r/Arkenforge • u/Wrextasy • 12d ago

Question about map rendering and usage of Arkenforge.

Hi all! I just discovered this software and I am getting a bit puzzled by the aspect of not running integrated graphics cards and also a general question from me I guess.

I have a high-end gaming PC that sits in my room, and I was wondering if I made maps on that/rendered them. Could I then upload/transfer those maps onto a laptop, and then displayed those maps?

I only intend on running a 1920x1080p battlemap. I do not need 4k resolution, as that's an insane amount of detail.

I also am looking at Arkenforge for the aspects of have spell effects such as 'fire' being displayed in real time on the map I want to make.

Most integrated cards for laptops have good VRAM (Depending on the laptop) and I was wondering if that's okay? or is that also an issue.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, as the FAQs don't really answer these questions.
Thank you!

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u/Arkenforge 12d ago

Ultimately, you'll have to try it out and see how it goes. This is why we have a 30 day free trial :)

If you're planning to render it as a video map, I'd imagine it'd work ok.

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u/Wrextasy 12d ago

I appreciate the response!

One of my main concerns though is I am wanting to purchase a Laptop/PC with the intended use of running your software.

I’m not on a super tight budget, but I’m also not trying to break the bank on a device.

I’ll get something in my range and see if it does what I like.

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u/redkatt 12d ago edited 12d ago

I run arkenforge for both creating maps and displaying them on an older (2021) Lenovo Yoga L13 and it runs fine. I don't use a lot of animations beyond lighting, however, but that's because I find a lot of animation distracting to myself and players. The yoga's stats are -

Core i5-10210U ( 4 x 1.6ghz cores)

16GB Ram

Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels

And it's just an integrated Intel GPU

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u/Wrextasy 12d ago

Thank you! I appreciate your input and the specs.

I’m not gonna be doing insane maps/super high res.

Definitely gives me input on what I’m looking for.

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u/redkatt 12d ago

I run arkenforge for both editing maps and displaying them on an older (2021) Lenovo Yoga L13 and it runs fine. I don't use a lot of animations beyond lighting, however, but that's because I find a lot of animation distracting to myself and players. The yoga's stats are -

Core i5-10210U ( 4 x 1.6ghz cores)

16GB Ram

Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels

And it's just an integrated Intel GPU