The first Offline Tournaments for Heroes 5! — Tournament history (offline)

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VDV_forever

20 years ago

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$ PRIZE POOL $

PrizeA:

Licensed DVD-BOX of Heroes of Might and Magic V (with delivery)
Fan t-shirt in your size(XL,L,M,XXL) with the Heroes Of Might And Magic V logo

PrizeB: A profile award (like the one given to respected nprf for winning the 1st Heroes 3 tournament over at HeroesV.net.ru)

PrizeB, [PrizeA(1) or PrizeA(2) {winner's choice}] is awarded to the player who takes first place in the tournament according to the tournament rules.

TOURNAMENT RULES

1. To participate in the first offline tournament, you must register on our website www.heroesworld.ru and also submit an application in this thread
2. The tournament is held on the Russian version of Heroes 5
3. Game version 1.0
4. The submitted save must contain the tournament number (1) and the player's Nickname
example 1_VDV_forever.sav
5. Along with the submitted save, it is mandatory to provide a description of the final step (battle with a hero, battle for a castle, capturing an artifact, defeating the last monster) after which victory occurs, or the walkthrough of the scenario.
6. The submitted save must have only one conqueror hero who performs the final action (others should simply be dismissed).
7. Patches, cheats, codes, mods, as well as additional programs that can change the game structure are FORBIDDEN!
8. Results will be evaluated primarily based on minimum time.
If several players have an equal completion time, the best will be determined by the sum of primary skills (attack, defense, magic, knowledge); if a favorite is still not determined, then by the amount of mercury.
9. The conqueror hero in the submitted save must be without artifacts (they can be placed in the backpack or transferred to another hero who should then be dismissed).
10. Ashi's Tear can only be dug up when the puzzle map is fully opened (this will not happen in this tournament).
11. Send the save to the email address h5_tournament@heroesworld.ru
12. Applications are accepted until June 19, 2006. If you're late, you've missed out
13. In case of suspicion of cheating or other malicious intent during the map completion, a save must be made every game day.
P.S. In such a case (detection of cheating), the player will be required to send additional saves and provide a walkthrough description to determine whether the play was unfair or fair.
The result of a player who played unfairly will be voided and their reputation on our site will be "morale down"!
14. Discussion of the tournament during its progress is FORBIDDEN!!!
(Players violating this rule automatically lose the opportunity to play in the tournament; their results will not be counted and will be annulled).
15. The tournament starts on the 19th and will last for 19 days. Results will be announced 19 days after its conclusion. [You can still apply and participate in the competitions within 5 days after the start of the tournament, i.e., until 00:00 (GMT) 25.06.06]
16. After receiving your save, we will notify you of receipt via your mailbox on our website www.heroesworld.ru

17*. For this tournament:

If you killed the main opponent Gilraen and then completed the following task (killed the last weak hero, captured a castle, or something else) after which absolute victory occurs, the description of the battle with Gilraen MUST be sent together with the save!!! That is, in this case, you will have to provide 2 descriptions (instead of one):
a) battle with Gilraen
b) final winning step

The description should look approximately like this:
Attacking Gilraen with hero Agrail.
Agrail has:
Level N,
army size.
Gilraen has:
Level N,
army size.
And then describe the battle itself.

Tournament Sponsor Respected ADMIN!!!

P.S. I wish all tournament participants a great time gaming and, most importantly, VICTORY!

P.S.S. If there are any additions or remarks, please do not hesitate to speak up to minimize disagreements and shortcomings during the tournament process

PARTICIPANT LIST FOR THE 1st offline HEROES 5 TOURNAMENT!
NUMBER	PLAYER NICKNAME
1	VDV_forever
2	*JOKER*
3	КАНТ
4	Night
5	Борис
6	Vladushka
7	BlazinPimp
8	Dimusik
9	sterh
10	Carmack
11	leshan
12	SandroTM
13	fanat
14	Karatel SS Varjag
15	Aleksandrkalin
16	Diesel
17	Geser
18	Rojok
19	Intruder
20	Halfing
21	DarkOne
22	dontes
23	VaRyG
24	Sablik
25	Supreme
26	Ежик в тумане
27	necko78
28	kop
29	AlexeyPank
30	Faer
31	Paladin
32	gluck
33	Tank 2
34	Philip
35	kazyabr
36	di ps
37	Skeleton Darkknight
38	sjava
39	Evil Hearted
40	GvozD
41	LordOrder7
42	Kiselev Yura
43	Xaker
44	Rogvold
45	mudvaLing
46	BAXtheGREATEST
47	dartRevan
48	shoot-nick
49	KOLb@zzer
50	Svyatoslav
51	Steep
52	Х®одо из Фы®а
53	Ivanuraser
54	Lap1976
55	Strelok
56	Bandit
57	Rean
58	Krivol
58	DeMoN
59	Rustam
60	Varg-Nar
61	Carrion
62	D3lirium
63	vladislav5
64	Krong
65	Illipyk
66	emfoot
67	IronAxe
68	Андрей

This list can be expanded by new participants!
The tournament starts on 19.06.06 (Monday)!!!
Saves will only be considered for players who are in this table, so submit your applications IN ADVANCE!!!

