Posts from Heroes 6 - Discussion

I think that technology fits perfectly into the fantasy world, but the technology itself should also be special, fantastical. Pistols and tanks, like the Tiger, don't fit, but muskets and steam engines are a different story. By the way, there are higher-quality artworks on Facebook.

Goblins with pistols and tanks don't really fit into a fantasy world. That's just my opinion.

If this faction is linked to Ashan and the original universe (and there's no other reason to bring back the Forge), then it fits in perfectly.

It would have been better if they had somehow ported Nagov into the fifth installment.
The engines seem similar, but there's no city window, and upgrades are only one level instead of two.

I'm also curious, will they use spells to create fuel for the tanks? What's the point of such a design?
It's just a mess overall.
As for muskets and steam engines, Blizzard would sue them for plagiarism.

Expect spaceships next April 1st!

Just in time for April Fool's Day. By the way, let's not forget that last April Fool's Day, Ubisoft showed us singing vampires and sadists jumping rope, and then all of that made it into the game... So, we'll definitely see the forge! ;)

Just in time for April Fool's Day. By the way, let's not forget that last April Fool's Day, Ubisoft showed us singing vampires and sadists jumping rope, and then all of that made it into the game... So we'll definitely see the forge! ;)

Heh, yesterday I was away from my computer during a battle, and when I came back, the Hammers of Fate were playing a game of Big Tennis with their broken sword :)

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And once I saw people-sharks playing their staffs like they were playing double basses.

Just in time for April Fool's Day. By the way, let's not forget that last April Fool's Day, Ubisoft showed us singing vampires and sadists jumping rope, and then all of that made it into the game... So, we'll definitely see the forge! ;)

Well observed! The main thing is that they are implemented like a tank in "Heroes of Might and Magic V" - it exists, but you need to look for it. And not become a sixth faction.

Yes, and frankly, instead of creating a new faction, they should have developed some steampunk race. It would have been much more logical.

Indeed, Forge is a great opportunity to connect with the original universe. Moreover, the backstory described in the news is quite coherent and suitable for implementation and expansion, even if the announcement itself is an April Fool's joke.

Seeing what “UbiSoft” is doing with the series, you experience any emotions except positive ones. If you’ve already started working on the game, do it properly (at least). If you can’t handle it, close the project or sell the rights, for example, to “Blizzard,” although they’ve already passed on rescuing “Heroes” from the swamp ten times, when they have profitable “Diablo” and “World of Warcraft”... I wonder what needs to happen for Van Caneghem to return to developing his brainchild?... Probably something unreal. It’s a pity.

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The only thing that pleased me in the last 8 years is the conceptual materials and the Sanctuary presentation video. That’s where the pleasant part ends.

Well, not exactly.
1. If the project wasn't profitable, it would have been shut down long ago.
2. Heroes 1-3 were released 10-15 years ago. To expect that the same percentage of 30-40-year-old guys are playing now as they did back then is ridiculous; maybe 5% or 10% are still playing. A new generation has grown up, and with the abundance of various games available – hundreds of them – two-dimensional sprite-based games (yes, they were popular because the game market itself was small, and they were innovative) will only impress about 10% of them.
Now, the strategy genre is so developed that everything is derivative. Only radical changes in gameplay attract attention. Combined with the brand, interest in the game is maintained longer than in a 3D clone.
Ubisoft is keeping up with the times; the old-timers don't matter – they're not the ones making the profit. Only a few old-timers still play, and let them continue to tinker with the old games.
I've been playing Heroes since 1996, and while I'm not completely sick of 1-4, it's starting to get old. I only play them occasionally – for fun, or in Tournaments.
Heroes 6 is like a breath of fresh air; I'm enjoying playing through the campaign, and I'll also play in offline tournaments.
So, I don't think Ubisoft should shut down the project and sell the rights. In the end, let's not count the money in someone else's pocket; they made the game – that's good, they're selling it – that's good, and it's our right to vote with our wallets. And then they can decide for themselves whether to support the product or not.

If the project wasn't profitable, it would have been shut down long ago.

The issue isn't profitability. The project has become entirely commercial, and they release it solely for the sake of it, without putting their heart into it (at least, it's not noticeable).

Heroes 1-3 were released 10-15 years ago. To expect that the same percentage of 30-40-year-old guys play it now as they did then is ridiculous; maybe 5% or 10% do. A younger generation has grown up, and with the abundance of various games, hundreds of them, 2D sprite-based games (yes, they were popular because the game market itself was small, and they were innovative) will only impress about 10% of them. So, what should be done?

And who says that we need to continue making 2D games? I meant that involving the original creator-enthusiast in the development could save the series. "Heroes" will not only meet modern technical requirements but also regain that unique atmosphere that "UbiSoft" has successfully killed.

Heroes 6 is like a breath of fresh air; I'm enjoying playing through the campaign, and I'll also play in offline tournaments.

I also thought so until June. And the closer we get to the release, the sadder it becomes. At least for me.

So, I think Ubisoft shouldn't close the project and sell the rights.

They need to beg John to come back. Although... if you think about it, it's unlikely that a person who has lost interest will work as well as they did 15 years ago.

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Posts from 5 April, meaning today's, are very "pleasing". I think the insider's words carry a certain weight.

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The patch release has been postponed to next week (source).

It seems the publisher has changed the developer after all (source). This is likely the reason for the patch delay.

Is it still possible to obtain the Dynasty Sword by killing Nagas in Might & Magic: Heroes Online?