Map Editor - Revision history

Imahero at 05:27, 26 August 2025

2025-08-26T05:27:54Z

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	** Arena {{withmapedhota}}: As the Map Editor itself states: "An arena map is a map designed for a single fight of two heroes with a preliminary preparation. Such map must contain at least one combat place." The HotA Map Editor will warn the first time a map is set as an Arena; however, disagreeing with the message (to revert the change) has no effect and the message never reappears.		** Arena {{withmapedhota}}: As the Map Editor itself states: "An arena map is a map designed for a single fight of two heroes with a preliminary preparation. Such map must contain at least one combat place." The HotA Map Editor will warn the first time a map is set as an Arena; however, disagreeing with the message (to revert the change) has no effect and the message never reappears.
	* Limit hero experience to: The maximum Hero level for the map. This option is unavailable in {{roe}}. See: [[Map Editor - Objects#Heroes]] for more information.		* Limit hero experience to: The maximum Hero level for the map. This option is unavailable in {{roe}}. See: [[Map Editor - Objects#Heroes]] for more information.
	* Combat round limit {{withmapedhota}}: This can be used to limit players from using strategies such as ~~{{hv\|~~Harpy Hag~~\|HarpyHarpyHag}}~~ kiting. The limit will apply to all battles, and once it's crossed, the attacking player will automatically lose.		* Combat round limit {{withmapedhota}}: This can be used to limit players from using strategies such as [[Harpy Hag]] kiting. The limit will apply to all battles, and once it's crossed, the attacking player will automatically lose.
	* Allow coming of leveled heroes to tavern: When disabled, heroes above level 1 do not appear in the tavern.		* Allow coming of leveled heroes to tavern: When disabled, heroes above level 1 do not appear in the tavern.
	* Map name: The name that appears in the scenario list. Max 30 characters.		* Map name: The name that appears in the scenario list. Max 30 characters.
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	[[Category:Map Editor]]		[[Category:Map Editor]]
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	~~{{Creatures/Harpy and Harpy Hag\|popupid=HarpyHarpyHag}}~~

