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Here I want to answer the most common questions _Fantasy Map Generator_ users may have. Please feel free to raise a new [issue](https://github.com/Azgaar/Fantasy-Map-Generator/issues) in order to request additional answers. Here I want to answer the most common questions _Fantasy Map Generator_ users may have. Please feel free to raise a new [issue](https://github.com/Azgaar/Fantasy-Map-Generator/issues) in order to request additional answers.
### I have issues with Generator, what should I do? ### I have issues with the Generator, what should I do?
First, please try to reproduce the issue on your own. If it's reproducible, please log [an issue](https://github.com/Azgaar/Fantasy-Map-Generator/issues). A lot of issues are caused by browsers, please also try to use incognito mode and/or another browser. I recommend Chrome as the fastest browser in terms of svg rendering. First, please try to reproduce the issue on your own. If it's reproducible, please log [an issue](https://github.com/Azgaar/Fantasy-Map-Generator/issues). A lot of issues are caused by browsers, please also try to use incognito mode and/or another browser. I recommend Chrome as the fastest browser in terms of svg rendering.
### The map performance is poor, how can I improve it? ### The map performance is poor, how can I improve it?
The performance mainly depends on number of visible elements and visible map area. The optimization strategies are: The performance mainly depends on the number of visible elements and visible map area. The optimization strategies are:
* Toggle off unnecessary layers. Especially take care of the _Relief Icons_ layer – it’s the most resource-demanding one. * Toggle off unnecessary layers. Be mindful of the _Relief Icons_ layer in particular – it’s the most resource-demanding one.
* If you have a wide screen, open the Generator in a separate browser window, make it _much_ smaller (about 900 x 560 pixels) and re-generate the map. Then zoom in to see the map in detail. It will reduce the rending area and drastically improve the performance. * If you have a wide screen, open the Generator in a separate browser window, make it _much_ smaller (about 900 x 560 pixels) and re-generate the map. Then, zoom in to see the map in detail. It will reduce the rending area and drastically improve the performance.
* Generate maps with _Points number_ = 10K. Points (cells) number highly affects performance. * When generating maps, set _Points number_ to 10K. Points (cells) number highly affects performance.
* Toggle off map and element filters. * Toggle off map and element filters.
* Close all irrelevant browser tabs and applications. * Close all irrelevant browser tabs and applications.
* Use the top-edge browser (updated Chrome of Firefox). * Use a leading edge browser (updated Chrome or Firefox).
### Who owns the maps created? ### Who owns the maps created?
You. The Generator is licensed under [MIT license](https://github.com/Azgaar/Fantasy-Map-Generator/blob/master/LICENSE) and derivative works such as maps are free of charge. You can sell them or make them available for free. You. The Generator is licensed under [MIT license](https://github.com/Azgaar/Fantasy-Map-Generator/blob/master/LICENSE) and derivative works such as maps are free of charge. You can sell them or make them available for free.
### My saved map is not working properly. What should I do? ### My saved map is not working properly. What should I do?
If there is no version conflict, please [raise a defect](https://github.com/Azgaar/Fantasy-Map-Generator/issues/new). If your map is _obsolete_ and it's clearly stated on load, you may either use an [appropriate version](https://github.com/Azgaar/Fantasy-Map-Generator/wiki/Changelog) of the Generator or re-create a map in a current version. There is no way to update it. The tool is under development and version conflicts are inevitable. If there is no version conflict, please [raise a defect](https://github.com/Azgaar/Fantasy-Map-Generator/issues/new). If your map is _obsolete_, and it's clearly stated on load, you may either use an [appropriate version](https://github.com/Azgaar/Fantasy-Map-Generator/wiki/Changelog) of the Generator or re-create the map in a current version. There is no way to update it. The tool is under development and version conflicts are inevitable.
### Can I export a created map? ### Can I export a created map?
Sure, there are a number of available options: Sure, there are a number of available options:
* Save as .map: file can be lately loaded to Generator * Save as .map: file can be directly loaded to the Generator.
* Save as .svg: save a full map as a scalable vector image, you can open the file in browser or edit it using a vector graphics editor * Save as .svg: save a full map as a scalable vector image. You can open the file in a browser or edit it using a vector graphics editor.
* Save as .png: save the currently displayed map fragment as a raster image. You can edit the file in any raster graphics editor * Save as .png: save the currently displayed map fragment as a raster image. You can edit the file in any raster graphics editor.
* Save as .json: save the map data to be used in GIS software * Save as .json: save the map data to be used in GIS software.
* Save to storage: save map data to browser storage, then it can be loaded back. That's an acceptable, but not so good as saving in .map format due to the fact browser storage can be accidentally cleared. * Save to storage: save map data to the browser's default storage location. You should then be able to reload the map. This method is valid but, bear in mind, saving in the .map format is safer since browser storage can be accidentally cleared.
### How can I open a saved .map file? ### How can I open a saved .map file?
Open the generator, click on _Load_ and select a .map file. Or just drag and drop .map file to the Generator window. No desktop application is required, .map is an internal Fantasy Map Generator file format. Open the generator, click on _Load_ and select a .map file. Or just drag and drop the .map file on to the Generator window. No desktop application is required. The .map extension is an internal Fantasy Map Generator file format.
