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'''Pumpkin Patch''' (or '''PP''') is an unofficial sub-mod for {{hota}}, designed with competitive PvP game balance in mind.

The project changes many aspects of the game, from building costs and town building trees to secondary skills and creature statistics. While much is changed by default, an additional program is bundled with Pumpkin Patch: Hex Swapper. This tool allows players to change or toggle specific options before launching the game, allowing for a degree of gameplay customisation on a per-game basis. Online games are possible provided that both players select the same options in Hex Swapper, thus ensuring that both players are bound to the same ruleset at all times. Hero skins also exist in the Hex Swapper and may be freely toggled between before launching the game. Skins have no impact on gameplay and do not have to match between players in online gameplay. Playing ranked games is not recommended, as '''ranked''' gameplay with '''any''' software modifications is '''not permitted''' by the official HD lobby rules, and doing so may result in bans or penalties.

The mod requires {{hota}} to run.

The expansion is officially available in two languages: Polish and English.

== Changelog ==
* See [[User:Csaros/Mod - Changelog|Changelog]]

== Features ==
;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]]


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


;[[Secondary Skill]]s
* [[Archery]]: Bonus Damage 10/25/50% → {{gt|20/35}}/50%
* Expert [[Ballistics]]: Shoots twice → shoots {{gt|thrice}}
* [[Eagle Eye]]: Pre-combat learning chance 10/20/30% → {{gt|20/35/50%}}
* Expert [[First Aid]]: Bonus Health 15% → {{gt|20%}}
* [[Learning]]: Bonus [[Experience]] 20/40/60% → {{rt|10/20/30%}}
** Specialty bonus per level 5% → {{gt|20%}}
* [[Navigation]]: Bonus Movement 50/100/150% → 50/{{rt|75/100%}}


;[[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
* [[Bloodlust]] is now considered a [[mind spell]]

== 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" heights="144px">
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>

== External Links ==
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XuZ5PwzePxSIgP6uMOXN96jt0F5QpEBU/view?usp=sharing Download (Installer)]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bgeDAwa6LAPMlgDmKDo47_Nv62qve9Pb/view?usp=sharing Download (Manual Installation)]


;Mirror Links
* Mediafire:
** [https://www.mediafire.com/file/f0wqnsbm55vwtp3/Pumpkin_Patch_for_HotA_1.7.3_-_v1.4.7.rar/file Download (Installer)]
** [https://www.mediafire.com/file/8reg9zh693g4ydk/Pumpkin_Patch_for_HotA_1.7.3_-_v1.4.7_%2528MANUAL_INSTALL%2529.rar/file Download (Manual Installation)]
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/heroesofmightandmagiciii/mods/22 NexusMods]

== Special 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}} - 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: ==
* [https://discord.gg/VVN5vreEaN Pumpkin Patch Discord Server]
* [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsJguOb9iGvg2uKVuA3jQDx78DwuHOEFglIcuaND_Bzc45GQ/viewform Feedback Form].
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X-nks0BZ7Q&list=PLALgsJNEQHUEjLzpuixGGTfoyxqsZteWN Pumpkin Patch YouTube Playlist]

[[Category:External Projects]][[Category:Pumpkin Patch|*]]