Everything about the starting save

Starting Save

From 19.06.06 the save can be downloaded:
1st mirror
2nd mirror

1. The save that will be posted on our site (19.06.06) must be downloaded and placed on your computer in the following folder C:\Documents and Settings\VDV_forever\My Documents\My Games\Heroes of Might and Magic V\Profiles\VDV_forever\Saves[br][/br]2. Naturally, everyone has their own nickname, so in each individual case it will be approximately: C:\Documents and Settings\X\My Documents\My Games\Heroes of Might and Magic V\Profiles\X\Saves[br][/br>where X is simply the name under which you usually play
3. Load 19.06.06_offline.sav and start playing, making daily saves.
4. After reaching the final action (after which victory occurs), save again.
5. With the final save, describe this last step in detail (most likely a battle); then the results will be tallied faster and there will be fewer suspicions of cheating!!!
6. Send this save to the specified address (in the rules of this tournament).
7. Wait for the results.

The starting save was generated from the "Conquest" map (3rd map) of the standard campaign for the Inferno faction (2nd campaign).

Exactly what you will see when loading the save for the first time:
Diff. level	Hardest (hero)
Hero	Agrail (Demon Lord) Level 12
Stats	Attack-6 Defense-1 Spellpower-4 Knowledge-5
Army	50 Imps 20 Hellhounds 8 Succubi 2 Pit Lords
BUM	Morale = 0 Luck = 0 Mana = 50
Art.	none
Magic	Punishing Strike Create Phantom Stone Skin Ice Bolt Divine Strength
Skills	Basic Gate Opening Advanced Logistics/Pathfinding/Scouting Basic Sorcery/Wisdom Basic Attack/Battle Frenzy Advanced Chaos Magic/Storm Lord
Prof. and Special Skills	Aura of Speed Hellfire
Resources	wood=10 ore=10 mercury=5 crystal=5 sulfur=5 gem=5 gold=5000

PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF THE 1st offline HEROES 5 TOURNAMENT
№	Player Nickname	Number of DAYS	Stats	Amount of MERCURY	AGRAIL Level	Map Description	Battle with Gilraen Description	ScreenShots	Rank
1	Shoot-nick	13	13+1+4+7=25	22	18	Yes	Yes	Yes	???
2	Bandit	15	12+1+4+8=25	4	17	No	Yes	Yes	???
3	Supreme	22	13+1+5+7=26	15	19	Yes	Yes	Yes	???
4	Geser	24	12+3+4+9=28	0	19	Yes	Yes	Yes	???
5	K@lb@zzer	24	12+3+4+7=26	0	18	Yes	Yes	Yes	???
6	DeMoN	26	14+1+4+7=26	11	18	Yes	Yes	Yes	???
7	Iron Axe	28	15+1+6+9=31	21	21	No	No	No	???
8	AlexeyPank	30	13+3+6+7=29	0	19	Yes	Yes	No	???
9	fanat	35	14+1+4+8=27	2	18	No	Yes	No	???
10	VDV_forever	37	14+1+6+8=29	54	20	No	No	No	???
11	Necro78	39	13+1+6+10=30	58	21	Yes	Yes	No	???
12	Sterh	39	12+2+4+7=25	32	18	Yes	Yes	Yes	???
13	Х@од из Фы@а	61	13+2+5+10=30	5	22	Yes	Yes	Yes	???
14	Varg-Nar	96	14+5+9+9=37	80	24	Yes	Yes	No	???
15	Paladin	104	14+5+8+11=38	129	24	No	Yes	Yes	???
16	di_ps	114	14+1+5+7=27	16	19	Yes	Yes	No	???
17	Svyatoslav	137	12+3+7+12=34	67	22	Yes	Yes	No	???
18	Evil_Hearted	230	14+5+9+10=38	171	24	No	Yes	No	???

