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It is impossible to come up with a specific definition of a block that will be objectively applicable in any situation. Therefore, I suggest giving a general formulation like: "A block that prevents playing a full game" and rely on the common sense of opponents; if they lack it, then on the common sense of the host. To avoid such problems less often, apply a restart due to a block only when there are no subjective restarts available.
But I did write this:
Restart for a strong block, if the block cannot be bypassed and the block cuts off the Castle from the main part of the respawn area, leaving no opportunity for development until the block. It applies up to level 112 inclusive.
The strength of the block is primarily assessed by the player who reported the block, then by his opponent, and if there is a dispute between the players - by the host/judge/AC.
If subjective restarts remain, then a subjective restart is used at the choice of the player (i.e., if 112 is available, you can use the remaining restart 111).
If subjective restarts run out, the player has the right to request an additional restart.
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I will add what we discussed about restarts to the first post. We can write in more detail about considering controversial situations with blocks in Section V. Non-standard and Controversial Situations. Judging.
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Comments and generalizations on Section II (continued).
5.7. It is forbidden to take Pandora's Boxes, scrolls, artifacts, or visit various objects from under a shifted guard without killing the guard. It is not allowed to visit objects, take Pandora's Boxes, scrolls, or artifacts using the "Flight", "Dimension Door" spells, or with Angel Wings, without defeating the corresponding guard. Chests, campfires, and resources can be taken both with the help of the above spells and wings, and from under a shifted guard.
The Border Guard is equated to the object's guard, and it is impossible to take Pandora's Boxes, scrolls, artifacts, or visit various objects behind the guard without visiting the corresponding tent and removing the guard.
No one spoke out against the proposed clarification; we accept it.
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Regarding Galtaran, opinions were almost evenly divided: some players are in favor of a random starting hero, others are in favor of choosing, but without Galtaran. However, playing randomly for Necromancer will be difficult; there are too many weak heroes there who are limited by restrictions. Therefore, I suggest making the start for the winter season as in Favorites, then we will discuss it again.
5.8. Restrictions on Castles.
5.8.1. In the Conflux Castle, upgrading monsters to levels 1, 6, and 7 is prohibited.
When playing as Conflux, the starting hero is chosen randomly when generating the map.
5.8.2. In the Necropolis Castle, building an antimagic field generator is prohibited.
When playing as Necropolis, selecting Galtaran as the starting hero is prohibited. If Galtaran comes not as a starting hero, you CAN develop him, even for any Castle.
And here's another suggestion:
RomarioGrom

5.16. In the Conflux Castle, upgrading monsters to level 1, 6, and 7 is prohibited (it is allowed to upgrade to level 1 and 6 if these are the last buildings in the Castle).
In my opinion, there is no point in introducing a rule that no one will use anyway.
Kluka
PS. Did anyone think about banning the construction of Dark Veil in the Necropolis?
I didn't think so. I like Dark Veil.
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c) If any of your heroes receive the corresponding spell in a Pandora's Box, pyramid, after visiting a scholar, or in a magic book (even if this hero does not have enough wisdom skill to learn this spell).
pHOMM
There is no level 4 in the pyramid; therefore, it must be removed from the list.
Thank you, I did not notice; I will remove it.
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Of course, the discussion about the Mercenary Camp was interesting. The question was as follows:
5.13. It is permissible to buy and use any monsters in "mercenary camps."
Remove - it's obvious?
In my opinion, this is a completely useless rule. You can make several dozen such rules: it is allowed to visit the stables, it is allowed to enter the dragon utopia, it is allowed to pass an army along the chain, and many other things are allowed. Should all this be listed? In no rules have I seen that Mercenary Camps were prohibited. And what is not prohibited is permitted. But some players for some reason decided that I want to ban it :confused:
Maybe we should still remove this rule?