Client Update: Grid has been disabled. Using the grid is considered cheating and will result in a ban.
Explanation: The developers (Nival) envisioned and designed RoM 2 in such a way that the player wouldn’t see any grid. Studying every hill and ravine, memorizing hidden paths where you could pass or hide — all of this is part of the art of playing Allods. The essence of exploration in RoM 2 lies in knowing the landscape. The maps themselves are not very large, but at the level of nano- and micro-relief, forest clearings, small safety islands in the water, or patches in the mountains, the true spirit of exploration is revealed — even after years of wandering, you would still discover something new.
However, the introduction of a hack to display the grid and its legalization on one of the servers has ruined this magic. What once required agility, memory, and perseverance has turned into a mechanical process. The past tension, when you could miss a teleport or fail to reach a secluded spot, created unforgettable moments, especially in the heat of battle. The challenge disappeared when knowing hidden spots could save your life in the most critical moment — and there are many such tricky places, just like in dragon poker (a nod to Robert Asprin).
Some might say, “But how do you calculate the safe distance to the enemy to throw a fireball?” But this is like adding a telescopic sight to a bow in a fantasy world — convenient, but it destroys the narrative and atmosphere. This should not be allowed.
Welcome to vanilla RoM 2, just as they were intended!