Posts from Heroes of Ashan: Antares

I tried playing on Veteran difficulty. I liked it (despite the faction I dislike). At first, I got a little stuck – I thought the imprisoned Rutger was in the dungeon on the island. I gathered my strength, fought them off, and was surprised (by how the dungeon changes people!). I sailed further. I landed where possible, searching for the mythical yellow tent; if the border guard can look like a pile of rubble, then the tent could be anything. I reached the demons, but I couldn't defeat them all at once (three armies, difficulty: high, medium, medium, Deleb, Grog, Nibros, and some smaller units). I defeated two, opened a path, and with reinforcements, I crushed the remaining ones; by the way, Grog had already returned with a more substantial army. The losses were significant. I didn't have time to find the Tear, I defeated Hafiz (lost 7 Archangels), and then... Orlando. Mid-4th month, army of 400 archers, 160 monks, 30 angels. The game reached a stalemate.
Is it normal that this overfed guy pays such a timely visit?
Are there any "War Shackles" on the map (with which I could reduce losses and, possibly, counter Orlando)?

There are no worthy artifacts either. I need to replay it...

The Unicorn Bow and the Book of Darkness are great. After that, you can easily proceed without worrying about significant losses.

I played this map. The development and plot are excellent. :smile20:
The balance is good. I only didn't like the hidden objects. I had to go back a second time because of them.

My ally was killed on the very first turn. Is that supposed to happen?
After exploring my lands, I sailed up the river. There, I captured Greystone and started saving up 50,000 for "roadworks." Along the way, I freed Rutger. After accumulating 726 archers, 208 priests, 20 angels, and 185 halberdiers, as well as 195 elven rangers who joined, I headed to the sandy island with the prison. To my surprise, my first attempt to take the huge infernal garrison in the Dungeon was successful, thanks to the wall of swords. I even have a recording of the battle, but I don't see the point in posting it.
Orlando sat in his lair and didn't come out until the end. I couldn't defeat him the first time, but after gathering all my troops (1K archers, 500 griffins, 300 priests, 150 knights, 60 angels), I flew in and defeated him.
Rutger dealt with Giovanni.
I didn't find Ash's Tear and, as a result, didn't even have enough money to buy knights, let alone train them.

I'm grateful to the author for the map. I wish you success in this field in the future.

I don't quite understand why many people have trouble finding the Tear:confused: It's located almost directly below the surface, i.e., below Greystone. This is mentioned in the quest description.

I don't quite understand the issue with finding the Tear. Why do many people have trouble locating it? It's located almost directly beneath the surface, i.e., beneath Greystone. This is mentioned in the quest description.

I didn't quite understand what "Shackles of War" are.

There aren't any worthy artifacts either.

I apologize, it's a habit, but in the third game, they are called "Shackles of Inevitability" (the names are different, but the artifact is the same).

Personally, I would enjoy the game more if some introductory text was provided at the beginning in text mode.

For example, it is mentioned that Rutger was captured by Greystone and imprisoned in a dungeon.

By the way, my map showcases the area around the Dungeon three times (from slightly different angles). Was that your intention?

His army consists of 81 Archdevils, 120 Nightmares, 74 Cave Lords, 160 Succubi, about 700 Greater Demons, and 300 Hellhounds. When my turn comes, I only have monks recruited by the Succubi left.
Also, there are no worthwhile artifacts. I need to restart the game...

Thank you for the map – it’s very interesting. I give it a 5. I won’t nitpick about minor details – I don’t even remember them anymore :) If the gameplay is engaging, the map is a success. And in this case, it is.

I still haven't met Giovanni. Everyone kept warning me about him.

It is likely that you have not yet completed the mission with a victory. If so, you will meet him again) :smile24: :smile11: