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| Pumpkin Patch is a mod for [[Horn of the Abyss]]{{-wh}}, intended to bring balance and QoL changes to the game. The changes are meant to be beautiful, balanced, bold, brilliant, benign and to sometimes benefit from a touch of buffoonery. One of the key drives for the design of the mod was increasing the diversity of reasonable options a player has. Naturally, as a result, game balance was one of the primary aims. | | Pumpkin Patch is a mod for [[Horn of the Abyss]]{{-wh}}, intended to bring balance and QoL changes to the game. The changes are meant to be beautiful, balanced, bold, brilliant, benign and to sometimes benefit from a touch of buffoonery. One of the key drives for the design of the mod was increasing the variety of gampelay elements present when playing optimally. Naturally, as a result, game balance was one of the primary aims. |
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| If you encounter an issue, please re-download the mod first (~40 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]. | | 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]. |
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| == Current Version == | | == Current Version == |
| <div style="font-size:large; font-style:bold"> [https://www.mediafire.com/file/f0wqnsbm55vwtp3/Pumpkin_Patch_for_HotA_1.7.3.rar/file Download Pumpkin Patch]</div> | | <div style="font-size:large; font-style:bold"> [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XuZ5PwzePxSIgP6uMOXN96jt0F5QpEBU/view?usp=sharing Download Pumpkin Patch Installer]</div> |
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| The current version of the mod is '''1.4.6''' for HotA 1.7.3.
| | Alternative download link: [https://www.mediafire.com/file/f0wqnsbm55vwtp3/Pumpkin_Patch_for_HotA_1.7.3.rar/file Pumpkin Patch for HotA 1.7.3 on Mediafire]. |
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| If the installer doesn't work for you, because Windows Defender sometimes blocks exe-type files, you can download an alternative version using [https://www.mediafire.com/file/8reg9zh693g4ydk/Pumpkin_Patch_for_HotA_1.7.3_-_v1.4.6_%2528MANUAL_INSTALL%2529.rar/file this link].
| | The current version of the mod is '''1.4.8d''' for HotA 1.7.3. |
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| | 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, or you get a crash that mentions the address "'''0x0E4E54'''" you can download an alternative version using [https://www.mediafire.com/file/8reg9zh693g4ydk/Pumpkin_Patch_for_HotA_1.7.3_-_v1.4.7_%2528MANUAL_INSTALL%2529.rar/file mediafire] or [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bgeDAwa6LAPMlgDmKDo47_Nv62qve9Pb/view?usp=sharing google drive]. |
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| | 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. |
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| 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]. | | 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]. |
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| == Known Issues ==
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| [[Devil]]'s and [[Arch Devil]]'s skill, which reduces enemy [[Luck]], doesn't decrease the chance of random skills applying. A solution to the issue is being actively investigated.
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| === Alternative Versions === | | === Alternative Versions === |
| Version 1.3.8 is available [https://www.mediafire.com/file/pcp7yr7g3v3enjz/Pumpkin_Patch_for_HotA_171.rar/file here]. | | Version 1.3.8 is available [https://www.mediafire.com/file/pcp7yr7g3v3enjz/Pumpkin_Patch_for_HotA_171.rar/file here]. |
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| | == Known Issues == |
| | [[Devil]]'s and [[Arch Devil]]'s skill, which reduces enemy [[Luck]], doesn't decrease the chance of random skills applying. A solution to the issue is being investigated. |
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| == Installation == | | == Installation == |
| Simply open the installer to install the mod. 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 of HotA.
| | 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. |
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| | 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. |
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| 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. | | 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. |
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| To uninstall the mod, simply replace all files with the contents of the backup zip archive created by the mod, or use the uninstaller. | | To uninstall the mod, simply replace all files with the contents of the backup zip archive created by the mod, or use the uninstaller. |
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| = List of changes = | | = List of changes = |
| == Balance ==
| | ;Core Gameplay |
| === Secondary Skills ===
| | * See [[User:Phasma/Pumpkin Patch/Gameplay Changes|Gameplay Changes]] |
| * [[Learning]] XP gain increase reduced to '''10'''/'''20'''/'''30'''% (from 20/40/60%).
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| ** Learning specialty now provides a 20% bonus per level.
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| * [[Eagle Eye|Eagle Eye's]] chance of learning spells prior to combat increased to 20/35/50% (from 10/20/30%).
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| * [[Ballistics]] shoots three times on the Expert level, trivializing siege combat at the cost of a skill slot.
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| * Expert [[First Aid]] increases HP of units by 20%.
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| === Game Mechanics ===
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| * Starting bonus: gold {{G}} now grants 1000-1500 gold {{G}}.
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| * [[Experience]] is now a function of AI Value / 12 instead of HP; hero combat provides +12.5%, sieges another 12.5% extra XP. This feature can be turned off in the HexSwapper.
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| * Luck, in addition to its standard effect, now affects the chance of random on-hit attacks (such as Stone Gaze, Aging, etc.). Each point of luck corresponds to 1⁄4 of relative difference.
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| * The chance for creature banks that provide units to be of size 1/2/3/4 was changed to 15%/35%/35%/15% (from 30%/30%/30%/10%).
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| === Buildings ===
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| * [[Resource Silo]] now only costs 2000 gold {{g}}.
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| * [[Griffin Tower]] only requires the [[Guardhouse]] to be built.
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| * [[Training Grounds]]' price reduced by 5 wood.
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| * [[Portal of Glory|Upg. Portal of Glory]]'s price increased by 5 gems, mercury, sulphur and crystals.
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| * [[Mystic Pond]] cost has been ''reduced'' to 5 ore {{O}} and 1500 gold {{G}}. It produces 3-6 of a random rare resource each week (instead of 1-4).
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| * [[Fountain of Fortune]] cost decreased to 4 crystals {{C}} (by 6) and 1000 gold {{G}} (by 1000)
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| * [[Enchanted Spring]] cost changed to 5 ore {{O}}, '''5''' crystals {{C}} and 2000 gold {{G}}, instead of 10 crystals {{C}} and 2000 gold {{G}}
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| * [[Unicorn Glade]]'s price reduced by 5 gems; [[Unicorn Glade|Upg. Unicorn Glade]]'s price increased by 5 wood and 5 ore.
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| * [[Mage Tower]] no longer requires the [[Golem Factory]]. Cost reduced by 2 gems, mercury, crystals and sulphur.
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| * [[Altar of Wishes]] cost reduced by 3 crystals and 3 gems.
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| * [[Altar of Wishes|Upg. Altar of Wishes]] cost increased by 3 crystals and 3 gems.
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| * [[Cloud Temple]] no longer requires the [[Golden Pavilion]]. Cost increased by 5 wood and 5 ore.
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| * [[Castle Gate]] cost decreased to 5000 gold {{G}} (by 5000). Requires Fort, instead of the Citadel.
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| * [[Brimstone Stormclouds]] cost decreased to 3 sulphur {{S}} (by 1) and 1000 gold {{G}}
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| * [[Demon Gate]] requires the [[Imp Crucible]] instead of the [[Hall of Sins]].
