Transtopia HMW art contest: Is over!

So it's the 2. of November which means the dead-line for the Transtopia HMW art contest is reached. If you haven't submitted your entry by now we're sorry but we can no longer except it. The HMW team will now review the entries and announce which one they choose to be the official game map for Heavy Metal War. Thank you for your - Read More

HMW: You want a robot or altmode in the new game? Here's your chance...

As most of you know, Moggy has decided he wants something a bit more colourful than the 1982 ZX-Spectrum graphics we have currently, so we've decided to up the ante on the altmodes making them larger and more detailed (this 2009 after all!) Whats more, we've also decided to add robot modes, weapons and armourinto the mix as well. So, to put it simply: If there is an alt, robot mode, weapon or eve a piece of armour you want in the game, please make an icon for it using the instructions below - Read More

The Seibertron.com Transtopia/ Heavy Metal War art contest - UPDATE!

I want to apologize but there will be no monthly Transtopia art challenge this month, as someone needs the help of the superhuman life-forms that call themselves artists. Yes Seibertron.com's site game Heavy Metal War (HMW) is prepping for the conversion to 2.0! Question: Now of what concern would that be for an artist? Answer: The game needs a map! So instead of Transtopia's monthly art challenge for October, I present you with the Transtopia "Give HMW a map of Cybertron" art - Read More

HMW: Smelting Pool League, round 2 signups...

This is the Smelting Pool League Taking the Heavy Metal War and adding extra metal. The art of the gladiatorial arena retuns to Cybertron as the 4 factions face off against each other in a league that tests both the tactics and experience of the HMW commanders to the limit. Firstly, congratulations again to Symbiote Spiderman 14 of the Decepticons for being the first ever ICL: Smelting Pool League Champion. His reward will be the alt of his choice for the next round. Can he retain his - Read More

HMW: Maximal vs. Predacon Tourney - Round 1

The Beast Wars have returned! The battle lines have been drawn and, orchestrated by the devious Predacon Wingspan, the fragile cease-fire that survived for centuries between the Maximals and Predacons has been shattered. Which of the Beast factions will conquer both their ancient enemies and the hazardous the Sonic Wastes to take the Brightsoul Matrix for themselves? And what of the Autobots and Decepticons? Will they just stand aside to watch these events, or have they rallied amongst - Read More

HMW: Maximal vs. Predacon Tournament - War in the Wastes!

Wingspan of the Predacons has kicked off the sign-up for our first big tourney of 2009, and its a battle between the Maximals and Predacons in a race to find the Brightsoul Matrix, an almost unknown artifact of great power. All Maximal and Predacon players are invited to join in and race against your generations's enemies - Which faction will be first to find the Matrix, and what will be left of those who who stand against them? It all begins on the 2nd March, the day the Beast Wars - Read More

HMW: The first trailer for HMW2 is here!

We've known that this has been coming for years. Since the Heavy Metal Warriors first faced off against each other back in 2003 we have seen HMW grow and develop into the wargame we all know and love to hate, but we also knew its time was running out and a new world would one day take its place. Then, a month ago, this was released: The first teaser for HMW2. The first peek into a whole new world and whet the appetite for what was to come. Now, thanks to Omega Sentinel, we can get our - Read More

HMW: Noticed the mission changes yet? UPDATED!!

Here ya' go guys, a few of the promised new missions have been added to allow the higher level players here a chance to stretch their mechanical legs and cause a bit of havoc. Be sure to check back into the Heavy Metal War - Read More

HMW: Noticed the mission changes yet?

Hey guys, OS has made some alterations to the Heavy Metal War missions! As well as modifying the mission brackets to account for our new level 4's over the next few days, we've tweaked a few of the mission genration rules in the hope that they work a bit better for you all from now on. 1) ALL Predacon and Maximal mission weightings have set to the lowest amount so they should now ONLY triggered by a Max/Pred being active. 2) Likewise, Bot v Con and Pred v Max mission weightings have - Read More

Bounty Hunters? Now is your time!

