You will only need the internet the first time you log in, and to authenticate any future content pack purchases. Once you’ve done that, you can use Arkenforge offline as long as you like!

You do not need a touch screen to use Arkenforge. In fact, we spent 5 years not having any touch screen functionality at all!

The player map, fog of war, and all other features will still work perfectly well without one. A touch screen is just the cherry on top!

While Arkenforge is best used with a TV or Projector, it can be used without them. You can also export any maps you create to any other VTT, or print them to play in person.

You can also use Arkenforge’s audio and campaign note tools live at your table without needing any TV or Projectors!

The only requirement is that your screen appears in your operating system’s ‘Display settings’ menu, and can be set as an Extended screen.

If it fulfils those requirements, you can use it! That covers anything that you connect with a HDMI or Display cable.

We’ve seen Arkenforge used on everything to a 10″ mini-display to a 300″ projection wall.

If you’re in Australia, we’ve created an all-in-one screen + touch kit that you can purchase from our store here: https://arkenforge.com/product/arkenforge-touch-kit/

For everyone else, we’ve created an article, which you can view here: https://arkenforge.com/using-a-touch-screen-with-your-digital-table/

No! Arkenforge will never be locked behind a subscription paywall. All features of the software will always be available with a single purchase.

We have mapping an audio assets for four major themes:

• Fantasy

• Cyberpunk

• Space

• Post-Apocalyptic

We’re consistently releasing new content packs, and if there’s a theme you’d like to see explored, don’t hesitate to let us know!

You certainly can! Arkenforge supports files in the following formats:

• Images (Max. size – 16k pixels)

  • JPG

  • PNG

  • WEBP

• Animation/Video

  • GIF

  • MP4

  • M4V

  • WEBM

• Audio

  • MP3

  • OGG

  • WAV

There’s a few features we have that may cause you to choose us over other map building software

1. Animated map making. Any content can have custom animation effects added, including custom assets!

2. Infinite map size. Build your maps as large as your compute can handle.

3. Import as many of your own custom assets as you like. The only limit is your hard drive space!

It does! We have full support for both Hex and Isometric grids.

Our grids aren’t just overlays. Any snap-to-grid functionality will work correctly based on the grid type you have selected.

Arkenforge is designed with accessibility in mind. We’ve added in a few handy features that will help you enjoy Arkenforge, regardless of your level of ability.

• Recolouring: All text and buttons in Arkenforge can be recoloured to ensure all UI is as clear as possible

• UI resizing: Our UI scales from 75% to 150% size.

• OpenDyslexic font: All text can be changed to OpenDyslexic to help with readability

• UI Audio prompts: Sounds for various UI actions can be toggled on or off.

• Double click timing: Mouse double click timing can be adjusted for those who aren’t able to double click at high speed.

• Click and drag threshold: For those without great fine motor control, you can increase the distance before something is considered ‘dragged’. This can prevent unwanted content links.

• Middle click functions: A single middle click can be treated as a ‘click + hold’ toggle. This is useful for those who aren’t able to hold a mouse button down for a prolonged length of time.

If you have additional accessibility requirements that we don’t currently cater for, please let us know so that we can add them in!

You would choose Arkenforge over other VTTs if you’re playing in person. It’s what we’re designed to do.

If you’re playing online, Arkenforge is not the best tool to play with, however you can use Arkenforge to build maps for other VTTs.

Arkenforge is not built for online play, however it is possible to play with remote players.

You can screen share the Player Screen on Discord/Zoom/etc to allow remote players to see the game. This works best if you are using digital tokens in the software.

Alternatively, you can export maps to your favourite online VTT of choice.

Arkenforge does not support mods. We prefer to build in all features ourselves.

This means that it takes a bit longer for certain features to make their way into Arkenforge, but everything is guaranteed to work without needing to worry about compatibility issues or your level of technical expertise.

There certainly are!

You can find tutorials on our Youtube channel at https://youtube.com/@Arkenforge