### Can I manually edit a .map file? ### Can I manually edit a .map file?
You can do it using any text editor. But please note that without clear understanding you may break the formatting and file won't be loadable anymore. The common error is that most text editor automatically split embedded svg into separate lines. Yes, you can do it using any text editor. However, please note that, without a clear understanding, you may break the formatting and the file will not load. The common error is that most text editors automatically split embedded svg into separate lines.
### How to launch Generator offline? ### Can I use the Generator offline?
Generator is a web-based tool, but can be run offline if previously downloaded. To download the tool go to [Releases](https://github.com/Azgaar/Fantasy-Map-Generator/releases), select the latest available version and click on _Source code (zip)_. Then unzip the downloaded archive and open the _index.html_ file in browser. I recommend to use Google Chrome or Firefox. Please note that some functions like additional Fonts are not available offline. You can also download a desktop application (see the answer below). The Generator is a web-based tool, but it can be run offline if downloaded from the [Releases](https://github.com/Azgaar/Fantasy-Map-Generator/releases) page. Select the latest available version and click on _Source code (zip)_. Then, unzip the downloaded archive and open the _index.html_ file in browser. I recommend using Google Chrome or Firefox. Please note that some functions, like additional Fonts, are not available offline. You can also download a desktop application (see below).
### Is there a desktop version? ### Is there a desktop version?
Modern technologies allow to turn any web-application into a desktop application using Electron. The Generator UI is not designed for a desktop, so there can be some minor issues. To get a desktop application download [an archive](https://github.com/Azgaar/Fantasy-Map-Generator/releases) for your architecture, unzip and run the executable file. Modern technologies make it so any web-application can be turned into a desktop application using Electron. The Generator UI is not designed for a desktop, so there can be some minor issues. To get a desktop application download [an archive](https://github.com/Azgaar/Fantasy-Map-Generator/releases) for your architecture, unzip and run the executable file.
### Which browsers are supported? ### Which browsers are supported?
The Generator should work in any modern browser, but actually it is developed using the latest version of the Google Chrome. I also try to support the latest Mozilla Firefox version. Edge should also work. Outdated browsers like Internet Explorer or Opera are not supported. The Generator should work in any modern browser, but it is developed using the latest version of the Google Chrome. I also try to support the latest Mozilla Firefox version. Edge should also work. Outdated browsers like Internet Explorer or Opera are not supported.
### Can I use the Generator on mobiles? ### Can I use the Generator on mobile?
You can, but I doubt you will enjoy it. The Generator GUI is not suitable for mobiles and performance is not good enough. So generally I have to say that mobile devices are not supported. You can, but I doubt you will enjoy it. The Generator GUI is not suitable for mobile devices and performance is subpar. In general, I would say mobile devices are not supported.
### What about non-English localization? ### What about non-English localization?
Localization is not planned, there is not too much text and I almost sure everyone can use the Generator without English proficiency. But you can localize the Generator on your own, I support this initiative. Localization is not currently planned. There is not that much text and I believe anyone can learn to use the Generator without English proficiency. Feel free to localize the Generator if you'd like. I support this initiative.
### What does _Azgaar_ mean? ### What does _Azgaar_ mean?
It's my name, it has no meaning. It can be spelled Azgaar, Azgar or Azgaar, depending on a platform. The name of the tool is _Azgaar's Fantasy Map generator_, pointing to me as a main developer. It's my name, it has no meaning. It can be spelled Azgaar, or Azgar, depending on the platform. The name of the tool is _Azgaar's Fantasy Map generator_, pointing to me (Azgaar) as the main developer.
### You've mentioned a Medieval Dynasty simulator. What is it? ### You've mentioned a Medieval Dynasty simulator. What is it?
It's my meta-project. A CK2-style genealogical game focused on genetics. Generally a wedding/dynasty breeding simulator (see the [screenshot](https://i2.wp.com/azgaar.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/screenshot-2018-2-9-dynasty-v0-11.png)). It's on pre-alpha and currently is on hold, so no Demo is available. It's my meta-project. A CK2-style genealogical game focused on genetics. Generally a wedding/dynasty breeding simulator (see the [screenshot](https://i2.wp.com/azgaar.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/screenshot-2018-2-9-dynasty-v0-11.png)). It's in pre-alpha and currently on hold, so no demo is available.
### How can I help to improve the Generator? ### How can I help to improve the Generator?
Just use it, log defects and suggest enhancements (please use the [issues](https://github.com/Azgaar/Fantasy-Map-Generator/issues) page for both cases). Share the Generator link within your community, post on FB, Twitter etc. Just use it, log defects and suggest enhancements (please use the [issues](https://github.com/Azgaar/Fantasy-Map-Generator/issues) page for both cases). Share the Generator link within your community! Post on FB, Twitter etc.
We also need a good video-tutorial, please contact me if you have video-blog and want to help. We also need a good video-tutorial. Please contact me if you have a video-blog and want to help.
A professional help from coders / UI designers is also highly appreciated. It would be also great to get a correction list from a native speaker (you may start a correction right from this page). Professional help from coders / UI designers would also be highly appreciated.
It would be great if a native speaker could submit spelling/grammar corrections as well (including this wiki).
### Do you accept donations? ### Do you accept donations?
Yes, you can support the project on [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/azgaar). If you don't want to pay monthly, you are able to decline the donation at any moment in time. Other donation platforms are not supported. Yes, you can support the project on [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/azgaar). If you don't want to pay monthly, you are able to decline the donation at any moment in time. Other donation platforms are not supported.