What functionality is missing? What is unsatisfying with the current situation?

I think there is a readability issue wen it comes to a specific part of the map system. When creating a map it is placed on an empty white background - when the map is on a smaller scale such as a city this functions just fine - However when creating a world map in a Mercator projection style I think this background can make it difficult to visualize the actual distance and relation between two points on opposite sides of the map.  My suggestion is simply a map looping or tiling system (similar to google maps/earth). It could be an option when creating a map to tile it horizontally, vertically, both, or not at all. I think this would allow users to better understand the distance between 2 cities or locations. I am personally unaware how the current system functions on a coding level or how this would affect or even be possible with map markers. I just thought it would be worth suggesting. 

How does this feature request address the current situation?

I think giving a looping map option can make viewers better understand City/state relations - and their geographic connections. Further be able to visualize the distances between areas to better find the shortest path. 

What are other uses for this feature request?

I think this could prove to be a useful tool for mapmakers- giving them a visual to create more consistent and readable world maps. - making use of the both the horizontal and vertical tile feature could give map makers a way to make infinite or repeating spaces with less of a concern on image size. 
Example of Horizontal Map Looping:

Example of original uploaded Map size:

Example of Horizontal & Vertical Tiling 

Example of Original upload Map size

Follow up

• +300

  by SmokingKitten
  on 2023-09-02 19:37

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  by albinogoth
  on 2023-09-02 11:27

  This would be very useful for world maps.

• +300

  by AvalonArcana
  on 2023-09-02 00:37

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  by A Frightened T-Rex
  on 2023-08-31 23:53

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  by Magdelas
  on 2023-08-30 12:54

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  by MDarkKing
  on 2023-08-29 15:19

  This is definatly a good idea i would add that maybe putting different maps into one map incase the world expands or players explore farther you could update the map as they go

• +300

  by A Filthy Unicorn
  on 2023-08-28 22:12

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  by JR Kenja
  on 2023-08-28 17:39

• +300

  by Mr.Coati
  on 2023-08-28 08:51

  Could be a great feature! Even better, if we would be able to tile multiple regional maps together somehow, so one could slowly expand similar maps into a world map.

• +300

  by A Goodhearted Kobold
  on 2023-08-28 03:30

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  by Stikkychaos
  on 2023-08-27 19:43

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  by pbrand
  on 2023-08-27 07:24

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  by Sandwichh
  on 2023-08-26 19:29

• +300

  by Nightone
  on 2023-08-25 06:54

• +100

  by Bluesmon123
  on 2023-08-24 19:58

• +100

  by AquaInfinity
  on 2023-08-24 00:34

• +100

  by IBB
  on 2023-08-23 00:21

• +300

  by sabinala
  on 2023-08-22 21:43

• +300

  by Gnolli
  on 2023-08-22 14:13

• +300

  by OutStander
  on 2023-08-22 12:07

• +300

  by Tijmuhn
  on 2023-08-22 07:54

• +100

  by Demongrey
  on 2023-08-22 01:13

• +300

  by Rains Up Games
  on 2023-08-22 00:14

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  by Enoris.leinwand
  on 2023-08-20 17:59

  Maybe adding a scale with it could help too ? But I guess that is a separate suggestion. I love this idea nonetheless, I think it would be a great option !

• +300

  by Kaleidechse
  on 2023-08-20 15:26

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  by michaelthominks
  on 2023-08-20 06:10

  I definitely think these options would lend themselves well to a lot of different uses. Also, such a well put and thought out concept should be rewarded! A lot of work went into this concept/post! I like it!

• +100

  by Mally1994
  on 2023-08-18 19:37

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  by BCGR_Wurth
  on 2023-08-18 18:40

  As an avid fan of non-Euclidean worlds, I would get a lot of use out of a feature like this.

• +100

  by Lord Mcberry
  on 2023-08-18 03:49

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  by Red, The Hidden
  on 2023-08-17 19:20

  I've had an Idea for a world that goes on infinitely. This would be amazing!

• +100

  by WeStanNikolai
  on 2023-08-17 07:21

  I personally never felt like I needed this, but I can see how it would be useful. Good idea!

• +300

  by jace0420
  on 2023-08-16 23:54

• +100

  by aidanbird
  on 2023-08-16 17:32

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  by namako
  on 2023-08-16 08:05

  Sounds fun, I like it

• +100

  by DMFW
  on 2023-08-15 22:57

  That could be a nice feature for some of my maps. It's not something I've particularly felt the lack of before but I'd use it if it was an option.

• +1

  by Gaëlle S.
  on 2023-08-15 13:16

• +300

  by olixfarwall
  on 2023-08-14 20:11