Which way is North on a map rotated 45 degrees?

[Redrobes]

Hello John, and welcome to the guild. You pose an interesting question but I think I would need a bit more clarity before I could even attempt an answer.

First of all is the map rotated clockwise or anticlockwise. Second, was North straight up before the map was rotated. Third, are we rotating the map and the projection on it or are you rotating the border and keeping the projection stationary such that when you realign the map the projection has to be rotated with it.

At first stab at an answer though I would say the representation of North is whatever the grid or the compass says it is.

Can I ask a question in return... why are you asking about a map being rotated at all ? Is this some kind of conundrum or test or a split of opinion on the topic that needs resolving ?

[johnegracejr]

Unfortunately I don't know which way it was rotated or I would know the answer. Similarly if there was a legend (or a compass mark) I would also know. This question has been on my mind for years. It started with computer games, mostly rpgs, but has occured in a few real life work situations too. In about 75% of the cases the borders are rotated and the contents aren't but the other times everything is rotated.

Now that you've mentioned the borders being rotated I guess the most correct answer would be up is still North (should that be capitalized) but if that's the case why rotate the borders at all?

Appreciate you quick response and thoughtful questions, which I'll give some thought and reply again later. The latest example is an android phone game called Saga of Survival: Stormfall but I have literally asked myself this question hundreds of times.