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Title: SkillTest by Serpent
Map name: SkillTest by Serpent
Two-level map: No
Number of players: 2
Size: 72x72 (M)
Difficulty level: Any
Map author: Sfairatoss
Map description: My take on the well-known SkillTest map. Inspired by the RTA mode from "Heroes of Might and Magic V." Version 1.2.

At the start, players are given a large amount of resources, which each player can spend on buying troops in three controlled castles, buying artifacts at black markets, and buying additional experience. Free leveling up to level 17 (Pandora on the respawn). The second Pandora is for +3 morale. Castles have a growth rate of 4 weeks. For the heroes of the Harbor, there is an event behind the Guard of the Passage, giving 18k gold (to level up Corsairs into Sea Wolves in the Fort on the Hill).

Gaining additional experience:
To the south of the respawn, there are four Quest Gates, passing through which costs 20k, 40k, 60k, and 80k gold, respectively. On the tile behind the gates is the amount of experience required to level up by 1. To the south is a portal that sends you to 1 random path out of 4, giving a random group of neutrals (obtained through an event when following the path). At the end is a portal to the respawn.

Battles take place on one of 12 Lands.

I would be glad to receive comments.

Version 1.2.1. Minor bugs fixed: - Trolls removed from the creature pool for 40k (for the blue player). - Swapped portals for 20k and 40k (for the red player). - Added a missing obstacle between the portals for 60k and 80k (for the red player).

Version 1.3. The map has been adapted for the Factory:

- a Border Guard has been added to the map, allowing only Factory heroes to pass. Behind him is a trigger that simulates buying a full stack of Juggernauts (costs 24 crystals and 48,000 gold - gives 12 Juggernauts).