FINAL RESULTS OF THE 1st offline HEROES 5 TOURNAMENT
№	Player Nickname	Number of DAYS	Stats	Amount of MERCURY	Map Description	Rating	Rank
1	Shoot-nick	13	13+1+4+7=25	22	***	50	???
2	Bandit	15	12+1+4+8=25	4	***	45	???
3	Supreme	22	13+1+5+7=26	15	***	40	???
4	Geser	24	12+3+4+9=28	0	***	36	???
5	K@lb@zzer	24	12+3+4+7=26	0	***	34	???
6	DeMoN	26	14+1+4+7=26	11	***	32	???
7	Iron Axe	28	15+1+6+9=31	21	***	30	???
8	AlexeyPank	30	13+3+6+7=29	0	***	28	???
9	fanat	35	14+1+4+8=27	2	***	26	???
10	VDV_forever	37	14+1+6+8=29	54	***	24	???
11	Necro78	39	13+1+6+10=30	58	***	20	???
12	Sterh	39	12+2+4+7=25	32	***	18	???
13	Х@од из Фы@а	61	13+2+5+10=30	5	***	16	???
14	Varg-Nar	96	14+5+9+9=37	80	***	14	???
15	Paladin	104	14+5+8+11=38	129	***	12	???
16	di_ps	114	14+1+5+7=27	16	***	10	???
17	Svyatoslav	137	12+3+7+12=34	67	***	8	???
18	Evil_Hearted	230	14+5+9+10=38	171	***	6	???

The question marks in the player rank column will be changed to numbers once we come up with a functional rank calculation scheme. Then we will try to get it approved by our respected ADMIN!

The asterisks in the Map Description column will be replaced by numbers when the voting results are tallied!

P.S. See my rank scheme in the corresponding section.

ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE ADMINISTRATION AND MYSELF PERSONALLY, I CONGRATULATE Shoot-nick ON A WELL-DESERVED VICTORY!!!

Sincerely VDV_forever

In reply to Bandit

VDV_forever

20 years ago

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So, the save files were received from:

Bandit (1_Bandit.sav)
Supreme (1_Supreme.sav)

and will be reviewed as soon as possible.

Approved save files:

di_ps + save file + description of the walkthrough for the tournament map + last step (auto-battle)

The remaining save files are being carefully checked!!!

*Paladin*

20 years ago

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I've submitted my save! I certainly hope for victory! :D I think many participants in the tournament will agree with me that the level was not easy. But it was interesting to play! :) I wish everyone good luck!

K0Lb@zzeR

20 years ago

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I also sent the save file + description (including day-by-day details) + screenshots.

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Geser

20 years ago

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I hope my save will be considered and that I will be included in the tournament ranking. The main thing is to win, the main thing is to participate!!! :D ;)

maNiT

20 years ago

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Hey guys, could someone explain how to participate in the offline tournament? I've never participated in one before (to be honest, I only heard about it for the first time on this site). Where do I submit my application? I've been searching the site, but everything related to the tournament leads back to this same page. HELP, PLEASE!

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Varg-Nar

20 years ago

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Message from maNiT
Guys, if it's not too much trouble, could you explain how and what to do in the offline tournament? I've never participated in one before (to be honest, I only heard about it for the first time on this site).
Where do I submit my application to participate? I've been searching the site, and everything related to the tournament leads me back to this same page. HELP PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

I'm afraid you're too late; the tournament is already ending. It runs until July 7th (inclusive) at 24:00 Moscow time.

Х®одо из Фы®а

20 years ago

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Damn! Okay, I'll make it, I completely forgot about the tournament.

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maNiT

20 years ago

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Varg-Nar

I'm afraid you're late, the tournament is already ending. It runs until July 7th (inclusive) until 24:00 Moscow time.

Yeah, thanks a lot, I've already been "informed" :(

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VDV_forever

20 years ago

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Greetings!

So, saves have been received from:

Paladin (1_Paladin.sav)
K0Lb@zzeR (1_K0Lb@zzeR.sav)

and will be reviewed very soon.

Approved saves:

none yet :o, since I simply had no time today.
But tomorrow I will check ALL of them!!!!

The remaining saves not announced by me as approved:
are being thoroughly checked!!!

