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Hello everyone. Can anyone tell me what the problem might be? When installing patch 2.1, a message appears saying that the installation is not possible because the game is not installed. How is that possible if I have a licensed version with patch 1.8? Has anyone else had this problem, or am I the only one?

Hello everyone. Can you tell me what the problem might be: when installing patch 2.1, a message appears saying that "Installation is not possible because the game is not installed." How is that possible if I have a licensed version with patch 1.8? Has anyone else had this problem, or am I the only lucky one?

Where did you download patch 2.1? What version of the game do you have (Buka, Steam, or another version)?

Hello again. I downloaded it for the digital version. I remember it clearly.

I have keys from BUKA. The game itself was purchased in a store with a regular key, and then I bought DELUXE keys online.
So, do I need to download the boxed patch?
And the most interesting thing is that the game doesn't automatically update when I launch it. Is that how it's supposed to be?

I have keys for the boxed version. The game itself was purchased in a store with a regular key, and then I bought DELUXE keys online.
So, do I need to download the boxed patch?
And the most interesting thing is that the game doesn't automatically update when I launch it. Is that how it's supposed to be?

Yes, my auto-update also doesn't work past version 1.8. Try downloading the patch for the Russian boxed version.

Okay. I will do that today. And then I will let you know!

Hey guys, did you read the announcement on the main page of the website? Mine wasn't updating either until I uninstalled and reinstalled the game. I followed all the instructions in this link: http://www.heroesworld.ru/?news_id=458

Guys, did you read the main page of the website? I also had the same problem, and it didn't update until I uninstalled the game and reinstalled it. I followed all the instructions in this link: http://www.heroesworld.ru/?news_id=458

The question was which version to install:

- Russian Digital Edition: http://static2.cdn.ubi.com/patches/HOMM6/hmm6_digital_2.1_rus.exe
- Russian Boxed Edition: http://static2.cdn.ubi.com/patches/HOMM6/hmm6_2.1_rus.exe

No, I just downloaded it through GamersGate. As far as I know, the keys there are activated digitally. And I also couldn't install the patch until I followed all the instructions. I don't think it makes a difference whether you download it from the Bookworm website or GamersGate; you need to download the digital version. If you bought the boxed version, you need the patch for the "boxed" version. The respected user, Pobeditel, provided links above.

Friends, it worked! Yes, I read the instructions, but the question was about installing the patch without reinstalling the game, etc. And here, credit must be given to Pobeditel, who calmly explained everything. After downloading the boxed version, everything installed without issues.
So: I'll say it right away - for 5,000, you buy the FOURTH skill slot! More skills are added for purchase, such as "Plague Week doesn't work," "Gold in mines +10%," etc.
For pre-ordering, I received two dynasty weapons and a hero! Everything is going great! I wish the same for you!

FOR 5,000, YOU CAN PURCHASE THE FOURTH SKILL SLOT!

By the way, they also added a fifth slot. It can be purchased for 40 uPlay points.

I'll explain my situation to everyone. I have the "Jewel" version of "Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia," the boxed version, which I bought in a store. I ordered the key on the website gama-gama.ru (I'll say right away that I've ordered from them before and had no problems). So, I received the key, and it wasn't specified for which version it was, but usually, it's for licensed, boxed versions. The key didn't work; it started with 2WP. Then I read that I needed to wait, and I waited until yesterday. Yesterday, everything installed, and thank goodness. BUT! I installed a new distribution, 5.86 GB. And the PATCH! I installed the digital version, not the boxed one (it said it was impossible to install because the game wasn't installed - "Shades of Darkness," although it was installed). The patch 2.1 was installed on the 6th, and I entered the key yesterday, and everything worked; it unlocked.

I'd like to share a brief review of the newly released expansion pack. Story. Personally, I found only the first two maps of the Dungeon campaign interesting; everything else, including the subsequent Necropolis campaign, became unbearably boring. Sandro, who still hasn't found peace after the story's conclusion, is somewhat irritating. The voice acting, by the way, is traditionally poor. Faction Leaders. The Enraged Kirin is nothing special compared to the previous faction leaders. The reuse of the model is also not very pleasing. The Embodiment of the Void is much better, but the low quality of its icon and concept art is disappointing. Dungeon. The creature models are good (with the exception of the black dragon – I expected much more from its wings), but their animations are clearly not fully polished. The abilities are decent. I've already talked about the artwork. Basically, apart from the improved Hunters (which have a rather unpleasant localized name) and Watchers, no one has acquired anything new. The town screen is terrible, like the others, which is fitting. The voice acting of some units is incredibly awful; the way they butchered the minotaur and manticore... The icons of the faction's heroes are nice, unlike the clunky models of the dark elf mage heroes. Neutrals. The Phantom Dragon, copied from the faction leader in the latest adventure expansion, has had its sounds, which are present in the game's database, forgotten. The panther, which, as far as I remember, was previously an analogue of a mount for the Dungeon faction leaders, is just incomprehensible. It could have easily been limited to a pet. Music. Among the truly worthy tracks here are those for the dark elf town and its siege (especially colorful for the siege), and for the main heroes of the new campaigns (Rai'lag's is so-so, even weak, I would say, but Wayne's is simply excellent in places). The rest, I suspect, was created on some kind of calculator. Artifacts. Everything is still the same here: there are both very powerful ones and those that give "+1 to leadership." Buildings. The old, good fort on the hill has been returned, part of the unique Dungeon buildings has been moved to the adventure map, and a sanctuary, an underground cartographer, and a building that allows you to spend gold to unlock already used skill points have been added. That's all I remember. Of course, it turned out to be a bit chaotic, but I think I didn't forget anything.

Hello everyone! Nothing is confusing, my friend. You wrote everything correctly. The videos between levels are just nonsense... The dialogues during gameplay are the same.
They ruined the dragon. The wings are a separate issue. What is that dust on them?? HONESTLY, THE DRAGON IN BATTLE REMINDS ME OF THE FAMOUS SCARECROW OF A CRAZY FOX: IT'S SO DRIED OUT AND TERRIBLE....
The faction itself is very good! Everything is drawn perfectly, except for the dragon.
They are weak in defense; they are only designed for a warrior hero.
In general, it's okay, but the dragons...

Everything is drawn perfectly.

Here's what I forgot: the Hunters have disproportionately large hands. In the case of the Sisters and Priestesses, their hands are quite neat, but here everything seems stretched and elongated.

There are more errors in the dialogue texts. I'm also a little confused that all the original Factions recruit warriors, while the Dungeon recruits. The names of the Dark Elf duel siege maps also stand out from the rest. The translation is not entirely consistent.

And my advice to those who are still considering purchasing this expansion: if you didn't like the release, don't buy this one either. There are no significant changes to the gameplay, there is still no atmosphere, and adding a sixth Faction has not brought any significant variety to the project.

As the official website reports, there will be no more expansions, so my interaction with "Heroes 6" is likely coming to an end. It just didn't grab me; I don't have a strong desire to play again. The only pleasant memories are the internal, private, closed beta, the early Sanctuary, and some of the Campaign maps, mainly from the original.

P.S. Recently, "Ubisoft" mentioned the rule of nine Factions. It's clear that in the sixth installment, we'll remain with its two-thirds, but "Heroes Online" is on the way, and it is planned to integrate new playable sides. Maybe all nine nations will finally meet there?...

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