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Hello everyone, our team has started working on a series of 8 maps for HOMM 3 HOTA, telling the story of the demon city hero Ksarphax, known for his specialization in Fireball, which he cannot cast due to his stats of 1121. Ksarphax was one of the most loyal generals of Queen Erathia - Catherine Ironfist. He fought in many battles, glorifying the Erathian crown and defeating numerous enemies, but when demons from Eofol invaded Erathia, he switched to their side. What path did Ksarphax take, and why did he side with Erathia's greatest enemy at the most critical moment? Our maps will tell you about it.

We will upload the maps one by one because none of us have figured out the campaign editor yet, but we will combine them into a campaign.

As of the creation of this topic - 02/14/2024, Wednesday, Valentine's Day - we are ready to publish only 1 map for you, but maps 2 and 3 are almost ready and will be published soon.

In all the maps, there will be a hidden YURICH, who will be the subject of a quest in a hut. The seers give great rewards for YURICH! Don't be lazy to run around and look for YURICH all over the map; he may be hidden in the most unexpected place!

All the maps are interconnected by plot and sequence, just like in a campaign. There are events that may be interesting and useful to read.

There are ambushes! Different rewards are given for defeating an AMBUSH (in most cases, in the form of resources). Be careful when playing without loading!

And yet, the first map - Rebellion - tells about the rebellion of the ser Müllich, who rebelled against Catherine's rule. The capable officer Ksarphax was sent to suppress the uprising.

Good luck!

The following people participated in the development:

KOTGAST - map editor, author of the plot.

Ciktakomba - author of the plot, events, texts, and the forum topic, tester

King Lich-Artosovich - a graduate of a correctional school and holder of two secondary educations, author of events for ambushes, tester

HydraNT - tester, writer

Alexey Levchenko - tester

Ilya Yurkin (YURICH) - the ideological inspirer, maestro of extreme vocals, and simply a legend.

And here is the continuation!

In the first map, Ksarphax defeated the rebellious knight, Sir Mullich. Ksarphax gained popularity at the right moment, as a new enemy attacked Eraфия - Necromancers invaded the northern borders. Taking into account Ksarphax's brilliant success, Queen Catherine grants him the title of general, endows him with extraordinary powers, and sends him to defend the borders of Eraфия. In this map, Ksarphax will be allied with the Elves and must capture the main Necromancer Castle.

! There are ambushes and a quest for a Vampire Lord (YURICH), which only Ksarphax can obtain. Necromancers are forbidden to build Vampire Lords, but Ksarphax's task remains difficult.

This is our 2nd map (size: M).

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And along with it, we present you with the 3rd map!

After the victory over the undead, Ksarphax receives a new order from the Queen: in the south, the lords of Nighon, masters of underground creatures, have broken the peace and attacked Eraфия's castles. And again, Ksarphax flies to the other end of the country, because only such a talented commander can repel the sudden attack. At the same time, the Tatarian chieftain Tazar rises up against the rule of Cruelod. These barbarians are hostile to everyone and can be both harmful and useful, but in order for the mission to be completed, Ksarphax must defeat all the enemies of Eraфия in the region.

After internal turmoil, Eraфия is simultaneously attacked by two mighty powers - this cannot be a coincidence; the golden age of peace in Eraфия is coming to an end. Difficult times are coming, and Eraфия must be ready for anything and withstand the new storm.

Ksarphax will fight in alliance with the Dwarves of Ufretin (Rampart) against the alliance of Necropolis and Dungeon.

! There are MANY ambushes, a quest for a Vampire Lord (YURICH).

This is our 3rd map (size: M+U).

Have a nice game!

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Those who participated in the development:

KOTGAST - map maker, ideological inspirer, team boss.

ciktakomba(KanuTaH Tuk Tak) - writer, PR manager, author of the plot, events, ambushes, tester.

Leonid Yushchenko (esifer) - moral support.

Vladislav Zonov (Archilich Kote) - moral support.

Ilya Yurkin (Fallos666) - ideological inspirer.

King Lich-Artosovich (Ursa2942) - 2 secondary educations, correctional school and RTK, 22 years old. Author of ambush texts and tester.

roru - tester and speedrunner (completed the 1st map in 10 days!).

Ksarphax - the hero of our time.

Grigory Ananasov (HydraNT) - also did something.

Alexey Levchenko - tester and just cool.