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'''Horn of the Abyss''' (or '''HotA''') is a comprehensive | '''Horn of the Abyss''' (or '''HotA''') is a comprehensive fan-made mod for ''Heroes of Might and Magic III'', designed to continue classical ''Heroes III'' add-on series of [[Restoration of Erathia|RoE]]/[[Armageddon's Blade|AB]]/[[Shadow of Death|SoD]]. | ||
The project | The aim of the project is to create an add-on for Heroes III with lots of new features, but stay true to the formula and vision of the original game. The main focus is the quality of every single aspect of the modded game. This includes the careful fixes of the original game balance, removal of the graphical imperfections left by the developers, and a considerable amount of new content, like new campaigns, new map objects and new playable factions. The project is lore-oriented and attempts to keep connected with the original ''Might and Magic'' universe. | ||
In 2024, the Cove faction from Horn of the Abyss was canonized by being officially adopted as one of the upcoming expansions for ''[[The Board Game|Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Board Game]]''. | In 2024, the Cove faction from Horn of the Abyss was canonized by being officially adopted as one of the upcoming expansions for ''[[The Board Game|Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Board Game]]''. | ||
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== Features == | == Features == | ||
;New towns | ;New towns | ||
* | * [[Cove]] | ||
* | * [[Factory]] | ||
;New terrain types | ;New terrain types | ||
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;New creatures | ;New creatures | ||
* Cove | * Cove | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cn|Nymph|noname=}}{{Cn|Oceanid|name=Nymph and Oceanid}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cn|Crew Mate|noname=}}{{Cn|Seaman|name=Crew Mate and Seaman}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cn|Pirate|noname=}}{{Cn|Corsair|noname=}}{{Cn|Sea Dog|name=Pirate, Corsair, and Sea Dog}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cn|Stormbird|noname=}}{{Cn|Ayssid|name=Stormbird and Ayssid}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cn|Sea Witch|noname=}}{{Cn|Sorceress|name=Sea Witch and Sorceress}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cn|Nix|noname=}}{{Cn|Nix Warrior|name=Nix and Nix Warrior}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cn|Sea Serpent|noname=}}{{Cn|Haspid|name=Sea Serpent and Haspid}} | ||
Pirates can be upgraded twice, similar to Green Dragons in ''Heroes of Might and Magic II''. | Pirates can be upgraded twice, similar to Green Dragons in ''Heroes of Might and Magic II''. | ||
* Factory | * Factory | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cn|Halfling (Factory)|noname=}}{{Cn|Halfling Grenadier|name=Halfling and Halfling Grenadier}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cn|Mechanic|noname=}}{{Cn|Engineer|name=Mechanic and Engineer}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cn|Armadillo|noname=}}{{Cn|Bellwether Armadillo|name=Armadillo and Bellwether Armadillo}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cn|Automaton|noname=}}{{Cn|Sentinel Automaton|name=Automaton and Sentinel Automaton}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cn|Sandworm|noname=}}{{Cn|Olgoi-Khorkhoi|name=Sandworm and Olgoi-Khorkhoi}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cn|Gunslinger|noname=}}{{Cn|Bounty Hunter|name=Gunslinger and Bounty Hunter}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cn|Dreadnought|noname=}}{{Cn|Juggernaut|name=Dreadnought and Juggernaut}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cn|Couatl|noname=}}{{Cn|Crimson Couatl|name=Couatl and Crimson Couatl}} | ||
Factory has access to two tier 7 creatures, both of which can be built in the same town. | Factory has access to two tier 7 creatures, both of which can be built in the same town. | ||
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* [[Resistance]] is disabled by default. | * [[Resistance]] is disabled by default. | ||
* New skill: [[Interference]]. | * New skill: [[Interference]]. | ||
{{campaign navigational box|hota=expandex|underthejollyroger=expanded|terroroftheseas=expanded|hornoftheabyss=expanded}} | {{campaign navigational box|hota=expandex|underthejollyroger=expanded|terroroftheseas=expanded|hornoftheabyss=expanded}} | ||
; New [[campaigns]] | ; New [[campaigns]] | ||
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* Cove heroes - the [[Captain]] (might) and [[Navigator]] (magic) | * Cove heroes - the [[Captain]] (might) and [[Navigator]] (magic) | ||
* Factory heroes - the [[Mercenary]] (might) and [[Artificer]] (magic) | * Factory heroes - the [[Mercenary]] (might) and [[Artificer]] (magic) | ||
* {{h|Beatrice|Knight}} | * {{h|Beatrice|0=the Knight}} | ||
* {{h|Giselle|Ranger}} | * {{h|Giselle|0=the Ranger}} | ||
* {{h|Ranloo|Death Knight}} | * {{h|Ranloo|0=the Death Knight}} | ||
* {{h|Kinkeria|Witch}} | * {{h|Kinkeria|0=the Witch}} | ||
* Heroes with [[Navigation]] specialty are disabled on maps without water and replaced with new heroes. | * Heroes with [[Navigation]] specialty are disabled on maps without water and replaced with new heroes. | ||
* [[Galthran]], [[Sir Mullich]], and [[Thorgrim]] are disabled by default. | * [[Galthran]], [[Sir Mullich]], and [[Thorgrim]] are disabled by default. | ||
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* Dozens of new map objects. | * Dozens of new map objects. | ||
* Several new [[artifact]]s. | * Several new [[artifact]]s. | ||
* Improved [[Map Editor]] | * Improved [[Map Editor]] functionality. | ||
* Improved [[Campaign Editor]] functionality. | |||
* [[Conflux]]'s [[native terrain]] changed to [[highlands]]. | * [[Conflux]]'s [[native terrain]] changed to [[highlands]]. | ||
* External [[Creature dwelling|dwellings]] now accumulate creatures cumulatively, as long as they're captured. | * External [[Creature dwelling|dwellings]] now accumulate creatures cumulatively, as long as they're captured. | ||
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* New [[Keybinds]]. | * New [[Keybinds]]. | ||
* Many bug fixes and graphical improvements. | * Many bug fixes and graphical improvements. | ||
* | * Fully compatible with [[Heroes 3 HD]]. | ||
* [[Template Editor]]. | * [[Template Editor]]. | ||
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File: Cmap hota hota all.png|Cove3 | File: Cmap hota hota all.png|Cove3 | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Wiki pages == | == Wiki pages == | ||
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;Polish links | ;Polish links | ||
* [http://www.hota.acidcave.net Acid Cave] | * [http://www.hota.acidcave.net Acid Cave] | ||
== See also == | == See also == |