About EF‑Map

EF‑Map is an independent project providing a precise, high‑performance EVE Frontier map and Smart Gate routing experience. It grew out of a desire for a focused tactical tool: quick to load, transparent in behavior, respectful of player privacy, and resilient to changing frontier dynamics.

Project Principles

Clarity over spectacle. Visual noise is minimized so path planning and spatial reasoning stay front‑and‑center. Cinematic options exist but remain optional layers.

Local-first performance. After initial load, almost everything runs locally: routing, lookups, filtering. This keeps latency predictable and reduces backend surface area.

Minimal data retention. The application stores only aggregate usage counts and shared tribe mark text. No profile creation, tracking scripts, or fingerprinting techniques are used.

Progressive enhancement. Core functionality works for modern browsers without requiring accounts, extensions, or external popups.

Why Smart Gate Focus?

Smart Gates materially alter traversal planning. Integrating them into a unified cost model empowers players to evaluate unconventional multi‑hop paths rapidly, supporting logistics, exploration, and reactive strategy.

Collaboration via Tribe Marks

Lightweight shared text marks enable ad‑hoc coordination without standing up full authentication or permissions overhead. Guardrails (sanitization, limits) balance openness with signal quality.

Roadmap Direction

Short‑term efforts target expanded overlays, route intelligibility improvements, optional exportable snapshots, and continuing performance trims. Medium‑term ideas include comparative region dynamics and Smart Gate reliability surfacing.

Open Participation

While lightweight by design, EF‑Map welcomes focused feedback—clarity issues, incorrect labels, routing anomalies, or performance regressions. Targeted suggestions with concrete examples help iterate safely.

For usage questions, visit the FAQ. For rules governing shared content, read the policy. Additional documentation may emerge as subsystems stabilize.