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| * [[Necromancy Amplifier]] cost increased to 5 ore {{O}} (by 5) and 2000 gold {{G}} (by 1000). Moreover, it now requires Mage Guild level 2.
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| * [[Estate|Upg. Estate]]'s price increased by 5 ore.
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| * [[Mausoleum]] requires the [[Tomb of Souls]] instead of the [[Graveyard]].
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| * [[Dragon Vault]] requires the [[Mausoleum]] instead of the [[Hall of Darkness]]. Price increased by 5 wood and 5 ore.
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| * [[Mana Vortex]] cost increased to 5 of each rare resource {{Gem}}{{C}}{{S}}{{M}} (by 5) and 1000 gold {{G}}
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| * [[Portal of Summoning]] cost increased to 5 ore {{O}}, 5 wood {{W}} and 5000 gold {{G}} (by 2500 gold and 5 wood).
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| * [[Manticore Lair]] cost was reduced to 3000 gold {{G}}, 5 wood {{W}} and 5 ore {{O}}
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| * [[Ogre Fort]] cost reduced to 15 wood {{W}} (instead of 20 wood {{W}})
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| * [[Cliff Nest]] requires a Citadel, instead of the [[Wolf Pen]]. Price increased to 4000 gold.
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| * [[Cyclops Cave|Upg. Cyclop's Cave]] price reduced by 5 crystals, but increased by 5 ore.
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| * [[Gnoll Hut]] cost changed to 5 wood {{W}} and 5 ore {{O}} (from 10 wood {{W}})
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| * [[Gorgon Lair]] cost increased by 500 gold {{G}}
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| * [[Gorgon Lair|Upg. Gorgon Lair]] cost increased to 5 wood, 10 ore and 4500 gold {{G}}
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| * [[Hydra Pond]] requires the [[Lizard Den]] instead of the [[Wyvern Nest]]
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| * Dwellings of the base elementals now cost 2000 gold and 5 wood / ore for the base dwelling, and the same amount + 4 of a rare resource corresponding to their element for the upgrade (identical to the prices in the [[Magic University]]).
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| === War Machines ===
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| * [[Inferno]] Blacksmith now provides a {{Cnlite|Ballista}}. Demoniacs get to utilise their high Attack skill
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| * [[Dungeon]] Blacksmith now provides an {{Cnlite|Ammo Cart}}.
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| * {{Cnlite|First Aid Tent}}: HP increased to 100 (by 25)
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| * {{Cnlite|Ammo Cart}}: HP 150. Defense increased to 10 (by 5).
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| * {{Cnlite|Ballista}}: Damage reduced to 1-3.
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| * {{Cnlite|Cannon}}: Damage reduced to 3-7 (from 4-7).
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| === Heroes ===
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| ''I lifted the magic schools ban for the few might classes that had it. While they could learn the skills from Witch Huts, they couldn't use Universities. Now that the Magic University is more expensive, I think it makes sense to let them learn that Fire Magic for its Berserk or Water Magic for the Water Walk.
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| Moreover, with magic schools re-balanced, there is no longer a point in HotA heroes having their magic schools odds skewed against Air and Water and towards Earth - therefore I altered them to a more reasonable, lore-friendly division. ''
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| * [[Overlord]]s, [[Barbarian]]s and [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]] can learn [[Water Magic]], but the odds are very low (1/112). [[Beastmaster]]s and [[Ranger]]s can now learn [[Fire Magic]]. Odds are very low (1/112). 1 point of [[Wisdom]] chance removed from the appropriate classes.
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| * [[Heretic]]s start with primary statistics of 1/'''0'''/2/'''2''' instead of 1/1/2/1 in order to cast their own spells.
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| * [[Captain|Captain's]] magic school chances changed to Air 4, Earth 3, Fire 1, Water 3 (instead of Air 3, Earth 4, Fire 2, Water 2)
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| * [[Navigator|Navigator’s]] magic school chances: Air '''7''', Earth '''4''', Fire 2, Water 9 (instead of Air 6, Earth 5, Fire 2, Water 9)
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| * [[Artificer|Artificer’s]] magic school chances: Air '''4''', Fire 4, Earth '''3''', Water 3 (instead of Air 3, Fire 4, Earth 4, Water 3). Their chance of obtaining Learning and Intelligence have both been increased, while the chance to obtain Ballistics has been slightly decreased.
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| ''Leena is considered to be one of the best secondary heroes, as level 3 Leena can bring your kingdom 1350 gold; this is equivalent to a level 7 Lord Haart. I made the two heroes now equally viable supports. ''
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| * {{Hn|Leena|Captain}} specialty changed to Estates (instead of +350 gold).
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| ''Inteus's specialty does not work on his own units, as all elementals are immune to Bloodlust, and Phoenixes are immune to Fire Magic.
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| * {{Hn|Inteus|Elementalist}} specialty changed to Fireball specialty
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| === Starting Armies ===
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| ''I increased the starting amount of Gargoyles solely to buff Piquedram, a generally undesired hero.''
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| * {{Cnlite|Stone Gargoyle}}s: 5-'''9''' (instead of 5-7)
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| * {{Cnlite|Basilisk}}s: 4-'''5'''
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| * {{Cnlite|Pirate}}s: 4-'''5'''
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| Moreover, Conflux heroes now start with the creatures their specialize in:
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| * Ignissa starts with 4-5 Fire Elementals instead of Water Elementals.
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| * Thunar starts with 3-4 Earth Elementals instead of Air Elementals.
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| * Monere and Kalt start with a standard Conflux army (Air Elementals and Water Elementals).
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| === Creatures - Tweaks ===
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| * {{Cnlite|Zealot}}s can cast Advanced {{Sn|Bless}}, up to 3 times per combat, for 6 rounds each. They no longer benefit from no melee penalty.
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| * {{Cnlite|Archangel}}'s speed reduced to 17 (by 1)
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| * {{Cnlite|Dendroid Soldier}}'s HP increased by 5.
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| * {{Cnlite|Obsidian Gargoyle}}'s damage increased to 2-4.
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| * {{Cnlite|Zombie}} Disease ability reduces both Attack and Defense by 4 (instead of 2 each).
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| * {{Cnlite|Medusa}}s have 8 shots.
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| * {{Cnlite|Medusa Queen}}s have 12 shots.
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| * {{Cnlite|Scorpicore}} cost reduced by 50, damage increased to 16-20 (instead of 14-20).
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| * {{Cnlite|Orc}} and {{Cnlite|Orc Chieftain}} now have no melee penalty.
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| * {{Cnlite|Lizardman}} and {{Cnlite|Lizard Warrior}} have their Attack and Defense skills swapped.
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| * {{Cnlite|Chaos Hydra}}'s speed increased to 8 (by 1).
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| * {{Cnlite|Enchanter}}s cannot cast Slow or Haste, but they can cast Curse and Fortune. The chance for each spell is equal. Their growth has been increased to 3, and level reduced to 5th. | |
| * {{Cnlite|Gold Golem}}s and {{Cnlite|Diamond Golem}}s have both been downgraded by 1 level (to levels 4 and 5), and their growth has been increased by 1.
