Posts from Game guide for TCP/IP play in Heroes 3.

Today I realized that I need to create this topic.
I hope people will now understand how to play Heroes 3 over Tcp/ip.
So, lesson 1: for those who live in the same city. This method is very interesting because you won't have to spend money on the Internet!
Stage 1 - Creating a connection. (perhaps the most difficult stage)
For the server. Go to the control panel, then network connections. Create a new connection => set up a direct connection to another computer => accept incoming connections => (here, select your modem, checking its settings) => allow virtual private connections => create a new user, check the box (I usually create a username – 1, password 1 ), disable everything else => check all the boxes, go to the properties of "Internet Protocol", check the box next to "specify TCP/IP addresses explicitly", in the "From" field, enter 169.254.0.1, in the "To" field, enter 169.254.0.2, in the "Total" field, the number two should appear, and now check the box in the lower field. That's all for the server.
For the client. Create a connection (as for going online), set the password and username to be the same as the server (remember, mine are 1 and 1 ), and the phone number – the server's home phone number.
Stage 2: connect. Now, the client's task is to dial through the created connection to the server. After two computers appear in the taskbar, go to Heroes.
Stage 3:
For the server. Go to multiplayer, then select tcp/ip, click Host, enter a name and password (just don't forget to tell the client). Wait for the client.
For the client: Go to multiplayer, then select tcp/ip, click Find Host (enter the server's IP address 169.254.0.1 or 169.254.0.2), and that's it, go in and play.

You can also do this if you are in different cities (then skip stage one), do everything the same way, only the client enters the server's IP address and password (which he must, of course, tell you)...
P.s. Don't be afraid if this seems complicated, it's not. I have a lot of experience in this, if anything, I will help.
Method 2. Universal.
For the server. Go directly into the game, go to multiplayer, then select "modem" (it's below the game over tcp/ip), then "host" and wait.
For the client: At this time, you go directly into the game, go to multiplayer, then select "modem" (it's below the game over tcp/ip), click connect, enter the server's phone number, and that's it!
For the server, when the client starts dialing, click answer. That's it, you can play.
This method is bad because the connection is very poor, and you will often be kicked out of the game (although it all depends on the connection of your telephone exchange), so save more often!
p.s. If you don't understand something, feel free to ask, I'll always help!

I probably don't quite understand the first step... I don't have a modem.

Oh, what a hassle... I'd rather play HotS!

Nothing too complicated! I can set all this up in 5 minutes.

I don't quite understand the first step... I don't have a modem.

I don't think it's necessary; just enter the IP address and server address, and you're good to go (in the game, of course).

Added after 1 hour 52 minutes
Romashsh, if you want, we can try this method together. I'll show you what to do...

Let's try! Jock! Tell me when?

Please read, maybe someone knows the answer.

The situation is as follows:

I want to play online. I have an internal IP and an external IP. Heroes somehow detects the computer's internal IP. Are there any configuration files where I can specify the exact IP address of my server? Note: I cannot disable the connection with the internal IP, as the second connection, VPN, goes through it.

Second question. Let's say I solved the first problem. Can a person from another network connect to my server without having their own external IP address (they are online through a gateway, i.e., they have a shared external IP address for everyone)? I've heard that it's not possible, but I'm not sure.

Third question. Let's say these two problems are solved. Can I set up a server to have two IP addresses, like in CS or Unreal Tournament, so that people can connect from both the external network and the local network.

And fourth. A hypothesis. Maybe the server already has two IP addresses and works with them normally, but Heroes only displays one?

I could test it, but I need to do it with knowledgeable people so that they don't yell "damn noob, I'm going to smoke!" afterwards. We need to get together... Maybe someone has encountered these issues and found a solution.

Added 12 minutes later
Yes, I read about Hamachi, and it's good, but it only creates a connection between two computers. But it's a good starting point.

Hamachi doesn't connect two computers.

When you create a network in Hamachi, up to 16 people can join it. Then, everyone in the created network can play...

But this is if you create it over the internet.

I have ADSL, and my friend has a dedicated line. Does this matter, or will the method still work? Is a dial-up modem necessary?

I have ADSL, and my friend has a dedicated line.
Does this matter, or will the method still work? Is a dial-up modem necessary?

No. Using the second method, you can play without a modem. You just need to know the IP address.

No. Using the second method, you can play without a modem. You just need to know the IP address.

So, as I understand it, I won't be able to use the first method, but I can play using the second (universal) method?

And regarding the IP address, that's not a problem if I use the Hamachi program (without it, my IP address in the game is 12.13.14.15).

So, as I understand it, I won't be able to use the first method, but I can play using the second (universal) method, right?

And regarding the IP address – that's not a problem if I use the Hamachi program (without it, my IP address in the game is 12.13.14.15).

Yes, no, you probably won't be able to. As far as I know, it's only possible through a modem (although you can try). But you can always play using the second method.

Yes, no, you probably won't be able to. As far as I know, it's only possible through a modem (although you can try). But you can always play using the second method.

Ok, thanks, we'll try.
Now we just need to find a friend to play with.

You can only play 1v1 through Dialup, but through Hamachi, you can play with 2, 3, 4, or more players!!!!!!!

Wouldn't it be helpful if kind people could provide a link to download this "Hamachi" or explain how to use it?

Does anyone know what to do if we are on the same network (local) but on different branches? I heard that you need to set up a VPN, but how is this done? The client is clear, but what about the server? P.S. If anyone knows, please answer urgently!

I downloaded and installed Hamachi, but I still can't connect to anyone! I probably need to find some experienced players who can help me with the settings!