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I want to criticize the localization of the first part of the game by the company "Buka" in this thread. It seems that the texts were translated hastily by untalented translators. Here are some examples from the campaign texts: Original: ...and they are better led this time. Buka: ...and it must be done now or never! Correct translation: ...this time they are better leading the troops. Original: Free for all Buka: Freedom at any cost Correct translation: Free-for-all And this important fragment "...but it lies in a vast territory with only pieces of a puzzle to guide the way" was completely omitted. The other texts also have inaccuracies. The campaign texts in the fourth game were translated so colorfully, but in the first game, they are translated so poorly and carelessly.

Perhaps back then, they used a simple translator.

It's always more enjoyable to play the original version. But I don't understand why the original is banned from tournaments? The localization from Buka has version 1.1, while the latest version of HoMM I is 1.3. Or did they fix the wrong things? :)

It's always more enjoyable to play the original version. But I don't understand why the original is banned from tournaments? The localization by Buka has version 1.1, while the latest version of HoMM I has version 1.3. Or did they fix the wrong things? :)

Based on my observations, the localization by Buka wasn't just cosmetic, concerning only the translations. They most likely interfered with the gameplay due to their incompetence. I have almost all versions of 1 and 2. There are differences. But if in 2, they can be overlooked, then in 1, they are significant. And in my opinion, Buka should be banned from tournaments. Because of their poor localization.

I didn't even see "Buka." I played some English version, and I still have two sets of 5.25" floppy disks. I remember there was a major bug where, in the middle of a game, a naval battle would start without the hero's participation, usually in about one out of ten games. Dwarves against druids, typically. If this bug was fixed in "Buka," that's great.