Guild Wars 2

Can anyone tell me what is the red target that now and then flashes on the minimap?

Is this in Gendarran Fields?

In a party, players can mark a point on the map by using shift-click on the world map or the minimap. In Gendarran Fields, there is an occasional red marker symbol appearing at random times even if you are not in a party. I have yet to find out the cause.

Yep, it’s in Gendarran Fields. Maybe it’s a bug?

I’ve noticed the red flashing target on occasion during an event and it marks the location of incoming mobs/attackers. Usually, it’s to assist in locating attackers when they have the potential to come in from multiple points.

It’s a marker that anyone can use to point out something on the map.
SHFT+Left Click makes the red marker
SHFT+Hold and Drag Left Click enables you to draw on the map
It’s not specific to Gendarran Fields.
HTH

Gulch.6291:

It’s a marker that anyone can use to point out something on the map.
SHFT+Left Click makes the red marker
SHFT+Hold and Drag Left Click enables you to draw on the map
It’s not specific to Gendarran Fields.
HTH

This particular issue occurs when you are not even in a party and do not create the mark yourself. The red marker will show up on your minimap, usually outside the visible area.

I have only seen the glitch in Gendarran Fields.