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'''Horn of the Abyss''' (or '''HotA''') is a comprehensive | '''Horn of the Abyss''' (or '''HotA''') is a comprehensive expansion for ''Heroes of Might and Magic III'', designed as a continuation of the classic [[Restoration of Erathia|RoE]]/[[Armageddon's Blade|AB]]/[[Shadow of Death|SoD]] expansions. | ||
The | The project adds plenty of new features, but stays true to the formula and vision of the original game. Quality is of utmost importance in this addition to the game. This includes the careful balance changes and fixes, removal of the graphical imperfections left by the developers, and the addition of considerable amount of new content, such as new campaigns, playable factions, and map objects. The project is lore-oriented and attempts to keep connected with the original ''Might and Magic'' universe. | ||
In 2024, the Cove faction from Horn of the Abyss was canonized by being officially adopted as one of the upcoming expansions for ''[[The Board Game|Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Board Game]]''. | |||
Unlike [[In the Wake of Gods]]-based mods, Horn of the Abyss' new towns are added to the game without replacing any existing towns. The mod requires ''[[Shadow of Death]]'' or ''[[Heroes of Might and Magic III Complete]]'' to run. | Unlike [[In the Wake of Gods]]-based mods, Horn of the Abyss' new towns are added to the game without replacing any existing towns. The mod requires ''[[Shadow of Death]]'' or ''[[Heroes of Might and Magic III Complete]]'' to run. | ||
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== Features == | == Features == | ||
;New towns | ;New towns | ||
* | * {{town|Cove}} | ||
* | * {{town|Factory}} | ||
;New terrain types | ;New terrain types | ||
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;New creatures | ;New creatures | ||
* Cove | * Cove | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cnu|Nymph|Oceanid}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cnu|Crew Mate|Seaman}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cnu|Pirate|Corsair|third=Sea Dog|Pirate, Corsair, and Sea Dog}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cnu|Stormbird|Ayssid}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cnu|Sea Witch|Sorceress}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cnu|Nix|Nix Warrior}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cnu|Sea Serpent|Haspid}} | ||
Pirates can be upgraded twice, similar to Green Dragons in ''Heroes II''. | Pirates can be upgraded twice, similar to Green Dragons in ''Heroes of Might and Magic II''. | ||
* Factory | * Factory | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cnu|Halfling|image=Halfling (Factory)|Halfling Grenadier}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cnu|Mechanic|Engineer}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cnu|Armadillo|Bellwether Armadillo}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cnu|Automaton|Sentinel Automaton}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cnu|Sandworm|Olgoi-Khorkhoi}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cnu|Gunslinger|Bounty Hunter}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cnu|Dreadnought|Juggernaut}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{Cnu|Couatl|Crimson Couatl}} | ||
Factory has access to two tier 7 creatures, both of which can be built in the same town. | Factory has access to two tier 7 creatures, both of which can be built in the same town. | ||
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* [[Resistance]] is disabled by default. | * [[Resistance]] is disabled by default. | ||
* New skill: [[Interference]]. | * New skill: [[Interference]]. | ||
{{campaign navigational box|hota=expandex|underthejollyroger=expanded|terroroftheseas=expanded|hornoftheabyss=expanded}} | {{campaign navigational box|hota=expandex|underthejollyroger=expanded|terroroftheseas=expanded|hornoftheabyss=expanded}} | ||
; New [[campaigns]] | ; New [[campaigns]] | ||
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* Cove heroes - the [[Captain]] (might) and [[Navigator]] (magic) | * Cove heroes - the [[Captain]] (might) and [[Navigator]] (magic) | ||
* Factory heroes - the [[Mercenary]] (might) and [[Artificer]] (magic) | * Factory heroes - the [[Mercenary]] (might) and [[Artificer]] (magic) | ||
