Posts from Searching for the Rune Sphere (remake)

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Message from AlekseyS
Map Name: The Search for the Rune Sphere
Map Name: TimeParadox2
Map Type: Scenario
Two-level map: yes
Number of players: 3
Map size: 176x176
Map author: AlekseyS
Version: 0.8.1
Description:
Maxis intended for the assassination of Jezebeth to prevent a civil war in the Empire of the Falcon, but things turned out differently. Indeed, the Falcon dynasty continued to exist, and the Empire did not become embroiled in a war between dukes for power, but the current emperor, Brendan, launched wars against Irollan and Grimheim under the most absurd pretexts. No one liked this state of affairs, but it is not yet possible to return to their timeline - the energy sphere has burst. But there is still a way out: the rune sphere of the dwarves is made of identical materials. Edward must find it.

INSTALLATION
Download the archive with the map, unzip it, and find the TimeParadox2.h5m file in it, which you copy to the Maps folder in the directory where the game is installed.

From the author: This is a remake of a map that was released earlier. There was no time to test the map, so I look forward to your comments. Also, after completing it, please write how far you got and on what difficulty level (This is important).

Versions:
v0.8 (08/02/2019)
First version of the map.
v0.8.1 (08/04/2019)
-Added a "Portal to the City" to the lava island (155; 46)
-Changed the experience multiplier. Now, depending on the difficulty, it is 1, 0.9, 0.8, 0.7 (from recruit to hero, respectively)
-Now, the "Sea Wall" quest must be completed in 3 months.

Have a nice game







I completed all 5 maps.
I really enjoyed it, nothing was difficult for me (well, of course, I played with cheats).
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I replayed it for the third time. I dealt with the Dwarves after three months. But here's the problem: I took the harness from one of the Dwarf outposts, the axe from behind the Blue Gate with incredibly strong guards, but where is the Rune of Fire (I didn't take it from the Dwarves)?! I would be grateful for a hint, because I'm running out of strength.

Added after 15 hours 27 minutes
I barely found the Dwarf treasure in the eastern Dungeon, the entrance to which is through an inconspicuous portal. I went there hoping to find the rune and failed because of the guards. Against my 500 monks, there was a defense force of about 700 dragons, 1300 jarls, 2000 priests, 4900 berserkers, 10700 bears, 14700 spearmen, and 16600 warriors. Although I was an expert in all aspects of Dark magic and even had Sandro's cloak, I couldn't withstand such a large number of units. Is this a bug, or another "feature" of the author, like the portal to the city and the constant generation of Dwarves?

Added after 21 hours 0 minutes
Compared to the guards of the axe and especially the rune, the final boss, King Tolgar, is just a harmless baby.

Added after 2 hours 58 minutes
On the third attempt, I completed the map with a hero in 157 days (I was given a cyclops). The author clearly overdid it with the guards of the axe and the rune. It's clear that the earlier you come to them (last time I got there in the 8th month), the fewer there will be, but still, it would be good to have 500-600 monks. Tolgar is stubborn, but quite beatable. I went to him with about 950 monks, 650 archers, 200 knights, and 35 archangels. The map is challenging and evokes mixed feelings. On the one hand, there are interesting battles and overall tactics, and on the other hand, there are the author's "features" like the portal to the city, the generation of Dwarves, the inadequate guards of the axe and especially the rune, and minor things (the absence of a church, the remoteness and excessive protection of the mentor, etc.). Nevertheless, thank you to the author for the work.

Is the author planning to combine these maps into one campaign? That would be nice.

The map is completely unplayable on Hero difficulty.
You can't develop on the small starting area. There are hordes everywhere. There is no way to swim. What should you do on the starting area? Waiting and accumulating an army is not an option.
Here is an example of a gold mine. What is it for, I don't understand. By the time I can destroy this stack, I won't need it anymore.

Okay. I'll slightly reduce the guard on the starting island.

What's the point? Cheats ruin all the fun of the gameplay! Yes, you can complete any map with cheats, but it won't be interesting! In general, the scenario is well made. You can see that the author spent time on it. I started playing it, but so far it's not that easy. Does the author plan to combine these maps into one campaign? That would be nice.

To complete this map, it is important to have a good start. When the main hero reaches level 12, you need to find a way to ensure that the attack significantly exceeds the defense (a good option is 10/2). When choosing skills, luck, light, and logistics should be prioritized. In battles with strong neutrals, troops should be positioned so that enemy archers only attack the front line, for which one peasant is placed in a row (this doesn't work with BDP). In general, what makes this map good is the need for well-thought-out development and combat tactics. Good luck to beginners.

A strange comment.