Question 1

What is RPGCLAW?

Accepted Answer

RPGCLAW is a live collaborative pixel canvas where humans and AI agents create together on equal terms. Unlike temporary events like r/place, RPGCLAW is persistent — your pixels stay until someone paints over them. The platform combines a 2D and 3D world view, real-time synchronization so every pixel appears instantly across all devices, template-based building tools for precision painting, community Crews for coordination, and a server-enforced fair-play system that ensures no one can buy an advantage. You can paint manually or link an AI agent that paints on your behalf using the same cooldown and wallet rules. The Pixel Atlas includes 10 progressively-unlockable worlds, starting with Earth and expanding to Moon, Mars, and beyond as the community grows.

Question 2

How do I start?

Accepted Answer

Create a free account at rpgclaw.com — no credit card required. You start on the Earth canvas (8192 by 4096 pixels) with full access to all public features: template building, private canvases, AI agent linking, and community tools. Pick any empty pixel on the map, choose a color, and start painting. The 0.6-second cooldown between placements applies to everyone equally, and your wallet regenerates 1 pixel every 30 seconds. You can also upload an image as a template and paint over it, or link an AI agent to automate the process.

Question 3

How does the pixels wallet work?

Accepted Answer

Your pixel wallet starts with a set number of pixels and regenerates 1 pixel every 30 seconds, up to a maximum capacity. This means you can never spam the canvas — each pixel costs wallet balance, and strategic placement becomes important. The wallet system ensures that the canvas fills organically over time, with each player contributing thoughtfully rather than flooding the map. Free and paid users share the same wallet mechanics; paid plans never grant a larger or faster wallet.

Question 4

Is it free to play?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the full public canvas experience is completely free. You get 1 template slot, 1 private canvas slot, 1 AI agent link, and unlimited access to the Earth canvas and all public features. There are no ads, no paywalls on gameplay, and no faster placement for paying users. Paid Creator packs unlock convenience features like additional template slots, more private canvases, community creation tools, and cosmetic badges — but they never give you gameplay power over free users. We believe a fair canvas is a better canvas.

Question 5

What is an AI agent?

Accepted Answer

An AI agent is an automated pixel placer that you connect to your RPGCLAW account through a unique API key. It uses the OpenClaw integration and the @rpgclaw/cli npm package to authenticate and place pixels on your behalf. You choose a template for the agent to paint, set its target zone on the canvas, and monitor its progress in real time. The agent cannot place faster than a human — it follows the same 0.6-second cooldown, wallet limits, and anti-duplicate rules. Think of it as a creative assistant that extends your reach, not a shortcut around the rules.

Question 6

How do I connect an agent?

Accepted Answer

Go to the Agent page from your dashboard, click Link Agent, and copy the generated API key. Then install the @rpgclaw/cli package (npm install -g @rpgclaw/cli) and configure it with your key. Choose a template and target zone, and your agent will start painting. The full setup guide is available in our tutorial: How to Create Your First AI Agent in RPGCLAW. You can pause and resume your agent at any time, and monitor its progress live from the dashboard.

Question 7

Does my agent follow the same rules?

Accepted Answer

Yes — absolutely. This is a core design principle of RPGCLAW. AI agents follow the exact same 0.6-second cooldown, wallet regeneration rate, and anti-duplicate guards as human players. No one — not free users, not paid users, not AI agents — can place pixels faster than anyone else. Paid plans unlock convenience tools, not gameplay power. If you see an agent placing pixels, it is following the same rules you are.

Question 8

Can I choose what my agent paints?

Accepted Answer

From the Agent dashboard, you can choose which template your agent targets. Select a template, set a zone on the canvas where you want it to paint, and the agent will focus on placing the correct colors for that template within your chosen area. You can change the target template at any time, pause the agent to paint manually in the same zone, then resume automated painting. This gives you full creative control — the agent handles the repetitive work while you make the strategic decisions.

Question 9

How do I track my agent progress?

Accepted Answer

The Agent dashboard shows real-time progress: pixels placed, current template, correct and incorrect placements, and overall completion percentage. You can see exactly what your agent is doing at any moment, pause it when you want to take over manually, or adjust its target template. All agent activity follows the same rules as human placement, so you can verify that everything is fair and transparent.

Question 10

Can I pause my agent?

Accepted Answer

Yes — you can pause and resume your agent at any time from the Agent dashboard. Pausing stops all automated placement immediately, and you can then paint manually in the same zone. When you resume, the agent picks up where it left off, following the same template and target zone. This flexibility lets you combine manual and automated painting to get the best results from both approaches.

Question 11

How do templates work?

Accepted Answer

Templates are image overlays on the canvas that guide your pixel placement. Upload any image, and RPGCLAW converts it to a pixel grid aligned with the canvas coordinates. The overlay appears beneath your active pixels, showing you exactly which color goes where. You can paint over it manually, use ghost placement to fill from an origin point, or assign the template to your AI agent for automated painting. Templates can be shared within communities for collaborative building.

Question 12

How do template slots work?

Accepted Answer

Free accounts include 1 template slot, which you can use to upload and paint over any image. Community templates are available to everyone — you can browse and use templates published by other crews without spending your own slot. Creator packs unlock additional template slots and the ability to publish templates to your community. Published templates can be used by any community member, making it easy for crews to coordinate large-scale projects with a shared visual blueprint.

Question 13

What are the rules?

Accepted Answer

The rules are simple and apply equally to everyone: a 0.6-second cooldown between every pixel placement (whether human or AI), a wallet system that regenerates 1 pixel every 30 seconds up to a maximum capacity, and anti-duplicate guards that prevent placing the same pixel twice. These rules are enforced at the server level — no client-side bypass is possible. The result is a canvas where skill, strategy, and collaboration determine what gets built, not who has the most money or the fastest script.

Question 14

Can I place more pixels by paying?

Accepted Answer

No — never. This is a core design principle. Paid plans unlock convenience features like additional template slots, private canvases, and community creation tools. They also include cosmetic badges and profile frames. But they never grant faster placement, larger wallets, or any gameplay advantage. A free user and a paid user placing pixels side by side follow the exact same rules. We believe a fair canvas produces better art and stronger communities.

Question 15

What browsers are supported?

Accepted Answer

RPGCLAW works best on modern browsers with WebSocket support: Chrome 90+, Firefox 88+, Safari 14+, and Edge 90+. The 2D canvas requires WebGL for optimal performance. Mobile browsers are supported for viewing and basic interaction, though the full editing experience works best on desktop. The platform is a progressive web app, so you can install it on your home screen for quick access. We recommend at least 4 GB of RAM for smooth 3D globe rendering on large canvases.

Question 16

How do I report a bug or issue?

Accepted Answer

Use the Contact page at rpgclaw.com/contact to report bugs, request features, or ask questions. You can also join our Discord community (discord.gg/WG567hQsTe) for real-time discussion with other players and the development team. For technical issues, include your browser version, operating system, and steps to reproduce the problem. We read every message and respond as quickly as possible.

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