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| === [[Conflux]] ===
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| * {{Cnulite|Air Elemental|Storm Elemental|name=Air Elementals and Storm Elementals}} are susceptible to {{Sn|Meteor Shower}} and {{Sn|Implosion}}, but immune to {{Sn|Lightning Bolt}}, {{Sn|Chain Lightning}}, {{Sn|Titan's Lightning Bolt}}.
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| * {{Cnulite|Earth Elemental|Magma Elemental|name=Earth Elementals and Magma Elementals}} are susceptible to {{Sn|Lightning Bolt}}, {{Sn|Chain Lightning}}, {{Sn|Titan's Lightning Bolt}}, but immune to {{Sn|Meteor Shower}} and {{Sn|Implosion}}.
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| * The price of {{Cnlite|Air Elemental}}s and {{Cnlite|Earth Elemental}}s has been increased to 350 {{g}}, while {{Cnlite|Water Elemental}}s and {{Cnlite|Fire Elemental}}s to 300 {{g}}. Upgrading any of these Elementals costs 50 {{g}} per unit.
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| * The growth of {{Cnlite|Earth Elemental}}s is increased by 1.
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| * {{Cnlite|Fire Elemental}}s can fly.
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| * {{Cnlite|Phoenix|name=Phoenix's}} speed reduced to 19 (by 2)
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| === AI and Fight Values ===
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| Due to other changes:
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| * {{Cnlite|Dendroid Soldier}} '''853''', '''803''' (''since their HP was increased'')
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| * {{Cnlite|Obsidian Gargoyle}} '''216''', '''170''' (''since their damage range was increased'')
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| * {{Cnlite|Zombie}} - '''130''', 160 (''since their special ability has been improved'')
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| * {{Cnlite|Horned Demon}} - '''516''', '''496''' (''since their special ability has been improved'')
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| * {{Cnlite|Medusa}} - '''520''', 379 (''since their special ability has been improved'')
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| * {{Cnlite|Medusa Queen}} - '''580''', 423 (''since their special ability has been improved'')
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| * {{Cnlite|Thunderbird}} - '''1111''', 869 (''since their special ability has been improved'')
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| * {{Cnlite|Basilisk}} - '''554''', 506 (''since their special ability has been improved'')
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| * {{Cnlite|Greater Basilisk}} - '''718''', 561 (''since their special ability has been improved'')
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| * {{Cnlite|Rust Dragon}} - '''26697''', '''24271''' (''since their special ability has been improved'')
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| * {{Cnlite|Azure Dragon}} - '''80816''', '''57723''' (''since their special ability has been improved'')
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| * {{Cnlite|Fangarm}} - '''1463''', '''1463''' (''since their special ability and stats have been improved'')
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| * {{Cnlite|Enchanter}} - '''968''', 805 (''since their special ability and stats have been changed'')
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| * {{Cnlite|Halfling Grenadier}} '''90''', 75 (''since their damage has been reduced'')
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| * {{Cnlite|Juggernaut}} - '''6625''', '''5521''' (''since their stats have been increased'')
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| Based on their existing stats and abilities:
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| * {{Cnlite|Titan}} '''8000''', 5000
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| * {{Cnlite|Vampire Lord}} - '''798''', '''665'''
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| * {{Cnlite|Wolf Raider}} '''211''', '''174'''
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| * {{Cnlite|Cyclops}} - '''1330''', 1055
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| * {{Cnlite|Troll}} - '''934''', '''934'''
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| * {{Cnlite|Automaton}} - '''605''', 398.
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| * {{Cnlite|Sentinel Automaton}} - '''810''', 631.
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| * {{Cnlite|Ballista}} - 600, '''650'''
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| === [[Factory]] ===
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| * {{Cnlite|Halfling (Factory)}} shots reduced to 12 (from 24), Attack reduced to 2 (by 2).
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| * {{Cnlite|Halfling Grenadier}} shots reduced to 16 (by 8), damage reduced to 1-3 (from 2-3). Price reduced to 60 gold.
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| * {{Cnlite|Gunslinger}} and {{Cnlite|Bounty Hunter}} HP increased to 50 (by 5), Defense reduced by 1, shots increased by 8 (to 24 and 32, respectively).
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| * {{Cnlite|Juggernaut}} Attack and Defense increased by 5 (from 23 to 28), speed increased to 8 (by 1), cost increased from 3,500 to 4,000.
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| * [[Gantry|Upg. Gantry]] cost increased to 20 ore (by 10) and 20 000 gold {{G}} (by 5000).
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| === [[Inferno]] ===
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| ''Inferno is known to be the weakest faction. I decided to buff it primarily by improving demon farming through increasing the amount of demons an Inferno player can obtain for the same amount of money, per week. Horned demons were slightly redesigned - they are now a significant upgrade, but have a much higher cost - both in the sulphur, which is needed for multiple Inferno buildings early on, as well as in gold {{G}}. Jousting bonus was chosen for the Horned demons for its fitting theme, the fact that Horned Demons were the only upgraded level 4 unit without a special ability and creation of a new strategic depth in the decision to upgrade or not to upgrade demons.''
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| * {{Cnlite|Imp}} growth increased to 18 (by 3), horde growth to 9 (by 1). Price reduced by 10.
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| * {{Cnlite|Familiar}} "Magic Channel" ability now gives 33% (rounded down) of enemies' spent spell points.
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| * {{Cnlite|Hell Hound}} growth increased to 6 (by 1).
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| * {{Cnlite|Horned Demon}} now have a new ability: "Jousting Bonus (50%)". Their HP has been reduced to 35, and the cost has been increased to 350 {{G}}.
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| * [[Demon Gate|Upg. Demon Gate]] cost increased by 4 {{S}} sulphur and 1000 gold {{G}}
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| * [[Hell Hole|Upg. Hell Hole]] cost decreased by 1 {{S}} sulphur and 1 {{M}} mercury.
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| === [[Interference]] ===
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| * Magic classes can now learn [[Interference]], with the exact odds as the ones they had for Resistance before. This means that Wizards, Artificers, Warlocks and Elementalists can't learn it.
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| * [[Witches]] can now learn Resistance and Interference (1/112 each). Their Eagle Eye chance was reduced from 10 to 9 to make them slightly weaker in return ;)
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| === Combat Spells ===
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| * {{Sn|Slow}}: Mana cost increased to 12/11 (by 6). AI value: 8/8/16/24
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| * {{Sn|Cure}}: Base healing increased to 10/10/20/'''50''' (from 10/10/20/30). No longer removes Hypnosis, and no longer affects War Machines.
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| * {{Sn|Protection from Water}}: Mana cost reduced to '''4'''/'''3''' (by 1)
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| * {{Sn|Protection from Fire}}: Mana '''7'''/'''6'''
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| * {{Sn|Quicksand}} spawns '''6'''/'''6'''/'''7'''/8 mines (instead of 4/4/6/8)
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| * {{Sn|Protection from Air}}: Mana cost increased to 11/9 (by 4)
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| * {{Sn|Fortune}}: Mana cost reduced by 3.