Imahero at 12:50, 21 August 2025

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	== File ==		== File ==
	[[File:File maped.png\|200px\|right\|thumb\|File menu]]		[[File:File maped.png\|200px\|right\|thumb\|File menu]]
	* All custom text in a map, including all timed events, [[Hero]] names, Hero backstories, [[Pandora's Box]]es and [[Event]]s messages, Artifact and Monster messages, etc. can be ''exported'' (through File -> Export Text) into a map_name.txt file, where map_name is the name of the map. The text can be then edited in any text editor, f.e. Notepad. As long as the placement of line breaks between custom texts and custom text descriptions are unaltered, this file can then be ''imported'' (via File -> Import Text) back into the map, replacing all custom text.		* All custom text in a map, including all timed events, [[Hero]] names, Hero backstories, [[Pandora's Box\|Pandora's Boxes]] and [[Event\|Events]] messages, Artifact and Monster messages, etc. can be ''exported'' (through File -> Export Text) into a map_name.txt file, where map_name is the name of the map. The text can be then edited in any text editor, f.e. Notepad. As long as the placement of line breaks between custom texts and custom text descriptions are unaltered, this file can then be ''imported'' (via File -> Import Text) back into the map, replacing all custom text.
	{{clear\|both}}		{{clear\|both}}
	==Edit==		==Edit==
	[[File:Edit maped.png\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Edit menu]]		[[File:Edit maped.png\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Edit menu]]
	* Edit -> ''Undo'' and ''Redo'' (also accessible on the Toolbar as the two arrows, or by pressing Ctrl + Z and Ctrl + Y respectively) can be used on any and all changes to the map.		* Edit -> ''Undo'' and ''Redo'' (also accessible on the Toolbar as the two arrows, or by pressing Ctrl + Z and Ctrl + Y respectively) can be used on any and all changes to the map.
	* 'Edit -> 'Cut'', ''Copy'', ''Paste'' and ''Delete'' (also available on the Toolbar) can be used on a single object at a time. They cannot be used on [[Terrain#Basic terrains\|Basic Terrain]], [[Road]]s, or [[River]]s. These four tools can be activated using standard Windows keys, namely Ctrl + X, Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V and Delete.		* 'Edit -> 'Cut'', ''Copy'', ''Paste'' and ''Delete'' (also available on the Toolbar) can be used on a single object at a time. They cannot be used on [[Terrain#Basic terrains\|Basic Terrain]], [[Road\|Roads]], or [[River\|Rivers]]. These four tools can be activated using standard Windows keys, namely Ctrl + X, Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V and Delete.
	* The ''Find'' tool (Edit -> Find, or in the ) can be used to find all objects of a specified object type on the map. It can be activated using Ctrl+F. The subsequent objects of the same type can be found by pressing F3. In [[HotA]] {{withmapedhota}}, the search tool can be used to find [[Border Gate]]s, [[Keymaster's Tent]]s and [[Monolith]]s of a specified color ( {{withmapedhota}}).		* The ''Find'' tool (Edit -> Find, or in the ) can be used to find all objects of a specified object type on the map. It can be activated using Ctrl+F. The subsequent objects of the same type can be found by pressing F3. In [[HotA]] {{withmapedhota}}, the search tool can be used to find [[Border Gate\|Border Gates]], [[Keymaster's Tent\|Keymaster's Tents]] and [[Monolith\|Monoliths]] of a specified color ( {{withmapedhota}}).
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	== View ==		== View ==
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	* Tools -> ''Erase'' (also available through the Mode Bar as the pencil eraser icon) can be used to remove all objects except [[Terrain#Basic terrains\|Basic Terrains]]. The size of the brush is customizable - 1x1, 2x2, 4x4 or Area Brush. These Eraser brushes are available by pressing Shift + Z, Shift + X, Shift + C and Shift + V respectively.		* Tools -> ''Erase'' (also available through the Mode Bar as the pencil eraser icon) can be used to remove all objects except [[Terrain#Basic terrains\|Basic Terrains]]. The size of the brush is customizable - 1x1, 2x2, 4x4 or Area Brush. These Eraser brushes are available by pressing Shift + Z, Shift + X, Shift + C and Shift + V respectively.
	* Tools -> ''Validate Map'' (or pressing M {{withmapedhota}}) can be used to find errors or issues in the map. Note that maps may work without fixing some of the issues. Possible issues include, among others, lack of players, inaccessible visitable cells, lack of customization in the Map Specifications (particularly the title, description and the players), presence of [[Border Guard]]s without their appropriate [[Keymaster's Tent]]s and vice versa, presence of unconnected [[Monolith]]s or [[Subterranean Gate]]s and presence of [[Subterranean Gate]]s without the underground layer. Note that some issues will ''not'' be pointed by this tool, for example presence of Airships on Water, not next to shore (where they cannot be accessed).		* Tools -> ''Validate Map'' (or pressing M {{withmapedhota}}) can be used to find errors or issues in the map. Note that maps may work without fixing some of the issues. Possible issues include, among others, lack of players, inaccessible visitable cells, lack of customization in the Map Specifications (particularly the title, description and the players), presence of [[Border Guard\|Border Guards]] without their appropriate [[Keymaster's Tent\|Keymaster's Tents]] and vice versa, presence of unconnected [[Monolith\|Monoliths]] or [[Subterranean Gate\|Subterranean Gates]] and presence of [[Subterranean Gate\|Subterranean Gates]] without the underground layer. Note that some issues will ''not'' be pointed by this tool, for example presence of Airships on Water, not next to shore (where they cannot be accessed).
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	* Tools -> ''Options'' can be used to customize the following Map Editor features:		* Tools -> ''Options'' can be used to customize the following Map Editor features:
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	== [[River]]s ==		== [[River\|Rivers]] ==
	[[File:River tool maped.png\|thumb\|River tool]]		[[File:River tool maped.png\|thumb\|River tool]]
	Rivers can be placed using the ''River Tool'' (second icon on the Mode bar). There are 4 types of rivers available:		Rivers can be placed using the ''River Tool'' (second icon on the Mode bar). There are 4 types of rivers available:
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	== [[Road]]s ==		== [[Road\|Roads]] ==
	[[File:Road tool maped.png\|thumb\|Road tool]]		[[File:Road tool maped.png\|thumb\|Road tool]]
	Roads can be placed using the ''Road Tool'' (3rd icon on the Mode bar). There are 3 types of roads available:		Roads can be placed using the ''Road Tool'' (3rd icon on the Mode bar). There are 3 types of roads available:
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	** Arena {{withmapedhota}}: As the Map Editor itself states: "An arena map is a map designed for a single fight of two heroes with a preliminary preparation. Such map must contain at least one combat place." The HotA Map Editor will warn the first time a map is set as an Arena; however, disagreeing with the message (to revert the change) has no effect and the message never reappears.		** Arena {{withmapedhota}}: As the Map Editor itself states: "An arena map is a map designed for a single fight of two heroes with a preliminary preparation. Such map must contain at least one combat place." The HotA Map Editor will warn the first time a map is set as an Arena; however, disagreeing with the message (to revert the change) has no effect and the message never reappears.
	* Limit hero experience to: The maximum Hero level for the map. This option is unavailable in {{roe}}. See: [[Map Editor - Objects#Heroes]] for more information.		* Limit hero experience to: The maximum Hero level for the map. This option is unavailable in {{roe}}. See: [[Map Editor - Objects#Heroes]] for more information.
	* Combat round limit {{withmapedhota}}: This can be used to limit players from using strategies such as [[Harpy Hag]] kiting. The limit will apply to all battles, and once it's crossed, the attacking player will automatically lose.		* Combat round limit {{withmapedhota}}: This can be used to limit players from using strategies such as {{hv\|Harpy Hag\|HarpyHarpyHag}} kiting. The limit will apply to all battles, and once it's crossed, the attacking player will automatically lose.
	* Allow coming of leveled heroes to tavern: When disabled, heroes above level 1 do not appear in the tavern.		* Allow coming of leveled heroes to tavern: When disabled, heroes above level 1 do not appear in the tavern.
	* Map name: The name that appears in the scenario list. Max 30 characters.		* Map name: The name that appears in the scenario list. Max 30 characters.
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	** Always add skills {{withmapedhota}}: If set to true, the hero will gain extra skills from the additional experience customized above.		** Always add skills {{withmapedhota}}: If set to true, the hero will gain extra skills from the additional experience customized above.
	** Hero can't gain experience {{withmapedhota}}: If set to true, the hero will not be able to gain any experience, no matter the experience level limit for the map.		** Hero can't gain experience {{withmapedhota}}: If set to true, the hero will not be able to gain any experience, no matter the experience level limit for the map.
	** May be hired by: The following players may hire this hero. Other players will not see the hero in the tavern, or in the Adventure Map [[Tavern]]. Note, that heroes in [[Prison]]s or [[Hero Camp]]s{{-wh}} may be hired, even if this option states otherwise.		** May be hired by: The following players may hire this hero. Other players will not see the hero in the tavern, or in the Adventure Map [[Tavern]]. Note, that heroes in [[Prison\|Prisons]] or [[Hero Camp\|Hero Camps]]{{-wh}} may be hired, even if this option states otherwise.
	* Biography.		* Biography.
	* Primary skills: These are the ''starting'' primary skills. Higher level heroes will be automatically levelled up, and therefore will have the appropriately higher primary skills.		* Primary skills: These are the ''starting'' primary skills. Higher level heroes will be automatically levelled up, and therefore will have the appropriately higher primary skills.
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Legate at 21:07, 19 June 2025

