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Offline Heroes 3 Tournament
"Race for the Leader"[/SIZE]
1. To participate in the "Race for the Leader" offline tournament, you must register at www.heroesworld.ru and leave an application for participation in this thread.
Example:
I want to become a participant of the tournament.
Please register me for the tournament.


2. The tournament is held on the Russian version of Heroes 3: "The Shadow of Death" with patch 3.2. It is also possible to play on version 4.0 (from Buka's Platinum Collection). Saves will be generated on version 4.0.

Sequence of actions for participating in the tournament:
1. Download save.
2. The downloaded Save must be placed on your computer in the GAMES folder of the installed Heroes 3.
3. Load it (load via the campaigns menu) and start playing at any time convenient for you, while remembering to make daily saves (at the beginning and end of the day).
4. After completing the final action (which leads to victory), you must save again.
Note: The final save should only contain those heroes who participate in the mission, i.e., heroes required by the campaign plot. (There may be 2-3, depending on the specific mission). Other heroes must be DISMISSED. As an exception: It is permitted to leave ONE non-plot hero, but only if the non-plot hero performs the final action that leads to victory.
And another revised quote from Sage:
Everything is clearly written in the rules.
1. Only plot heroes move to the next mission (For example, for mini-tournament 1-1: Gem).
2. In addition to these heroes, in the final save you can leave 1 more hero, if this hero is needed to perform the winning action (attack on the last enemy hero/castle).
3. If you have plot heroes on the map in your save (For example, for mini-tournament 1-1: Gem) and one additional hero, then the sum of parameters will be calculated for that hero who has the higher value.
5. With the final save, describe this last step in detail (most likely a battle), so that the results can be processed faster and there will be fewer suspicions of cheating!!!
6. A full description of the tournament map is encouraged (optional). If such descriptions are provided, a contest for the best description will be held; 10 of them (the very best) will take their place of honor in the "Hall of Fame" section!
7. Provide this save to the tournament organizer.
8. Wait for the results.3. Tournament Concept: The tournament will be conducted across ALL campaigns of "The Shadow of Death".
The tournament will consist of 36 mini-tournaments (the total number of missions in the campaigns, i.e., 7 stages). For the first mini-tournament, a save will be generated for the first mission of the first campaign. Subsequent saves for the current mini-tournament will be generated from the save of the winner of the previous mini-tournament, and so on.
The winner of the current mini-tournament will be the player who has the maximum number of points according to the formula below. At the end of each tournament stage, a LEADER for that stage will be determined. And at the end of all 36 mini-tournaments, an ABSOLUTE LEADER of the tournament will be determined.

During the "Race for the Leader" tournament, participants will also be awarded points for each mini-tournament according to the following scheme (the winner of the mini-tournaments will be determined by this scheme):
1. A participant who has applied for the tournament will be given 0 starting points.
2. At the end of each mini-tournament, a participant will be awarded points for the mini-tournament according to the formula:
Points = ((Days_l + (0.5 * Params_p) / 396 + (0.25 * Mercury_p) / 200 + (0.125 * Gold_p) / 1000000 + (0.0625 * Castles_p) / 48) * 1000) / Days_p
Where:
Days_l – Number of days the leader spent completing the task of the current mini-tournament.
Days_p - Number of days the player spent completing the task of the current mini-tournament.
Params_p – Sum of hero parameters (attack, defense, magic, knowledge) INCLUDING EQUIPPED ARTIFACTS, accumulated by the player while completing the task of the current mini-tournament.
Mercury_p – Amount of mercury accumulated by the player while completing the task of the current mini-tournament.
Castles_p – Number of castles captured by the player while completing the task of the current mini-tournament.
Gold_p - Amount of gold remaining in the participant's "stash" while completing the task of the current mini-tournament.
3. Current points will be calculated as an average between the previous result and the current one.
Also, at the end of each mini-tournament, a Player Rating will be awarded.


4. The tournament starts on 01.11.2007. 21 days will be given for the completion of each mini-tournament (Break between mini-tournaments - 30 days). Saves are not accepted after a mini-tournament has ended. Only one final save is accepted from the player.
Results of the completed mini-tournament will be published one day before the start of the next mini-tournament.

