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Originally Posted by Rolando
So, geographical landmarks may add bonuses, speed is a handicap in itself, visibility modifiers (foliage and mist for example) may be a penalty if using the stars, having a compass will eliminate visibility penalties (but maybe not grant bonuses), following a trail may add bonuses and may require vision or tracking rolls if there is low visibility.
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A compass alone will not compensate for lack of landmarks. It's really easy when following a compass to drift to the left or right while still facing the right direction (and thinking that you're moving in the right direction).