Blood Oath — Maps: Tribes of the East

Registered: 6/24/2008

Posts: 3,976

#36 7/2/2011 10:48 AM UTC

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zoid256

I downloaded the "game world navigator" map, version 1.0, from the demo disc.
I started a new game on Hard difficulty. At the beginning, some mobs joined me, and I started slowly taking over the mines, but then a computer-controlled hero appeared, and it said "No chance" on him. There really was no chance of defeating him ((
I started on Normal difficulty. In addition to the mobs that joined me at the beginning, I found liches in the Castle (there were no units in the Castle on Hard difficulty! (( ). With them, things became much more fun. I defeated the Underground Elves, and it took me a while, but I managed to defeat the hordes of mobs with thousands of dragons and phoenixes (without any losses :). Then I faced a choice: who to defeat – the Human or the Mage. I decided to defeat the Human, because at the very beginning, the Mage sent reinforcements in the form of troops, when they were so needed. And it's not right to change the terms of the contract during the quest)).
I defeated the Human and.... that's it :(( The game stalled. Osama is running around my territory, and I can't get past the Green Fort – there's no keymaster anywhere. There's no key for the Blue Fort either, but I got the key for the Red Fort twice – in the Dungeon, in the keymaster's tent, and from the pirate on the lighthouse for the staff ((. I can't open the Red Fort because the Blue Fort blocks the way to it, it seems ((. The fort is located in a strange way; it needs a Blue key from the outside and a Red key from the inside. I think that they managed to put two forts on one cell – a Red and a Blue one, and they don't quite match, so you can see the walls of different forts from different sides.

In general, the game stalled, so I went online, found this page, and started downloading version 1.2.
P.S. And one more thing. I think that the Tear of Ashi can only be dug up at the end of the game, after defeating the Human/Mage. Who needs it after that? Ashi is needed at the beginning or in the middle of the game; it's useless at the end...

I tried to remember the "old game".
Some keys appear twice, so that there is an alternative choice of which key to take, but it all comes down to the fact that one key can be obtained faster than the other, which allows you to save your sister.
Also, the Dwarf Arnold can give you the opportunity to get the Blue key: either by completing a quest within a certain time, or by defeating him (there is a portal to him in the middle of the lake).
The Green key can be obtained from Shadislava. Also, the Green key can be obtained in the Dungeon of Nikadis.
The "dummy" forts coincide in terms of cells, but I made it so that they have different colors from different sides, so that it can be understood that you need 2 keys at once.
The Purple key is in the Dungeon.
The Red key is in the Dungeon and with Jack.
The Tear of Ashi distracts attention, so there is no need to dig it up to speed up the game.

Моды для HeroesV:
NHF 0.90 : NHF - группа в VK

Карты для HeroesV:
Путешествие , Условие крови , Рука судьбы.Часть 1: В поход , Рука судьбы.Часть 2: Отчаянье , Рука судьбы.Часть 3: Восхождение , Стойкость
Абсолютная власть , Иду на Вы! , Корона Ургаша , На задворках
Мир надо уничтожить... Чтобы создать свой...

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Registered: 6/14/2011

Posts: 653

#37 7/2/2011 1:42 PM UTC

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Padme

Finally completed the map!
I really enjoyed the map, thank you very much to the author for creating such an interesting map!!!
The map is challenging; you can't complete it quickly. There are many quests, lots of artifacts, strong neutral creatures, and an interesting storyline.

The map is difficult; I completed it with difficulty. It started well :) I was leveling up, but then things got tough :(

Registered: 2/18/2013

Posts: 106

#38 1/4/2014 9:10 AM UTC

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I enjoyed replaying the map for the second time. The first time, I remember, I got stuck at the beginning. It's a great map! I really liked the fact that the map is small, but the game turned out to be quite long and full of adventures. The difficult start is compensated by a quick gain of experience. And if you also get "Education" at the beginning, as happened with me, then in the Dungeon, Kostic already goes with considerable knowledge. I really liked the design! I would only change the lighting to the standard "Dirt Land," as it makes your eyes tired quickly. Thank you very much to the author for the interesting map! P.S. I read about the alternative walkthrough. I sent Usamu away and allied with Grigorrio. But I didn't touch Usamu. I also ignored Arnold's quest. By the way, he didn't fulfill his promise to give me a beating if I didn't bring him the hat. I found Lily and set off on my journey. And to find out the alternative ending, what do I need to do?

Невозможно всегда быть героем, но всегда можно оставаться человеком. Гёте
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Мои карты для HoMM V:
Герои Асхана: Антарес

Анонс:
В разработке Кампания "Зехир. Новое путешествие".

Registered: 6/18/2010

Posts: 382

#39 1/6/2014 8:04 AM UTC

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I replayed it from the beginning, but I still couldn't find the Dragon Wing Mantle and the Sar-Iss Crown. How do I complete the Druid's quest?

Registered: 6/24/2008

Posts: 3,976

#40 1/18/2014 6:21 PM UTC

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It feels like ages ago... It's not easy to remember everything right away.
But to unlock the alternative ending, you need to fulfill all the quest requirements as much as possible, do good deeds, and not prolong the game on the map.

