Coordinates

In Questies, Coordinates define the location of characters, Points, and Areas in the World. Coordinates use a three-axis system: X, Y, and Z, allowing for precise placement in a three-dimensional space.

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

Coordinates integrate seamlessly with 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 Point transition, such as stairs, ladders, or cave entrances, ensuring logical traversal across layers.