Capture

Local

MANIA detects and captures MapleStory on the same PC automatically. Recommended for private servers and MapleStory Worlds. Official servers require a remote configuration.

Remote

MANIA runs on your PC while MapleStory runs on another PC, in a VM on the same PC, or in the cloud. Required for all official servers, including MapleStory N, regardless of your operating system.

Setup	PCs Required	PCs Occupied
Local	1	1
GeForce NOW	1	1
Two PCs + Software Input	2	2
Two PCs + Hardware Input	2	1

For local and remote with software input, the MapleStory window must stay focused. Hardware input removes the focus requirement, freeing up your MANIA PC entirely.

Local Capture
Remote Capture

OFFICIAL SERVER PLAYERS:

You must use a Remote Configuration for all official servers, including MapleStory N. This applies on every operating system, even if you use hardware input.

Disable Night Light (Windows) or Night Shift (MacOS), color shifts throw off pixel detection and cause capture to fail.

Everything runs on one PC. MANIA finds and captures MapleStory automatically. You may need to set Settings → MapleStory Version → Classic if you are on an old school server.Resolution:

Set MapleStory to 1366x768 (or 1920x1080 with UI → Ideal Ratio).
Old school servers use 1280x720 instead.

Disable UI is transparent during battle.

Disable Night Light (Windows) or Night Shift (MacOS), color shifts throw off pixel detection and cause capture to fail.

Remote capture also includes a VM on the same PC. VM setups need only one physical PC, but setup can be complex and support is limited.

GeForce NOW
Remote Desktop Software
Capture Card

Stream MapleStory from GeForce NOW and capture it on your PC.Only requires 1 PC and is easy to set up, costs ~$10/mo with a 100h/month limit.

Hardware input is not compatible with GFN — it requires a physical USB connection to the game PC, and GFN runs in the cloud.

Goal: Make the remote game appear in a window as if running locally, with no stretching or borders; Confirm this with the “Live Capture” tab under Capture in MANIA.Choose either 1366x768 or 1920x1080 and make sure all resolutions match.

Get GeForce NOW

Download GeForce NOW and sign up for a plan.

Set Windows mouse settings

Windows 10:
- Search “Mouse Settings”
- Click “Additional mouse options”
- Click “Pointer Options” tab
Windows 11:
- Search “Change the mouse pointer display or speed”
- Click “Pointer Options” tab
Set pointer speed to the middle notch
Turn off Enhance pointer precision

Set GeForce NOW resolution

Go to GFN Settings → Gameplay
Set to either 1366x768 or 1920x1080
Restart GeForce NOW to apply resolution changes

Link your Nexon account if needed.

Set MapleStory resolution

Go to Settings → Graphics → Resolution
Set to Full Screen — same as your GeForce NOW resolution
For 1920x1080, set UI → UI Size to Ideal Ratio
Disable UI is transparent during battle

Resize remote window

In MANIA, go to Select Window → Resize remote window
Set this to 1366x768 or 1920x1080

This must match your GeForce NOW and MapleStory resolutions

Connect two PCs using remote desktop software, allowing you to view and control one PC from another.

Avoid: Parsec, Chrome Remote Desktop, Sunshine, Apollo, RustDesk, NoMachine, Shadow PCDon’t ask for recommendations - anything shared publicly gets blacklisted.

Steam Link does not support software mouse input. You’ll need hardware input to use it.

Goal: Make the remote game appear in a window as if running locally, with no stretching or borders. Choose either 1366x768 or 1920x1080 and make sure all resolutions match.

Find remote desktop software

Search Google — there are 10+ free options easily available.

Install remote desktop software on both PCs

Connect to your MapleStory PC and verify you can control it.

Set MapleStory PC's desktop resolution

Right-click desktop → Display settings → Display resolution
Set to 1920x1080 or 1366x768

Set MapleStory resolution

Go to Settings → Graphics → Resolution
Set to Full Screen — same as your desktop resolution
For 1920x1080, set UI → UI Size to Ideal Ratio
Disable UI is transparent during battle

Resize remote window

In MANIA, go to Select Window → Resize remote window
Set this to 1366x768 or 1920x1080

This must match your MapleStory desktop and MapleStory resolutions.

Connect two PCs using a capture card and transmit video from the MapleStory PC to your MANIA PC. You’ll need remote hardware input to control the game.

MS PC →

MapleStory (HDMI)

Capture Card →

HDMI → USB

MANIA PC

Captures video

What to buy (~$20 USD)

A capture card that outputs 1080p at 60fps over USB 3.0
HDMI cable

Connect the capture card

Plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on your MapleStory PC
Plug the other end into the capture card’s HDMI IN port
Plug the capture card into any USB port on your MANIA PC

Set MapleStory PC's desktop resolution

Right-click desktop → Display settings → Display resolution
Set to 1920x1080

Set MapleStory PC's capture card output

Check Display settings → Advanced display → Active signal mode
Set 1920x1080 60Hz in Display adapter properties → List All Modes

Set MapleStory resolution

Set Settings → Graphics → Resolution to 1920x1080 (Full Screen)
Set UI → UI Size to Ideal Ratio
Disable UI is transparent during battle

Select your capture card

In MANIA, click Select Window and choose your capture card

If the output is set correctly, the card should list its resolution and framerate.If it instead lists a compressed format such as MJPG, it won’t work properly. Plug it into a USB 3.0 port (usually blue).

Capture card listed with resolution and framerate in the Window Selector — Correct ✓

Capture card listed without a resolution in the Window Selector — Incorrect ✗

Your MANIA PC’s resolution doesn’t matter.

Confirmation

You’ll know capture is working when you see:

Purple text — correct window resolution detected
Yellow text — correct EXP detected
Green circle — player detected on minimap

Capture confirmation showing resolution, EXP, and minimap detection

MapleStory Settings

Configure these in-game settings for best detection:

Minimap: Top-left corner, map name visible
Chatbox: Bottom-left corner as shown

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Essentials

Enhancements

Features

Guides

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Remote

MS PC →

Capture Card →

MANIA PC

Confirmation

MapleStory Settings

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Confirmation

MapleStory Settings