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'''Heroes Chronicles''' is a series of five stand-alone games and two free expansions, offering eight new single-player campaigns. They are based on the [[Armageddon's Blade]]/[[Shadow of Death]] engine, and therefore feature all the various features added by these expansions, including the [[Conflux]] town, [[magical terrain]]s, and [[combination artifact]]s; however, they only offer the ability to play the campaign, a tutorial map, and "preview" maps taken from the other campaigns in the series. Multiplayer, map editor, and random map generator are all absent. | '''Heroes Chronicles''' is a series of five stand-alone games and two free expansions, offering eight new single-player campaigns. They are based on the [[Armageddon's Blade]]/[[Shadow of Death]] engine, and therefore feature all the various features added by these expansions, including the [[Conflux]] town, [[magical terrain]]s, and [[combination artifact]]s; however, they only offer the ability to play the campaign, a tutorial map, and "preview" maps taken from the other campaigns in the series. Multiplayer, map editor, and random map generator are all absent. | ||
==Story== | == Story == | ||
The Chronicles follow the story of [[Tarnum]], a [[Barbarian]] warlord who becomes successively a [[knight]], a [[wizard]], a [[ranger]], a [[beastmaster]], and an [[overlord]] in various quests given to him so he might redeem himself. | The Chronicles follow the story of [[Tarnum]], a [[Barbarian]] warlord who becomes successively a [[knight]], a [[wizard]], a [[ranger]], a [[beastmaster]], and an [[overlord]] in various quests given to him so he might redeem himself. | ||
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WOTW, COTU, MATE, and COTD were sold independently. TWT was a free download for people having bought at least two of the Chronicles titles, and TFM was free for those having bought at least three. ROTB and TSOF were bundled together as "The Last Chapters". They are now all sold together on GOG.com as "Heroes Chronicles: All Chapters". | WOTW, COTU, MATE, and COTD were sold independently. TWT was a free download for people having bought at least two of the Chronicles titles, and TFM was free for those having bought at least three. ROTB and TSOF were bundled together as "The Last Chapters". They are now all sold together on GOG.com as "Heroes Chronicles: All Chapters". | ||
==[[Tarnum]]== | == [[Tarnum]] == | ||
* As a Barbarian (WOTW, TWT, TFM), [[Tarnum]] is like [[Crag Hack]]: a specialty in [[Offense]] and starting skill of Advanced Offense. | * As a Barbarian (WOTW, TWT, TFM), [[Tarnum]] is like [[Crag Hack]]: a specialty in [[Offense]] and starting skill of Advanced Offense. | ||
* As a Knight (COTU), he is like [[Christian]]: a specialty in [[Ballista]] and starting skills of Basic Leadership, and Basic Artillery. He starts with a ballista. | * As a Knight (COTU), he is like [[Christian]]: a specialty in [[Ballista]] and starting skills of Basic Leadership, and Basic Artillery. He starts with a ballista. | ||
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* As an Overlord (TSOF), he is like [[Mutare]]: a specialty in [[Dragon]]s and starting skills of Basic Tactics and Basic Estates. | * As an Overlord (TSOF), he is like [[Mutare]]: a specialty in [[Dragon]]s and starting skills of Basic Tactics and Basic Estates. | ||
==Menu Screens== | == [[HD Mod]] Compatibility == | ||
By default, {{hc}} is not fully compatible with HD Mod. However, a fanmade project exists that resolves this issue. The user must have {{hommcomplete}} and '''all 8 {{hc}} games''' installed (either original NWC copies or bought from GOG) and it comes with a specific version of HD Mod that has been tweaked specifically for the games to run smoothly; it is not advised to update this. | |||
Before downloading the project, it is advised to create a new clean installation of Heroes III, as the game will add many new files to the install destination. Also, ensure the language of the game is the same as that of the program downloaded. When the program is downloaded and then run, the user will be prompted to choose their type of Heroes Chronicles installation, after which the program will automatically detect the games' installation paths. Then, the user must select their new install of Heroes III, and the program will finish installing after a language prompt. | |||
* [https://www.moddb.com/mods/heroes-chronicles-fully-compability-hdmod Download from ModDB] | |||
* [http://heroescommunity.com/viewthread.php3?TID=46774 Heroes Community thread] | |||
=== The Glory of War === | |||
The project also comes with a new Chronicle titled ''The Glory of War'', based on an ERA (updated {{wog}}) mod of the same name. ''The Glory of War'' Chronicle is a set of 8 maps where the player controls [[Tarnum]], reincarnated as an [[undead]] [[Death Knight]] by the Lich King Archon, as he seeks revenge on [[King Rion Gryphonheart]] and plans to conquer [[Antagarich]]. The story takes place after his [[Barbarian]] incarnation is killed by King Gryphonheart, and after the destruction of the Barbarian tribes. Lamentia, a fellow undead Barbarian-turned-Death Knight, aids Tarnum with his conquest, and King Archon helps Tarnum by sending him information and guidance along the way. | |||
* [http://heroescommunity.com/viewthread.php3?TID=38907 The Glory of War on Heroes Community] | |||
== Menu Screens == | |||
<gallery mode="packed-hover"> | <gallery mode="packed-hover"> | ||
File:HC1 menu no buttons.png| [[Warlords of the Wasteland]] | File:HC1 menu no buttons.png| [[Warlords of the Wasteland]] | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Loading Screens== | == Loading Screens == | ||
<gallery mode="packed-hover"> | <gallery mode="packed-hover"> | ||
File:HC1 loading screen.png| [[Warlords of the Wasteland]] | File:HC1 loading screen.png| [[Warlords of the Wasteland]] | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Desktop Icons== | == Desktop Icons == | ||
<gallery mode="packed-hover"> | <gallery mode="packed-hover"> | ||
File:Warlords of the Wasteland icon.png| [[Warlords of the Wasteland]] | File:Warlords of the Wasteland icon.png| [[Warlords of the Wasteland]] | ||
Revision as of 00:34, 9 July 2025
Heroes Chronicles is a series of five stand-alone games and two free expansions, offering eight new single-player campaigns. They are based on the Armageddon's Blade/Shadow of Death engine, and therefore feature all the various features added by these expansions, including the Conflux town, magical terrains, and combination artifacts; however, they only offer the ability to play the campaign, a tutorial map, and "preview" maps taken from the other campaigns in the series. Multiplayer, map editor, and random map generator are all absent.
