Modern technology has allowed us to create a far superior utility than the basic one we had in 1991. The utility program generates artwork for use in any roleplaying game, but can also be used to create costume designs for comic book characters, or just to create fun illustrations. The Super Hero ArtBuilder uses high-resolution 3D character poses as the starting point. Users then select from hundreds of different pieces to layer on to the characters, such as masks, capes, gadgets, weapons, and energy effects. Each piece also has a variety of textures that can be added to it.
Users can also control the transparency and the color of each individual piece.
All of the artwork has been 3D modeled and pre-rendered in high resolution. The Super Hero ArtBuilder exports pictures in JPEG format for use with most art programs. Users can import their own background art, and the output can be optimized for web use, use with Hero Games' popular Creator software, or even for use as miniature size character standups. The next project, slated for this summer, is the Fantasy ArtBuilder, which will generate terrific character art for fantasy roleplaying games and other uses. And we have more titles planned further on down the road.