NOOBY93 wrote:The point of reaching the corner is if you intend to play with a large group. Without a world map it's virtually impossible to meet up with a large group of players in a short amount of time. Reaching a corner, which is the only possible point of reference, takes probably the least amount of time.
This assumes an inability to coordinate individuals to a relatively nearby location with the tools we have. Even if no new tools are introduced, the ability to automap makes it easier to find other players sharing their maps with you with the more players being introduced into the equation. Large groups that contribute their maps to each other will quickly find overlap and may be able to find one another in a matter of minutes versus the two days travel from the center of the world to a corner.
Even without constant voice chat we have instant messenger services at our disposal. Unless you're teaming up with random people online with which you'll maintain no contact outside of the game with, in which case yes, it will be exceptionally difficult for you to find one another.