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Continuing to study "Heroes 6" as a wonderful continuation of the successful "Might and Magic" series, we would like to share with you some new knowledge and impressions of the game.
Few gamers are surprised by easter eggs and secrets in games; moreover, the aforementioned "pranks" by developers are sought after in a race by players in newly released titles.
Ubisoft didn't want to fall behind their competitors and has surely tucked a huge number of various secrets into the game.
I, Ugi, stumbled upon one of them today, which served as the occasion for creating a whole series of articles called "Bored Units."
The epiphany came to me during a Campaigns walkthrough for the Necropolis. Something glitched somewhere and I had to minimize the game, and then step away for some household chores. When the game was restored, an amazing animation of a ghoul appeared before me.
It turns out that if you take no action for a relatively short period of time (from 30 to 60 seconds), the currently selected unit will show you a funny, unique animation. There is no difference between basic units and their upgraded versions.
Having confirmed my hypothesis through repeated testing, I set about a thorough study of the material, and here is the result.
I expected a lot from this fighter, considering that a walking and well-equipped skeleton is a rather amusing creature in itself. The expectations were not in vain. After cracking its bones a couple of times for prevention, the formidable warrior literally lost his head. The bald skull in a helmet fell to the ground, but the body, without panicking, drove both javelins into the ground and began to feel around for the lost part. Two or three clumsy movements, and the empty skull returns to its place.
What I like about the Necropolis units is that they literally radiate kindness and positivity. The newcomer appearing in the sixth part of the game immediately appealed to me with its appearance and presumably docile character. The ghoul is constantly eager for battle and, while standing in one place, begins to growl and roar, probably filled with love and affection. And if you let him get bored, he will try to attract the master's attention with professional techniques from Eastern martial arts. Given the long blades on the wrists and the angular body of this half-baked karateka, it looks stunning.
A beautiful lady in a fashionable toilette (clarification: toilette here refers to attire, not a restroom) is the only truly beautiful creature (besides ghouls) in the Necropolis army. The only snag: the lady is already dead and has become a ghost. While waiting for their turn, the ghostly maidens wring their hands and either whimper or moan, covering their faces with their palms. But if you ignore the beautiful girl entirely, she, like all representatives of the fair sex, will find something to do by immersing herself in dreams. And in her dreams, it seems, she and her boyfriend (who is likely standing nearby as a ghoul) are swirling in a waltz. Right now, she is swirling alone across the field to beautiful music.
I couldn't even guess what an archlich could surprise us with. An extremely serious man with aggressive magical abilities. However, despite his power, the lich apparently still envies witches. After all, everyone knows that even the most shabby village witch simply must fly on a broom. And the archlich, you see, by status should not have a broom. However, if the general daydreams, the archlich, taking the opportunity, will mount his staff. But due to a lack of flight experience, it won't be a flight – it resembles a rodeo more.
Similar to the style of the currently popular singer Lady Gaga, the lamassu can be characterized by the same concise phrase: "unknown thingy." A mix of a bulldog and a rhinoceros, and a dead one at that. But the esteemed N.N. Drozdov always advised secretly observing animals to get to know them better. And our terrifying lamassu first stretches, extending its clawed paws forward, and then begins to lick itself quite sweetly.
Punk rock lives! Vampires, having been the most reliable creatures of the Necropolis for many years, did not disappoint in entertaining the viewers. In those rare moments when they don't need to mince enemies and drink their blood, they entertain themselves and those around them with music. Using their brutal sword instead of a guitar, the guys rock out, trying to imitate seasoned rockers.
The champion—or rather, the female champion—of the Necropolis has two forms: a multi-armed woman and a spider with a hard shell. The spider didn't impress me much, constantly shifting its legs and stepping from side to side. But the Weaver in female form, to the melody of "Chapiteau," begins to skillfully juggle her sabers.
Following the link is a short video showing all the aforementioned unit animations :)
Sincerely, the portal heroesplanet.ru
Continuing to study "Heroes 6" as a wonderful continuation of the successful "Might and Magic" series, we would like to share with you some new knowledge and impressions of the game.
