Tectonic plates move faster than undisturbed Nosepass. While still excellent companions for wilderness wayfinding, modern life has resulted in Nosepass pointing in unusual directions around power stations, long-haul lines, and other electromagnetic disturbances.

Probopass’ Mini-Noses sense everything the main head does for up to a half mile. Past this, they feel confused and can only make simple actions. When they reunite with their Probopass, everything a Mini-Nose has seen is shown to Probopass.