* {{h|Beatrice| | * {{h|Beatrice|Knight}} | ||
* {{h|Giselle| | * {{h|Giselle|Ranger}} | ||
* {{h|Ranloo| | * {{h|Ranloo|Death Knight}} | ||
* {{h|Kinkeria| | * {{h|Kinkeria|Witch}} | ||
* Heroes with [[Navigation]] specialty are disabled on maps without water and replaced with new heroes. | * Heroes with [[Navigation]] specialty are disabled on maps without water and replaced with new heroes. | ||
* [[Galthran]], [[Sir Mullich]], and [[Thorgrim]] are disabled by default. | * [[Galthran]], [[Sir Mullich]], and [[Thorgrim]] are disabled by default. | ||
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* Dozens of new map objects. | * Dozens of new map objects. | ||
* Several new [[artifact]]s. | * Several new [[artifact]]s. | ||
* Improved [[Map Editor]] | * Improved [[Map Editor]] and [[Campaign Editor]] functionality. | ||
* [[Conflux]]'s [[native terrain]] changed to [[highlands]]. | * [[Conflux]]'s [[native terrain]] changed to [[highlands]]. | ||
* External [[Creature dwelling|dwellings]] now accumulate creatures cumulatively, as long as they're captured. | * External [[Creature dwelling|dwellings]] now accumulate creatures cumulatively, as long as they're captured. | ||
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* New [[Keybinds]]. | * New [[Keybinds]]. | ||
* Many bug fixes and graphical improvements. | * Many bug fixes and graphical improvements. | ||
* | * Full compatibility with [[Heroes 3 HD]]. | ||
* [[Template Editor]]. | * [[Template Editor]]. | ||
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File: Cmap hota hota all.png|Cove3 | File: Cmap hota hota all.png|Cove3 | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Maps== | |||
{{Map table}} | |||
{{Horn of the Abyss map table}} | |||
|} | |||
== Wiki pages == | == Wiki pages == | ||
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;Polish links | ;Polish links | ||
* [http://www.hota.acidcave.net Acid Cave] | * [http://www.hota.acidcave.net Acid Cave] | ||
;Spanish links | |||
* [https://www.torredemarfil.es/foro/fuentes-de-la-revelacion-general-sobre-clasicos-homm-y-mm/homm3-horn-of-the-abyss-hd-mod-en-espanol! Torre de Marfil] | |||
* [https://www.mediafire.com/file/i1b605i4eyktjzq/H3_HotA_Spanish_1.7.1_%2812-junio-2024%29.rar/file Spanish translation (1.7.1 version; 12 June 2024)] | |||
== See also == | == See also == |
Latest revision as of 15:20, 12 June 2024
Horn of the Abyss is an unofficial expansion on the same level as Armageddon's Blade and Shadow of Death.
Horn of the Abyss (or HotA) is a comprehensive expansion for Heroes of Might and Magic III, designed as a continuation of the classic RoE/AB/SoD expansions.
The project adds plenty of new features, but stays true to the formula and vision of the original game. Quality is of utmost importance in this addition to the game. This includes the careful balance changes and fixes, removal of the graphical imperfections left by the developers, and the addition of considerable amount of new content, such as new campaigns, playable factions, and map objects. The project is lore-oriented and attempts to keep connected with the original Might and Magic universe.
In 2024, the Cove faction from Horn of the Abyss was canonized by being officially adopted as one of the upcoming expansions for Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Board Game.
Unlike In the Wake of Gods-based mods, Horn of the Abyss' new towns are added to the game without replacing any existing towns. The mod requires Shadow of Death or Heroes of Might and Magic III Complete to run.
Features[edit]
- New towns
- New terrain types
- New creatures
- Cove
Pirates can be upgraded twice, similar to Green Dragons in Heroes of Might and Magic II.
- Factory
Factory has access to two tier 7 creatures, both of which can be built in the same town.
- Neutral
- Secondary skills
- Balance changes to Estates, Intelligence, Logistics, Mysticism, Necromancy, Scouting, and First Aid.
- Resistance is disabled by default.
- New skill: Interference.
- New campaigns
- New heroes
- Cove heroes - the Captain (might) and Navigator (magic)
- Factory heroes - the Mercenary (might) and Artificer (magic)
- Beatrice the Knight
- Giselle the Ranger
- Ranloo the Death Knight
- Kinkeria the Witch
- Heroes with Navigation specialty are disabled on maps without water and replaced with new heroes.
