What were your expectations for Heroes 4?

I don't know what I expected from Heroes of Might and Magic IV, I really don't. It seems like I expected everything except an improved tactical system and a continuation of the campaigns from Heroes of Might and Magic III. But it should have been better than Heroes of Might and Magic III. And in reality, Heroes of Might and Magic IV was a pleasant surprise only because by that time I was tired of playing Heroes of Might and Magic III, and I wanted something new from the same series.