Posts from Плагин Fresh Mod для SOD

We have significantly improved the random map generator.
Please help with testing – create one or more templates and check the correctness of the generated map.
You can also test it in real matches.

What has been done:
1. Always "good roads" for human players.
2. Blocks along roads have been excluded; now, only mine guards can block the road.
3. One-way exits have been eliminated. The generator now has 16 two-way portals: 8 standard + 8 entrances from one-way portals.
4. "Buggy passages" between zones have been eliminated.
5. The distance between towns is at least 1 cell.

Attached is FreshMod5a.dll, which you can use to see the result of the new algorithm.

The installation process is the same:
Unzip the archive in the attachment into a new folder in: "...\_HD3_Data\Packs", then connect this folder in the HD mod launcher window.

Successfully improved the random map generator. Please help with testing - create one or more templates and check the correctness of the generated map. You can also test it in real games. What has been done: 1. Always "good roads" for human players. 2. Blocks along roads have been eliminated; now, only mine guards can block a road. 3. One-way exits have been eliminated. The generator now has 16 two-way portals: 8 standard + 8 entrances from one-way exits. 4. "Buggy passages" between zones have been eliminated. 5. The distance between towns is at least 1 cell. The FreshMod_5_0.dll file is attached, which allows you to see the result of the new algorithm. The installation process is the same: Unzip the archive in the attachment into a new folder in: "...\_HD3_Data\Packs", then connect this folder in the HD mod launcher window.

Is it actually possible to fix?

Improved the pathfinding algorithm for 2SM4d.
Now, red and blue always have an equal number of paths.
It only needs to be tested in multiplayer.
Because in single-player, there will only be one player, and all the paths will belong to them.

Thank you very much.
I tested 30 different map layouts.
Each one had 3 paths.
Moreover, none of them had a layout without a path to the Castle :smile23:

A revolution in playing on small maps :D. It's been about 10 years, and small maps will be playable again :smile23:

plus, add the ability to estimate movement ranges during the opponent's turn.

1. The main problem is that it simplifies the restructuring of heroes to an unacceptable degree. Absolutely unacceptable.

7. Unacceptable - it removes randomness and reduces the interest of the gameplay.

I would like precise information on how the value has changed.

It only raises questions about point 14, what exactly are the changes?

It would be great to add the ability to connect interface improvements (such as exchanging artifacts within a city, plus adding the ability to estimate movement ranges during the opponent's turn),
as well as improvements to fix generator bugs separately from purely gameplay changes in the fresh mode (including native troops in objects).
Currently, much of what is presented today as "no gameplay changes" actually changes (and in my opinion, significantly worsens) the gameplay.
This would allow the moderators in the future to include the fresh mode in tournaments as the default (currently, it is usually only by mutual agreement).

But even with the generator fixes, you need to act with extreme caution. Perhaps, for small templates like SML, "road alignment" is great; but for XL+U, this may lead
to a weakening of non-linearity, and, accordingly, a deterioration in the interest of the gameplay.

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today, from the so-called "Basic, non-disableable changes":

1. The main stumbling block is that it simplifies the restructuring of the GM below any criticism. Absolutely unacceptable.
3. I personally don't like it, but I can accept it.
7. Unacceptable - it removes randomness, reduces the interest of the gameplay.
9. I don't like it as a gameplay change, but I can accept it (I would like accurate information on how the value has changed).
The remaining points are either not bad or good (only raises a question about point 14, what exactly are the changes?).

In total: If you remove (or move to Gameplay changes) points 1 and 7, then I think the fresh mode will become in demand as the default in many
tournaments. You can also make a separate checkbox that can be connected separately from the rest of the Gameplay changes to connect "Native troops from hives and
conservatories" as the most significant, but at the same time quite interesting gameplay change.

AI Improvements Pack (AIIP) - changes to the gameplay.
It would be interesting to hear other opinions on whether it is worth transferring the restructuring from any level to the AIIP.

There were no changes in the original, it's probably been around for 3 years. Therefore, the change, as in version 1, in my opinion, only slightly increases the pace, plus I like that, for example, on some map, you can get the missing oil, or, given potential resource problems in the future, instead of building an extra 5th level, you can focus on getting Town Portal.
7 is also not very critical; it simply allows you to level up your main hero or take a risk and get a useful skill (either for the main hero or for another hero).

In general, I really like the current state, and I am in favor of supplementing the HW rules with these changes.
I don't think it's necessary to introduce a bunch of extra options.

Therefore, the change, as in the first one, only slightly increases the pace, plus I like that, for example, on some Jebus, you can get the missing oil or, in conditions where there are future resource problems, not build an extra 5th floor, but concentrate on getting Town Points.
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According to scientists, the only downside is that it shows the presence of magic. You can use a hero with high wisdom to gain control. Maybe show whether it's a skill or not?

Today it's this, and tomorrow it's 3 stacks at the start, then a dozen new objects, and so on. Is one caricature of the third heroes not enough? Do we need another one?

There are 3 options: the standard HW rules (which probably won't be further developed), improved HW rules, or Fresh mod.
In my opinion, the middle option is the best, so I don't understand the outrage.