Posts from Current questions and answers regarding the map editor.

In my opinion, this is a degenerative function, just like StartDialog. Perhaps it was initially intended to be used, but then the developers expanded the functionality, and it became unnecessary in all these processes, so they simply disabled it.

When a hero is defeated by a neutral creature or a garrison, “important” artifacts drop from their inventory onto the map instead of being destroyed.

Where can I find the Caravan in the editor so I can place it on the map and make it move like a hero? I've searched through the entire archive, but I haven't found anything besides its model.

Unfortunately, there is no other way. Only a script can do it (see CreateCaravan in the manual).

That's correct. If you want a hero, create one and give it a model and caravan animation.

Guys, help me out. Where can I find the Editor Documents in Russian? I'm interested in the Script Functions files and others. (Some files on my disk are translated, but the most important ones are in English!) Thank you.

There is something here: /files/10086/>

Ment, thank you!
Could you also tell me how to play a map downloaded from the internet? I heard that it needs to be inserted into Data.pak, or am I mistaken?

No, just in the Maps folder.

Hey everyone, could you help me understand the map editor? Or, if it's not too much trouble, could someone write a small manual about the basics of mapmaking, or provide a link if one already exists?
Here are my problems:
1) I downloaded a Russian localization, and it seems to have translated the editor, but not completely, and I'm not very good at English.
2) I can't figure out where to specify the victory or defeat conditions.
3) I created a test map, but I don't know how to test it; it doesn't appear in the list of scenarios.
I would really like to learn how to create maps in Heroes 5. :)
Thanks in advance!

2) In the map properties tree: go to Objectives, select Primary (main objectives), Secondary (secondary objectives), then you will see Common (general) and PlayerSpecific (for a specific player; here you need to choose which one. Note that the player ID here is one less, i.e., the first player is, for example, zero, and the eighth is seven).
3) How many players are on your map? If there are none or only one, you won't be able to play.

Yes, and here's something about the players: when I select the "Heroes" section and click on, for example, a Necromancer, and then on a spot on the map, the hero doesn't appear. How do I place him in the desired location?

To place an object on the map, click on the desired object. It will appear under your cursor in red. Place it at the desired point on the map. To select the player who owns the object, assign the player in the Player field (at the very top of the object panel) and select the desired player there. You can also do this in the object's properties.

I'm starting to suspect that something is wrong with my editor. All objects appear in red under the cursor, but the player doesn't, which is why I couldn't place the player.

Oh... When you place a town or hero belonging to a player, they appear on the map; nothing special needs to be done.

Added 4 minutes later
I've known how to do these basic things from the very beginning. Choose a player, place a town or hero, and they will already be on your map.