5. The final save should be named according to the template: GL_Mini-tournament Number _Table Number_player nickname.CGM /Write the mini-tournament number with a hyphen/ (for example, GL_1-1_1_K0Lb@zzeR.CGM) and send it to K0Lb@zzeR's mailbox /Death to search bots looking for E-MAIL addresses/. And another earnest request: when sending saves, specify the name of the save itself in the subject line (for example: GL_1-1_1_K0Lb@zzeR.CGM)) so that the anti-spam bot does not accidentally delete your email.
Together with the sent save, you must provide a description of the final step (battle with a hero, battle for a castle, capturing an artifact, victory over the last monster) after which victory occurs or the scenario is completed.

6. Discussion of the tournament during its progress is FORBIDDEN!!!
(Players who violate this rule automatically exclude themselves from playing in the tournament; their results will not be counted and will be annulled).

7. Restrictions:
1. Forbidden: buying back your dismissed heroes on the same day (i.e., using the "dismissal-buyback" trick);
it is also forbidden to buy heroes who died in battle (do not confuse with those who fled)!

2. Forbidden: digging up the Grail without a fully opened puzzle map.

3. Forbidden: using cheat programs, codes, BUGs, as well as additional programs that can change the game structure.
The full list of tournament rules and BUGs can always be read here:
Offline Tournament Rules + FAQ
In case a week of "+5 monsters X" or a month of "monster X" occurs, the player must not replay the transition of the week/month.

8. In case of suspicion of cheating or other malicious intent while completing the map, a save must be made every game day.
In such a case (detection of cheating), the player will be required to send additional saves and provide a walkthrough description to the tournament organizer to determine whether the play was unfair or fair.
The result of a player who played unfairly is annulled, and their further participation in tournaments will be impossible. This will also reflect poorly on their reputation.

9. The use of two "automators" is permitted in the tournament:
1) Hero-digger
2) Ballista-killer Visual aid HERE.

After your save is received, you will see in the application table that:
save accepted (received by addressee) - by bold nickname
save with problems for verification and review - by italic red nickname
save counted - by underlined nickname
List of Tournament Participants
Tournament Participant Number
Tournament Participant Nickname
Rating for Last Stage
48
Перполькен
926.43
13
DARK_DRAGON
0
12
kj1313
273.52
80
Andrey44_44
0
26
Dirty_Player
956.74
81
Айвенго
0
82
Lexus_slk
0
83
~no1_knows_me~
0
84
Angel
0
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P.S. I wish all tournament participants a great time playing and, most importantly, VICTORY!

P.P.S. At the end of the tournament, certificates of honor and consolation prizes will be presented to the LEADERS for victory in the tournament stages. And the ABSOLUTE LEADER will receive a prize for winning this tournament.

View mini-tournament results HERE.
:smile13: [ТУРНИР] "Гонка за Лидером" :smile13:
:smile28: [M] "Я и моя тень" - "I am and my shadow" :smile28:
:smile16: "Быстрая смерть" - "Fast Death" :smile16:
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Ley;122019
No, after such an idea, all the favorites will simply give up... :D
Well, you can catch this smart guy in a dark alley later... and tell him everything you think about him... :D

Кто состоянием своим доволен, тому жить весело. (с)Алекса́ндр Васи́льевич Суво́ров
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Kyle;122016
Continue developing her Learning, Economics, Literacy, and other skills. :D
Well, that's certainly something! But there's nothing we can do about it...
but the first question remains relevant!
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Dirty_Player;122012
Let the organizer say whether it's allowed or not.
In principle, nothing terrible will happen...
It's okay to do it this way.

Dirty_Player;122012
Not surprising... IMHO, the program does everything with hotkeys, so you just need to replace one button in the program in a loop!!! but not everyone can do that :-)


And if it's not a secret, share how to replace this button?

Кто состоянием своим доволен, тому жить весело. (с)Алекса́ндр Васи́льевич Суво́ров
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Kyle;122025
Nothing terrible will happen, in principle...
You can do it this way.
Everything is clear! Thank you!
Kyle;122025
And if it's not a secret, could you share how to replace this button?
Well, I already said that not everyone will be able to. I, for example, won't be able to :-)
And who created this program?
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Dirty_Player;122028

Well, I did say that not everyone will be able to do it. I, for example, won't be able to :-)
And who created this map?
Well, there's a menu, and it should have all the information about the creator.

Кто состоянием своим доволен, тому жить весело. (с)Алекса́ндр Васи́льевич Суво́ров
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I'll give it a shot; maybe it will turn out to be a good piece.
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K0Lb@zzeR, why did you change the start date? Sorry in advance if this question has already been asked.
Всадник СМЕРТИ
- Смерть - судьба всех и каждого.

