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Inovation, Facility and Automation
Argo is built on a foundation of cutting-edge technology designed to revolutionize the Virtual Tabletop (VTT) experience. Leveraging the power of Unreal Engine 5, Argo delivers breathtaking visuals and a seamless gameplay experience that immerses players in a vivid, dynamic world. With advanced tools like Houdini, we bring visual procedural generation to the forefront, enabling the real-time creation of environments, characters, and effects that evolve with your story.
Our platform goes beyond just aesthetics. Argo seamlessly integrates with powerful third-party APIs such as Agora for real-time communication and AI-driven content generation, automating complex tasks and streamlining your gameplay. This combination of innovation, ease of use, and automation ensures that your RPG sessions are not only visually stunning but also smooth and efficient, allowing you to focus on storytelling and strategy. Discover how Argo’s advanced technology and integrated features set a new benchmark for RPG platforms, enhancing every aspect of your game.
Features and Development
The VTT development
Cross-Platform Accessibility
Play and manage sessions across PC, tablet, and mobile devices, with synchronized gameplay.
Integrated Soundscapes and Music
Add atmosphere with built-in soundscapes and music tracks that sync with the game’s progression.
Customizable User Interface
Tailor the VTT interface to your preferences, with adjustable layouts and themes.
Real-Time Communication
Seamless voice and video chat, integrated directly into the VTT for smooth player interaction.Session Recording and Playback
Multi-System Support
Compatible with various RPG systems like Forbidden Lands, Dungeons & Dragons, and SWADE.
In-Game NPC Creator
Quickly design and deploy NPCs, complete with stats, backgrounds, and dialogue options.AI-Driven Content Generation – On-demand generation of NPCs, story elements, and encounters to keep the game dynamic.
Resource and Action Tracking
Automatic tracking of player resources (e.g., health, spell slots) and actions during gameplay.
Loot Generation and NPC Shop
Instantly generate loot and manage in-game NPC shops with ease.
Party and Encounter Management
Tools to manage encounters, including initiative tracking and automated enemy behavior.
Turn-Based Mode with Parallel Actions
Players can move and interact simultaneously, speeding up gameplay while maintaining tactical depth.
3D Dice Rolling
Realistic, physics-based dice rolling within the VTT for an authentic tabletop feel.
Field of View and Fog of War
Dynamic visibility mechanics that reveal or conceal areas of the map based on character positioning.
Location Editor
Procedural Environment Generation (Houdini Integration).Generate complex environments, dungeons, and landscapes on-the-fly.Build an environment that responds to player actions, including traps, secret doors, and environmental hazards.
World and Map Editor
Powerful tools to create, customize, and edit your game world and maps, allowing for intricate design and personalized settings.
Quest Log and Journal Manager
Track quests, journal entries, and session notes with detailed control over visibility for each player.
Character Management Tools
Comprehensive character sheets, including stats, skills, inventory, and abilities, with real-time updates.
Integrations
Companion App for iPhone and Android
Argo’s mobile app for iPhone and Android lets you manage your character sheet and roll dice from anywhere. The app syncs with the VTT, keeping your character info up-to-date in real-time. It’s a convenient way to stay involved in the game, even when you’re on the go.
Text Messages with WhatsApp and Telegram
Stay connected with Argo’s integration with WhatsApp and Telegram. Game Masters can send reminders and updates directly to players, or trigger messages from within the VTT during gameplay. This feature ensures everyone stays informed and engaged, whether it’s a session reminder or an in-game alert.
Google Calendar
Argo integrates with Google Calendar to streamline scheduling for your RPG sessions. Sync game events directly with your personal calendar, ensuring all players are updated and reminded of upcoming sessions. This integration keeps everyone organized and helps avoid scheduling conflicts, so you can focus on the game.
Development Tech
Unreal Engine
At the heart of Argo’s immersive Virtual Tabletop (VTT) experience is Unreal Engine, a powerful game engine developed by Epic Games. Known for its stunning graphics, real-time rendering capabilities, and flexible development environment, Unreal Engine allows Argo to deliver high-fidelity visuals and dynamic environments that bring your RPG sessions to life. Whether you’re exploring vast landscapes or detailed dungeons, Unreal Engine ensures that every element of your game world is visually compelling and richly interactive
Houdini
To add depth and complexity to the environments within Argo, we’ve integrated Houdini from SideFX. This advanced procedural generation tool allows for the creation of intricate landscapes, dungeons, and dynamic elements that can be customized or generated on-the-fly. With Houdini, Argo offers unparalleled flexibility in world-building, enabling Game Masters to craft unique, richly detailed locations that respond to the evolving narrative of their campaigns.
Agora
Communication is key in any RPG, and Argo ensures seamless interaction with real-time communication powered by Agora’s API. Agora provides crystal-clear voice and video chat directly within the platform, eliminating the need for external applications. This integration ensures that players and Game Masters can stay connected, strategize, and role-play with minimal latency, making remote sessions as engaging and interactive as those played around a physical table.
Google Cloud
Argo is built to handle the demands of growing communities and large-scale campaigns with scalable server infrastructure powered by Google Cloud. This ensures that Argo can efficiently manage resources, adapt to varying loads, and provide a smooth, uninterrupted experience for users. Whether you’re hosting a small group or running a massive online campaign, Google Cloud’s robust and reliable servers keep Argo running at peak performance.
MongoDB Atlas
Argo’s data management is powered by MongoDB Atlas, a cloud-based database solution known for its scalability and flexibility. MongoDB Atlas allows Argo to securely store and retrieve vast amounts of data, from user profiles and character sheets to campaign notes and game states. Its powerful querying capabilities and automatic backups ensure that your data is always safe, accessible, and ready whenever you need it, allowing Argo to deliver a seamless and reliable experience for every user.
Join the Adventure
Help us Build the Future of RPG!
Argo is more than just a platform—it’s a community-driven project dedicated to transforming the world of tabletop RPGs. We invite you to be a part of this exciting journey by supporting our crowdfunding campaigns. Your contribution will help us develop new features, enhance the user experience, and bring the most advanced RPG tools to players and Game Masters everywhere. Together, we can build a platform that redefines what’s possible in the world of role-playing games.
