Monthly Archives: October 2009

HM3: New items added

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Jeff Hebert

I am happy to announce the release of several more prizes for contest winners, now live and available for your use in your own creations. First, BlueBlazer has been added to the lineup of studly hombres in the Head-Winners set … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenge Prizes, Challenges, HeroMachine 3 | 25 Comments

Random Panel: Great moments in Freudian subtext

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Jeff Hebert

(From “Captain Video” number 2, 1951.)

Posted in Daily Random Panel | 5 Comments

HM3: Female update, update

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Jeff Hebert

At the urging of a couple of comments in the previous post, here’s an updated version of the propose shoulders-square female figure. The new one’s on the left, with “more finishing details” like toenails, better hands, etc. and slimmer hips, … Continue reading →

Posted in HeroMachine 3, Previews | 65 Comments

HM3: Female figure redux

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Jeff Hebert

I’d like to get your feedback on two possible female templates. The image below has the two generic ones (with faces for reference) in the middle, then two sample characters with outfits on so you can see how they might … Continue reading →

Posted in HeroMachine 3, Previews | 16 Comments

Random Panel: Strangely, it just makes women giggle

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Jeff Hebert

(From “Captain Video” number 2, 1951.)

Posted in Daily Random Panel | 6 Comments

Multi Layer Masking

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Jeff Hebert

Many thanks to Hammerknight for putting together the following tutorials AND a fun Halloween card, too! As always, click on any of the images to see them full size, and please let HK know what you think in the comments.

Posted in Recipes, Tips & Tricks | 6 Comments

Random Panel: Oversharing, super-villain style

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Jeff Hebert

(From “Captain Video” number 2, 1951.)

Posted in Daily Random Panel | 15 Comments

HM3: Potential code changes

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Jeff Hebert

I’m working my way through a great usability study Mark Shute did (for which he got an outstanding A+ in a 700 level course — woot Mark!). Before I actually hack up the code, I wanted to present the basic … Continue reading →

Posted in HeroMachine 3, Previews | 25 Comments

Chicken feet

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Jeff Hebert

In general, you don’t want to associate yourself with a chicken when planning your super-adventuring career. I’m not saying chickens are bad animals, I’m just saying they’re stupid, prone to killing themselves in spectacularly foolish ways, smelly, cowardly, and tasty … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Super Costumes | 8 Comments

Random Panel: I sure hope he’s not just happy to see me …

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Jeff Hebert

(From “Bulletman” number 9, 1942.)

Posted in Daily Random Panel | 8 Comments