The most UNPOPULAR faction in Heroes 5. Auto-translated

I've always said that the Mage race is cool! And I don't understand how anyone could dislike a race! I've never felt that way! The more races, the more interesting it is! And all the races are made excellently! Especially the Sylvan! :)

Even though the mages have changed their place of residence, and some units have become less impressive visually (mages, maybe gargoyles, although I've gotten used to them, and titans) compared to the third game (where the mages looked very cool), some have become much better (golems)... but they remain one of my favorite factions. They really have something special... this magical appeal. And this race is definitely NOT POPULAR!!! like all those Elves, Necropolises, and so on.))) (I mean, they don't exist in other games... and not many people play them). IMHO.
P.S. And anyone who says they are weak is just... bad and doesn't know how to play.
P.P.S. And in general, all races are good... you just play some more often than others.

True. I just don't really like the mages in togas, although I do like snow. The gremlins there are completely awful.

And what else should gremlins be like? What does "pop" mean? Common? And what's wrong with that? There's nothing you can do about it – if many people like this race, there's no need to change your attitude towards it because of that.

Mages. Why?

1. Visually, this is a collection of creatures that don't fit together. Gargoyles are essentially lesser demons from Inferno. Gremlins come from completely different myths and have nothing to do with the desert. Rakshasas are Hindu demons, but according to legends, they don't look so appealing. Colossi are Greek heroes.
2. Gremlins are useless. Even with a couple of hundred of them, the result is minimal. Mages damage their own troops; they need to be placed separately so they don't hit their own side. Djinns have weak defenses. Only Rakshasas are good – they are powerful warriors.

A "pop" race is one that is easy to play, without requiring much thought, and that is present in every game. It is always green and brutish if it's an Orc, always long-eared if it's an Elf, or always fat and numerous if it's a race of fat and numerous guys. Original races, which are difficult to play and are rare, are not "pop." The Academy is not "pop." Everything there is very confusing, diverse, and varied. Look at the post above. This person doesn't like the Academy. Why? Because everything doesn't fit together, because Goblins don't belong in the desert, because Mages are difficult to control, and because Rakshasa are not like in Indian (not Idusian - racist!) myths. But compare that to Elves. Elves are Elves in India, in Peter Jackson's films, and in Lineage. Long ears, slender figures, forests, fast running, excellent archery, secret warp-forest magic, etc. Elves are the same everywhere, and most people like them. They are not original. This is an example of a "pop" race. I hope I've explained it clearly, even if it's a bit rambling. To the previous author: despite all their perceived flaws, you wouldn't call Mages weak, would you?

well... almost.
Also, by "pop," I mean that many people play them! It's like in music. Most people listen to pop music, and it's the same here. Like, "they listen to it, so I'll listen to it too," and so on. Many people listen to what's played on TV and radio... and this stuff is played 10 times a day, if not more!... although this doesn't really apply to Heroes.
The most "pop" races in Heroes 5 are Necromancers, Elves, and Dungeon.

Necromancers... well, that's obvious. People mainly play them because they're evil and terrifying: skeletons, vampires, ghosts... and they're also easier to play than Demons. Necromancy (ZERG) rules, and so on. There are many young fans. Naughty boys.
Elves... elves are elves, even in Africa. They're very popular. They're in almost all fantasy settings. They're good and pure, and they're easy to play, just like Necromancers.
Dungeon... people who don't like Elves are more likely to play them. It's better to be the dark counterpart. Besides, they're so stealthy, sneaky, always with poison, like real killers and assassins... in general, they're also naughty boys. Maybe some people are attracted to Dark Elf females, or the Black Dragon as the strongest Tier 7 unit. Maybe it's the damage magic. They're also popular, almost as much as Elves, but they're just evil. And Dungeon became even more popular because they made them Dungeon. Nighon would have fit better into the world of Heroes!
All these races are strong, and they're not very difficult to play. In general, strength attracts many people, although you can't say the same about Humans. Even though they're strong, they're too simple for MOST people. There are no monsters, etc. Just ordinary people.
I used to think the same about Humans. Now I look at things differently.
In general, choosing a race based on monsters (the more terrifying and evil, the better) and appearance is nonsense, in my opinion.

P.S. The young age applies to everyone, but of course, there are also adults. I personally like to play as Elves, but not because they're easy to play, etc. I just like their culture, their perception of the world, and so on (not just in Heroes). And they're close to me in spirit.
P.P.S. I also like to play as Wizards, Humans, Demons... maybe someone else

I feel a kinship with the holy Imperial Inquisition. -.- I believe in the Emperor, but in real life, I'm a complete atheist:D This isn't about Heroes. -.- I love Dark Elves. But I'm a very kind, gentle, and responsive person. I've always just liked Warlocks - Hydras, eyeballs, Furies :) I've never judged based on "scaryness";) ...well, maybe when I was 5;))))) But we all did that at some point. You suddenly changed your style out of nowhere. Are you also waiting for the third Disciples game?

Loken
I don't deny it) I also played as Barbarians for the first time in Heroes 3 because I liked the green humanoids)) I didn't know much about Orcs back then)
but still, most people are guided by what I wrote, besides the appearance)) IMHO

I didn't change my style)) it was like that... I just temporarily switched to playing as Knights, and now I'm back)) and I'm waiting for 1000... ;)

someone mentioned an example – feed an electric Jarl a rune of attack that affects everyone around it)
so think about it, is there an imbalance here or not?

I mentioned it; you yourself, playing as Dwarves, can create such a situation, especially if you have items that increase initiative. Jarls go early in the turn order, and with their wave of fire now, it's even more devastating!
P.S.: you're underestimating the Dwarves; they're a very strong race!:cool:

Arandor, I agree with you regarding your post (especially about the "pop" element)), but the fact that many people play as elves and that they appear in many games and fantasy books doesn't negate the fact that it's a beautiful and convenient race to play.

Dear Loken, the question is: which race do you dislike the most, and why? I answered that I don't like them, and the main reason is their visual appearance. Simply put, they are not aesthetically pleasing; they are a mishmash of myths and legends from different cultures. If the question were about which race is the weakest, my answer would be different.

Of course, it's your personal decision... But in my opinion, such a combination of creatures, and one that is well-justified rather than simply a random assortment of creatures from who-knows-where, looks quite interesting.

I wouldn't say they are completely different... all these creatures are magical.
Mages - no comments needed.
Goblins, gargoyles, golems, titans - creations of mages)) in Heroes... so they are definitely from different worlds)) but as created beings, they fit) IMHO.
Djinn - a spirit from a bottle that grants wishes)) why shouldn't they be with mages? especially since they live in the desert)).
Rakshasas... also demons, albeit evil ones (in Indian mythology), but still magical) in many games, they are creatures from other planes, sometimes they are even summoned) here, it could be the same)).
If you analyze everyone based on mythology, there will be inconsistencies in other factions as well)) and some don't even exist) like the Elves, Necromancers, etc.

Well, they came up with the Necropolis faction, not everything has to be taken from mythology. Which factions have inconsistencies?