Очень Хаотичный Лидер Клана "Рыцари апокалипсиса"

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After such an idea from Favorite, all the other Favorites will lose their motivation!!! :D

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It seems that Vidomina or Moandor will win in the first mini-tournament based on mercury!
Honestly.

Индивидуальный и клановый рейтинги Heroes World
Handmade
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kj1313;122183
K0Lb@zzeR, why did you change the start date??? Sorry in advance if this question has already been asked...

I've uploaded the save and the map, so we can consider the mini-tournament to have started. And the next mini-tournaments can start a day or two earlier, depending on when the save and map are uploaded. Of course, this isn't that important; the main thing is to finish the playthrough on time and send in the save, and then wait for the results. :)

Best regards, K0Lb@zzeR.
:smile13: [ТУРНИР] "Гонка за Лидером" :smile13:
:smile28: [M] "Я и моя тень" - "I am and my shadow" :smile28:
:smile16: "Быстрая смерть" - "Fast Death" :smile16:
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After each stage, there will inevitably be a discussion about what happened (strategies, battles, etc.), but wouldn't "predictions" about the next stages be considered a form of discussion (which, in turn, is currently prohibited)? After all, some aspects of the "future" will be obvious and self-explanatory, or it will be difficult for anyone to accurately predict anything. :)
"Единственное, что можно сказать с уверенностью об удаче - она изменит..."
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to Ley: "prediction" is strictly prohibited because it is impossible to accurately determine the criterion – what is "self-evident," as for some it is one thing, and for others, something completely different. Therefore, to avoid any misunderstandings in the future, it is better not to tempt fate.
I hope you understand my point. :)

Sincerely.

Кто состоянием своим доволен, тому жить весело. (с)Алекса́ндр Васи́льевич Суво́ров
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Please, explain to me what I missed (all the forum posts). I finished this save, and :smile19: Content removed :smile19:. What's next? Should I play the next map, or send the save file?

Kyle: Discussion of the tournament is prohibited!
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Hello. I apologize. I don't like it myself when any mention of a tournament occurs during its playthrough. But I have one question.
If several players have the same completion time, the best one will be determined by the sum of primary skills (attack, defense, magic, knowledge) INCLUDING WORN ARTIFACTS,
-Could you please clarify which hero is being referred to? The main hero in the storyline, or simply the strongest hero? -In the last save, there is usually only one hero. So, if the hero completing the turn is not the main hero? Then what should be done? Should two heroes be left? Or should other ways of completing the game be found? ---------------------------- p.s. with respect, maximula
Mersy is a sign of weakness.
Despair is a sign of weakness.
Танцуешь с дьяволом - танцуй до конца.
Неподъемных камней нету - есть неподъемные люди.
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Please, explain to me what I missed (all the forum posts). I completed this save and :smile19: Deleted :smile19:. What's next? Should I play the next map, or send the save file?

Send the save file.

4. After completing the last action (which leads to victory), you need to save again.
5. With the final save, describe this last step in detail (most likely the battle), so that the results can be summarized more quickly and there will be fewer suspicions of cheating!!!

A new save will be uploaded for the next mission.

Sincerely, K0Lb@zzeR.

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to Levitat: The save has been accepted, but where is the description of the last action???

5. With the final save, describe this last step in detail (most likely the battle), so that the results can be summarized more quickly and there will be fewer suspicions of cheating!!!
It is also desirable to send the description.

Sincerely, K0Lb@zzeR.

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maximula;122528

-Please clarify which hero you are referring to. The main hero in the storyline, or just the strongest hero?

In the final save, only the heroes who participate in the mission should remain, i.e., the heroes who are needed for the storyline (there may be 2-3 of them, depending on the specific mission). The rest of the heroes must be DISMISSED.
maximula;122528

-In the last save, usually only one hero remains. So, if the hero who ends the turn is not the main hero, what should be done? Should two heroes be left? Or should other ways of completing the mission be found?

As an exception: I allow you to leave ONE non-storyline hero, but only if the non-storyline hero performs the last action that leads to victory.

Sincerely, K0Lb@zzeR.

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Sage;122489
Should I send the save or try to play better first.

Of course, try to play better, become a worthy competitor for the LEADERS.

Sincerely, K0Lb@zzeR.
:smile13: [ТУРНИР] "Гонка за Лидером" :smile13:
:smile28: [M] "Я и моя тень" - "I am and my shadow" :smile28:
:smile16: "Быстрая смерть" - "Fast Death" :smile16:

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