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Featured article User interface Players interact with Guild Wars through the user interface. The interface includes windowed panels and dialogs and a heads-up display. The compass, or radar, is part of the user interface that displays a general map of the location of allies and foes in relation to the player within eyesight. The compass shows cardinal directions, but always centers itself relative to the player. The compass itself may be pinged or drawn on by any party member, in order to communicate information such as routes of escape, treasure locations, or items of interest. This can be initiated by any party member by clicking or dragging on the compass map area with the mouse… Read more. Featured pages project • Previously featured articles		Latest in-game activities Today … other days Nicholas Sandford: Enchanted Lodestones Vanguard Quest: Footman Tate Wanted: Valis the Rampant Zaishen Bounty: Ilsundur, Lord of Fire Zaishen Combat: Jade Quarry Zaishen Mission: Arborstone Zaishen Vanquish: Gandara, the Moon Fortress This week Nicholas the Traveler: 1 Bottle of Vabbian Wine in Vehtendi Valley Weekly bonuses: Elonian Support Bonus; Guild Versus Guild Bonus This month Flux effect: Meek Shall Inherit
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