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| * {{Sn|Remove Obstacle}}: Mana cost reduced to 3/1 (by 4)
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| * {{Sn|Magic Arrow}}'s base damage increased to 10/10/20/'''50''' (from 10/10/20/30)
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| * {{Sn|Blind}}: Mana cost increased to '''20''/'''18''' (by 10)
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| * {{Sn|Ice Bolt}}: Base damage increased to '''15'''/'''15'''/'''30'''/'''60''' (from 10/10/20/50)
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| * {{Sn|Weakness}}: Mana cost reduced to 6/4 (by 2). The effect was increased to 4/4/8/8.
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| * {{Sn|Fire Wall}}: Mana cost increased to 10/8 (by 2); base damage decreased to 10/10/20/'''30''' (from 10/10/20/50), damage multiplier increased to 20 x power (by 5).
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| * {{Sn|Animate Dead}}: Animated HP reduced to 30/30/60/'''120''' (instead of 30/30/60/160)
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| * {{Sn|Hypnotize}}: HP threshold multiplier: 40 x power. The duration is now 3 turns, regardless of Spell Power. AI value: 50/50/75/100.
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| ** As a result, {{Cnlite|Fangarm}}s have been altered: Atk 14 (increased by 4), Def 10 (reduced by 2), HP 80 (increased by 30), Dmg 10-14 (increased by 2), growth 2 (reduced by 1), cost 800 (increased by 200). They are now a level 6 unit and 5-12 of them spawn when randomly generated.
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| * {{Sn|Fireball}}: Damage increased to 20/20/40/80 + 15 x power (from 10/10/20/50 + 10 x power)
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| * {{Sn|Misfortune}}: Mana cost reduced by 6.
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| * {{Sn|Land Mine}} spawns '''6'''/'''6'''/'''7'''/8 mines (instead of 4/4/6/8). Damage scaling increased to 15 x power (from 10 x power).
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| * {{Sn|Frost Ring}}: Increased the damage base to 25/25/50/100 (from 15/15/30/60). AI value increased to 15
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| * {{Sn|Mirth}}: Mana cost reduced by 6.
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| * {{Sn|Anti-Magic}}: It is now a [[School of Water Magic]]'s spell.
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| * {{Sn|Meteor Shower}}: Mana cost increased to 20/16 (by 4).
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| * {{Sn|Sorrow}}: Mana cost reduced by 8.
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| * {{Sn|Counterstrike}}: Mana cost reduced to 16/12 (by 4). 1/1/'''3'''/'''3''' extra counterstrikes. AI value: 10/10/15/15.
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| * {{Sn|Slayer}}: Damage bonus increased to 16. It is now a '''mass spell at expert'''.
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| ** As a result, {{Hn|Coronius|Druid}}'s Slayer specialty now only increases attack by additional 10/10/8/8/6/6/4 (it is identical to Zubin’s specialty).
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| * {{Sn|Fire Shield}}: 20/20/25/'''25'''% damage reflection. AI value: 10/10/15/20. It is now a '''mass spell at expert'''
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| * {{Sn|Inferno}}: Mana cost increased to 20/16 (by 4). Damage increased to 25/25/50/100 + 15 x power from 20/20/40/80 + 10 x power. AI value: 30.
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| * {{Sn|Frenzy}} doubles Attack, instead of Adding Defense to Attack (but still reduces Defense to 0).
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| * {{Sn|Berserk}}'s mana cost was increased to 24 / 20 (by 4).
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| * {{Sn|Clone}}'s mana cost has been changed to 28 / 24 / 16 / 12 (scaling the same way as the Teleport spell)
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| * {{Sn|Prayer}} no longer affects the [[Undead]], just like {{Sn|Bless}}
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| * {{Sn|Implosion}}: Mana cost 35 / 30 (by 5)
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| * {{Sn|Magic Mirror}} has a 50/50/75/75% chance to block an incoming spell. Applies to all allies when used with Expert Air Magic.
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| * {{Sn|Fly}}: Mana cost reduced by 5.
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| * {{Sn|Sacrifice}} resurrects (SP + 3/3/6/'''12''' + health) x #Creatures
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| * {{Sn|Summon Fire Elemental}} mana cost reduced to 20/15 (by 5).
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| * {{Sn|Summon Water Elemental}} mana cost reduced to 20/15 (by 5).
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| === Adventure Map Spells ===
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| * {{Sn|Town Portal}}: Mana cost increased to 24/20/20/20 (by 4). '''Belongs now to all Magic Schools'''. Movement cost increased by 200.
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| * {{Sn|Dimension Door}}: '''Belongs to all schools of magic now'''. Limited to once / '''once''' / '''once''' / '''twice''' per day (instead of 1/2/3/4 times a day). Mana cost increased to 40/35 (by 15). Movement cost increased by 200.
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| * {{Sn|Disguise}}: Mana cost reduced to 3/1 (by 1). '''It now belongs to all magic schools''', to avoid giving the enemy information on your secondary skills when using Disguise.
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| * {{Sn|Visions}}: It is now a [[School of Water Magic]]'s spell.
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| === Movement ===
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| * Altered the [[movement]] table, so that now the movement on the adventure map for armies with units of speed 10 is 1950, and each point of speed below that corresponds to 50 movement points per day.
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| * [[Navigation]] increases movement on water by 50/'''75'''/'''100'''%, instead of 50/100/150%.
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| == Boldness ==
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| === New Artifacts ===
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| * {{An|Armageddon's Blade}} is now a new combination artifact, comprised of Shield of the Damned, Sword of Hellfire, Breastplate of Brimstone and the Hellstorm Helmet.
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| * {{An|Ring of the Magi}} is no longer a combination artifact. It's instead a re-designed Minor class artifact, with a cost of 4000 gold, which reduces spell cost of all spells by 2 (similar to how Mage's special ability works). Its image has been updated.
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| === New Heroes ===
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| ==== [[User:Csaros/Gwenneth|Gwenneth]] (Cleric) ====
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| [[File:Gwenneth.png]] ''Gwenneth always preferred studying with her siblings over anything else. When the news of King Nicolas Gryphonheart's post-mortem re-awakening reached her, she decided to switch the focus of her studies to the undead.''
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| Gwenneth is a Cleric with Scholar specialty: ''"When updating spellbooks with other heroes, the hero can learn and teach spells of one level higher than normal."'' She starts with Wisdom, Scholar and the Destroy Undead spell. She replaces Sanya by default.
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| ==== [[User:Csaros/Winstan|Winstan]] (Alchemist) ====
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| [[File:Balindar.png]] ''First known for his brilliant writing, Winstan's political career quickly advanced, leading him to the coveted position of a bracadian ambassador in Erathia. He predicted the Kreegan attack, an event later known as the Liberation Wars. All because of his uncanny ability to see the world for what it is. Some say this is why his troops never miss their mark.''
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| Winstan specializes in Precision. He starts with Mysticism, Archery and the Precision spell (from his specialty). He replaces Thane by default.
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| ==== [[User:Csaros/Athe|Athe]] (Heretic) ====
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| [[File:Hero Athe.png]] ''Athe is a half-sister to Xeron. Unlike her brother, she's repulsed by brute force. Instead, she prefers to use magic and wits to achieve her aims. She clearly took after their mother, for she is said to have a silver tongue - even the bravest of heroes will yield to her will, only to find themselves begging for her mercy.''
