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

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VDV_forever

6/7/2006 4:17 AM UTC

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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 IronAxe

VDV_forever

7/7/2006 12:50 PM UTC

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So, saves were received from:

IronAxe (1_IronAxe.sav)

and will be reviewed as soon as possible.

Accepted saves:

K0Lb@zzeR+save+Screen (battle with Gilraen)+Walkthrough description of the tournament map+description of the battle with Gilraen

Paladin+save+description of the battle with Gilraen (final step)

Supreme+save+ 2 Screen (battle with Gilraen)+most detailed Walkthrough description of the tournament map+description of the battle with Gilraen

Other saves are being carefully checked!!!

P.S. Waiting for the final saves:)

Sincerely, VDV_forever

In reply to IronAxe

VDV_forever

7/7/2006 12:51 PM UTC

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Currently, some saves are being reviewed for potential cheating, violation of tournament rules, or other reasons.
In any case, a decision will be made soon, and they will either be accepted or rejected.
Preliminary tournament results will be available on July 15-16!

IronAxe

How will you equip them if you want to? And what if they were transferred to another Hero, and that Hero was removed, and you have a save file where the artifacts are no longer present.

So, I did the right thing. In my save file, the artifacts are equipped.
If you want, you can put them in your inventory. Of course, the stat boost from the artifacts will be taken into account even without them being equipped. That's why I specified that my save file includes the equipped artifacts, so you wouldn't think I was trying to cheat.

Did you receive my save file, 1_IronAxe.sav? Is it working correctly? Is everything okay? Because today is the last day :(

I'm waiting for the descriptions; I just need yours.

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shoot-nick

7/7/2006 1:02 PM UTC

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Whew, I finally finished this map :D. I've sent the description and save file; please confirm receipt.

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IronAxe

7/7/2006 1:08 PM UTC

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VDV_forever

I'm waiting for the descriptions; I just need yours.

My task was to send the save file in time. I'll have time to write the description of the last battle while you're checking the saves.
If I had sent the battle description on time, but failed to send the save, that would have been worse :D
I literally ran around all night to make it, I need to get some sleep, otherwise I don't know what I'll come up with.

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VDV_forever

7/7/2006 2:25 PM UTC

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So, the save files were received from:

IShoot-nick (1_shoot-nick.sav)

and will be reviewed as soon as possible.

P.S. I'm eagerly awaiting the VERY latest save files:)

Sincerely, VDV_forever

Lap1976

7/7/2006 11:18 PM UTC

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Ugh, as usual, I put it off until the last minute, and I didn't have the chance to submit the save for the last two. What a waste of time participating in the championship. :((((
Tell me, is 3rd place on day 1, week 3, month 3 a really bad result? Maybe there's no reason to be upset?

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Х®одо из Фы®а

7/8/2006 1:28 AM UTC

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VDV_forever

So, the save files were received from:

IShoot-nick (1_shoot-nick.sav)

and will be reviewed very soon.

P.S. I'm eagerly awaiting the VERY latest save files:)

Sincerely, VDV_forever

Aha! I swear, I just miscalculated the time yesterday!

Okay, I made it! I'll send the save files now. Lap1976, don't be upset, I'm VERY close to your result. :D

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IronAxe

7/8/2006 5:51 AM UTC

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A message from Fya

Aha! I swear, I miscalculated the time yesterday!

But I made it! I'll send the saves now. Lap1976, don't worry, I was VERY close to your result. :D

I think it will take a long time. I believe it can be finished by the beginning of the 4th week of the 1st month, or maybe even by the end of the 3rd week of the 1st month. But I personally didn't manage to do it. :) I didn't have enough time for a replay. :mad:
As I understand, the save submission is closed? Maybe we should exchange results while the saves are being checked, or is that not allowed?

Х®одо из Фы®а

7/8/2006 7:09 AM UTC

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Of course, you can finish very early, but, well, I couldn't – you can only reach the northern right Castle by defeating the emerald dragons, and the left one – by defeating phoenixes or elementals. By the time I had enough strength, the enemy came to me, and I had to wander around, wasting a lot of time.
By the way, save uploading will end today, please unlock the walkthrough thread for this mission.

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Lap1976

7/8/2006 9:08 AM UTC

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Hodo from Fraktsiya

Of course, you can finish very early, but, pff, I couldn't - you can only reach the northern right castle by defeating the emerald dragons, and the left one - by defeating phoenixes or elementals. By the time I had enough strength, the enemy came to me, and I had to wander around, wasting a lot of time.
By the way, the save submission period ends today, please unlock the walkthrough thread for this mission.

Ideally, it ended yesterday, as I saw a post from the organizer somewhere - the championship continues until July 7th, inclusive.

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VDV_forever

7/8/2006 12:06 PM UTC

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PLAYERS ON THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE TOURNAMENT!!!

Of course, you can discuss the tournament, but it's not recommended:D ;) :).
Otherwise, the surprise will be ruined:(!

