Posts from WG. New Great War 33.

Beginning. Contact with the Thinkers 1. We are confident that the participants of this esteemed Forum, along with all intelligent members of humanity, did not miss the sensational news that appeared in the newspapers a few years ago about the discovery of the so-called Dragon Caves X - without inhabitants, but with contents. For obvious reasons, this topic was immediately "closed" to the general public, but a small group of scientists, who signed a non-disclosure agreement, began a brainstorming session on the secrets stored in the artifacts found in the Cave. Now is not yet the time for a wide public announcement of the results achieved, which, unfortunately, are still quite insignificant, but some developments have already been made, and it is their theme that motivates this appeal to you. The "Cave Artifacts," to put it simply, are information arrays. Among the deciphered info-blocks, maps for the game "Heroes of Might and Magic" were found, but these are not ordinary maps, but, apparently, modified by the Masters of the Cave for themselves. Authoritative experts insist: "...in the scenarios presented for analysis, there is a palpable dominance of a mentality alien to Homo Sapiens, but, quite obviously, an integral part of the expansionist dominance of the Dragon Caves X, accompanied by sophisticated cunning." The categorical nature of the expert assessment prompted the research group to consider contacting such highly competent specialists in this field as you. We offer for your consideration one of the aforementioned scenarios - a translation of "Great War 33" from HMM2 into the HMM3 format; the variant is "expert" (there is also a "normal" one). Everyone who dares to get acquainted with the proposed option should be aware of the potential danger to their mental, psychological, and physical health, which may be hidden in this creation of an alien mind, and during the game/passage, carefully monitor their condition: preliminary "testing" on volunteers has provided us with a number of algorithms that allow us to solve some of the problems that arise. For example, at the first signs of a comb-like growth (on the back - along the spine) or a tail (also on the back - you know where), an immediate intake of a daily dose (but no more!) of Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, helps. Gamers whose bodies are going through a difficult period of puberty are advised to take brewer's yeast in tablets (available at any pharmacy and inexpensive) for the entire duration of the game/passage (and even after - it will not hurt: the skin becomes clean and healthy). Smoking and, especially, alcohol are strictly prohibited during the game: any decrease in the analytical ability of your mind can have the most serious consequences both during and after the game. So: 1. Title: "MG. New Great War 33" (exp.) v1. 2. Map name: "WG. New Great War 33" (exp.) v1. 3. Two-level map: yes. 4. Number of players: 8. 5. Size: XL. 6. Map difficulty level: Expert. 7. Map authors: a) HMM2 - unknown; b) HMM3 - Gree. 8. Map description: The map is a translation of the legendary "Great War 33" from HMM2Gold into HMM3 (version: The Shadow of Death); size: 144x144; levels: 2; number of human players: 4; computer players: all the rest; difficulty level of the scenario (not the map): expert; recommended game difficulty level: no lower than "High" (Sailing Ship).

The description is great, we'll give it a try.

The map is really great, one of the best I've played. I've completed it almost entirely; the map is open, all the tough enemies are defeated. There's a pink castle somewhere, but it's so well hidden, and the heroes that occasionally appear from it are so weak that I just can't be bothered to look for the hidden portal to it. Huge thanks to the author.

Old Mage, a new map is great, but it would be good to create a separate thread for each map. I'll download "Prince of the Grove" now. And I'm currently playing "New Great War 33". I'll write a review when I finish; I can already say that the map is really good! So you're on the right track, keep making us happy! :)

Old Mage, a new map is great, but it would be nice to create a separate topic for each map...

You are absolutely right, Sir Marmot, and we are not yet following your advice, only guided by considerations that, as it seems to us, are common sense.
Premises:
1. We have only a few scenarios by Gree; their number will not increase.
2. They are written for Creatures:
a) capable of feeling the atmosphere of this particular World and enjoying it;
b) who prefer large – truly strategic – Worlds, where success is impossible without long-term calculations;
c) who can and like to command more than one Army;
d) who are looking for not self-affirmation through victory over newbies, but Adventures.
(Do you know many Creatures of Light and Darkness that possess the above qualities? We know very few.)
3. A Seeker of Adventures is more accustomed to a weapon than a pen.
Conclusion: there will be practically no feedback.
Based on these considerations, we would like to avoid creating topics and instead present Gree's scenarios in one topic [M],[L],[XL]”The Worlds of Gree”: maintaining the interests of the Forum seems obvious; Brave Warriors will not need to curse these eggheads, stumbling over what is unnecessary for a "real" Warrior; Seekers of Adventures, without a doubt, will find their treasure trove - that's what they are, Scouts.
Life, as you can see, continues to confirm our correctness: there have been almost no responses in almost a month – one or two, and that's it. As for You and Sir Seeker78, we still need to figure out what kind of breed you two are: there are very few true Dragons among people, but sometimes they do appear.
Communicating with you, Sir Marmot, always gives us pleasure, but... we see that the duty officer is starting to look at us very closely – we don't want to end up in the punishment cell. Farewell, sir.
Sincerely, Old Mage.