- Galthran, Sir Mullich, and Thorgrim are disabled by default.
- Lord Haart has been re-enabled by default. The Death Knight version has been renamed Haart Lich.
- Miscellaneous
- Dozens of new map objects.
- Several new artifacts.
- Improved Map Editor and Campaign Editor functionality.
- Conflux's native terrain changed to highlands.
- External dwellings now accumulate creatures cumulatively, as long as they're captured.
- Halflings changed from neutral to Factory.
- Various changes to town balance.
- Spell research System.
- New Conflux building: Vault of Ashes.
- New war machine: Cannon.
- New adventure map vehicle: Airship.
- New Keybinds.
- Many bug fixes and graphical improvements.
- Full compatibility with Heroes 3 HD.
- Template Editor.
Gallery[edit]
Portrait Updates[edit]
Pictures for Campaigns without campaign maps[edit]
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Common
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Cove1
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Cove2
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Cove3
Maps[edit]
4/1 | A Cold Day in Hell | |||||
8/8 | A New Day Tomorrow | |||||
3/2 | Air Supremacy | |||||
4/4 | Around the Bay | |||||
8/8 | Barren Lands | |||||
2/1 | Bay of Broken Ships | |||||
8/8 | Before the Storm | |||||
3/1 | Beware of Demons! | |||||
4/4 | Blazing Archipelago | |||||
7/7 | Broken Compass | |||||
2/1 | Captive | |||||
5/1 | Carnival of the Abyss | |||||
2/2 | Carpe Jugulum | |||||
5/1 | Claws | |||||
4/4 | Daggerwin Valley | |||||
3/2 | Dead Man's Tales | |||||
4/4 | Divide et Impera! | |||||
4/4 | Divide et Impera! (Allies) | |||||
2/2 | Face to Face | |||||
8/4 | Fiery Riches | |||||
4/4 | Fortune Favors Fools | |||||
8/1 | From the Depths of Hell | |||||
8/8 | Gambit | |||||
5/5 | Glorious Days | |||||
3/3 | Gold Rush | |||||
2/1 | In Defense | |||||
4/4 | Island of Dust | |||||
8/8 | King of the Hill | |||||
2/2 | Long Road | |||||
6/6 | Maelstrom | |||||
4/4 | Marsh | |||||
5/1 | Mysterious Ways | |||||
4/4 | Perfect Equality | |||||
6/5 | Pirate's Utopia | |||||
4/4 | Province | |||||
3/2 | Scorched Earth | |||||
4/2 | Strait of Storms - Invasion | |||||
2/2 | Strait of Storms - Skirmish | |||||
3/1 | Talent Shortage | |||||
3/1 | Terra Incognita | |||||
6/6 | The Alliance | |||||
5/1 | The Challenge | |||||
8/6 | The Devil is in the Detail | |||||
4/4 | The Great Wasteland | |||||
1/1 | Trial of Flame | |||||
2/1 | Upper Kingdom | |||||
3/1 | Ville'de'Porte | |||||
8/8 | When Seas Were Deeper | |||||
2/1 | With Sword and Fire |
Wiki pages[edit]
- Cove
- Factory
- List of heroes (HotA)
- List of creatures (HotA)
- List of artifacts (HotA)
- List of maps (HotA)
- Horn of the Abyss (Changelog)
- Horn of the Abyss (Documentation)
External links[edit]
- Factory
- Factory
- Factory Demo trailer
- Factory Demo townscreen
- Wasteland soundtrack by Docent Picolan
- Wasteland stroll
- Wasteland 3D-art by Wit Olszewski
- Kastore's Cabin
- Couatl Evolution
- Couatl in the Jungle
- Factory: the Rally
- English links
- Documentation (h3hota.com)
- Downloads (h3hota.com)
- Official Heroes Community Thread
- Official Facebook Account
- Official FAQ
- Russian links
- Polish links
- Spanish links
See also[edit]