Posts from Ogo

Map name: HolyTown
Map version: 1.1
Game version: 2.1(3.1)
Map type: scenario
Size: medium (136x136)
Dungeon: Yes
Total players: 3
Human players: 3
Author: Ogo-i
Author's contacts: ogo-i-o@yandex.ru ogo-i@ukr.net
Language: Russian
Recommended for: experienced players

Description:
“Three peaceful kingdoms have always cooperated and been friends. They were not interested in foreign lands or wealth, because there was enough of everything already. They were not consumed by the thirst for power, and they all valued peace and a friendly atmosphere. This harmony was disrupted by rumors about a lost sacred city hidden in the dungeons...”

From the author:
“You can play as Fortress, Sylvan, or Academy. Each faction wants to find the lost city. The map has many artifacts and buildings to improve your hero’s stats. There is an excellent opportunity to level up your hero above level 30. The map takes a long time to complete. The finale of the scenario will pleasantly surprise you.

Note: The map won silver prize in the "Best Single Player" category at the official Heroes 5 map contest held by Ubisoft.

Installation
1. Copy the file to the game's Maps directory. If such a folder does not exist, create it.
2. In the main menu, select “Single Player”, then choose the desired map from the list.

The map is designed for battles between two weak and one strong player. They don't necessarily have to form an alliance, but they will still have to focus on attacking the player in the center first. Therefore, the map may not be suitable for everyone. But if you play against the computer, it's great. There is also a decent dungeon, although it's small. There are many tactics and alliance options. For example, you can temporarily agree to play two against the computer. Why? Whoever defeats it first will gain an advantage in the castle! And then the second player will have a hard time. After a relatively easy victory over the active enemies, the most interesting part begins. In the catacombs, you will face battles with tens of thousands of dwarves and thousands of mummies.

Isn't the map author Ogo-i?
And why is a non-Russian letter used in the topic title?

Probably a typo. It's unlikely that a map would have such a name with the numeral I.

Thank you for pointing that out. Typos have been corrected.

There are still typos.

Now it’s fixed.

Another map in the folder :smile11:

Why are other factions blocked? Why even do this? Is there a way to fix it?

Excellent map!

Walkthrough of the "Sacred City" scenario (hero difficulty): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcDmBMXU-zs

Added 10 minutes later
It would be great to upload the maps that I have already completed on my channel:
Return Home, Ghostly Advantage, Happy Face,
Haven Castle, Jack the Crow, Struggle for Survival, Just Troubles, etc.

The ending turned out to be unexpected.

Why were such huge armies deployed in the Dungeon?

The ending turned out to be unexpected.

Really?

The scenario's finale will pleasantly surprise you.

In what way?

Walkthrough of the "Sacred City" scenario (hero difficulty): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcDmBMXU-zs

Added 10 minutes ago
It would be great to upload the maps that I have already completed on my channel:

Many of the maps you have completed have already been uploaded on this forum

Added 2 minutes ago

Why were such huge armies placed in the Dungeon?

But it's more interesting this way; the enemy shouldn't be weak

Added 1 minute ago

Why are other races blocked? Why even do this? Can this be fixed somehow?

That's how the map author intended it, but you can fix it yourself; just open the editor

Added 4 minutes ago

The ending of the scenario will pleasantly surprise you.
In what way?

Pay attention to the unusual moment with the teleporters and 2 keys; it's not that simple. Watch from 6 hours, 5 minutes, and 30 seconds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcDmBMXU-zs

Yes, the map is indeed powerful. And it's not just because in 2008, the "Sacred City" scenario became a silver prize winner in the "Best Single-Player" category at the official map contest for Heroes 5, organized by Ubisoft. It's simply fun to play! I agree that the beginning of the map, especially when set to Hero difficulty, is challenging, but as the hero levels up, the gameplay becomes easier and more interesting. Therefore, I express my gratitude to the map's author. I should also try playing other scenarios by this author; there are probably more. 
Also, a huge thank you to the author of the Heroes fan channel, Heroes fan - Remix, for helping with the map walkthrough. This guy posted a walkthrough on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcDmBMXU-zs

His walkthrough experience also helped me. I thought I was playing well, but this guy plays like a god. So, I have something to strive for.

A really nice map. And I liked the chessboard.