Few gamers are surprised by easter eggs and secrets in games; moreover, the aforementioned "pranks" by developers are sought after in a race by players in newly released titles.
Ubisoft didn't want to fall behind their competitors and has surely tucked a huge number of various secrets into the game.
I, Ugi, stumbled upon one of them today, which served as the occasion for creating a whole series of articles called "Bored Units."
The epiphany came to me during a Campaigns walkthrough for the Necropolis. Something glitched somewhere and I had to minimize the game, and then step away for some household chores. When the game was restored, an amazing animation of a ghoul appeared before me.
It turns out that if you take no action for a relatively short period of time (from 30 to 60 seconds), the currently selected unit will show you a funny, unique animation. There is no difference between basic units and their upgraded versions.
Having confirmed my hypothesis through repeated testing, I set about a thorough study of the material, and here is the result.
Skeletal Spearman: "Trying not to lose my head."
I expected a lot from this fighter, considering that a walking and well-equipped skeleton is a rather amusing creature in itself. The expectations were not in vain. After cracking its bones a couple of times for prevention, the formidable warrior literally lost his head. The bald skull in a helmet fell to the ground, but the body, without panicking, drove both javelins into the ground and began to feel around for the lost part. Two or three clumsy movements, and the empty skull returns to its place.
Insatiable Ghoul: "I know kung-fu! Come closer – I'll bite!"
What I like about the Necropolis units is that they literally radiate kindness and positivity. The newcomer appearing in the sixth part of the game immediately appealed to me with its appearance and presumably docile character. The ghoul is constantly eager for battle and, while standing in one place, begins to growl and roar, probably filled with love and affection. And if you let him get bored, he will try to attract the master's attention with professional techniques from Eastern martial arts. Given the long blades on the wrists and the angular body of this half-baked karateka, it looks stunning.
Ghost: "Oh, what a dance"
A beautiful lady in a fashionable toilette (clarification: toilette here refers to attire, not a restroom) is the only truly beautiful creature (besides ghouls) in the Necropolis army. The only snag: the lady is already dead and has become a ghost. While waiting for their turn, the ghostly maidens wring their hands and either whimper or moan, covering their faces with their palms. But if you ignore the beautiful girl entirely, she, like all representatives of the fair sex, will find something to do by immersing herself in dreams. And in her dreams, it seems, she and her boyfriend (who is likely standing nearby as a ghoul) are swirling in a waltz. Right now, she is swirling alone across the field to beautiful music.
Archlich: "Grab your broom, let's fly to the sabbath"
I couldn't even guess what an archlich could surprise us with. An extremely serious man with aggressive magical abilities. However, despite his power, the lich apparently still envies witches. After all, everyone knows that even the most shabby village witch simply must fly on a broom. And the archlich, you see, by status should not have a broom. However, if the general daydreams, the archlich, taking the opportunity, will mount his staff. But due to a lack of flight experience, it won't be a flight – it resembles a rodeo more.
Rotting Lamassu: "Scratch behind my ear, kitty"
Similar to the style of the currently popular singer Lady Gaga, the lamassu can be characterized by the same concise phrase: "unknown thingy." A mix of a bulldog and a rhinoceros, and a dead one at that. But the esteemed N.N. Drozdov always advised secretly observing animals to get to know them better. And our terrifying lamassu first stretches, extending its clawed paws forward, and then begins to lick itself quite sweetly.
High Vampire: "Punk's not dead!"
Punk rock lives! Vampires, having been the most reliable creatures of the Necropolis for many years, did not disappoint in entertaining the viewers. In those rare moments when they don't need to mince enemies and drink their blood, they entertain themselves and those around them with music. Using their brutal sword instead of a guitar, the guys rock out, trying to imitate seasoned rockers.
Fate Weaver: "The circus left, but the clowns remained"
The champion—or rather, the female champion—of the Necropolis has two forms: a multi-armed woman and a spider with a hard shell. The spider didn't impress me much, constantly shifting its legs and stepping from side to side. But the Weaver in female form, to the melody of "Chapiteau," begins to skillfully juggle her sabers.
Following the link is a short video showing all the aforementioned unit animations :)
Sincerely, the portal heroesplanet.ru
