I’ve always hated mapping mods. Not because I don’t like to know where I’m going, but because topographical maps ruin exploration. In modpacks where there is no exploration, then it doesn’t really matter. But in packs where exploration is a key factor, and you’ve got loads of custom structures, things like journey map and xearos ruin the mystery of discovery (the entire point of exploration! Not to mention it’s comparatively MUCH more performant). It also makes balancing structures harder as they’re easier to find.

Enter Antique Atlas. It’s balanced, comes in item form, only reveals vague biome style drawings, and has a very nice aesthetic. No more using the map to see everything around you for a thousand blocks. It allows you to easily navigate without ruining the experience. Every adventuring pack should use this instead. It also has CraftTweaker addons and support for RecurrentComplex if you do want to make some structures automatically discovered for easier locating.

The only downside is that it’s harder to share markers/ waypoints as you can’t just type in the coordinate to place them, but it’s not a big deal imo.

I kind like the concept and aesthetics of the map but personally I prefer JourneyMap or Xaero’s Minimap because I feel easier the way to share Waypoints