Posts from "HW rulez" mod (add-on) for HoMM3.

Well, Corkes will still be a pain with navigation for now.

And Cassiopeia immediately has a bunch of problems - a trash unit (at the imp-goblin level), the quantity is so-so, and the intellect there is clearly redundant. Overall, it's about like Gretchin - you can take him in a pinch, of course, but experience shows that even an Artilleryman is more useful.

Generally, the choice here is somewhat similar to Barbarians - Crag, Gurni, Jabber, Gretchin, only Tyras is missing (since level 2 is boring, roughly like a pig in terms of stats) and Dessa is missing too. And the Barbarians also have better starting skills.

And pirates are by no means stronger than Grand Elves - the damage is only slightly higher, but Grand Elves have 2 shots, and a large ammo supply. It might make sense to add shots when upgrading, at least up to 8, otherwise it's really dull.

I don't think it's a good idea to announce the official release date, but it will be soon.

I haven't played HotA at all, I didn't even install it on my computer. But I understand that they will release it around (after) the New Year holidays. What's the secret here?

In 1.3, Corkes without Navigation (but with Pathfinding!). In 1.3, a lot has been changed in terms of balance. In particular, Tower has received a significant buff. Truly significant. But more on that a little later. I don't think it's a good idea to announce the official release date, but it will be soon.
Cassiopeia in 1.3 starts bringing 20-25 Nymphs in a stack. With the upgrade, these guys are stronger than Gr. Troglodytes. But I haven't played her myself. I've only tested Eovac/Corkes/Anabel.

I'm not talking about Grand Elves, but about ordinary Elves. And their Pirates are stronger. Now imagine 30 Elves on week one. But yes, 4 shots add a special dynamic. The upgrade has no retaliation and no melee penalty, which is also extremely interesting. The second upgrade already has 10 shots and a Gorgon ability on range to boot.

P.S. Jaber here is also nothing like Jaber. Anabelka has no analogue in the original at all.

Does Vic play HotA? O-ho-ho

1) Temple of the Sea is an insane imba. Same as Dragon Utopia, but dragons are slow and oil works on them. Taking it for 121 max temple - easy. Therefore, the contents need to be cut - only 1 relic and only in the max level, others maximum majors. And the money should be cut in half.

2) Ivory Tower - dispel acceleration, especially in finals. Both players will have Wizards, and who knows what they'll cast. Thanks, but no thanks.

The Temple of the Sea only generates on water, which is currently not playable. If there are attempts (and there will definitely be some someday) to make water playable, then it will be fixed, of course.
The Ivory Tower only generates on sand and snow, and with a very low frequency and inconvenient value. I've played with five different factions, and only one had even a single tower. In one test generation, there were actually 4 in one treasure, but that's just luck.

Let it generate everywhere, like a cluster of hives; just adjust the contents.