Posts from 7th Interportal Tournament of HMM3-OFF: "Earth Magic"

Can we find out the maximum information about this tournament map tomorrow morning? And finally discuss it?:)

We will be able to do that after 24:00 Moscow time :)

After reviewing the map tonight, I saw what is probably the *fastest* way to complete it, but it’s quite *difficult* due to the battles, compared to what I chose the 3rd and 4th times (as in the attached save file). I’m trying to complete it now, but I definitely won’t make it by the deadline, especially since I’m recording all my actions. Oh well, let it be; I’ll just let you know later if I succeeded. It’s just a shame that I didn’t realize it earlier: I chose the easiest path...:(

discuss?

Haven't played. I changed my computer, and now Heroes won't load.
I wonder how many people completed it in 2 days?

my result in 3 days - stats 76.

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I haven't played. I changed my computer, and Heroes won't load.
I wonder how many people completed it in 2 days?

I'm curious, I assume that if you complete it in 2 days, you need to get the "flight" magic in the pyramid. And to get it, do you need to defeat 3 dragons without the artifact "Thunder of the Titan"?

iceTiTaN, could you provide more details?:)
The main question is: is there some secret that allows you to complete it so quickly (and that I didn't notice)? How can you achieve Flight, Titan's Roar, and kill 3 dragons in 3 (or even 2!) days?:eek: :confused:
Isn't this information from PhysMiG incorrect:

to learn a 5th-level spell, a hero must have Expert Wisdom... and also have a Spellbook.

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I stopped at trying the last version I saw: it's not possible to do it quickly, I don't have enough strength... Besides, it still takes longer than 3 days.:(

Oh, I can't wait to see the tournament standings! :)

My 3-day playthrough was tough. There were about 5-6 extremely difficult battles. Once I see the tournament table, I'll describe the playthrough, if it's the first one.

Regarding the 2-day playthrough, I don't think it's realistic. If there was better logistics on the map, it would be possible. But as it is, there aren't enough turns.

You can give the Expert Wisdom skill to one hero - Ruska...
P.s. indeed - you can't buy the book. So, you really can't get the flight ability on the map.

...if there was map logistics, it would be really good. But as it is, it lacks movement.

There are rumors that Lorelei can reach places on a Gryphon... I should check it out sometime...

My 3-day playthrough was tough. There were about 5-6 very difficult battles. I'll describe the playthrough when I see the tournament table, if it's the first one.

Regarding 2 days, I don't think it's realistic. If there was good logistics on the map, it would be possible. But as it is, there aren't enough turns.

You can give the Expert Wisdom skill to one hero - Rashka...
P.s. Indeed, you can't buy the book. So, you really can't get the flight ability on the map.

Rashka without the book. Didn't see any difficult battles. If you manage resources cleverly, you can complete the same battles in 3 days. But in terms of parameters, he would lose in any case because he didn't use the sword and sold the helmet at level 11.

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Russia without a book. Didn't see any tough battles. If you manage resources cleverly, the same battles can be completed in 3 days. But I would lose in any case because I didn't use the sword and sold the helmet at level 11.

I also took the Dragon Utopia as an addition...

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There are rumors that Lorelei can reach the second day on a grayed-out Harpy... I should check it out if I get the chance...

Two heroes reach the tent on the second day: Klancy with a warhorse and Lorelei. I'm talking about what happens next? Is it really possible to get the Earth book on the second day?

If you go through the guard who asks for "Titan's Roar" on the second day, even in the best-case scenario, Gretchen is 300 MP short of the Earth book.

The solution for how to play seriously and get the maximum parameters just wouldn't come to me.
I tried this way and that. No luck at all.
Then a thought came to mind that initially seemed amusing to me. What if I were to play the same 2 days, but with the opposite setup? Like, my main character Crag Hack is so tough that he refuses to take even those artifacts that are available.
A silly "role-playing" idea, of course, but back then it seemed fun to me.
And then, after I had already sent in my walkthrough "Naked Vasya," it suddenly dawned on me – what if the circumstances turn out so that this joke suddenly ends up being the best result? Can you be happy about such a victory, and what do you say when people, God forbid, start congratulating you? And in general, can you even feel like a winner if you're first only because everyone who is better than you didn't participate?
How does a sprinter feel, for example, standing on the podium with a gold medal around their neck, knowing that Usain Bolt didn't come to this championship due to an injury?
A good consolation could be that you yourself achieved your absolute personal best. But here, as they say, that's not the case…
Alone with such heavy thoughts, I fell asleep. And this is what I dreamed:

A long dark corridor.
"Don't be scared, it'll all work out! It's nothing – just swipe the save file," I convince myself, freezing at every rustle.
Slowly, so it doesn't creak, I open the door with the sign "Earth Magic" and cautiously poke my head into the room.
At the table, snoring softly with his head drooped onto his chest, sits the Host. His glasses have slid down his nose, on his head – a cap. The one that gives the whole 5 levels.
My heart is pounding wildly. Lifting my knees high and stepping slowly on tiptoes, I creep toward the table. There it is, the folder with saves, right on the table. From the folder sticks the corner of a save with the inscription "Alj." Holding my breath, I carefully reach with two fingers toward the cherished folder.
"Where do you think you're going?" – a hand grips my elbow in an iron hold.
The voice is stern and calm, eyes still closed.
"Oh, I'm just here… I'm just checking…" I mutter fussily, trying in vain to pull my arm free.
"Yeah, yeah. I know your kind. Get out of here!"
"No, no, what do you mean. Not in the slightest… Do you think I don't understand? I would never… I'm sorry" – I back away toward the door, bumping my back into every possible piece of furniture along the way.
"Don't forget to close the door, noob!" – I hear after me. And I wake up.

P/S. One can only hope that DmitriyAS will save me from this awkward situation with his result. Or maybe someone else…

An expert's wisdom can be given to one hero - Ruska...
P.S. indeed - the book cannot be bought. so you really can't get the flight on the map.

As far as I know, the "Roar of the Titans" gives the magic book to any hero, even one who didn't have a book before.

P.S. my result is 3/61.

Did everyone here finish in 3 days by taking Dragon Utopia? Or is this not being discussed? :)

Did everyone here complete it in 3 days by taking Dragon Utopia? Or is this not discussed? :)

That's how it is for now.
Waiting for the results ) maybe someone even completed it in 2 days.