There are no calculations for you to manually perform as the software does the sums for you, leaving plenty of time to experiment with different rosters and tactics. The software checks the roster you have chosen against the rules for your particular game, eliminating mistakes, and removing the need for you to constantly check the rulebook yourself. The software's design adds "point and click simplicity" to the at-times complex task of creating army lists. The software is available for both Windows and macOS, with a free roster viewer app also available on iOS devices. Standard players can purchase the Player Edition (also Windows-only) for $4.99/user.Īnother Lone Wolf product, Army Builder supports tabletop miniature games like Warhammer 40K, Lord of the Rings, Warmachine, and many more.
Cloud services enable you to keep your campaigns in sync and push information to each of your players, among other things.
The full GM edition costs $59.99 and comes with six months of access to Realm Works servers (with the option to continue for roughly six- or 12-month periods). Realm Works is currently only available for Windows. Realm Works makes this far easier by automatically generating summaries for you. It can take hours to assemble the various relevant materials, character sheets, and manage your story. You can then use the software to individually reveal various aspects of your world-from partially obscured maps, to portraits, relationships, and so on.įor those struggling with preparation, Realm Works helps there too. Pluck locations, NPCs, dungeons, and more straight out of the cloud and integrate them into your game with a few clicks. Realm Works includes access to the Realm Work Content Market, which provides pre-created content from publishers and enthusiasts alike. Not only does it remove ads for under a dollar a month, but it also grants access to a larger layout for better detail work. Regardless of which version you prefer, HeroMachine offers a premium version of both. The ability to toggle a grid also makes it easier to discern edits as you add-on items. The widescreen view lets you declutter your screen to focus on what details you've laid out. Use the headshot view for close-up facial detailing. However, its alternative views help you hammer out smaller details. HeroMachine 3 starts with the same normal view as HeroMachine 2.5. In addition, you can also move, rotate, and scale all visual elements. The ability to create layers opens the door to a multitude of additional customizations. The art style is of a higher quality, and you can apply multiple attributes (two necklaces, rather than one-per-category as with HM2).Įach of the visual items that make up your design can also undergo transformations. HeroMachine 3 (above) takes things to the next level, offering an almost-fiddly level of detail to play with. You can create encounters, assign experience, generate names, and take notes all while integrating your character data. Plus, your list automatically updates after you complete each input.įor GMs, the included GMGen offers a variety of features utilizing your new sheets. It's a great resource to navigate first-timers while also offering intricate customization. Plus, PCGen makes it even easier by creating a running to-do list for your character sheet.īy clicking on any list item, you'll automatically jump to the appropriate input box or see it highlighted. Worried about filling out your first character sheet? For players, it handles all the complicated calculations involved. It's currently compatible with popular titles such as Dungeons and Dragons 3.5e, Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition, d20 Modern, Starfinder, Pathfinder, and many more.
It uses Java to achieve this, so make sure you install Java 11 or newer if you want to use it.
PCGen is a cross-platform RPG character generator for Windows, Mac, Linux, and FreeBSD.