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Hello everyone, and happy New Year! I would like to invite everyone who wants to try their hand at Heroes Online. Since the closed beta testing in May 2010 and up to the present, I have been an active HoMMO player. In addition, I perform the role of leader of the RUSSIA guild, the only Russian-speaking guild on the server. Recently, in anticipation of the New Year, it became possible to play without a proxy, so you just need to register, download the client, read a number of recommendations for the game, and you can start playing. If you are also familiar with the game system in Heroes 3, then you will easily understand the strategy of character development and tactics of battles.
Currently, the game is in the open beta testing status, but this practically does not limit you in any way. The wipe (deletion of all data after the closed beta test) will no longer happen, and you can safely develop your character (or even several). The game features the following components: completing missions on game maps (similar to the mission maps in regular Heroes, but without cities), completing quests and farming monsters on the world map, battles in the arena and tournaments with other players, participation in the Guild War (farming monsters on a special map with prizes awarded to players depending on the guild's results). Players can also communicate with each other using the chat system, trade and exchange with each other, build and develop castles of various game factions in the main city (of which there are currently 8 in the game, as in Heroes 3) and outposts in external territories (for quick movement around external game locations). A special online training will help you in character development.
To gain full access to character development, you need to use a special in-game currency - Era. Era can be purchased for real money or obtained by trading with other players and completing various in-game quests. Players who invest significant amounts in the game receive VIP status, a number of additional features and advantages over other players, however, in order to enjoy the game, it is not necessary to invest real money. For example, I personally have not invested a single penny yet, only my personal time, and I am only slightly behind in development compared to some of the paying players.
In addition, the game regularly hosts various events designed to diversify the gameplay and give players the opportunity to receive significant bonuses for character development. For example, this month it is planned to hold a guild competition, the "Gem Hunter" event (by participating in which you can earn a significant amount of gold and resources), the "Erathium Storm" event (a unique event that allows you to earn Era by completing game missions), and a number of other events that are more interesting for regular players and those who pay.
You can read more about everything on the official game website homm.91.com and on the only active Russian-speaking forum for the game heroesmagic.ru, which is being developed by the efforts of the RUSSIA guild players.
You can download the client from the official website:
http://homm.91.com/download/
You can create and register your account here:
http://account.homm.91.com/reg/
While the client is downloading, I recommend that you read our forum, especially the following sections: News, FAQ, Guides. You can find out more about how to join our guild and why it is worth doing here. If you have any difficulties with the client, visit the technical section. In general, I recommend that everyone who starts playing familiarize themselves with the content of our forum in as much detail as possible; there you can find detailed answers to most questions about the game.
