Posts from VCMI is an open-source engine with a different AI.

Hello everyone. I wanted to talk about this project in case someone hasn't heard of it yet.

VCMI is an open-source project where the Heroes engine is being rewritten from scratch, including the AI.
Its main advantage is its **CROSS-PLATFORM** compatibility. It works on Android(4.4+), Mac, Windows, and Linux. You can also compile it for other specific platforms like Raspberry Pi, FreeBSD, etc.

Another strong point is that the project directly supports a huge number of **mods** through the launcher.

The version is still somewhat raw, so there may be bugs and things that simply haven't been implemented yet. This should be taken into account.
But with each release, it becomes cleaner and more polished, and there are more and more features.

I posted in this section because I thought it would only be interesting to single-player fans. However, multiplayer support was added starting with version 1.5. And with version 1.5.3, even **Simultaneous Turns** became possible!!
You can play, for example, from Windows against someone using a Macbook/Linux/Android, etc., without any Hamachi or similar software, directly through the lobby.

• The AI is different. Neutrals behave differently. The Heroes AI also behaves differently.

**For normal gameplay on Windows, you will need at least 4GB of RAM with Windows 7/10 or higher. Also, the game can put a heavy load on the processor.**
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Project website https://vcmi.eu/
project on GitHub https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi
Discord https://discord.gg/chBT42V Here you can get help, ask questions, or report problems.
Bug tracker https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/issues This is where we report bugs in the game.


**The latest release https://vcmi.eu/download/**


Installation may seem complicated at first.

But all you need to do is copy the three folders "Data", "Maps" and "Mp3" from your Heroes into this path:
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\vcmi\

You may also need Visual C++ if it is not installed on your computer; you can download it either from official sources or from my Google Drive.
x86 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R-s07NC2aKyEQ6NfeyHj9werlsvCrNWu/view?usp=sharing
x64 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_K_es0iCFiveUZwioggfgcCvSvjrFz2C/view?usp=sharing


Now, the most important thing:

For high resolution, fast transfers, and other useful features, you need to download the VCMI extras mod (This is roughly an analog of the HD mod).

In short, that's why I wrote all this. Maybe it will help someone and be like a breath of fresh air. For example, I sometimes enjoy reminiscing a bit with the bot and seeing its completely different behavior.
Installation for Mac: https://wiki.vcmi.eu/Installation_on_macOS (it's not in the app store because the developer account costs $100 per year, and the project doesn't generate profit (GPL2 license, etc.), and there are no people willing to pay for it)
For Android: https://wiki.vcmi.eu/Installation_on_Android
But for Android, it's better to install VCMI from Google Play and simply put Data, Maps, Mp3 here: Android/data/is.xyz.vcmi/files/vcmi-data
And everything will be fine. If it doesn't work, just click "Import data" in the launcher.

Wow. It used to run on a 486! And even then, it only lagged because of the graphics.
But now it's suddenly "loading the processor." Why is that?

It will also run on a Raspberry Pi.
And the CPU load is due to the AI of Nullkiller, which uses parallel computing. That's why the load can reach 100%. (But it depends on the map; it won't be the case for every map).
And it consumes a lot of memory; I saw 2.4 GB on the client in the task manager for HL maps.

The official version 1.0.0 has been released; those who want to can update: https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/releases/
Android
Mac arm
Mac intel
Windows
Linux zip
Linux tar

Version 1.1.1 has been released: https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/releases/tag/1.1.1
Download links are available below (scroll down), and you need to be registered on GitHub to download.

An update has been released on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=is.xyz.vcmi

To make everything work properly, you need to place the "data", "maps", and "mp3" folders from the original game into the path shown in the screenshot. Personally, I installed the client first and then added the folders.

To add mods, go to the mods section in the launcher and click on the arrow.

To change resolutions, you need to install the vcmi extras mod.

Support for devices with Android 7 and higher.

Version 1.2.1 has been released: https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/releases/tag/1.2.1

A new version has been released: https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/releases/tag/1.3.0 (only registered users can download it from GitHub).
The update is also available on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=is.xyz.vcmi
This release is a significant step for mobile platforms.

A hotfix 1.3.1 has been released, aimed at fixing bugs for Android.
Android has never been so stable before. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=is.xyz.vcmi Update your version from Google Play.
And remember the mandatory mod vcmi extras (3.4.6 at the moment).

Hotfix 1.3.2

I recommend the BASE mod pack
And in the resource-rich version, only one star should be active, which directly affects the resources. Otherwise, you will be limited by the number of heroes.
In fact, with the resources, the AI already plays much better. Which is logical, given the advantage.
The next two mods are needed for the game to work correctly. The rest are up to your taste.
hf

So, the new version 1.4.2 is out. https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/releases/tag/1.4.2
The website is still dead, and no one reads it anyway. But let's not break tradition 🤣
Save game compatibility with the previous version is broken. To avoid potential errors, the ideal scenario is to delete all mods and reinstall them.
This is especially important for phones.
To improve the AI, I recommend using boostAI.

Version 1.4.3
As usual, those with Android devices can update through Google Play.

The list of changes can be found here: https://github.com/vcm…ChangeLog.md#142---143

Discord https://discord.gg/chBT42V

The forum broke the link to the changelog again. https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/blob/master/ChangeLog.md#142---143
Thanks for posting it. By the way, do I understand correctly that HotA is also supported?

HotA is supported, but only limitedly. It is definitely in the mod list. I don't know exactly what is missing there, as I don't play it at all.

And as for 1.4.4, the map generator was broken in the previous version(

Good afternoon. Thank you for your work. Heroes was the game of my childhood. Now there is an opportunity to pass the time on a phone and tablet. The only thing: the AI is very weak, even on the maximum difficulty level. It behaves like an idiot and doesn't develop heroes. Maybe there is a solution to this problem? Where and how should I save mods? I'm a newbie in these matters. Sorry in advance for the silly questions!