points|Points]], and [[create:areas|Areas]] in the [[create:start|World]]. Coordinates use a three-axis system: **X**, **Y**, and **Z**, allowing for precise placement in a three-dimensional space.

==== How Coordinates Work ====  

  * **X-Axis**: Represents east-west movement.  
  * Positive X (**+X**): Moves east.  
  * Negative X (**-X**): Moves west.  

  * **Y-Axis**: Represents north-south movement.  
  * Positive Y (**+Y**): Moves north.  
  * Negative Y (**-Y**): Moves south.  

  * **Z-Axis**: Represents vertical movement.  
  * Positive Z (**+Z**): Moves upward.  
  * Negative Z (**-Z**): Moves downward.  

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Each unit on the coordinate grid corresponds to **1 decameter (10 meters, 11 yards or 33 feet)** in the World. This allows for precise scaling and makes distances intuitive to calculate.  

==== World Boundaries  ==== 

A World spans a massive coordinate grid with the following limits:  
  * **X**: From -100,000 to +100,000.  
  * **Y**: From -100,000 to +100,000.  

This means the World is **200,000 units across**, which translates to **2,000,000 meters (2,000 kilometers)** or approximately **1,240 miles** from one edge to the other.  

==== Gameplay Implications  ====

  * **Exact Placement**: All Points, Areas, and characters are tied to specific **(X, Y, Z)** coordinates. This precision ensures clear navigation and interaction with the World.  

  * **World Design**: The large boundaries provide space for diverse environments, from sprawling kingdoms to dense forests or towering mountains.  

  * **Scale Awareness**: Knowing that each unit equals 10 meters helps Players and World creators visualize distances and sizes accurately.

==== Vertical Integration with Z-Levels  ==== 

Coordinates integrate seamlessly with **[[create:z_levels|Z-Levels]]**, which represent vertical layers of the World. While X and Y define horizontal placement, Z defines height or depth. Movement between Z-Levels requires a **[[create:points#special_configurationtransition_points|Point transition]]**, such as stairs, ladders, or cave entrances, ensuring logical traversal across layers.