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| Athe is a diplomacy specialist. Her specialty works just like [[Melchior]]'s. Athe starts with Advanced Diplomacy (from her specialty and her race - succubi). Her starting spell is [[Visions]]. She replaces Olema by default.
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| ==== [[User:Csaros/Archibald|Archibald]] (Warlock) ====
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| [[File:Hero Archibald (Heroes II).png]] ''As a result of a series of suspicious deaths among the royal seers, Archibald Ironfist reclaimed the throne of [[Enroth (nation)|Enroth]] from his brother, [[Roland]]. However, his rule was short-lived; Roland usurped the throne and encased Archibald in marble. With the aid of a group of brave adventurers, Archibald was freed and later assumed the throne of [[Deyja]], following the (second) death of [[Nicolas Gryphonheart]].
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| Archibald is a Tactics specialist: ''"Increases the range of Tactics skill by 2. When comparing Tactics skill level with the enemy hero, the hero has Tactics skill at one level greater than normal."'' Archibald starts with Wisdom (as all Warlocks do) and Tactics (because of his specialty). His starting spell is {{Sn|Curse}}.
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| == Benefaction ==
| | ;Towns & Buildings |
| === Artifacts ===
| | * See [[User:Phasma/Pumpkin Patch/Town Changes|Town Changes]] |
| * {{An|Pendant of Courage}} provides +2 Morale, +2 Luck (instead of +3 to both). Cost reduced to 6000. | |
| * {{An|Pendant of Negativity}} now also protects from the {{Sn|Titan's Lightning Bolt}}
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| ==== Artifact Class Changes ====
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| * {{An|Inexhaustible Cart of Ore|name=0}}{{An|Inexhaustible Cart of Lumber|name=0}}{{An|Everflowing Crystal Cloak|name=0}}{{An|Eversmoking Ring of Sulfur|name=0}}{{An|Ring of Infinite Gems|name=0}}{{An|everpouring Vial of Mercury|name=0}} resource-generating artifacts had their class reduced by 1 (treasure for Wood and Ore, Minor for the rare resources). Their price was changed to 2000 for those that provide wood and ore, and 4000 for those that provide rare resources.
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| * {{An|Emblem of Cognizance}} was downgraded from the Minor class to the treasure class
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| * {{An|Pendant of Second Sight}} was downgraded from the Major class to the Minor class
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| * {{An|Endless Sack of Gold}} was downgraded from the Relic class to the Major class
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| * {{An|Necklace of Swiftness}} was upgraded from the Treasure class to the Minor class
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| * {{An|Cape of Velocity}} was upgraded to a Relic class
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| * {{An|Boots of Speed}} were upgraded from a minor to a Major class.
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| ==== Combination Artifacts ====
| | ;[[Creature]]s |
| * {{An|Power of the Dragon Father}}: Grants complete magic immunity
| | * See [[User:Phasma/Pumpkin Patch/Creature Changes|Creature Changes]] |
| * {{An|Titan's Thunder}}: The spell deals 600 + 60 * Spell Power damage. On top of that, equipping the set removes the negative effects of the components
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| * {{An|Angelic Alliance}}: Cost of all pieces increased to 1250 per 1 to any stat. Components provide 1/2/2/3/3/4 to all stats, instead of 1/2/3/4/5/6. The hero combine units of all factions without morale loss. The artifact's Expert Prayer lasts 50 turns. | |
| * {{An|Ring of Life}} is now a Minor class artifact, +2 HP to all units, cost 10000
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| * {{An|Vial of Lifeblood}} is now a Major class artifact, +3 HP to all living units, cost 15000
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| * {{An|Statue of Legion}}'s set pieces increase growth by 6/5/4/3/2 . Cost to 4000/6000/8000/10000/12000, class to treasure/minor/Major/Major/Relic.
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| * {{An|Dead Man's Boots}} are a Minor class artifact now.
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| * {{An|Cloak of the Undead King}} resurrects Skeletons, Walking Dead and Wights instead of Walking Dead, Wights and Liches.
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| * {{An|Charm of Mana}}, {{An|Talisman of Mana}} and {{An|Mystic Orb of Mana}} replenish 3/5/7 mana points per day extra (instead of 1/2/3 mana). Cost changed to 750/1250/1750.
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| * {{An|Mystic Orb of Mana}} belongs to the Minor class now.
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| * Components of the {{An|Diplomat's Cloak}} now all belong to the Minor class.
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| * {{An|Angel Feather Arrows}} are now a Minor class artifact.
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| * {{An|Bowstring of the Unicorn's Mane}} is now a Treasure class artifact.
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| === Heroes ===
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| ''Might heroes with Scholar now start with a spellbook and a spell''
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| * {{Hn|Rashka|0=}} starts with a spellbook and the Protection from Fire spell.
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| * {{Hn|Octavia|0=}} starts with a spellbook and the Curse spell.
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| * {{Hn|Synca|0=}} starts with a spellbook and the Haste spell.
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| * {{Hn|Murdoch|0=}} replaces {{Hn|Tancred|0=}} by default.
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| * New portraits available in the map editor:
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| ** [[File: Hero_Gwenneth.png]] Gwenneth
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| ** [[File: Hero_Balindar.png]] Winstan
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| ** [[File:Hero_Archibald_(Heroes_II).png]] Archibald Ironfist
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| ** [[File: Hero Kastore (Might and Magic VII).png]] Kastore
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| ** [[File:Hero_Nicolas_Gryphonheart.png]] King Nicholas Gryphonheart (Lich)
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| ** [[File:Hero Resurectra (Might and Magic VII).png]] Resurectra
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| === Creatures === | | ;[[Hero]]es |
| * {{Cnlite|Efreet Sultan|name=Efreet Sultan's}} [[Fire Shield]] is compatible with the Fire Shield spell, provided the hero has the Orb of Vulnerability equipped. | | * {{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]] |
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| === Reduced Randomness ===
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| * {{Cnlite|Master Genie}}s can no longer cast {{Sn|Anti-Magic}}. Their AI was improved since 1.3.8 - now they take into account what spells can reasonably affect the creature, and may refuse to cast if no spells can be reasonably used on the unit.
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| * {{Cnlite|Zombie|noname=}}[[Disease]], {{Cnlite|Medusa|noname=}}{{Cnlite|Medusa Queen|noname=}}{{Cnlite|Basilisk|noname=}}{{Cnlite|Greater Basilisk|noname=}}[[Petrify]], {{Cnlite|Rust Dragon|noname=}}[[Acid Breath]], {{Cnlite|Thunderbird|noname=}}[[Lightning Strike]], and {{Cnlite|Mummy|noname=}}{{Cnlite|Black Knight|noname=}}{{Cnlite|Dread Knight|noname=}}[[Curse]] have a ¼ (25%) chance to apply.
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| * {{Cnlite|Wyvern Monarch|noname=}}{{Cnlite|Sea Serpent|noname=}}{{Cnlite|Haspid|noname=}}[[Poison]] has ⅓ (33%) chance to apply (increased from 30%)
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| * {{Cnlite|Azure Dragon|noname=}} [[Fear]] now has ⅛ (12.5%) chance to apply (instead of 10%).
