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Guys, could you please tell me where I can find a serial key for Heroes of Might and Magic V? Thanks in advance.

The network key is indicated on the packaging of the licensed game. If it is not there, then there is no other way to obtain it.

You can ask someone who rarely plays or has stopped playing. If a dedicated server isn't required, you can play using programs like Hamachi. I know someone who is planning to quit soon – it's Valhalla Wolf. You can find his profile in the online section for Heroes 5 and ask him.

Maybe it was some kind of error, but I tried entering an old key (from a previously purchased copy) into the new copy. It didn't work... perhaps it only accepts the original key?

WisTrit, if you change something in the config and add it to the registry, you can play with a legitimate license key even in a pirated version. This particular copy of the game doesn't affect anything, although publishers often tie the key to a specific disc, which can be resolved using the method described above.

If you change something in the config and add it to the registry, you can play with a legitimate license key even in the pirated version.

It might contradict some rules, but still... has anyone tried it?.. How does it work (i.e., what is the process)?..
I personally verified that the pirated version is compatible with a legitimate license, but is Ubi also willing to accept anyone who wants to try?