Category Archives: Previews

HM3: Cityscapes

I’ve just updated the core HeroMachine 3 app to support a new set of items. They’re in the “Background” slot, and the set is named “Cityscapes”. Here they are: The first one is the “Dark Alley” from Replacement Prize List … Continue reading

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HM3: Text save with custom colors

The “working” version of HM3 was just updated to support custom color loading. Your previously saved text strings should still work normally. Note that you could now start a blank character, fill the entire set of Custom Color boxes, and … Continue reading

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HM3: Text save testing

If you’re feeling brave, mosey on over to the HeroMachine 3 Working version and give the new “Load/Save as Text” feature a whirl. After the jump I’ll post some screen shots and explanations.

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HM3 New Layout Test

If you’re feeling particularly brave, you might check out the new layout I’ve been coding for HeroMachine 3. It’s based on the excellent work of Mark Shute, who did a wonderful usability test for me a while back, and Jim … Continue reading

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HM3: Undo testing

I’ve posted a test version of HeroMachine 3 here featuring the first pass at the “undo” feature for those brave enough to give it a whirl. This test version shouldn’t affect your “real” saved characters at all, they’re totally separate … Continue reading

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HM3: Export options

I’m currently working on adding options for how you want to export your character image, and this is the dialog box I have so far: How do those sizes grab you? The 200×300 size I figure will mostly be used … Continue reading

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HM3: Celtic Knots

Me, Myself, and I … um, and I … have finished his prizes for a couple of contest wins, now available in Insignia-Nature: (Click to embiggen.) He requested a strand of Celtic knots to use as a facial tattoo, but … Continue reading

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Terminal Knees

Watson Bradshaw requested a set of legs that would terminate at the knees, as if the character were kneeling. Since that’s been requested by lots of folks, I thought it would be wise to go ahead and publish the first … Continue reading

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HM3: New Right Hands

Finishing up Imp’s prize from Character Contest 33, I’ve converted these three hands from the Modern Warrior mini to HeroMachine 3 Alpha: Thanks for your patience, and for the suggestion, Imp!

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HM3: Common female fantasy tops

I’ve just posted the “Tops-Female-Fantasy-Common” set to HeroMachine 3, a conversion of the previously released male items to fit the standard female body. As usual, if you don’t see it on the list, clear your browser cache. Enjoy!

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