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| === Morale and Native Terrain ===
| | ;[[Secondary Skill]]s |
| For the purposes of morale and native terrain:
| | * [[Archery]]: Bonus Damage 10/25/50% → {{gt|20/35}}/50% |
| * {{Cnlite|Peasant}}s belong to Castle,
| | * Expert [[Ballistics]]: Shoots twice → shoots {{gt|thrice}} |
| * {{Cnlite|Satyr}}s and {{Cnlite|Leprechaun}}s belong to Rampart, | | * [[Eagle Eye]]: Pre-combat learning chance 10/20/30% → {{gt|20/35/50%}} |
| * {{Cnlite|Gold Golem|noname=}} {{Cnlite|Diamond Golem|noname=}} Gold and Diamond golems belong to Tower, | | * Expert [[First Aid]]: Bonus Health 15% → {{gt|20%}} |
| * {{Cnlite|Mummy|name=Mummies}} belong to Necropolis, | | * [[Learning]]: Bonus [[Experience]] 20/40/60% → {{rt|10/20/30%}} |
| * {{Cnlite|Troll}}s and {{Cnlite|Boar}}s belong to Stronghold. | | ** Specialty bonus per level 5% → {{gt|20%}} |
| | * [[Navigation]]: Bonus Movement 50/100/150% → 50/{{rt|75/100%}} |
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| === Fixes ===
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| * Fixed the incorrect stat progression of wizards past level 10: 30/20/20/30 replaced for the correct 20/20/30/30
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| * Fixed “Loins of the legion” being referred to as “Hips” in the map editor
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| * Fixed the typo in Jeddite’s Biography.
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| * Bloodlust: It is now considered a Mind spell. Ogre magi’s bloodlust counts as a level 1 spell.
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| * Moats mention they deal damage
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| * Poison renamed to Venom (and Poisonous to Venomous).
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| === Variety ===
| | ;[[Spell]]s |
| * {{Hn|Melodia|name=Melodia's|0=}} specialty changed to Luck specialty - gains permanent +2 Luck.
| | * See [[User:Phasma/Pumpkin Patch/Spell Changes|Spell Changes]] |
| * {{Hn|Tiva|0=}} starts with {{Sn|Haste}}.
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| * {{Hn|Kalt|0=}} specializes in Learning
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| * {{Hn|Erdamon|0=}} specializes in Armorer, starts with Armorer and Estates
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| * {{Hn|Ignissa|0=}} starts with Advanced Offense
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| * {{Hn|Fiur|0=}} specializes in Ballista, starts with Artillery and Offense.
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| * {{Hn|Monere|0=}} specializes in Logistics, starts with Logistics and Interference
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| * {{Hn|Gelare|0=}} specialty changed to Ice Bolt specialty | |
| * {{Cnlite|Sharpshooter}}s and {{Cnlite|Enchanter}}s can appear in [[Refugee Camp]]s, but {{Cnlite|Mummy|name=Mummies}} cannot.
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| === Adventure Map Objects ===
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| * [[Sirens]] provide 1 XP per 4 AI value of a lost creature.
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| * [[Mansion]] reward changed to '''4000 '''/ '''6000 '''/ '''8000 '''/ 10000 gold {{G}}, Major class artifact and '''3'''/'''5'''/'''7'''/'''9 '''of each rare resource {{C}}{{M}}{{S}}{{Gem}}.
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| * [[Ivory Tower]]s provide 4/8/12/16 {{Cnlite|Enchanter}}s.
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| * Added new versions of [[Pirate Cavern]]s, [[Ruins]], [[Crypt]]s, [[Garden of Revelation|Gardens of Revelation]], [[Ivory Tower]] and [[Hill Fort]]s to the map editor and RMG.
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| * [[Pirate Cavern]]s, [[Ruins]], [[Crypt]]s, [[Garden of Revelation|Gardens of Revelation]], [[Ivory Tower]]s and [[Hill Fort]]s can now spawn on any terrain in the RMG.
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| * Added objects from the [[Unused content]] into the map editor.
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| ** Market of Time is available as an empty object, a [[Black Market]], a [[Trading Post]], or a [[Refugee Camp]].
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| ** The alternative School of Magic is available as a working [[School of Magic]].
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| ** The fast-spinning Windmill is available as a working [[Windmill]], as well as an alternative [[Hovel]].
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| ** The tree-house Gnoll Hut is available both as a [[Gnoll Hut]] and a [[Seer's Hut]]
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| * Added 8 various 1-tile impassable obstacles that the function as Pandora Boxes, and thus can be set to appear (or not), depending on the difficulty level. This should allow for more creative mazes, where the path taken depends on the map difficulty.
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| * Added 8 various quest guards that look like obstacles.
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| * Added 2 pumpkins, courtesy of VMaiko.
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| * Added 3 bridges, each of which functions as a 2-way portal. Placing the bridges next to one another allows for a seamless connection between two islands, without impeding naval movement.
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| * Added a water-only treasure chest, which functions just like normal treasure chests.
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| === Game Mechanics ===
| | ;[[Artifact]]s |
| * Easy AI looks for the Grail after finding every single obelisk, instead of never: | | * See [[User:Phasma/Pumpkin Patch/Artifact Changes|Artifact Changes]] |
| * AI looks for the Grail after finding 1/8 obelisks on Expert and Impossible
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| * The limit of heroes present on the map before AI refuses to hire new heroes has been increased to 32 / 45 / 60 / 80 / 80, based on the difficulty level.
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| * The limit of heroes each AI player can hire has been increased to 3 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 8, based on the difficulty level.
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| * Left - clicking a Town Hall lets you build in the town! Right - clicking shows level of the Town Hall, as before.
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| * Double clicking a map calls advanced options instead of starting the map.
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| * Tavern only provides map rumors; if no map rumors are customized, it only provides random rumors.
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| * Removed Tactics explanation screen at the beginning of every battle
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| * Removed the turn reminder for heroes with 50 mp or less.
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| * Updated gender requirements for heroes in [[Battle of the Sexes]] (and its Allies version), matching the new heroes as well. | | * See [[User:Phasma/Pumpkin Patch/Gameplay Options|Gameplay Options]] (via Hex Swapper) |
| * Added a remastered version of the first Restoration of Erathia campaign, [[Long Live the Queen]]
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| == Beauty ==
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| === Conventional Consistency ===
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| * [[Cover of Darkness]]'s cost increased to 4 sulphur and 1000 gold {{G}}, matching the Brimstone Stormclouds, Fountain of Fortune, etc.
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| * [[Archery]] now increases ranged unit damage by 20/35/50% (matching Intelligence, Learning, Eagle Eye, etc.)
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| === Design Consistency ===
| | ;[[Adventure Map]] |
| * {{Hn|Ciele|0=}} has a standard lvl 1 spell specialty | | * See [[User:Phasma/Pumpkin Patch/Adventure Map Changes|Adventure Map Changes]] |
| * {{Hn|Luna|0=}} has a standard lvl 2 spell specialty
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| * Magic classes can now learn Interference, with the exact odds as the ones they had for Resistance before. This means that Wizards, Artificers, Warlocks and Elementalists can't learn it.
