Posts from All castles in Heroes 3.

Yes, dwellings are given. But what’s the point of them when you have a phoenix growth of 4 per week, a magic university, and everything else? The Conflux is very strong even without dwellings (honestly, I personally prefer Barbarians and Elves).

I prefer playing as Necropolis. Skeletons are powerful:mad:

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although Elves and Elementals are also good

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I've been playing on random for a long time. You never know what this show-off (the computer :D :D :D) will come up with, and that's so good...

I always play in random mode! By the way, the computer always knows everything about the player, but the player doesn't know anything about the computer! It's unpleasant, but it doesn't save the computer!

People... although I find necromancy amusing when playing as the Necropolis, as you get skeletons after each battle. When you already have a decent army, always chase after those who are running away from you, and you'll get skeletons at their expense. Moreover, if the map is large, when you reach the enemy, you'll have around 3000 of them, which is quite enough to turn the tide of almost any battle, so sometimes I play as them too.

So, everyone has units that can turn the tide of battle! And not just one! So, don't rely on having 3000 skeletons!

Yes, I agree, but if players are evenly matched, then this is a very significant advantage...

What I like about the Tower (Dungeon) is the presence of an artifact shop. And conquering the tower (laying siege to it) is very easy. (knowing that there are mines, don't send a unit there, or cast a spell with an expert in water to remove the enchantments).

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And I don't like the Elves (in appearance) because they live in a tree. They seem like some kind of savages, and it's annoying to see them laughing at unicorns when they attack...

Elves might not look very impressive, but they are quite powerful! They have a lot of money, magic up to level 5, and good units! Especially elves and dendroids, although dragons and unicorns are also good!

Yeah, but Barbarians are still strong!

I love blitz games. A random map of size S for 8 players on the very last difficulty level.
1) I choose the Undead, but not for necromancy, but more for the hero. Galthran is awesome. He specializes in skeletons. He can immediately summon up to 3 groups of them, with 20-30 units each. Considering that skeletons also have +1 speed with him, and +2 on their home territory. Hence, if there is a Dwarf stronghold nearby, I attack immediately (with almost no losses, using a strike group of Dwarfs).
2) When playing with friends, they immediately started wanting Galthran for themselves (because by level 20, the skeletons he commands have characteristics (attack and defense) like angels).
3) Due to point 2, another hero, Shakhti (specializing in Trogolods), was considered. He can summon up to 120 of them (up to 3 groups with a range of 30-40). And since we play with friends on the second-to-last difficulty level, I upgrade them immediately. The speed of the Fae underground!!!

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PS And for fans of Inferno (although I sometimes enjoy playing with it) - it is objectively (in most cases) the weakest Castle.

By the way, there is probably one exception when Inferno becomes the strongest. This is when each opponent has several Castles, especially scattered across the map. Here, their portals simply make them all one, both in defense and attack.

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And in general, my setup is as follows: Difficulty: Pawn S - Barbarian/Undead/Dungeon/(others) M - Undead/Barbarian/Dungeon/(others) L - Undead/(Dungeon, Castle)/Tower XL - (Undead, Castle)/(Dungeon/Conflux)/(Tower/Rampart) Difficulty: Rook, King S - (Undead, Dungeon)/(others) M - Undead/Dungeon/(others) L - Undead/(Dungeon, Castle)/Tower XL - (Undead, Castle)/(Dungeon/Conflux)/(Tower/Rampart) No one probably plays on easier levels. And again, I repeat, an exception is maps (L, XL) in which each player is given three or more Castles; in this case, Inferno will be among the first in terms of strength. But everything always depends on the player's skill and the hero you choose.:rolleyes: And in general, in the absence of resources and money, and if there are dangerous creatures nearby, I will say this: Life is preparation for DEATH

I was talking about the strength of the faction, not when playing against the computer, but when playing against another player! Even on XL difficulty, with two Inferno castles, it's necessary to build portals between them, as they are too expensive to build two! It's much easier to use simple scouts, arranging them in a chain, just like with any other castle. Or find a town portal in the guild. Playing against computers on any difficulty is not interesting.

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In general, all of this needs to be tested in a duel. If anyone is willing to play, I'm ready to play with any castle against any castle of your choice.

I was talking about the strength of the faction not when playing against the computer, but when playing against another player! And even on XL difficulty, with two Inferno Castles, there is a need to build portals between them, but it's too expensive because you need two! It's much easier to use simple scouts, building them in a chain, just like with any other Castle. Or find a town portal in the guild. And playing against computers on any difficulty is not interesting.

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In general, all this needs to be tested in a duel. If anyone wants to play, I'm ready to play with any Castle against any, as you wish.

I meant three or more, and portals are great for defense; just imagine, the opponent approaches one of your Castles, you gather the necessary units from the Castles + spells and power in the altars (if any). As a result, one hero defends all the Castles, even when the main one can't help in any way. :)

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And I would play, but I only have a good internet connection at work (I'm at work now)

I don't mind; every castle has its own strengths. I mentioned that I play with all of them. But if we evaluate them objectively, Inferno is still the weakest, in my opinion. But again, it all depends on the specific situation.
I can only play at work (I don't have internet at home right now); I work three days on, one day off. If you need anything, my ICQ is 201-638-134; feel free to call.

I don't like playing as Conflux in Heroes of Might and Magic III. It's good that you get a high increase in level 7 creatures, but it still feels a bit off...

I don't like playing as Conflux in Heroes 3; it's good that they have a high growth rate for level 7 creatures, but something still feels off...

That's right... their level 6 units are weak... :( but I still love them... :)