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I went to the tutorial through the main menu... I'm not sure, I need to take a look. If it's a creature, it won't be a problem; I already know how to export it, considering all the pitfalls. But I don't know how to export a building yet.

strange model, shouldn't the ground point be on the upper platform?

BlueHeavenHero
Is the skeleton already removed from your hall.mb file? Because I only know how to export/import in the editor.

Hey everyone, is there a thread somewhere that discusses how to extract a building model from the game and then (after some manipulations) export it back into the game? Even if it's just a brief overview.

I mean, you extract it from the game, edit it, and then put it back in. The "extraction" and editing stages are fine, but the game won't accept the model back in. Loading it with .mb doesn't create a skeleton in the editor, and simply replacing the file with an equivalent UID in gr2 format just makes the model disappear.
It feels like it's easier to import some random model from the internet, strangely enough.

P.S. I'm exporting to gr2 from Maya 2006, using the default settings for geometry, with the Global bone and coordinates set to 0. Before that, I convert it to wrl - obj - import into Maya. Everything seems to be working correctly up to Maya.
In short, I was able to work with creature animations, fix them, replace files, and change the animations of existing units, but I'm stuck with buildings.
I've checked everything related to creature models, and I've also watched Mr. Estonets' guides on YouTube.

Check out Zahar's guide on exporting models from the seventh game; he explains how to remove the skeleton and port the model, and how to port the skeleton separately from the model.

Hello everyone.
I haven't delved into the inner workings of Heroes 5 for at least 10 years, but something made me want to revisit it. I have a few questions:
1) Does "Soldier's Luck" affect the knockback effect of "Enhanced Arrow"? Am I correct in assuming that these mechanics are hardcoded into the executable and cannot be easily fixed as a bug?
2) Is it possible to change the skill level for spells cast by a passive ability? Specifically, I'm interested in the "Curse" ability of the Spectral Dragons.
3) I feel like an idiot, but I can't seem to find where the starting spells for heroes are defined. I vaguely remember it being somewhere easily accessible, but I can't seem to locate it right now.

Thanks in advance.

2) Here again, I'm not sure. There are no settings for this ability in DefaultStats.xdb. You can configure the magical strike of mummies/shamans (directly specify the spells and their mastery level), and you can change the numbers in the zombie attack debuff.
3) In the hero file for the map, for example, \MapObjects\Necropolis\Nemor.(AdvMapHeroShared).xdb, if you scroll to the very bottom, you'll see lines a little higher up that give the hero the Raise Dead spell.

To avoid creating new threads, I'll ask my question here.

What and in which files do I need to rebind and correct for a complete creature ID replacement?

Specifically:
I am swapping the Yeti and Goblin (regular), because the "Mercenaries" skill (Goblin Assistance) is tied to the specific ID of the regular goblin (and upgrades if any). If there are no upgrades, it works specifically only for the Goblin.
Task: Since "Mercenaries" is a neutral unit, I need to remove the original goblin from the Orc Castle and completely replace it with another available creature.
Currently, I have made rebinding changes in the creatures themselves (where their stats and other things are located) and similarly replaced them in the Dwelling (city buildings).
Outside the city, everything seems normal, and since all improvements are available to me, I think I set the IDs correctly. But when I go into the city and try to hire - the game crashes.

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In general, what did I forget?!
*And just to be sure, those who know, please clarify the correct name of the original Yeti, like "CREATURE_???"

You forgot to change the mapobject for the goblin.

I think the game crashes simply because of an error in the city building file; maybe you accidentally removed an extra character or added an extra line.

Or maybe it crashes because of the Yeti; there might be some error in its code.

P. S.
You didn't list everything that's also tied to goblins. What about Keagan's special ability, the goblin-devouring ability, and goblin sacrifices? Also, now, on maps with garrisons that have goblins already stationed, there will be goblins instead of Yetis.

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CREATURE_SNOW_APE, I think; you should check that.