So, the last saves were received from:

Hodo from Fya[/COLOR][/U] ((1) _ ___ __ __ _.sav)???:confused: :mad: How many times do I have to say it?
Varg-Nar (1_Varg-Nar.sav)

and they will be reviewed very soon.

Accepted saves:

Geser[/COLOR]

No more saves will be accepted!!!

P.S. Almost all saves have been reviewed, except for 2! I'll look at them and evaluate them tomorrow ;)

P.S.S Players to whom I sent a request must send a description by July 14th! I hope you have enough time:cool:.
If I don't receive it, your save will not be counted and will be considered a cheat!!!:)

P.S.S.S Also, the following players need to send a VERY detailed description of how they completed the tournament map:

Iron Axe
Shoot-nick

Sincerely, VDV_forever

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shoot-nick

7/8/2006 12:41 PM UTC

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VDV_forever

P.S.S.S Also, a VERY detailed description of the tournament map walkthrough needs to be sent to the following players:

Iron Axe
Shoot-nick

Sincerely, VDV_forever

OMG, how VERY detailed should the description be? Maybe it would be better to send the save files for each day? What exactly should be included in this description; it's not clear to me? Can you provide an example description for at least one day?

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VDV_forever

7/8/2006 12:53 PM UTC

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I hope Varg-Nar won't mind that I use his description as an example:

Day 1

Ur-Karg: tavern construction.
Hero Rutger purchased.
Rutger: captured the Imp Cauldron.
Rutger (A): army transfer.
(A): visited the Torn Flag, attacked Gilraen. The enemy fled. Level up +1 knowledge, advanced gate opening developed, garrison captured, witch's hut visited, advanced spell obtained, chest with 2000 gold raised.

Day 2
...

It is essential to describe the losses incurred with EACH encountered monster!!! ESSENTIAL!!!

P.S. Which version did you play???

P.S.S. Why does mission 5 start immediately after winning mission 3 for you??? (This applies to Iron Axe as well). Please explain to everyone, okay?

If anything is unclear, write, and I will answer!

P.S. Where A is Agrael.

P.S.S. If everyone sent descriptions like Varg-Nar, there would be no need to even consider saves, and we could just believe what is written! At least, all suspicions would disappear on their own!!!

Sincerely, VDV_forever

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shoot-nick

7/8/2006 1:37 PM UTC

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VDV_forever

I hope Varg-Nar won't mind that I'm using his description as an example:

It is essential to describe the losses incurred with EACH encountered monster!!! ESSENTIAL!!!

P.S. Which version did you play through???

P.S.S. Why does mission 5 start immediately after winning mission 3??? (This applies to Iron Axe as well). Please explain to everyone, okay?

If anything is unclear, ask, and I will answer!
P.S.S.S. If everyone sent descriptions like Varg-Nar, there would be no need to even look at save files, and we could just trust what is written! At least, all suspicions would disappear on their own!!!

Sincerely, VDV_forever

1. I think I understand about the description; I will write it. What about the save files for each day?
2. Version 1.0 (licensed), as agreed in the rules. Regarding mission 5, I have no idea; maybe it's another oversight by the developers.

3. Hmm, then it should have been stated in the rules from the beginning that it is necessary to describe ALL actions, not just the winning one.

P.S. It's strange that questions arose; all players aiming for victory in the tournament should have sent approximately the same save files, with a difference of 1-2 turns, and plus or minus one hero level.

P.S.S. I will try to send the description tomorrow.

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IronAxe

7/8/2006 3:12 PM UTC

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VDV_forever

P.S. Which version did you play on?
P.S.S. Why does mission 5 start immediately after you win mission 3? (This applies to Iron Axe as well). Please explain to everyone, okay?
Sincerely, VDV_forever

I played on version 1.0.
When you load the game and get to the main menu, it says so.

I didn't really pay attention to the missions, but now I've looked:
1. Cross the border
2. Capture all the Elven cities
3. Defeat the enemy Hero (probably Gilraen)
4. Destroy Druidic magic
5. Agrail must survive

Before the final battle, I have completed items 1, 2, and 4.
That is, I am in the last Fortress from which Gilraen emerged, i.e., the border has been crossed, all cities have been captured, and the magic has been destroyed. Then, the clueless Gilraen attacks the Fortress and dies. Item 3 has been completed.
I have a question for you - who should Agrail survive if there are no more enemy Fortresses or enemy Heroes left on the map?

In my opinion, it's perfectly clear. Completing item 3 automatically completes item 5. Who told you that the missions need to be completed in order? :)

For now, I sent you screenshots of the final battle and a description of the battle today. Please reply to my private message. The battle description contains not only a description but also some other thoughts.
It's better to reply to axe@infopac.ru - this is my home address.

From my final save, before you start the "time rewind," go to the mission completion screen and make sure which items have been completed and which have not. Don't forget to check my respected competitor as well