P.S. 1 day left!!!, so dear players, hurry up:)

Best regards, VDV_forever

GvozD

20 years ago

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What a bummer! It's so frustrating. I completed this mission in the campaign without any major issues, but now that I'm playing with this save, everything is messed up. I'm swamped at work. The accounting department can't close the quarter and the half-year. And as always, they decided that it's easier to blame it on the software, which supposedly doesn't work well. And I can't really argue (I was at a training session for a month). So, I'm in a tough spot. The boss has assigned all the troubleshooting to me, saying that I've had a rest and now it's time to get back to work. I don't have any time to even try. :( :( :(
So, I'm sorry, but I'm out.
P.S.: I'll complete the mission out of principle once I get things sorted

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IronAxe

20 years ago

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Bandit

I completely agree with IronAxe. For me, this isn't critical on this map, but I believe that the advantage in calculating the results should go to the person who manages to complete everything in their turn.

I said it's "not essential" meaning that if it's allowed, then we do it. If it's not allowed, then we don't. :)

But again, there's a small misunderstanding - the tournament ends, but the questions don't. The rules state that all heroes need to be analyzed, and all artifacts need to be removed and submitted as well. But what if a battle is in progress during the turn change, if the computer attacks in the final turn?
Everyone who played like that, did they really remove the artifacts? I didn't remove them, and I sent the save file this morning. Maybe it's not critical. If there happens to be a tie in the results, I think it won't be too difficult for the judge to remove a few heroes themselves and check the stats. :)

And still, if there is a tie in the results, I think that, all other things being equal, preference should be given to the player who finished the game on their turn.

Added 4 minutes later
P.S. There's only 1 day left!!!, so dear players, hurry up:)

Please let me know if you accept my save file or not?
Because I can still manage to remove the artifacts and replay the battle before midnight tonight. It will be more difficult, but it's possible.

fanat

20 years ago

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Why bother taking screenshots and replaying the battle? You won it once, so load the last save you made before the battle, take the screenshots, dismiss any unnecessary heroes, save again, and submit it – that’s all, and you don’t need to replay anything!!!

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IronAxe

20 years ago

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fanat

What does taking screenshots and replaying the battle have to do with it? You won it once, so load the last save you made before the battle, take screenshots, dismiss unnecessary heroes, save again, and send it – that’s all, and you don’t need to replay anything!!!

I already understand. I was playing all night. By morning, I wasn’t thinking clearly anymore :)
I joined the Tournaments on the 25th – there wasn’t much time to play.
And what difference does it make if they are removed in my final save or equipped?
Maybe the judge will want to check the battle; then he won’t have to equip them. And if the results are equal, isn’t it easy to remove them?

So, should I resend the save with the artifacts removed?

9. The hero-conqueror in the sent save must be without artifacts (they can be placed in the backpack or given to another hero, who must then be dismissed).

This point needs to be corrected. You cannot dismiss artifacts under any circumstances. How will the judge check the battle if he wants to? After all, sometimes it might not be possible to win without them.

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VDV_forever

20 years ago

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IronAxe

I already understand. I was playing all night. By morning, I wasn't thinking clearly anymore :)
I joined the tournament on the 25th – there wasn't much time to practice.
And what difference does it make if they are removed in my final save or if they are equipped?
Maybe the judge will want to check the battle; then, he won't have to equip them. And if the result is a tie, isn't it easy to remove them?

So, should I resend the save with the artifacts removed?

9. The hero in the submitted save must not have any artifacts (they can be placed in the backpack or given to another hero who is immediately dismissed).

This point needs to be corrected. You cannot dismiss artifacts under any circumstances. How will the judge check the battle if he wants to? After all, sometimes it might not be possible to win without them.

I check all saves very carefully!!!

And point 9 shouldn't be changed because ALL the saves I checked were won without equipping the artifacts. Well, and if the battle couldn't be won, then believe me, I would equip all the artifacts, and if the result is positive, I will definitely accept your save. Moreover, as a rule, there is a description of this battle!

I included this point only for the convenience of checking.

P.S. Even if you sent a save with artifacts, I will still remove them when accepting the result:D :D :D

Sincerely, VDV_forever

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IronAxe

20 years ago

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VDV_forever

Well, if the battle still couldn't be won, believe me, I would naturally equip all artifacts

How will you equip them if you want to? And what if they were transferred to another Hero who was then dismissed, and you have a save file on hand that has no artifacts.

P.S. Even if you did send a save with artifacts, I'll still remove them when calculating the result :D :D :D

Well, then I did the right thing. In my save, the artifacts are equipped.
If you want, you can put them in the bag. Naturally, you'll count the pump without artifacts. That's why I specified that my save has artifacts, so it wouldn't seem like I was trying to cheat.

So, did you receive my save 1_IronAxe.sav? Is it not corrupted? Is everything okay? Because today is the last day :(