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Pumpkin Patch is a mod for [[Horn of the Abyss]]{{-wh}}. The key ideas include:
# Gameplay diversity,
# Quality of Life,
# Content restoration.
All of these goals are achieved through small, but meaningful changes. 


If you encounter an issue, please re-download the mod first (~60 MB) and re-install it. If the issue persists, contact me on the [[User talk:Csaros|Talk page]] or on [https://discord.gg/VVN5vreEaN Discord]. 


Pumpkin Patch can be played using the online lobby.  In the template name, a custom name for the host's gameplay settings or preset will be visible; make sure yours and the host's codes are the same. 


== Current Version ==
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The current version of the mod is '''1.5.4''' for HotA 1.8.0.

If the installer doesn't work for you, because Windows Defender sometimes blocks exe-type files, or because you're drive C:/ is system-only, you can download an alternative version using  [https://www.mediafire.com/file/90095c2ee972osh/Pumpkin+Patch+1.5.3.zip/file mediafire] or [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bgeDAwa6LAPMlgDmKDo47_Nv62qve9Pb/view?usp=sharing google drive]. 

If the Windows Defender keeps on registering a false positive, open the Windows Defender notification (don't "Dismiss" it), open ''"Protection History"'', press the most recent threat (make sure the "Affected items" is the Pumpkin Patch) and choose ''Actions'' -> ''Allow''.  It's also recommended to open the installer as admin in case of permission errors. 


<div style="font-size:large; font-style:bold"> [[User:Csaros/Mod - Changelog|Changelog]]</div>

The mod is subject to change and updates with further tuning of the balance changes are released regularly. If you have any suggestions as to balance or want to playtest the upcoming changes, feel free to message me on my [[User Talk: Csaros|Talk page]] or join the [https://discord.gg/VVN5vreEaN Pumpkin Patch Discord server].

=== Alternative Versions ===
Version 1.4.a for hota 1.7.3 is available [https://www.mediafire.com/file/t3epoh4dbdfvnw2/Pumpkin+Patch+-+manual+installation-1.4a+for+hota+1.7,3.zip/file here]. 

Version 1.3.8 for hota 1.7.1 is available [https://www.mediafire.com/file/pcp7yr7g3v3enjz/Pumpkin_Patch_for_HotA_171.rar/file here].

== Known Issues ==
* [[Devil]]'s and [[Arch Devil]]'s skill, which reduces enemy [[Luck]], doesn't decrease the chance of random skills applying.

== Installation ==
If you want to be able to quickly switch between Pumpkin Patch and regular HotA, it is recommended to create a copy of your heroes 3 folder. 

To install the mod, simply open the installer. The mod should be able to tell whether you are using a Polish version or not, and update accordingly. It is recommended to manually uninstall the previous version, if you want the mod to make an automatic backup - otherwise, the automatic backup may be faulty. 

If you're using the file labelled "Manual Install", place all files in your game directory. If you want to use the Polish version, you need to copy the files from the folder "Polish" into your game directory. It is recommended to install the mod only after uninstalling the old version. 

To uninstall the mod, simply replace all files with the contents of the backup zip archive created by the mod, or use the uninstaller.

= Main Features =
* New Launcher, HexSwapper, which you can use to edit your game. Simply double-click it to open it. 

* Balance tweaks, including spell balance
* Improvements to Inferno's demon farming strategy
* Quality of life 
* New combination artifact: ({{-wa}} Armageddon's Blade)
* New heroes: [[User:Csaros/Athe|Athe]], [[User:Csaros/Gwenneth|Gwenneth]], [[User:Csaros/Winstan|Winstan]], [[User:Csaros/Archibald|Archibald]], and [[User:Csaros/Zenith|Zenith]]. 


= List of changes =
;Core Gameplay
* See [[User:Phasma/Pumpkin Patch/Gameplay Changes|Gameplay Changes]]


;Towns & Buildings
* See [[User:Phasma/Pumpkin Patch/Town Changes|Town Changes]]


;[[Creature]]s
* See [[User:Phasma/Pumpkin Patch/Creature Changes|Creature Changes]]


;[[Secondary Skill]]s
* [[Archery]]: Bonus Damage 10/25/50% → {{gt|20/35}}/50%
** ''Matching Intelligence.''
* Expert [[First Aid]]: Bonus Health 15% → {{gt|20%}}
** ''Expert First Aid was still worse than Armorer, despite also being more situational.''
* [[Learning]]: Bonus [[Experience]] 20/40/60% → {{rt|10/20/30%}}
** Specialty bonus per level 5% → {{gt|20%}}
** ''I found Learning bonus to be too powerful - more than 3 levels at times, while also allowing instant re-rolls on skills.
* [[Runes]]: Bonus [[Attack]] and [[Defense]] 2/2/2 → {{rt|1}}/2/{{gt|3}}
** ''First turn runes aren't as dominating as before, forcing rune users to commit to the strategy.''


