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Third Annual Offline Tournament "Best of the Best". 2008
The tournament is held once a year on a map that took 1st place on our website as a result of a contest for the best heroesworld.ru map for Heroes 3. The third "Best of the Best" tournament starts later than usual, and no contest for the best map was held; therefore, one of the maps submitted to the map contest in 2008 was chosen for the tournament.
A very interesting map called "He who has eyes — let him see!" by creator RAPER, optimized by the esteemed Dirty_Player for tournament conditions (and as a result becoming even more exciting).
General Tournament Rules:
The tournament is held once a year on a map that took 1st place on our website as a result of a contest for the best heroesworld.ru map for Heroes 3. The third "Best of the Best" tournament starts later than usual, and no contest for the best map was held; therefore, one of the maps submitted to the map contest in 2008 was chosen for the tournament.
A very interesting map called "He who has eyes — let him see!" by creator RAPER, optimized by the esteemed Dirty_Player for tournament conditions (and as a result becoming even more exciting).
General Tournament Rules:
1. To participate in the Heroes III Tournament, you must register on our website and leave an application in this thread.
List of tournament participants:
| # | Participant Nickname |
| 01 | AlexSpl |
| 02 | RAPER |
| 03 | Kash |
| 04 | Kyle |
| 05 | Lord Vampire |
| 06 | WishmasteR |
| 07 | gamer90 |
| 08 | Vanechka |
| 09 | Монца |
| 10 | Elcidere |
| 11 | Oelm |
| 12 | archerpit |
| 13 | Eldgernon |
| 14 | Перполькен |
2.1. The tournament is held on Russian versions of Heroes of Might and Magic III:
The Shadow of Death (Version 3.2) or Complete Collection [Platinum Edition] (Version 4.0) with the LMPatch (Version 4.1.1.1) installed. Information about the patch is here. Completing the tournament on English versions of Heroes is permitted (see general offline tournament rules). Saves that do not meet these conditions will not be considered.
2.2. The tournament is conducted according to the general rules for offline tournaments; if any points in this thread are unclear, read the Offline Tournament Rules + FAQ thread. In case of ambiguity, the rules contained in this message take priority.
3.1. The goal of the game is not to win the map, but to collect the maximum number of walking dead and zombies within 7 (Seven) game days (i.e., the final save must be dated the 7th day of the 1st week of the 1st month of the game).
3.2. In the submitted save, all heroes except one must be dismissed; the total number of walking dead and zombies held by that single hero will be counted.
3.3. Due to the specifics of the tournament, it is strictly necessary to have intermediate saves at the end of each game day. Only the final save should be sent; others are kept by the player in case a result check is required.
3.4. The tournament is rated, meaning you have the opportunity to enter the individual rating table and increase your clan rating. Additionally, the player who takes 1st place in the tournament will receive a medal under their avatar.
4. Discussion of the tournament during its progress is FORBIDDEN!!!
If the organizer or their assistant finds documented evidence of tournament discussion anywhere on the Internet, they have the right to permanently exclude such player(s) from participating in heroesworld.ru tournaments. The results of such players will not be counted and will be immediately annulled.
The tournament organizer also reserves the right to determine that a tournament discussion occurred between players if players from the same clan completed the tournament identically.
5. Use of any cheats or bugs during the final run is prohibited. Otherwise, the result will be annulled.
You can read about which bugs are considered forbidden in the Offline Tournament Rules + FAQ thread.
Exception to the rules for this tournament: in the event of a "+5 monsters X" week or "monster X" month, the player has the right not to replay the single week/month transition.
6. It is forbidden to use cheating programs, codes, or additional software that can change the game structure during the final run.
7. In case a player is suspected of cheating or other malicious intent while completing the map, it is necessary to make a save before every significant event (e.g., before a battle, before hiring another hero). The result of a player who played dishonestly, or who failed to send their description (saves) on time upon the organizer's request, will be annulled and further participation in tournaments will be impossible. This will also reflect poorly on their reputation.
8. Sequence of actions for tournament participation:
8.1. Download the save and map in one archive.
8.2. The downloaded save must be placed on your computer in the GAMES folder of the installed Heroes III.
8.3. Load from the save and start playing at any time convenient for you. Restarting the game is forbidden, and the map can only be completed starting from the downloaded starter save. At the same time, do not forget to make intermediate saves (at least daily saves). The tournament organizer may request these.
8.4. After completing up to the final action that results in victory (final battle, capturing a city, taking an artifact, etc.), you must save again.
8.5. A full description of the tournament map is encouraged (optional). If provided, a contest for the best description will be held, and the top 10 (the very best) will take their place of honor in the "Hall of Fame" section!
8.6. Within the time allotted for this tournament, send this save to the tournament organizer (the e-mail address should be specified in the rules of this tournament).
8.7. Wait for the results.
9. The final save should be sent to the organizer's e-mail address.
Save name: the save must contain the abbreviation of the tournament name BB, the participant number, and the player Nickname, for example: BB_1_Hero.gm1.
It is also recommended to leave a message in this thread stating that you have sent the save.
After receiving your save, you will see in the application table that:
save accepted - indicated by bold Nickname.
save counted - indicated by bold italic Nickname.
save not counted - indicated by bold red Nickname.
10. The tournament starts on 15.01.2009 and will last until 15.02.2009 (until 23:59:59 inclusive, Moscow time). Only one final save is accepted from the player.
Attention! The tournament has been extended until 23.02.2009 inclusive.
Results will be published no later than 26.02.2009.
Good luck!
