As I mentioned, bearings are the direction or angle as measured in degrees from a reference point. To take a bearing, lay ...

what this means is some people want to know specifically each step of how a project will be completed (map) while others just want to know a loose, general direction toward completion (compass).

If hikers are using a compass to get a general sense of direction, this isn't much of an issue. However, if they are ...

A four-point compass can give a rough direction whereas a sixteen-point compass is much more precise. Map symbols show what can be found in an area. Each feature of the landscape has a different ...

knowing what direction you need to go is invaluable information at all times. While you can make a map in Minecraft, you can also craft a Compass, which immediately points towards your spawn point.