Моды для HeroesV:
NHF 0.90 : NHF - группа в VK

Карты для HeroesV:
Путешествие , Условие крови , Рука судьбы.Часть 1: В поход , Рука судьбы.Часть 2: Отчаянье , Рука судьбы.Часть 3: Восхождение , Стойкость
Абсолютная власть , Иду на Вы! , Корона Ургаша , На задворках
Мир надо уничтожить... Чтобы создать свой...

Registered: 11/4/2013

Posts: 42

#41 1/19/2014 12:59 PM UTC

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Started playing the map. Immediately encountered a problem: I can't attack the Erls guarding the Dwarven Forge!
There's a marker at the cemetery, but I can't approach it either!

Added after 52 minutes
I'm sorry, I figured out the Erls; I just needed to visit the prophet's hut first. But the axe disappeared when I tried to pick it up... :(
Question about Gold: is it intentional that the Castle generates 500 Gold?

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Registered: 6/24/2008

Posts: 3,976

#42 1/20/2014 3:17 AM UTC

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Juice

Started playing the map. Immediately encountered a problem: I can't attack the Erls guarding the Dwarven Forge!
There's a signpost at the cemetery, but I can't approach it either!

Added 52 minutes later
I'm sorry, I figured out the Erls; I just needed to visit the prophet's hut first. But the axe disappeared when I tried to pick it up... :(
Question about Gold: is it intentional that the Castle provides 500 Gold?

In areas where quest branches are possible, passage may be temporarily blocked. The Dwarven Forge needs to be searched for in another location – this place is just a decoy.
The map has very little random elements that significantly affect the game, meaning castle specialization, quest guardians, etc., are all set manually.

Моды для HeroesV:
NHF 0.90 : NHF - группа в VK

Карты для HeroesV:
Путешествие , Условие крови , Рука судьбы.Часть 1: В поход , Рука судьбы.Часть 2: Отчаянье , Рука судьбы.Часть 3: Восхождение , Стойкость
Абсолютная власть , Иду на Вы! , Корона Ургаша , На задворках
Мир надо уничтожить... Чтобы создать свой...

Registered: 5/18/2015

Posts: 1

#43 5/24/2015 12:05 AM UTC

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I finished the map. I really liked it. Before this, I played about 10 other scenarios from this forum, and this one has impressed me the most so far. The author did a great job! I downloaded your other maps and will play them soon.

Registered: 4/16/2016

Posts: 301

#44 4/16/2016 8:50 PM UTC

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Good map. I completed it playing as the Hero. Thanks for the hint! It was helpful.

Registered: 5/23/2012

Posts: 201

#45 5/29/2016 12:21 PM UTC

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I played through it twice, both times as the Hero. The map is amazing, and the story is excellent. It really touches your heart, I would even say. You genuinely start to care. And there are many interesting new objects.

Well, the first time I played, I took too long (260 days), and it all ended badly. But the second time, I played with full force (123 days) and saved my sister.

Both times, I chose the side of Gregorio. I don't like mages. Although, considering Gregorio's biography, I suspect why Usama was so angry with him.

At the same time, I realized that Leadership and Diplomacy are very useful for the Necromancer! I upgraded both the Death Herald and the Habitable Mines. Considering the frequent Monster Weeks and the presence of Rakshasas on the map, the second time I managed with just one initial Castle.

The battle with the red elf was quite difficult. And Usama could have caused serious trouble if he hadn't been afraid to storm the Castle. But while he hesitated, Gregorio arrived and kicked the intriguer, and I thank him for that.
I struggled with the Shadow for some time, but there is a very simple way to defeat it. I want to create a similar trap in my future map. It seems the idea of a doppelganger is in the air.
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It would be good to prevent Gregorio/Usama from visiting Arnold. He comes and destroys one of the dwarven units. hangarmy, something like that. And as a result, when Arnold accepts the quest, some kind of glitch occurs. I gave him the hat, received the key, but a month later, he still entered berserk mode and attacked both me and Gregorio. Well, Kostik was already breaking through to Shangri-La at that time.
Regarding the cloak. If you come to take the quest already having the hammer, you won't get the cloak, which is a pity.

Regarding the Shadow. It would be better if it attacked the player's unit immediately. When replaying a battle, you have to wait each time for the allies to take their turn. + you can change your equipment before it arrives, which is probably a kind of life hack.

Well, and maybe you could also add twilight lighting to the battles.

Once again, thank you very much for the enjoyable evenings!

Мои карты

Возрождённый v 1.5 (обновление от 25/09/2016) :smile24:

готовится продолжение.

Великая Пустыня ( 25%) - про Маркела
Тьма над Иролланом (0%) - про Николаса

Мои моды (скорректированы мод на чумных энтов и циклопов зомби)

Registered: 6/24/2008

Posts: 3,976

#46 5/29/2016 1:24 PM UTC

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Thank you all for your feedback. It's very much appreciated. Even though there are some minor inconveniences, I won't be revisiting and modifying the old map.