Try a richer map template on 160% and see how quickly you can snowball out of the starting zone 
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I have no clue which map templates are the richer ones, i usually just go with Random XL map.
"Superdeath seems to have acquired a rep for aggression somehow.
![[Image: noidea.gif]](https://www.realmsbeyond.net/forums/images/smilies/noidea.gif) In this game that's going to help us because he's going to go to the negotiating table with twitchy eyes and slightly too wide a grin and terrify the neighbors into favorable border agreements, one-sided tech deals and staggered NAPs."-Old Harry. PB48.
Ah, I'm not sure if you can play the HotA templates without the mod installed, but I do know the templates come bundled with the mod. They're not exactly designed for playing against the AI, but you can definitely get fun games out of L+U templates like Mini-Nostalgia and Diamond. The map pack also comes with templates designed for multiplayer 200% difficulty games like Skirmish and Nine-Day Wonder, but I haven't played those myself.
Not a fan of underground included maps. ( i put it in with the monoliths as some of the only things i dislike about the game ) Ik, im picky
"Superdeath seems to have acquired a rep for aggression somehow.
In this game that's going to help us because he's going to go to the negotiating table with twitchy eyes and slightly too wide a grin and terrify the neighbors into favorable border agreements, one-sided tech deals and staggered NAPs."-Old Harry. PB48. (June 30th, 2020, 15:38)superdeath Wrote:(June 30th, 2020, 15:33)Zalson Wrote: The real rule for HoMM3 is that if you have vampire lords, you still have an army. That's always tough. How do you prioritize your development? Economy first? Or creatures first? It took me a long time to realize that creatures first is the way to go; as a kid, we would always go ponderously toward a Capitol first, which only worked on the easier difficulties. From the looks of it, you did have some Naga Banks, an imp cache, and a watermill. What cost you all your gold? (July 1st, 2020, 13:04)Zalson Wrote:(June 30th, 2020, 15:38)superdeath Wrote:(June 30th, 2020, 15:33)Zalson Wrote: The real rule for HoMM3 is that if you have vampire lords, you still have an army. From what i remember, it was lack of t1-t2 things to kill to gather a decent amount of skellys. Which didnt let me clear things like Naga banks as easily without losing my early vamps. I think i had... 2500 in gold stacks total laying around, and basically HAD to go for higher econ. I think it was actually a bad idea that game to grab another hero instead of pushing more $ into vamp/lich stacks to break out of that crappy start. Wish i had taken more screenshots.
"Superdeath seems to have acquired a rep for aggression somehow.
In this game that's going to help us because he's going to go to the negotiating table with twitchy eyes and slightly too wide a grin and terrify the neighbors into favorable border agreements, one-sided tech deals and staggered NAPs."-Old Harry. PB48.
Yup. I was a little sad to find out most armies would look the same. Wyverns or Angels most of the time. HOTA adds more creature banks too I believe.
For example for Rampart, Grand Elves would be your main stack, with Centaurs split into 1-stacks to protect them. Later on you'd add a few Pegasi for their speed. Maybe Unicorns for battle, but that's about it. A lot of your money would be spent on running 8 heroes for chaining, to clear the map quicker. https://www.twitch.tv/theknownworld is a good channel to learn or just for entertainment. Streams Homm3 MP most Saturdays. (July 1st, 2020, 13:16)Jowy Wrote: Yup. I was a little sad to find out most armies would look the same. Wyverns or Angels most of the time. HOTA adds more creature banks too I believe.i started watching HOMM3 on youtube once i found his videos. Its basically what got my interest in the game. Learned how/why to do a shit load of 1stacks and NEVER trust the auto combat to not be a complete dumbass.
"Superdeath seems to have acquired a rep for aggression somehow.
In this game that's going to help us because he's going to go to the negotiating table with twitchy eyes and slightly too wide a grin and terrify the neighbors into favorable border agreements, one-sided tech deals and staggered NAPs."-Old Harry. PB48. 
It's a pretty small world, I put on MeKick in the background sometimes too.
Also, it may just be my nostalgia, but I love this channel too, the Heroes Orchestra, a Polish ensemble that arranges and performs tracks from the series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VzzCBQb9IY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lFDWbfdxqE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkuPY3sweZQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V3HeRnRNH8 (July 1st, 2020, 13:33)El Grillo Wrote: It's a pretty small world, I put on MeKick in the background sometimes too. Love the Heroes Orchestra. So much passion for this classic game, from musicians to modders. It's a shame you can't really play this game by PBEM because of battles. Would have been cool to do like a 4-player game with everyone reporting. |
