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Title:
HeavyMetal Map
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4,200
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Description:
HeavyMetal Map (or HMMap for short) is the latest in the HeavyMetal program series, and the first designed to be primarily a graphics-based program, rather than a calculation-based program. The main purpose of the program is to design and print map sheets based on standard Classic BattleTech map sheets. The quality graphics included with the program make it a snap to make maps with better graphics than has been possible in the past, and to add some truly unique features to both standard and custom maps.
HeavyMetal Map is the only Official Classic BattleTech map design program. As you've come to expect from all of the HeavyMetal programs, HeavyMetal Map gives you all the tools to design, including both standard, tournament-legal terrain types, as well as advanced terrains and other features not previously available on any CBT map.
With HeavyMetal Map, you will have available approximately 60 data files covering published CBT maps from all of the map compilations. You will also be able to download additional, user-submitted graphics and more from the HeavyMetal Map Additional Graphics page.
HeavyMetal Map Features
* An extensive User’s Manual in PDF format is supplied, which not only gives complete instructions on using the program, but also examples on how to obtain certain effects and a how-to section for making your own 2D and 3D maps. * Over 1,000 high-quality graphics are included with the program, organized into palettes, so as to accommodate computers of various capabilities. * In addition to printing maps, an optional Map Data Sheet can be printed, which outlines all the items on the map sheet, along with their location, rules and a sample graphic. * Add-On graphics allow scaling of any graphic, such as a DropShip, to cover multiple hexes and print basically any size desired. * Colorful logos, as included with HeavyMetal Plus, have been specially adapted to allow users to add Clan and House logos on their favorite building complex, courtyard, or to denote ownership or objectives on the map. * All official terrain types are included, and in addition many new graphics, such as railroad, Maglev monorail and canal are provided. * Most graphics can be flipped and mirrored, meaning that you can vary the appearance from hex to hex, even while using the same graphic. * Graphics are added in layers, with over ten layers providing great flexibility and the ability to add several different items within the same hex or area. * HeavyMetal Map includes a Random Map generator feature, which can place woods, lakes, shores, rough and levels in random locations on the map. Choose the percent of each terrain type, or let HMMap do its own thing with the “I’m feeling lucky” feature. * Most or all of the standard published maps are already entered in for you; print them out, or use them as a basis for making your new designs. * You have complete control over the printout, including the type and color of hex lines and text that is printed on the map. You can even choose to include building rating, CF and height, rating and height only, height only, or none of the above (in case you only want your GameMaster to know). * Zoom in while working on the map, or view the entire map at once. Either way, full resolution map previews are available at the touch of a function key. * Maps can be automatically printed to multiple sheets (as standard size maps rarely fit on a single sheet), or high-resolution images can be made for printing at a print shop or for other uses.
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While this site is designed to fit many resolutions, the best for viewing is 1024x768 or greater. Most pages will look fine at 800x600 but because of content some will require horizontal scrolling. At 1024x768 no scrolling is needed.
HeavyMetal Map (or HMMap for short) is the latest in the HeavyMetal program series, and the first designed to be primarily a graphics-based program, rather than a calculation-based program. The main purpose of the program is to design and print map sheets based on standard Classic BattleTech map sheets. The quality graphics included with the program make it a snap to make maps with better graphics than has been possible in the past, and to add some truly unique features to both standard and custom maps.