Story
The Chronicles follow the story of Tarnum, a Barbarian warlord who becomes successively a knight, a wizard, a ranger, a beastmaster, and an overlord in various quests given to him so he might redeem himself.
Campaigns
- Warlords of the Wasteland (Barbarian, 8 maps, tutorial, previews of COTU, MOTE, and COTD)
- Conquest of the Underworld (Knight, 8 maps, tutorial, previews of MOTE, COTD, and WOTW)
- Masters of the Elements (Wizard, 8 maps, tutorial, previews of WOTW, COTU, and COTD)
- Clash of the Dragons (Ranger, 8 maps, tutorial, previews of WOTW, COTU, and MOTE)
- The World Tree (Barbarian, 5 maps, no tutorial or preview)
- The Fiery Moon (Barbarian, 5 maps, no tutorial or preview)
- Revolt of the Beastmasters (Beastmaster, 8 maps, tutorial, previews of WOTW, COTU, MOTE, and COTD)
- The Sword of Frost (Overlord, 8 maps, tutorial, previews of WOTW, COTU, MOTE, and COTD)
WOTW, COTU, MATE, and COTD were sold independently. TWT was a free download for people having bought at least two of the Chronicles titles, and TFM was free for those having bought at least three. ROTB and TSOF were bundled together as "The Last Chapters". They are now all sold together on GOG.com as "Heroes Chronicles: All Chapters".
Tarnum
- As a Barbarian (WOTW, TWT, TFM), Tarnum is like Crag Hack: a specialty in Offense and starting skill of Advanced Offense.
- As a Knight (COTU), he is like Christian: a specialty in Ballista and starting skills of Basic Leadership, and Basic Artillery. He starts with a ballista.
- As a Wizard (MOTE), he is like Dracon: a specialty in Enchanters and starting skill of Advanced Wisdom. However, he starts without a spell book.
- As a Ranger (COTD), he is like Gelu: a specialty in Sharpshooters and starting skills of Basic Leadership and Basic Archery.
- As a Beastmaster (ROTB), he is like Bron: a specialty in Basilisk and starting skills of Basic Armorer, and Basic Resistance.
- As an Overlord (TSOF), he is like Mutare: a specialty in Dragons and starting skills of Basic Tactics and Basic Estates.
HD Mod Compatibility
By default, Heroes Chronicles is not fully compatible with HD Mod. However, a fanmade project exists that resolves this issue. The user must have Heroes of Might and Magic III: Complete and all 8 Heroes Chronicles games installed (either original NWC copies or bought from GOG) and it comes with a specific version of HD Mod that has been tweaked specifically for the games to run smoothly; it is not advised to update this.
Before downloading the project, it is advised to create a new clean installation of Heroes III, as the game will add many new files to the install destination. Also, ensure the language of the game is the same as that of the program downloaded. When the program is downloaded and then run, the user will be prompted to choose their type of Heroes Chronicles installation, after which the program will automatically detect the games' installation paths. Then, the user must select their new install of Heroes III, and the program will finish installing after a language prompt.
The Glory of War
The project also comes with a new Chronicle titled The Glory of War, based on an ERA (updated In the Wake of Gods) mod of the same name. The Glory of War Chronicle is a set of 8 maps where the player controls Tarnum, reincarnated as an undead Death Knight by the Lich King Archon, as he seeks revenge on King Rion Gryphonheart and plans to conquer Antagarich. The story takes place after his Barbarian incarnation is killed by King Gryphonheart, and after the destruction of the Barbarian tribes. Lamentia, a fellow undead Barbarian-turned-Death Knight, aids Tarnum with his conquest, and King Archon helps Tarnum by sending him information and guidance along the way.
Menu Screens
Loading Screens
Desktop Icons
Gallery
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