Posts from Heroes of Ashan: Antares Auto-translated

Finally managed to complete this long map!!!! You can play it endlessly!
Pros: balance, design, plot
Surprising: camouflaged objects
Questions for the map author:
An ally dies at the beginning of the game! Is this intentional?
The role of the mage in the prison is not entirely clear. What is he there for?
Is there a mentor on the map?

Thank you for your feedback!!!
1. Yes, it's part of the scenario.
2. I haven't played this scenario in a while and can't say for sure what the mage's role is in the prison right now, but I definitely know it's not just there for no reason ;)
3. If you haven't figured it out yet, write to me in a private message.

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A cult scenario, perhaps one of the best.
It's interesting to play, but I encountered some difficulties:

My ally is captured at the beginning of the game. Is this a bug or is it supposed to be this way according to the scenario? Basically, I'm playing alone now - without an ally.
Also, I can't figure out where the yellow tent is located?
And also, how do I find the Tear of Ashi?

Thank you very much)

Regarding the ally - it's not a bug, it's part of the scenario.
If you need help with other questions, I'm ready to answer in a private message.
Otherwise, everything is there, just pay a little more attention to the details ;)

It’s nice to see the map’s author here! I’ve asked some questions in a private message. For now, the role of the mysterious mage in prison remains unclear. But I think it’s a unique plot device. I’d like to know if the author is still working on the campaign – Zephyr. A new journey? If so, I hope the plot will be as original and interesting as in Heroes of Ashan!

If you need help with other questions, I'm ready to answer in a private message.
Otherwise, everything is there, just pay a little more attention to the details.

Thank you for the quick response. I'll be glad to see your new maps!

Thanks for the scenario, Bro! It’s quite interesting and playable on Difficulty Level G.

I must admit, it was a great struggle to complete this iconic scenario as a Hero! I would like to express my gratitude to the author for their hard work and for creating such a high-quality, interesting, and dynamic map — I hope there will be a sequel!

What I liked:

Design and layout: I loved how the author approached the design of the Dungeon. The underground lake with grottoes is something else. Also, the original placement of one of the mage cities — in a valley between mountains — was memorable.

Difficulty. The scenario is quite challenging — I only completed it on my 4th attempt. The most important thing on the map is a fast start. If you linger even a little, you lose. I would also like to thank Remix for the video Walkthrough — it helped:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgNhknQUCns

Object camouflage. The author camouflaged some passages and objects so well that sometimes they had to be searched for a long time. Specifically, the key-keepers' tents

Combined artifact sets. On the map, there is an opportunity at the very beginning to assemble a combined set for luck and morale — a very useful thing. I hope for a continuation of the scenario!

Plot: There is an opportunity to level up the Hero significantly, to level 35 and beyond! The scenario has many additional quests with high-quality and clear descriptions.

Balance: the author apparently spent a long time diligently adjusting it

Terrain: Everything is very thoroughly worked out! There are no empty spots on the map!
Dynamism: The enemy won't let you get bored!
Atmosphere and playability: 10 out of 10.
Of the sort — makes you want to play forever!

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