Editing Contributor Resources (section)

== Submission Guidelines ==
''Note: All custom or user-generated content is featured at the discretion of the Wiki Team.''
=== Custom Maps ===
Certain custom maps may be featured here on the Heroes III Wiki based on the following criteria:
# The map is able to be completed (whereby the player wins and is able to enter their High Score) on all difficulty levels.
# The map is playable on {{sod}}{{-ws}}, {{hota}}{{-wh}}, or {{dor}}{{-wd}}.
# The map is not an edited or otherwise modified version of an original {{homm3}}, {{hota}}, or {{dor}} map.
# The map is not an edited or otherwise modified version of another user's custom map.
#* Maps made by multiple collaborators are permitted; all authors will be credited.
# The map's primary language is English.
#* Maps that use another language alongside English for narrative purposes are permitted.
#* References or "Easter Eggs" that are in another language are permitted.
#* Maps that were initially released in another language but have been translated to English are permitted; we will only document the English translation.
# The map has accumulated over 10,000 downloads across all websites it is hosted on.
# Notable maps that do not meet these criteria but have otherwise been well-received by a large audience are permitted at the discretion of the Wiki Team.

This criteria is set in place for a few reasons:
* To prevent numerous low quality maps from being added to the Wiki.
* To show recognition and give support to the mappers who have put the time and effort into creating original, high quality content for players to enjoy.

If you would like to discuss the addition or removal of a map to or from the Wiki, please let us know through our [[Discord servers|Discord server]].

=== [[VCMI]] Towns ===
Certain custom towns may be featured here on the Heroes III Wiki based on the following criteria:
# The town is complete in its graphics, audio, heroes, creatures, and other data (spells, abilities, etc.)—henceforth referred to as '''assets'''—of which none are missing or incomplete.
# The town uses original, high quality assets that are made by the author(s) of the town and are stylistically similar to {{homm}}.
## Exceptions can be made regarding original assets if work done to assets can be classed as "transformative" or "restorative", for example:
##* Creating a building or creature based on unused [[New World Computing]] artwork or ideas.
##* Restoring and/or modifying an unused hero portrait.
## Exceptions can also be made when creating smaller assets that need to be created for pre-existing game content that does not have certain assets created for it, for example:
##* Creating a specialty icon for a spell or creature that did not receive one in the base game (e.g. a [[Dimension Door]] or [[Pikeman]] specialist).
##* Re-using a graphical asset for an icon that is relevant to the asset (e.g. using the [[Orb of Silt]] to signify an [[Earth Magic]] specialist).
## The town does not use any AI generated assets, regardless of whether the AI generated asset has been modified.
##* AI may be used as a tool to assist in generating ideas or refining concepts, but any asset incorporated into the town must be fully created by a person.
## The town does not use any creatures that are kit-bashed ("frankensteined") or recoloured from pre-existing models or sprites.
# The town is not incredibly over- or under-powered; it respects {{sod}} / {{hota}} balance.
# The town is not made as a joke or for unserious play.

This criteria is set in place for a few reasons:
* To prevent low quality, unoriginal, and/or copyrighted content from finding its way onto the Wiki.
* To show recognition and give support to the modders and community members who have put the time and effort into creating original, high quality content for players to enjoy.

If you would like to discuss the addition or removal of a town to or from the Wiki, please let us know through our [[Discord servers|Discord server]].

For more information on undocumented towns, please refer to [https://heroes3towns.com/ Heroes3Towns] or the [https://vcmi.eu/Mod%20Repository/Overview/ VCMI Mod Repository].