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	= Gallery =		= Gallery =
	<gallery>		<gallery mode="packed-hover">
	~~File:~~Road and Monster cell explanation.png\|Road and monster-guarded cells explained {{withmaped}} (identical in the [[HotA]] Map Editor {{withmapedhota}})		Road and Monster cell explanation.png\|Road and monster-guarded cells explained {{withmaped}} (identical in the [[HotA]] Map Editor {{withmapedhota}})
	~~File:~~Right-click objects maped.png\|Right-clicking objects in the Map Editor {{withmapedhota}} (identical in the [[Shadow of Death]] Map Editor {{withmaped}})		Right-click objects maped.png\|Right-clicking objects in the Map Editor {{withmapedhota}} (identical in the [[Shadow of Death]] Map Editor {{withmaped}})
	~~File:~~Monster what's this maped.png\|What's This? For monsters {{withmapedhota}}		Monster what's this maped.png\|What's This? For monsters {{withmapedhota}}
	~~File:~~Right-click monster maped.png\|Right-clicking monsters on the right bar of the Map Editor {{withmapedhota}} (identical in the [[Shadow of Death]] Map Editor {{withmaped}})		Right-click monster maped.png\|Right-clicking monsters on the right bar of the Map Editor {{withmapedhota}} (identical in the [[Shadow of Death]] Map Editor {{withmaped}})
	~~File:~~Warning no available heroes maped.png\|Warning that displays when hero limit is exceeded {{withmapedhota}} (identical in the [[Shadow of Death]] Map Editor {{withmaped}})		Warning no available heroes maped.png\|Warning that displays when hero limit is exceeded {{withmapedhota}} (identical in the [[Shadow of Death]] Map Editor {{withmaped}})
	~~File:~~Player0 Warning Maped.png\|Warning that displays when no player is chosen when placing a hero {{withmapedhota}} (identical in the [[Shadow of Death]] Map Editor {{withmaped}})		Player0 Warning Maped.png\|Warning that displays when no player is chosen when placing a hero {{withmapedhota}} (identical in the [[Shadow of Death]] Map Editor {{withmaped}})
	~~File:~~Add artifact to hero.png\|Add artifact to hero		Add artifact to hero.png\|Add artifact to hero
	~~File:~~Add artifact to hero (HotA).png\|Add artifact to hero ({{hota}})		Add artifact to hero (HotA).png\|Add artifact to hero ({{hota}})
	~~File:~~Lighthouse properties.png\|Lighthouse properties		Lighthouse properties.png\|Lighthouse properties
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Phasma: Reverted edit by 213.7.7.54 (talk) to last revision by Legate

