1st inter-portal tournament of HMM3-OFF: "Air Magic"

Hi everyone! Just registered! I've always played Heroes 3 at home for hours, days, and years, and now I'm eager to try competing in tournaments. Questions: 1. How do I check the Sob version? I've already downloaded and installed the patch, but how do I verify that it's installed correctly (I mean the patch...)? Was there an official version of HMM III: The Shadow of Death plus Armageddon's Blade for map regeneration? What should I officially install? 2. I understand that I need to follow the rules, but is there anything else I need to know about hero development, like not taking Solmyr if I choose him, and if I do, dismissing him after level 2? Or is it simpler: save the game, play, save again, submit, and win! 3. And thirdly, tell the newbie what's what here!