MINIMAP
Mini-map
A mini-map is a miniature map that is often placed at a screen corner in computer games and video games to aid players in orienting themselves within the game world. They are often only a small portion of the screen and thus must be selective in what details they display. Elements usually included on Mini-maps vary by video game genre; however, commonly included features are the player's character, surrounding terrain, allied units or structures, enemies, and important locations or items. Mini-maps have become very common in the Real-time strategy and MMORPG video game genres because they serve as an indication of where the current screen lies within the scope of ...The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Mini-map
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