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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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Day 5.
Crag recruits pikemen, explores the tavern: Zubina, Adel, Kir, Peer. All gold around the tavern is collected, as well as a chest (0-8-44) (gold), a campfire (0-8-41), and sulfur (0-13-43).
Overnight stay:
Crag (0-5-47), 1 wolf;
Zubina (0-6-47), 17 goblins, 50 halberdiers, 7 unupgraded wolves, 37 upgraded wolves;
Adel (0-12-42), 1 wolf;
Kir (0-10-40), 1 wolf;
Peer (0-12-45), 1 wolf, ballista;
Grunis and Halon are drinking in the tavern.
Resources: 2-2-8-8-3-3-2293
Crag: experience 6585, 1 wolf

This style of description is so good that even saying "This is excellent" doesn't add anything.
This writing style can be taken as a standard; everything is detailed, and it's immediately clear, and it's also very easy to check such a description, as it doesn't take much time.
Respect and a deep bow to you for such a description.
I urge all participants to create descriptions in the same style.

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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to Vanechka

1. Couldn't figure out how to capture Rovenar on day 7.
2. The mercenary camp gave me dendroids (around the same level as harpies).
3. I think the idea of dismissing orcs and goblins at the beginning of the game is great.
4. Upgrading wolves in Dragonbridge is also a good idea.

Result: 10 days, and I'm happy with that.

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1. I couldn't figure out how to capture Rovenar on day 7.
Only with Craig, only with logistics and a stable, and only if you spend the night before the dragons with wolves on day 6 – it doesn't matter whether you attack them directly or diagonally.
I wrote about this experience specifically: in my opinion (I checked it with cheats), Craig doesn't get logistics any other way. Either he flies past the lake, or he doesn't arrive at the tavern on time – it just doesn't work out.
Kamikaze;166925

2. In the mercenary camp, they gave me dendroids (near the harpies).
They gave me all sorts of things. The random generator is great.
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to Vanechka
3. I think the idea of firing orcs and goblins at the beginning of the game is great.
4. Upgrading wolves in Dragonbridge is also a good idea.
This is all related to logistics for Craig.

I also thought about going through the wyvern lair past the outer tavern, but then there isn't enough of the fired logistics expert to capture both Strongholds in one day. And the dragons tear the wyverns apart without the lake...
Истинно говорю вам: 21 декабря 2012 года Земля налетит на небесную ось!


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Vanechka;166926
Only with Craig, only with logistics and a stable, and only if you spend the night before the dragons with wolves on day 6 - it doesn't matter whether you attack them directly or diagonally.
I tested it specifically: in my opinion (I checked it with cheats), Craig doesn't get logistics any other way. Either he misses the lake, or he doesn't arrive at the tavern on time - it just doesn't work out.
But why the lake? I beat the dragons without the lake. I eventually got logistics (but already on the trolls :D).
They gave me all sorts of heroes. Random generation is the best.
It just turned out that I only arrived at the camp on day 9, a lot had already happened, and I didn't think about generating any ultimates :o.

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He takes the helmet from Girda. Victory.
Here is Vanya. The generator really ROCKS. It's amazing that someone came up with the idea to generate a scenario where Girda takes the helmet!! :D Vanya is a GENIUS!!! The description is SUPER!!! A well-deserved victory. I completely agree with Vanya regarding logistics. Only Kreg Hack can manage to complete it on day 7, and even then, with upgraded wolves. Swan Lake brings luck, and luck is crucial!!! I had a successful battle with the dragons thanks to luck. I also liked the battle with the Barbarian. After a long replay, he jumped out and tried to destroy my catapult :D

P.S.: I didn't even consider taking the wyvern lair for more than 1 minute :D

P.S.2: If the esteemed Kolbazzer had generated a more favorable starting save, it might have been possible to finish it in 7 days, IMHO.

P.S.3: If anyone is interested in my Walkthrough, write to me, and I will post it, but in general, the picture is already clear.

P.S.4: Below, I am posting Kreg Hack's skill tree up to level 7. (The branches where Kreg Hack gets logistics are marked with a plus sign)
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Vanechk and Dirty_Player, thank you for the great game, and congratulations to both of you on your well-deserved victory! The difference between you is minimal, so you both won.
As for me, I rushed through the golden path. My main offensive force consisted of three groups of Crusaders (two near the fortress and one near the castle, using Rylander to annex).
The final battle and helmet capture were carried out by Crag with troops from both strongholds. I think it's possible to do it in 8 days, but I didn't check.
I'm only uploading the final save because I'm playing in other tournaments, and I accidentally deleted the daily saves without saving them.
Once again, congratulations on your victory, well done! Believe me, I'm as happy as you are about the excellent game you both played!
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Кто сильнее или шаблон для сравнения городов по силе.
Различие офф-лайна в Heroes II и Heroes III.
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Congratulations on the victory once again, well done! Believe me, I'm just as happy as you are about the excellent game you showed!
Thank you so much!! If such a player congratulates me, then I definitely didn't start playing Heroes for nothing!!!! I respect Dima for the fact that even though he plays much better than us, he doesn't get conceited and acts like an ordinary mortal, even though he's a vampire who has been dead for a long time :D
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Was my result counted? It's not great, but still... And when does the next stage begin?
:smile19: И берсерки бывают романтиками :smile05:
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Was my result counted? It's not great, but still... And when does the next stage begin?
The forum was simply not working, please wait. I think everything will be alright.
Истинно говорю вам: 21 декабря 2012 года Земля налетит на небесную ось!


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It would be interesting to know the timeframe for the next stage. I have a feeling it will last until April 30th or May 1st-2nd... It will coincide with the King's Bounty tournament, and considering how challenging the map is there, I'm not sure if I'll have time for both... I'm not even sure if I'll make it through that one at all? :D Maybe we could somehow coordinate the deadlines? At least extend the deadline to May 5th-7th.
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Sign me up for the tournament. I'll try to win!
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Good day to you all. Something went wrong with my first post, so I'm posting the save and map here. Sincerely, K0Lb@zzeR.
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: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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How much time is allotted to complete this map?
Кто попробовал слезы мака, тот будет плакать всю жизнь...



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Hero In;169096
How much time is allotted to complete this map?

Saves will be accepted until May 1st, inclusive. That is, May 1st at 23:59'59'' is the last moment for submitting the final results.

PS: The deadlines for all mini-stages are indicated in the first post.

Sincerely, Kamikaze!

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