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[3.3] Using the Map
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The large auto-map is an essential part of success in X-Men Legends. 
Without the map, stages can become confusing and impossible to navigate. 
With the map, you can always see in which direction your next objective 
lies. The stages are very linear, but some of them can twist around enough 
to leave you confused unless you can see where you are and where you are 
going on your map.

The map contains a number of useful markers to help you find your way 
through each stage:

A blue X marks an Xtraction point. See section 3.1 above for more 
information about Xtraction points.

A yellow X marks a stage objective. It might be a control panel that needs 
to be operated, a person who needs to be rescued or a device that needs to 
be destroyed. Your primary goal in each stage is to go to each yellow X and 
do whatever needs to be done. Then you head for the exit and the next 
stage.

A red arrow marks the exit from the stage. Once all objectives have been 
cleared, find and use the exit.

By default, the map is hidden when you start the game. To turn on the map, 
bring up the game menu using the Start button. Scroll down to the Map 
option, which defaults to Map Hidden for story missions and Small Map for 
DR scenarios, and press A to switch maps. The order is Map Hidden - Small 
Map - Large Map. The small map overlays the right center portion of the 
screen, and is the best option for DR scenarios as they take place in very 
small areas.. The large map overlays the center of the screen and can show 
nearly an entire area in story missions.

The large map overlay can be daunting when first used; however, it is an 
invaluable tool and you should quickly grow accustomed to its presence. In 
no time at all, you will be able to look right past the map whenever you 
are in combat and then refocus on it when you are ready to move on.