Warriors of Cybertron, We are The Huntmasters, and we represent the Bounty Hunting Elite of our world. We have been watching those amongst you who have shown a thirst for the hunt. Some amongst you hunt for the bounty, the sporting glory or the thrill of the chase. Others dedicate their time to capturing criminals and lawbreakers in these chaotic times and then there are also those who seek the answers to the universe that rest just out of their reach... but the undeniable fact is that - Read More

Heavy Metal War: A new age, the Beast Wars factions

Cybertron; a planet destroyed. History calls it: Heavy Metal War: The Organic Age You saw Cybertron, devastated and drifting in space until struck by an alien asteroid. From this, a new species of Transformer evolved; Efficient, smaller, just as powerful - maybe even deadlier. Heroic peacekeepers and warlike predators took the names Maximal and Predacon and war resumes for a new generation whilst the Autobots and Decepticons, reactivated as weapons of war, broke free to continue to - Read More

HMW Behind Enemy Lines - Issue 2 Has Been Released!

Behind Enemy Lines Issue 2 has been publicly released. Rather than write my own comments, I might as well let its Chief Editor, Burn do the talking! Yes, believe it or not, it's been close to a month since the last issue. But the time has passed and with a last minute rush here it is, Issue 2 of YOUR e-mag, Behind Enemy Lines, with not one, but TWO covers to celebrate the fifth anniversary of HMW! (Which was this weekend btw) Here's the obligatory guide to downloading to enjoy. - Read More

Behind Enemy Lines - Issue 1 - June 2008

Finally, the long awaited Issue #1 of Behind Enemy Lines is available. Seibertron.com's own Burn gives us the breakdown: Well, here it is folks, following on from the preview Issue Zero from a few weeks back, it's time for Issue One of Behind Enemy Lines. Here's the obligatory guide to downloading to enjoy. : • ImageVenue links, complete with thumbnails. - Just click on them to open them up and read. I went with IV because the files are too large for - Read More

Seibertron.com EXCLUSIVE - "Behind Enemy Lines" - Issue Zero now online!

Seibertron.com's own Burn has posted a new monthy E-zine covering info, interviews and a peek behind the curtain of Heavy Metal War. Here is Burn's original post with the updated E-zine: Welcome to "Behind Enemy Lines", what will hopefully be a monthly e-magazine dedicated to all things HMW. It began by a suggestion from Hollow One that someone come up with an idea to fill in the gap left by Kamjin and Frontline's disappearance. Thus Behind Enemy Lines was born. The concept is - Read More

Heavy Metal War: The Minicons are Here!

The Minicons are here! Be sure to visit the new Minicon section of HMW here to acquire some new companions for your Transformers. You can select your Minicons based on the abilities you want and even name each one of them. Get them while they last because they won't be this easy to get - Read More

Database server is having problems ... should be resolved within 72 hours

Sorry for the delay in relaying this information to you guys. The site is currently running off a backup server right now. HMW will be down for the next 72 hours until this problem is resolved. Apparently the database server had a bad scuzzy drive which has been causing the problems with the bad database tables, according to ThePlanet (the company which hosts Seibertron.com's servers). This would explain why I wasn't able to create proper backups of the Forums, Demiurgic City and Heavy Metal - Read More

HMW: Players who've lost accounts and / or data...

If anyone registered an account and played HMW between the database switchover on Sunday and the crash on Thursday, and lost their account in the crash, it may be possible to link up your pre-crash HMW data with the new account you've created since then. Please visit this forum thread and post your details as soon as possible to allow me the best chance of retrieving your HMW data. - Read More

HMW: Logging in and other bits

As you may be aware, SEIBERTRON.com is going through a few changes at the moment. Several players have reported that they're unable to log in to the game, so here's how you do it: 1) Go to the Members link on the top menu bar 2) Log in as normal 3) Click the Game link to get back to HMW I've made a couple of minor changes to the HMW interface to try to make this as smooth as possible. Please bear with us while the kinks are ironed out. - Read More

HMW Xmas tourney: RESULTS!

Tourney time has been and gone so we've updated with the final results! Please check this forum post for details - you can also continue to see the leaderboards on the tourney page. I'll be handing out prizes soon - details TBA! - so please keep checking the HMW front page for further details and announcements from your faction. Thanks to everyone who participated, and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I - Read More

[HMW] Happy Christmas / New Year!

Since I believe I've finally got all the Energon problems sorted out, I figured it's time to give out some slightly-belated presents! Everyone just received 20 times their characters' worth in XP and Energon, if I got my sums right. Enjoy! Also, since I finally sorted out the issue with auto-CR payments and negative Energon, I've cancelled the debts of everyone who'd gone into the red and given enough credit for everyone to be on at least €5,000. I'd like to take this opportunity to - Read More