2025-05-18T13:28:13Z

Reverted edit by 213.7.7.54 (talk) to last revision by Legate

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	For each player present on the map (i.e. with at least one hero or one town), the following specifications can be applied:		For each player present on the map (i.e. with at least one hero or one town), the following specifications can be applied:
	*'''~~Bold text~~'~~''ity~~: A player may be both available for the AI and the Human player, or only for the AI.		* Has main town: This option seems to only have an effect on the AI behaviour and for generation of starting heroes.
			* Generate hero at Random Town: A random hero will be added to the map once the scenario is started, as the visitor of the main town. The random hero will be replaced by a chosen hero when selecting a scenario. Note, that the randomly generated hero is created ''after'' other random heroes on the map are assigned, and therefore if a player has one or more Random Heroes and has a random hero generated for them at their main town, they will only be able to customize one of the Random Heroes, and not the generated one, when choosing their starting town and hero.
			* Playability: A player may be both available for the AI and the Human player, or only for the AI.
	* Forbid hiring heroes {{withmapedhota}}: This option can be used to make the player unable to ever hire any heroes, including his own heroes if they surrender or flee combat. Use it with caution.		* Forbid hiring heroes {{withmapedhota}}: This option can be used to make the player unable to ever hire any heroes, including his own heroes if they surrender or flee combat. Use it with caution.
	* Behavior: This setting can be used to specify the behaviour of the AI player (by default it is random). For more information, see: [[AI Behavior]].		* Behavior: This setting can be used to specify the behaviour of the AI player (by default it is random). For more information, see: [[AI Behavior]].
	* Allowed Alignments: (by default "Random") state which Towns are available to the player. The Random town pool will only roll from the available towns.		* Allowed Alignments: (by default "Random") state which Towns are available to the player. The Random town pool will only roll from the available towns.

