Grimrock

Thank you!
I'lll spend a bit more time on 6 then.

EDIT:
Found it! I searched there previously for an entrance but didn't notice it... Thanks for the hint.

I've been trying to get into the area shown in the spoiler below. http://i.imm.io/mUKx.jpeg I'm trying to avoid spoilers but I did look at an online guide and the area is undiscovered on their map too. http://www.gamebanshee.com/showshot.php?/legendofgrimrock/secrets/images/secrets_level5_5.jpg I'd ...

I have to say I'm extremely embarrassed. I do have the compass, and now that I've used the map to confirm that it does point north, I can't imagine why I was ever confused in the first place. Thank you all for telling me though, sorry to ask such a stupid question.

Generally when looking at a map, one assumes that the top of the map is north. But the in-game compass seems to be in direct conflict with this, which makes puzzles that have hints involving the cardinal directions confusing. So I guess my question is, "Is the top of the auto map south?"