;[[Spell]]s
* See [[User:Phasma/Pumpkin Patch/Spell Changes|Spell Changes]]


;[[Artifact]]s
* See [[User:Phasma/Pumpkin Patch/Artifact Changes|Artifact Changes]]


;Optional Features
* See [[User:Phasma/Pumpkin Patch/Gameplay Options|Gameplay Options]] (via Hex Swapper)


;[[Adventure Map]]
* See [[User:Phasma/Pumpkin Patch/Adventure Map Changes|Adventure Map Changes]]


;Miscellaneous
* Hex Swapper program
* New map object variants for different terrains
* Moats mention that they deal damage
* Updated hero restrictions in [[Battle of the Sexes]] and [[Battle of the Sexes (Allies)]]
* Added a remastered version of [[Long Live the Queen]]
* [[Death Ripple]] no longer affects [[unliving]] creatures


;[[Hero]]es
* {{h|Gwenneth|Cleric|hero_link=User:Csaros/Gwenneth}} (replaces [[Sanya]] on random maps, which can be disabled via Hex Swapper)
* {{h|Balindar|Wizard|hero_link=User:Csaros/Winstan}} (replaces [[Thane]] on random maps, which can be disabled via  via Hex Swapper)
* {{h|Athe|Heretic|hero_link=User:Csaros/Athe}} (replaces [[Olema]] on random maps, which can be disabled via  via Hex Swapper)
* {{h|Zenith|Warlock|hero_link=User:Csaros/Zenith}} (replaces [[Straker]] on random maps, which can be disabled via  via Hex Swapper)
* {{h|Archibald|Warlock|hero_link=User:Csaros/Archibald}} (replaces [[Jeddite]] on random maps, which can be disabled via  via Hex Swapper)
* See [[User:Phasma/Pumpkin Patch/Hero Changes|Hero Changes]]


=== New Portraits ===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="96px">
File:Hero_Gwenneth.png|Gwenneth
File:Hero_Balindar.png|Winstan
File:Hero_Archibald_(Heroes_II).png|Archibald Ironfist
File:Hero Zenith.png|Zenith
File:Hero Kastore (Might and Magic VII).png|Kastore
File:Hero_Nicolas_Gryphonheart.png|King Nicholas Gryphonheart (Lich)
File:Hero Resurectra (Might and Magic VII).png|Resurectra
File:Hero Kilgor PP.png|Kilgor
</gallery>

= Gallery =
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
GardensOfRevelation_PP.png|New [[Garden of Revelation|Gardens of Revelation]]
HillForts PP.png|New [[Hill Fort]]s
IvoryTowers PP.png|New [[Ivory Tower]]s
PirateCaverns PP.png|New [[Pirate Cavern]]s
Ruins PP.png|New [[Ruins]]
TreesOfKnowledge PP.png|New [[Tree of Knowledge|Trees of Knowledge]]
</gallery>

= Thanks =
* HotA Crew - for the incredible HotA mod, for including my ideas into your actual game, and for adding my beloved Murdoch to All In. I love your work. Please treat this mod as a sign of appreciation, a post on Ideas and Suggestions and as an application to the HotA Crew.  
* The Wiki team - for this amazing website
* DoR team - for the incredible support of my project and the kind words! I can't wait for DoR release!
* void_17 – well done with the IDB, thanks for the help
* Aphra - you've done more than I could ever repay for
* Ponczek, krzyspasztecik12, guest_273 - for ideas and suggestions; look, I've incorporated a whole bunch of stuff you've asked me for!
* Melkor, Eldrin - for ideas and suggestions.

= Credits =

HotA  -  HotA Crew

HD MOD  -  baratorch

Pumpkin patch  -  CsArOs [[File: Hero Murdoch small.png|link=user:csaros|→ CsArOs]]

Art  -  Aphra [[File:Hero Cosmos small.png|link=user:phasma|→ Phasma]]

= See Also: =
Visit the [https://discord.gg/VVN5vreEaN Pumpkin Patch Discord server]

You can leave feedback via the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsJguOb9iGvg2uKVuA3jQDx78DwuHOEFglIcuaND_Bzc45GQ/viewform feedback form].

A YouTube playlist with videos all about the Pumpkin Patch: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X-nks0BZ7Q&list=PLALgsJNEQHUEjLzpuixGGTfoyxqsZteWN YouTube - CsArOs]

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