	=== Teams ===		=== Teams ===

213.7.7.54: /* Player Specs */

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Player Specs

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	For each player present on the map (i.e. with at least one hero or one town), the following specifications can be applied:		For each player present on the map (i.e. with at least one hero or one town), the following specifications can be applied:
	* ~~Has main town: This option seems to only have an effect on the AI behaviour and for generation of starting heroes.~~		*'''Bold text'''ity: A player may be both available for the AI and the Human player, or only for the AI.
	* Generate hero at Random Town: A random hero will be added to the map once the scenario is started, as the visitor of the main town. The random hero will be replaced by a chosen hero when selecting a scenario. Note, that the randomly generated hero is created ''~~after~~'' other random heroes on the map are assigned, and therefore if a player has one or more Random Heroes and has a random hero generated for them at their main town, they will only be able to customize one of the Random Heroes, and not the generated one, when choosing their starting town and hero.
	* Playability: A player may be both available for the AI and the Human player, or only for the AI.
	* Forbid hiring heroes {{withmapedhota}}: This option can be used to make the player unable to ever hire any heroes, including his own heroes if they surrender or flee combat. Use it with caution.		* Forbid hiring heroes {{withmapedhota}}: This option can be used to make the player unable to ever hire any heroes, including his own heroes if they surrender or flee combat. Use it with caution.
	* Behavior: This setting can be used to specify the behaviour of the AI player (by default it is random). For more information, see: [[AI Behavior]].		* Behavior: This setting can be used to specify the behaviour of the AI player (by default it is random). For more information, see: [[AI Behavior]].
	* Allowed Alignments: (by default "Random") state which Towns are available to the player. The Random town pool will only roll from the available towns.		* Allowed Alignments: (by default "Random") state which Towns are available to the player. The Random town pool will only roll from the available towns.

	=== Teams ===		=== Teams ===

Legate: Update Map Specifications

2025-02-01T19:44:48Z

Update Map Specifications

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	The general map specifications specify:		The general map specifications specify:
	* Map version. Note, that Map Editors cannot recognize other map versions than those they can save as; as a result, [[SoD]] Map Editor {{withmaped}} will only recognize [[RoE]]{{-wr}}, [[AB]]{{-wa}} and [[SoD]]{{-ws}} map versions. The [[HotA]] Map Editor {{withmapedhota}} will state the map version to be HotA, even if the last saved edit was done in an older map editor version.		* Map version: Note, that Map Editors cannot recognize other map versions than those they can save as; as a result, [[SoD]] Map Editor {{withmaped}} will only recognize [[RoE]]{{-wr}}, [[AB]]{{-wa}} and [[SoD]]{{-ws}} map versions. The [[HotA]] Map Editor {{withmapedhota}} will state the map version to be HotA, even if the last saved edit was done in an older map editor version.
	* Map [[Difficulty~~\|difficulty~~]]. ~~Note, that despite what the~~ [[Difficulty]] ~~page states, Easy, Normal, Hard, Expert and Impossible Map~~ difficulty ~~determine AI behaviour and are entirely separate from 80%, 100%, 130%, 160%, 200% (also known as Easy, Normal, Hard, Expert, Impossible) game difficulty, which~~ primarily controls human and AI resources, AI growth and resource growth as well as the AI ~~behaviour,~~ but to a much lesser extent. Map ~~difficulty is set here in the Map Specifications, while the game difficulty is set by the player when starting a scenario~~.		* Map Rating: Note, this is different than the player-selected [[Difficulty]] rating. This determines AI behavior.
	* ~~Allowed game Difficulty {{withmapedhota}}. The player will not be able to select other difficulty than one from the list.~~		* [[Difficulty]] levels {{withmapedhota}}: The difficulty levels that the player is allowed to select when setting up the map. This primarily controls human and AI resources, AI growth and resource growth as well as the AI behavior (but to a much lesser extent than Map Rating).
	* ~~Existance~~ of the underground ~~("Two level map")~~. Note, that the Underground may be added or removed during the game.		* Map Properties
	* ~~Whether~~ monster/plague weeks ~~should be allowed~~ {{withmapedhota}}. If disabled, all weeks will have no effect.		** Two level map: Existence of the underground. Note, that the Underground may be added or removed during the game.
	* ~~Whether the map is an~~ Arena {{withmapedhota}}.As the Map Editor itself states: "An arena map is a map designed for a single fight of two heroes with a preliminary preparation. Such map must contain at least one combat place." The HotA Map Editor will warn the first time a map is set as an Arena; however, disagreeing with the message (to revert the change) has no effect and the message never reappears.		** Allow monster/plague weeks {{withmapedhota}}: If disabled, all weeks will be generic and have no effect on the game.
	* ~~Hero~~ experience ~~level limit. Heroes will not be able~~ to level ~~up past that level~~. This option is unavailable in {{roe}}. See: [[Map Editor - Objects#Heroes]] for more information.		** Arena {{withmapedhota}}: As the Map Editor itself states: "An arena map is a map designed for a single fight of two heroes with a preliminary preparation. Such map must contain at least one combat place." The HotA Map Editor will warn the first time a map is set as an Arena; however, disagreeing with the message (to revert the change) has no effect and the message never reappears.
	* Combat round limit {{withmapedhota}}: This can be used to limit players from using strategies such as [[Harpy Hag]] kiting. The limit will apply to all battles, and once it's crossed, the attacking player will automatically lose.		* Limit hero experience to: The maximum Hero level for the map. This option is unavailable in {{roe}}. See: [[Map Editor - Objects#Heroes]] for more information.
	* Map name ~~(max~~ 30 characters~~; this field is required for maps to be visible in the game)~~.		* Combat round limit {{withmapedhota}}: This can be used to limit players from using strategies such as [[Harpy Hag]] kiting. The limit will apply to all battles, and once it's crossed, the attacking player will automatically lose.
	* ~~Map~~ description ~~(max~~ 300 characters).		* Allow coming of leveled heroes to tavern: When disabled, heroes above level 1 do not appear in the tavern.
			* Map name: The name that appears in the scenario list. Max 30 characters.
			* Description: The map description viewable when setting up the scenario. Max 300 characters.