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| * {{Hn|Xeron|0=}}, {{Hn|Frederick|0=}} and {{Hn|Tark|0=}} start with standard armies (for their specialties).
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| * {{Hn|Tavin|0=}} starts with Basic Luck, Basic Offense, instead of Scouting and Offense - making Luck a Halfling's racial skill.
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| * {{Hn|Mutare Drake|0=}} starts without a spellbook, as she is a might hero without Scholar.
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| * {{Cnlite|Ghost Dragon|noname=}} Aging is no longer considered a 5th level spell (and thus cannot be resisted by Black Dragons)
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| * Necropolis can learn {{Sn|Cure}} now (5%). {{Sn|Bloodlust}} chance reduced (to 0%)
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| === Verbosity ===
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| * Extended Mutare Drake's bio.
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| ''With her uncanny talent for commanding dragons on the field of combat, many have noticed Mutare's quick rise among the current overlords of Nighon. After drinking the Vial of Dragon's Blood, she became a sentient dragon. Some wonder if her transformation foretells the coming of the Dragon Father.''
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| * {{An|Armageddon's Blade}}, {{An|Sword of Hellfire}}, {{An|Shield of the Damned}}, {{An|Hellstorm Helmet}}, {{An|Breastplate of Brimstone}}, and {{An|Ring of the Magi}} had their pick-up texts changed.
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| == Buffoonery ==
| | ;Miscellaneous |
| * The brilliant writing of Foolhardy Waywardness will forever remain seen in random signs and ocean bottles. | | * Hex Swapper program |
| * Added a few secrets and riddles to the text of various rumors, random ocean bottles, etc. Suffice it to say, they lead to a greater treasure than any amount of gold can bring. The first person to figure out the secrets and send me a solution will receive a special prize. | | * New map object variants for different terrains |
| * [[File: Pyramid.gif]] Pyramids are now guarded by 60 {{Cnlite|Gold Golem}}s (2 stacks) and 30 {{Cnlite|Mummy|name=Mummiies}} (army-based stack), instead of 40 Gold and 20 Diamond golems. | | * Moats mention that they deal damage |
| * {{Cnlite|Stone Golem}}s, {{Cnlite|Iron Golem}}s, {{Cnlite|Stone Gargoyle}}s, and {{Cnlite|Obsidian Gargoyle}}s are immune to Stone Gaze. | | * Updated hero restrictions in [[Battle of the Sexes]] and [[Battle of the Sexes (Allies)]] |
| * {{Hn|Elmore|Captain}} (Navigation specialist) is now a Navigator. His starting spell is Protection from Air. | | * Added a remastered version of [[Long Live the Queen]] |
| | * [[Death Ripple]] no longer affects [[unliving]] creatures |
| | * [[Bloodlust]] is now considered a [[mind spell]] |
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| == Optional Features and Skins == | | === New Portraits === |
| Using '''HexSwapper.exe''', you can alter your game by simply clicking a button in the beautiful UI designed by Aphra.
| | <gallery mode="packed" heights="96px"> |
| | | File:Hero_Gwenneth.png|Gwenneth |
| <gallery mode="packed-hover"> | | File:Hero_Balindar.png|Winstan |
| HexSwapper Skins 146c.png|HexSwapper's Skins menu (1st page)
| | File:Hero_Archibald_(Heroes_II).png|Archibald Ironfist |
| HexSwapper Gameplay 146c.png|HexSwapper's Gameplay menu
| | 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 |
| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| ; Maximum positive [[Luck]] increased to +4
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| Increases the cap on the Luck bonus from the skill, artifacts, buildings and adventure map bonuses to +4. At +4 Luck, the chance for a "Lucky Strike" is 16.7%.
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| If you receive a level-up, and don't want to take either of the offered skills, simply accept the hero level-up window (by clicking the Accept button, Space or Enter) without choosing any of the options. Your hero will not receive any of the unwanted skills then.
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| In the Pumpkin Patch, by default, experience scales with AI value / 16, and is increased by 12.5% for hero combat, and another 12.5% for sieges. This makes experience match the difficulty of the fight. As a result, on random maps, guards of the same types of objects will provide the same amount of experience, regardless of their level, or whether they are defensive or offensive units.
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| ; Griffin Tower without Barracks
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| ;[[User:Csaros/Gwenneth|Gwenneth]] available by default
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| Replaces Sanya with Gwenenth by default on random maps.
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| ;[[User:Csaros/Winstan|Winstan]] available by default
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| Replaces Thane with Winstan by default on random maps.
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| ;[[User:Csaros/Athe|Athe]] available by default
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| Replaces Olema with Athe by default on random maps.
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| ;[[User:Csaros/Archibald|Archibald]] available by default
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| ;[[User:Csaros/Zenith|Zenith]] replaces [[Straker]]
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| Zenith, a Mummy specialist from the desert on the surface of [[Nighon]], replaces Straker. Zenith can upgrade [[Walking dead]] and [[Zombies]] into [[Mummies]]. This setting is turned '''off''' by default.
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| ;[[Cloak of the Undead King]] raises Wraiths instead of Liches
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| Turned on by default, this option makes the Cloak of the Undead King raise {{Cnlite|Wraith}}s instead of {{Cnlite|Lich}}es, .
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| ; Balanced old Hill Fort
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| With this option enabled, old Hill Fort upgrades units at a higher price: level 1 for 100%, level 2 for 125%, 3 - 150%, 4 - 200%, 5 - 250%, 6 - 300%, 7 - 400%.
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| ; [[Familiar]]s can fly
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| Lets Familiars fly. Increases the cost of Familiars by 10.
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| ; [[Chaos Hydra]]s can regenerate
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| Gives Chaos Hydras the Regeneration ability. Reduces the effect of Regeneration to 25 HP per turn, increases the price of Chaos Hydras to 4000 gold and reduces their speed to 7.
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| Alters the starting armies of all heroes with unit specialties, to start with units they specialize in. Does not affect level 7 specialists such as Xeron or Kilgor.
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| ; Primary skills increase at a constant rate
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| Removes the primary skill increase changing once the hero reaches level 10.
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| ; Magic Rebalance
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| This option, designed by Koneser Zawartości, alters the level and mana cost of almost all spells with the intent of making spells be more balanced among each other, not across schools of magic or in comparison to hero classes.
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| <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-magic-rebalance">
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| Adventure Map spells:
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| * Summon Boat is now a level 3 spell and costs 8/7/7/7 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Scuttle Boat is now a level 1 spell.
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| * Visions is now a level 1 spell.
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| * Disguise is now a level 1 spell and costs 3/2/2/2 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * (!) Fly now costs 16/12/12/12 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * (!) Dimension Door is now a Fire magic school spell. AI value increased to 30/30/150/150.
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| * (!) Town Portal is now Water, Earth and Air magic school spell and costs 25/20/28/28 for no skill/beg/adv/exp. AI value increased to 30/30/150/150.
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| * Fire Shield - now costs 4/3/3/3 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Prot. from Air, Fire, Water, Earth - now cost 3/2/2/2 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Dispel - now costs 3/2/2/2 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Magic Mirror - now costs 4/3/3/3 for no skill/beg/adv/exp. It gives 40/40/60/80 percent chances to reflect enemy's spell. AI value decreased to 3/3/4/4.