Thank you for the clarification, sir Old Mage! Now it's clear why you decided to combine these maps in one topic. I agree, let it be so, and those who appreciate good maps will definitely find them! :)
Also, I must say: reading your posts is a pleasure – few "Heroes" players can boast such an original style of speech. Maybe you really are one of the true Dragons? ;)
I must say that I didn't play the original map from HMM2, but I hope that my level of play in "Heroes 3" will allow me to defeat all enemies in the new version. :)
And those who have completed the map but are silent, I strongly ask: please give at least brief feedback – it will be useful for everyone and pleasing to the author!

And I would really appreciate it if those who have completed the map but haven't said anything could give at least a brief review – it would be helpful for everyone and pleasing to the author!

A brief review probably won't be very helpful. I'll post a review after I finish playing.

I'm currently playing the Prince of the Greenwood map, and it's quite interesting and challenging. I've already achieved a lot, eliminated the blue faction, and defeated the best hero of the green faction, but I encountered a cleverly disguised (object masking on the map +100) castle, from which a strong hero of the brown faction ambushed me. It seems I'll have to start over, as my nearest save is almost at the very beginning.

искатель78, К.О. says: You need to save regularly (preferably daily), so that later it won't be "painfully disappointing!" ;) Yes, there are indeed surprises on the maps by Gree, so you need to be on your guard!

Map authors: a) HMM2 -- unknown; b) HMM3 -- Gree.
I'm playing through the first map that was uploaded, and I will definitely leave a review.
I don't understand one thing: what is the connection of Old Mage to all of this? If the map author is a user with the nickname Gree?

Since you asked, I'll join in. I also immediately wanted to ask: is Gree another pseudonym for Old Mage, or is it a different person? But Old Mage described the story of how these maps came about so beautifully that he might be deliberately mystifying us: saying that the author(s) are not me/us, but dragons!..
Ah, if only all dragons made such good maps!.. :)

Map authors: a) HMM2 -- unknown; b) HMM3 -- Gree.
I'll play through the first map posted and will definitely leave a review.
I didn't understand one thing: what does Old Mage have to do with all this? If the map author is a user with the nickname Gree?

Hmm, I didn't notice it right away. Then I'll join Evil and Marmot in asking the right question.

Evil gerl; post #10.
Marmot; post #11.
samatron; post #12.
It seems that someone is trying to incriminate us in an attempt to commit a crime not covered by any article of the Criminal Code, namely: to perpetrate a hoax against "...fans of the Heroes of Might and Magic games, etc."
Being cornered by subtle hints, born from your insightful minds and crudely disguised as direct questions, we are forced to admit: yes, we are not quite who we claim to be; yes, we were not among the members of the expedition to the "Cave"; yes, we did not give any "subscription." We, imagine, are not even the owner of this account!
Moreover: now that such an open conversation, full of spy confessions, has begun, we have only one thing left to do - also go all the way and confess to the Noble Lords, led by the beautiful blonde Amazon, that we are just the Cat of the computer owner (true, a beloved Cat, of tiger origin and, as you have undoubtedly already guessed, a talking one. And wise, yes. Although sometimes a bit hot-tempered.). And Cats, as everyone knows, when their beloved owners are away, eternally disappearing on their expeditions, get bored. And they are simply forced to find ways to express their protest and how to alleviate their loneliness. In this regard, the owner's "computer" is of some interest: it is a very good tool for fighting boredom. After all, it stores descriptions and results of all their "brainstorming sessions," heh. So why not have some fun? Especially since there is no harm to anyone from this - except for us, of course. But we are not too upset: firstly, we are already used to it, and secondly, we are lucky with our owner - he is strict, of course, we will not lie, but he is also fair. Besides, the triumph of science is a sacred thing; you can suffer a little.
As for the accusations of hoaxing... We have calmed down a bit, conferred, and will say this: Cats are mystical Creatures, and therefore - they have the right!
And, by the way, it has been noticed that even the most evil Ladies, when communicating with representatives of the feline family, thaw out, become kinder, and become softer. Kindness is generally valued like gold. And how it adorns lovely Warriors! No villain, even the most fastidious, would say "girl" about such a one - he wouldn't be able to bring himself to do it.
With respect and hope that the matter is settled, Old Mage.

Yeah... This is pretty much what I was afraid of, and I should have asked sooner. But the question was hanging in the air, and finally, it was asked. Now everyone understands that asking questions to Old Mage can lead to getting answers like these. ;) So, it's in our best interest to keep quiet; we got some good maps, and that's enough!

Old Mage, your explanations are welcome. I read your messages like a book :smile20:
I just didn't understand why I was listed as an Amazon? I agree about the blonde :smile01:
But overall, I've mellowed out, become kinder, and more gentle. :) :smile23: After all, when it comes to cats, I love them very much.