	=== Player Specs ===		=== Player Specs ===

Legate: hota v1.7.2

2025-01-14T18:24:56Z

hota v1.7.2

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	** Apply event to computer players: If ticked, the event will ''also'' apply to AI. Note, that at least one of these two options has to be marked.		** Apply event to computer players: If ticked, the event will ''also'' apply to AI. Note, that at least one of these two options has to be marked.
	** Day of first occurrence: The event will play on the chosen date.		** Day of first occurrence: The event will play on the chosen date.
	** Subsequent occurrences: If set to "Never", the event will not repeat. If set to a different value, the event will repeat every chosen time interval. Note, that repeating events take priority over other events lower down the list.		** Subsequent occurrences: If set to "Never", the event will not repeat. If set to a different value, the event will repeat every chosen time interval. Note, that repeating events take priority over other events lower down the list.
			** {{wh}} Which difficulty the event applies to.
	* Resources: Here, resources given or taken from the player to which the event applies may be customized.		* Resources: Here, resources given or taken from the player to which the event applies may be customized.

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	=== Artifacts ===		=== Artifacts ===
	Chosen artifacts may be banned here. They will not be ''randomly'' spawned as a reward or as a replacement for Random Artifacts. They may still be added to Heroes, Creature Banks, Seer's Hut rewards or placed on the map by the mapmaker.		Chosen artifacts may be banned here. They will not be ''randomly'' spawned as a reward or as a replacement for Random Artifacts. They may still be added to Heroes, Creature Banks, Seer's Hut rewards or placed on the map by the mapmaker. In {{hota}}{{-wh}}, combination artifacts can also be banned which prevent combination artifact assembly/disassembly.

	=== Spells ===		=== Spells ===

Csaros: /* Help */

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Help

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	[[File:Help maped.png\|Help]]		[[File:Help maped.png\|Help]]
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	* Help. Seemingly, help does not work, except for the "About Map Editor" tab. ~~<sup>{{unk}}</sup>~~		* Help. Seemingly, help does not work, except for the "About Map Editor" tab.

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	= Tools =		= Tools =
	All of the following tools can be accessed via Tools ->, as well as by pressing their appropriate icons on the Mode bar. Their variations appear on the Object bar, replacing usual objects.		All of the following tools can be accessed via Tools ->, as well as by pressing their appropriate icons on the Mode bar. Their variations appear on the Object bar, replacing usual objects.

Legate at 13:24, 30 September 2024

2024-09-30T13:24:50Z

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	[[File:Map editor icon.png\|left\|Base Homm3 Map Editor]]		[[File:Map editor icon.png\|left\|Base Homm3 Map Editor]]
	[[File:Map editor icon (HotA).png\|left\|Updated HotA Map Editor]]		[[File:Map editor icon (HotA).png\|left\|Updated HotA Map Editor]]
	Each expansion updated the map editor, adding new [[List_of_adventure_map_objects ~~(HotA)~~\|Adventure map objects]] and features; as a result, only maps with the same or older version than the one used by the editor itself can be created or altered.		Each expansion updated the map editor, adding new [[List_of_adventure_map_objects\|Adventure map objects]] and features; as a result, only maps with the same or older version than the one used by the editor itself can be created or altered.

