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Due to my job I use different computers a lot of the time and do not always have administrator rights. So installing RW is not always an option. Nevertheless I like working on my campaign when I sit bored in a hotel room.
So is it possible to install RW on a stick or otherwise create a portable version? |
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Yes and no. You can install Realm Works wherever you want or try copying the install folder to a USB drive to run on another machine. However, Realm Works' files (master.realm, preferences, indices, and backups) are always written to your user profile folder so you'll need to sync down/back each time or restore and backup your database manually.
Alternatively, you could buy a cheap Windows laptop or convertible and not worry about forgetting to sync/backup or violating your job's IT policies. (You do have to remember to bring it with, though. :) Last edited by Parody; September 5th, 2016 at 03:44 AM. |
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Well, I wouldn't mind writing a little batch file, that copies all the additional RW files (like master.realm, preferences, indices, and backups) from the stick to their respective locations before launching the program.
I probably will try that. But wasn't there something about RW binding itself to a windows user account or something like that? I thought about buying a cheap notebook, but I usually already max out my hand luggage. And don't worry about IT policies, I'm normally allowed to use the machines for recreational purposes - so far watching netflicks or playing browser games. |
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You might want to delete those files when you're done with the machine, though. Quote:
I'm sure the LWD folks will correct me if I've got something wrong. Last edited by Parody; September 5th, 2016 at 08:42 AM. |
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You can copy the master.realm file around without any problem. It does not contain machine-sensitive information.
However, it must exist in a specific directory in order for RW to find it: %AppData%\LWD Technology, Inc\Realm Works The %appdata% could, in theory, be different on each machine, dependent on what has been set up as the account policy by the windows administrator. In a default configuration, it is set to "C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\" (where "<username>" is the account name you use on the PC). |
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Any further developments on this? I could really use a portable version of Realmworks if something like that was available. I'm not averse to the work around here, but I just wondered if there is a better way.
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No. This doesn't seem likely to change
my Realm Works videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZU...4DwXXkvmBXQ9Yw |
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We know that they are working on an online version of RW. My understanding from what I remember of earlier discussions, however, is that initially, it will only be for viewing shared content. Basically, it would be a way to share content with players who don't want to buy the Players version of the software or who want to access content on a non-windows device.
If I remember correctly, they plan to eventually allow for the GMs to edit content from the online version. I don't know if work on HLO helps with the development of RW Online, but I'm sure that this is eventually where they want to get to. I'm fairly certain that an online version will be given priority dev attention over any installed portable version. Doubt they would invest time into every developing a portable version. In the meantime, you could get a VM on Microsoft Azure, install RW on that and access via Remote Desktop Connection. You don't need a particularly powerful machine and you can just stop the VM when not using it, so costs should be minimal. Much less expensive and more convenient than lugging a second laptop around. Only downside is that you DO need an internet connection. RDP is not bandwidth heavy, though, so you don't need a great connection but you do need the internet. Another option is to use Oracle's Portable VirtualBox to run a VM from your USB drive. Still, my preference would be to have an Azure Pay-as-You-Go account and run an F1S server. Keep the VM stopped at all time, except when you want to need to use RW on your work PC. One more option that may make sense, if you have a desktop at home that you keep always on and have good internet at home, is to use one of many remote-connection options to work on your home PC from another computer. RW Project: Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition homebrew world Other Tools: CampaignCartographer, Cityographer, Dungeonographer, Evernote |
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Now I can put those Azure credits to good use! The past is a rudder to guide us, not an anchor to hold us back. |
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