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I sent a proposal yesterday to post "Astral Venice" on Maps4Heroes – so far, no visible results. Pomazok1329 could probably suggest the map to HeroesPortal. I checked CelestialHeavens to see what their requirements are for accepting new maps into their collection, and I was pleasantly surprised:
Celestial Heavens hosts a large collection of fan-made maps for the Heroes of Might and Magic games.
How to submit your map:
The map needs to be for Heroes III-VII, including their various expansion packs and mods.
The map needs to be in English.
The map needs to be playtested by at least one other person.
The finished map needs to include a readme file (suggested template) with the tester's email address included.
Also, include minimaps and a screenshot along with the map.
If you can't find a tester, ask for some help in the forums or use our maptesting service. That requirement is meant to increase the odds of having an error-proof map upon publication, even if further updates are often necessary. We reserve the right to reject or remove from the database any incomplete or unplayable map, or any map that contains inappropriate content.
Once your map meets all requirements, email the ZIP file to the address below
This ensures that the collection doesn't include maps with critical errors that make them impossible to complete or greatly complicate/extend the playthrough, or simply maps that don't deserve attention. I also greatly appreciate that the maps always include a text file with a description, the names, and email addresses of the author and testers. In the past, it was the norm for the author to strive to ensure that:
1) the map had no errors, and all identified errors were immediately corrected;
2) if players had difficulties or questions, he would readily answer and explain.
2017: the authors of some maps (even among the best) are unknown. Contact with other authors has been lost. And even when the author is known and present on a particular site, they may be completely indifferent to their errors, when pointed out: "it's up to you to fix them!" That's not right!
Воскресайте, камінні душі, Розчиняйте серця і чоло, Щоб не сказали Про вас грядущі: їх на землі не було…
(Василь Симоненко. Люди – прекрасні)