	All changes made to a map using a more updated map editor than the one the map was originally made with will automatically update the map to the newer version.		All changes made to a map using a more updated map editor than the one the map was originally made with will automatically update the map to the newer version.

Legate at 15:02, 24 September 2024

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	: * Yellow: These tiles are a part of objects and may be visited. Usually, they should be accessible. If they are surrounded by impassable tiles, they will be unreachable to heroes.		: * Yellow: These tiles are a part of objects and may be visited. Usually, they should be accessible. If they are surrounded by impassable tiles, they will be unreachable to heroes.
	: * Not-colour: These tiles are passable, but not interactable.		: * Not-colour: These tiles are passable, but not interactable.
	: Note, that the exact passage to each object can be found by following the arrow-icons on the appropriate [[List of adventure map objects ~~(HotA)~~\|object's wiki entry]]. All monsters cover one tile and guard all tiles around them, except for land tiles by monsters placed on water and vice versa.		: Note, that the exact passage to each object can be found by following the arrow-icons on the appropriate [[List of adventure map objects\|object's wiki entry]]. All monsters cover one tile and guard all tiles around them, except for land tiles by monsters placed on water and vice versa.
	* View -> ''Object animation'' (Ctrl + A) can be used to switch on or off the animation of all objects on the currently edited map. It is advised to turn off the animation when using slower devices.		* View -> ''Object animation'' (Ctrl + A) can be used to switch on or off the animation of all objects on the currently edited map. It is advised to turn off the animation when using slower devices.
	* View -> ''Terrain animation'' (Ctrl + T) can be used to switch on or off the animation of the terrain, particularly the water, on the currently edited map. It is advised to turn off the animation when using slower devices.		* View -> ''Terrain animation'' (Ctrl + T) can be used to switch on or off the animation of the terrain, particularly the water, on the currently edited map. It is advised to turn off the animation when using slower devices.

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	= Gallery =		= Gallery =
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	~~File:~~Road and Monster cell explanation.png\|Road and monster-guarded cells explained {{withmaped}} (identical in the [[HotA]] Map Editor {{withmapedhota}})		Road and Monster cell explanation.png\|Road and monster-guarded cells explained {{withmaped}} (identical in the [[HotA]] Map Editor {{withmapedhota}})
	~~File:~~Right-click objects maped.png\|Right-clicking objects in the Map Editor {{withmapedhota}} (identical in the [[Shadow of Death]] Map Editor {{withmaped}})		Right-click objects maped.png\|Right-clicking objects in the Map Editor {{withmapedhota}} (identical in the [[Shadow of Death]] Map Editor {{withmaped}})
	~~File:~~Monster what's this maped.png\|What's This? For monsters {{withmapedhota}}		Monster what's this maped.png\|What's This? For monsters {{withmapedhota}}
	~~File:~~Right-click monster maped.png\|Right-clicking monsters on the right bar of the Map Editor {{withmapedhota}} (identical in the [[Shadow of Death]] Map Editor {{withmaped}})		Right-click monster maped.png\|Right-clicking monsters on the right bar of the Map Editor {{withmapedhota}} (identical in the [[Shadow of Death]] Map Editor {{withmaped}})
	~~File:~~Warning no available heroes maped.png\|Warning that displays when hero limit is exceeded {{withmapedhota}} (identical in the [[Shadow of Death]] Map Editor {{withmaped}})		Warning no available heroes maped.png\|Warning that displays when hero limit is exceeded {{withmapedhota}} (identical in the [[Shadow of Death]] Map Editor {{withmaped}})
	~~File:~~Player0 Warning Maped.png\|Warning that displays when no player is chosen when placing a hero {{withmapedhota}} (identical in the [[Shadow of Death]] Map Editor {{withmaped}})		Player0 Warning Maped.png\|Warning that displays when no player is chosen when placing a hero {{withmapedhota}} (identical in the [[Shadow of Death]] Map Editor {{withmaped}})
	~~File:~~Add artifact to hero.png\|Add artifact to hero		Add artifact to hero.png\|Add artifact to hero
	~~File:~~Add artifact to hero (HotA).png\|Add artifact to hero ({{hota}})		Add artifact to hero (HotA).png\|Add artifact to hero ({{hota}})
	~~File:~~Lighthouse properties.png\|Lighthouse properties		Lighthouse properties.png\|Lighthouse properties
	</gallery>		</gallery>