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| * Mirth - now costs 3/2/2/4 for no skill/beg/adv/exp, giving +2/+2/+3/+3 morale.
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| * Fortune - now costs 2/1/1/2 for no skill/beg/adv/exp, giving +2/+2/+3/+3 luck.
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| * Misfortune - now costs 3/2/2/3 for no skill/beg/adv/exp. Lowers luck by 2/2/3/3.
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| * Counterstrike - now costs 2/1/1/1 for no skill/beg/adv/exp, giving additional 2/2/3/3 counterattacks.
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| * Remove Obstacle - now costs 6/4/4/4 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| Spells currently at level 2:
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| * Cure - now and costs 5/4/4/5 for no skill/beg/adv/exp. Heals 7 HP per SP (plus old skill bonuses).
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| * Quicksand - now costs 6/5/5/5 for no skill/beg/adv/exp. Summons 6/6/8/10 sand patches.
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| * Land Mine - now costs 6/5/5/5 for no skill/beg/adv/exp. Summons 6/6/7/8 mines.
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| * Force Field - now costs 8/7/7/7 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Earthquake - now costs 5/4/4/4 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * (!) Magic Arrow - now costs 6/5/5/4 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Shield - now costs 5/4/4/7 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Sorrow - now costs 4/3/3/6 for no skill/beg/adv/exp. Lowers morale by 2/2/3/3.
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| * Death Ripple - now costs 7/5/5/5 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Sacrifice - now costs 8/6/6/6 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Bless - now costs 5/4/4/6 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Curse - now costs 5/4/4/6 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Bloodlust - now costs 5/4/4/5 for no skill/beg/adv/exp. Grants +4/+4/+6/+6 attack points.
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| * Precision - now costs 5/4/4/4 for no skill/beg/adv/exp. Grants +4/+4/+6/+6 attack points.
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| * Weakness - now costs 5/4/4/6 for no skill/beg/adv/exp. Lowers attack by 4/4/6/6.
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| * Stone Skin - now costs 5/4/4/5 for no skill/beg/adv/exp. Grants +4/+4/+6/+6 defense points.
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| * Disrupting Ray - now costs 6/5/5/5 for no skill/beg/adv/exp. Lowers defense by 4/4/5/6.
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| * Slayer - now costs 6/4/4/4 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * (!) Haste - now costs 6/4/4/8 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * (!) Slow - now costs 6/5/5/10 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Frenzy - now costs 10/8/8/8 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Forgetfulness - now costs 7/5/5/9 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Blind - now costs 9/7/7/7 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Teleport - now costs 9/7/5/3 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * (!) Ice Bolt.
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| * (!) Lightning Bolt - now costs 9/7/7/7 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Fireball - now costs 10/8/8/8 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Fire Wall.
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| * Air Shield - now costs 5/4/4/7 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Destroy Undead - now costs 13/10/10/10 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * (!) Frost Ring - now costs 14/12/12/12 for no skill/beg/adv/exp. Deals 18 points of Dmg per SP (plus original skill bonuses). AI value increased to 18/18/18/18.
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| * (!) Inferno - now costs 18/16/16/16 for no skill/beg/adv/exp. Deals 18 points of Dmg per SP (plus original skill bonuses).
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| * Armageddon - now costs 22/18/18/18 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Prayer - now costs 8/6/6/10 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Berserk - now costs 18/16/16/16 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Hypnotize - now costs 18/15/15/15 for no skill/beg/adv/exp. Takes control of creatures with (30 x SP + original skill bonuses) HP. AI value decreased to 15/15/25/50.
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| * Clone - now costs 18/15/15/15 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Fire Elemental - now costs 23/20/16/16 for no skill/beg/adv/exp. AI value decreased to 40/50/60/70.
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| * Earth Elemental - now costs 24/21/17/17 for no skill/beg/adv/exp. AI value decreased to 40/50/60/70.
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| * Water Elemental - now costs 22/19/19/19 for no skill/beg/adv/exp. AI value decreased to 40/50/60/70.
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| * Air Elemental - now costs 22/19/19/19 for no skill/beg/adv/exp. AI value decreased to 40/50/60/70.
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| * (!) Resurrection - now costs 22/20/20/20 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * (!) Animate Dead - now costs 24/20/20/20 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * (!) Meteor Shower - now costs 20/17/17/17 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Implosion - now costs 28/24/24/24 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Chain Lightning - now costs 22/19/19/19 for no skill/beg/adv/exp.
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| * Titan's Lighting Bolt - now deals 60 per SP + 0 damage. AI value increased to 150/150/150/150.
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| Cost of 1 level mage guild was changed to 3 Wood, 3 Ore, 500 gold.
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| Cost of 2 level mage guild was changed to 5 Wood, 5 Ore, 1 Crystal, 1 Sulfur, 1 Gem, 1 Mercury, 2000 gold.
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| Cost of 3 level mage guild was changed to 5 Wood, 5 Ore, 4 Crystal, 4 Sulfur, 4 Gem, 4 Mercury, 2000 gold.
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| Cost of resource silo was changed to 5 Ore, 500 gold.
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| ; Static spell specialties
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| Replaces all spell specialties with a static 25% bonus, except for Cure and Magic Arrow specialties, which instead provide a static 50% bonus.
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| Genies can cast all positive spells, as well as {{Sn|Clone}}, {{Sn|Resurrection}} and {{Sn|Implosion}} on their allies. Moreover, all of their spells are always random and ignore any targeting requirements, such as Resurrection only being cast on the living. This setting is only recommended as a gimmick for a fun playthrough.
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| Forbids the AI from hiring more than 1 hero; increases the default scouting radius by 2, and allows heroes with basic view air to see enemy heroes.
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| = Gallery = | | = Gallery = |
| <gallery mode="packed-hover"> | | <gallery mode="packed-hover"> |
| Ruins PP.png|New Ruins
| | GardensOfRevelation_PP.png|New [[Garden of Revelation|Gardens of Revelation]] |
| PirateCaverns PP.png|New Pirate Caverns
| | HillForts PP.png|New [[Hill Fort]]s |
| PumpkinPatch HillForts.png|New Hill Forts
| | IvoryTowers PP.png|New [[Ivory Tower]]s |
| TreesOfKnowledge PP.png|New Trees of Knowledge
| | PirateCaverns PP.png|New [[Pirate Cavern]]s |
| GardensOfRevelation_PP.png|New Gardens of Revelation
| | Ruins PP.png|New [[Ruins]] |
| IvoryTower PP.png|New Ivory Tower
| | TreesOfKnowledge PP.png|New [[Tree of Knowledge|Trees of Knowledge]] |
| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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, intended to bring balance and QoL changes to the game. The changes are meant to be beautiful, balanced, bold, brilliant, benign and to sometimes benefit from a touch of buffoonery. One of the key drives for the design of the mod was increasing the variety of gampelay elements present when playing optimally. Naturally, as a result, game balance was one of the primary aims.
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Archibald Ironfist
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New Hill Forts
New Ivory Towers
New Pirate Caverns
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