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Hello everyone. Like many of you, I am a fan of the Heroes series (especially the third installment). I also enjoy board games like Munchkin, Berserk, and MTG. A few months ago, I started playing Munchkin, and I really liked the concept of the game, but I didn't like the fact that it felt rushed and unpolished. The primitive artwork, flawed rules, and so on. A few months ago, I had the idea of creating a game based on the "engine" of Munchkin, but with better rules and more extensive possibilities. Even then, it was clear that creating a game from scratch was unrealistic. It would be especially difficult to create the artwork for the cards. And then I had the idea of using artwork from the Heroes series. I also decided to try to tie the game as closely as possible to the Heroes universe, to capture the charm and character of the game, and to use the game's mechanics as much as possible. Of course, it's clear that this game won't be the same as the Heroes games, but only on cards, since most of the game cannot be implemented without a computer. However, even without that, we can create a very interesting game for fans of the Heroes series and beyond. Over the past few months, I have done a lot of work. Describing it would take a very long time. In short: monsters, artifacts, magic have been created, the game mechanics have been developed, the basic rules have been written, and much more. During the process, many doubts arise, and there is no one to discuss them with, so I decided that it might be worth trying to find interested and proactive people who would like to help develop this project. I will say right away that the game will be free, and all the information will be open. The card images and rules will be available on a website that still needs to be created. But all this will not happen immediately. First, we need to create at least an alpha version. I am not going to abandon the project, and I will always find time to work on it. Too much has already been done, and there is no turning back. So, if anyone wants to join, write here or on ICQ (2-8-3-*9-7-4-*3-0-8). Let's collaborate. Ideally, you should have experience playing various board card games and, of course, the Heroes series. P.S. The game is based on: Heroes II, Heroes III WOG, Heroes V.

We also need an artist with pixel art skills. It's not much work. We need someone to draw frames and card backs. I already have some drafts, but it would be better if a professional did it.
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The project is developing rapidly. There isn't much left to do. I think I'll finish it in a couple of months! It's a shame that no one has responded yet :(.

It seems you've only recently become acquainted with board games and collectible card games. Regarding Munchkin, the game has a deliberately parodic slant; it's a parody of role-playing games, primarily D&D. I could tell you about most of the cards and why they're named the way they are, but I'm afraid it would take too much time. So, I understand you were taking images for the board game from some parts of the Heroes series? It would be interesting to see the mechanics.

Played Munchkin recently. And MTG and Berserk a long time ago. Haven't played DnD. I only know it superficially.

So, I understand you were taking pictures for the board game from some parts of Heroes?

Exactly. So far, monsters, heroes, skills, castles, and magic are from three Heroes games, and artifacts are from two. Is it just for fun, or do you want to help? If the latter, write to me on ICQ.

Exactly. For now, the monsters, heroes, skills, castles, and magic are from the first three Heroes games, and the artifacts are from the second.

What about copyright?

It's a good idea, but I'm afraid it will be more popular with board game enthusiasts than with Heroes fans.

Are you just curious, or do you want to help?

I'm not an artist. Maybe I could be a tester.

What about copyright?

The project is non-commercial, so this question is not relevant.

The idea is good, but I'm afraid it will be more popular with board game enthusiasts than with Heroes fans.

I think that Heroes fans (at least some of them) will show considerable interest in this game. In any case, the game will find its players... or vice versa :).

I'm not an artist. Maybe I could be a tester.

It's too early to test. But it wouldn't hurt to discuss the mechanics and balance.

You can view the map designs here: http://forum.supermunchkin.org/viewtopic.php?p=14024#14024

To be honest, the design isn't great, but since there's no one else to do it better right now, it's not bad.
There are a couple of comments.
The Marletto Tower – you could have used the editor to add some things around the tower, just for aesthetics, like vegetation, stumps, or anything to liven up the picture a bit; otherwise, it looks flat.
The rashk was done well.
You only used assets from Heroes 3, what about Heroes 5? The graphics there would be better for this theme.
Still, I'd like to read about the mechanics.

P.S. I played Might & Magic, but not for long, for 2 years.

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By the way, someone correctly pointed out in the comments that the letters should be replaced with pictograms, although they still need to be created.