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{{about|'''Horn of the Abyss''' is an unofficial expansion on the same level as {{ab}} and {{sod}}.}}
{{about|'''Horn of the Abyss''' is an unofficial expansion on the same level as {{ab}} and {{sod}}.}}
[[File:Horn of the Abyss.png|frame|right]]
'''Horn of the Abyss''' (or '''HotA''') is a comprehensive fan-made mod for ''Heroes of Might and Magic III'', designed to continue classical ''Heroes III'' add-on series of [[Restoration of Erathia|RoE]]/[[Armageddon's Blade|AB]]/[[Shadow of Death|SoD]].
The aim of the project is to create an add-on for Heroes III with lots of new features, but stay true to the formula and vision of the original game. The main focus is the quality of every single aspect of the modded game. This includes the careful fixes of the original game balance, removal of the graphical imperfections left by the developers, and a considerable amount of new content, like new campaigns, new map objects and new playable factions. The project is lore-oriented and attempts to keep connected with the original ''Might and Magic'' universe.


[[File:Horn of the Abyss.png|frame|right]]
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 ==
== Features ==
*Extends and fixes classical gameplay elements and adds some of its own
;New towns
*Allows simultaneous turns
* [[Cove]]
*Fully compatible with [[Heroes 3 HD]]
* [[Factory]] (upcoming)
*[[Template Editor]]
 
*[[Horn of the Abyss (Changelog)|Changelog]]
;New terrain types
*[[Horn of the Abyss (Documentation)|Documentation]]
*[[Highlands]]
*[[Wasteland]]
 
;New creatures
* Cove
** {{Cn|Nymph|noname=}}{{Cn|Oceanid|name=Nymph and Oceanid}}
** {{Cn|Crew Mate|noname=}}{{Cn|Seaman|name=Crew Mate and Seaman}}
** {{Cn|Pirate|noname=}}{{Cn|Corsair|noname=}}{{Cn|Sea Dog|name=Pirate, Corsair, and Sea Dog}}
** {{Cn|Stormbird|noname=}}{{Cn|Ayssid|name=Stormbird and Ayssid}}
** {{Cn|Sea Witch|noname=}}{{Cn|Sorceress|name=Sea Witch and Sorceress}}
** {{Cn|Nix|noname=}}{{Cn|Nix Warrior|name=Nix and Nix Warrior}}
** {{Cn|Sea Serpent|noname=}}{{Cn|Haspid|name=Sea Serpent and Haspid}}
 
Pirates can be upgraded twice, similar to Green Dragons in ''Heroes II''.
 
* Factory (upcoming)
** [[Halfling Grenadier]]
** [[Mechanic and Engineer]]
** [[Armadillo and Bellwether Armadillo]]
** [[Automaton]] and ???
** [[Sandworm and Olgoi-Khorkhoi]]
** [[Gunslinger and Bounty Hunter]]
** [[Dreadnought and Juggernaut]]
** [[Couatl and Crimson Couatl]]
 
Factory has access to two tier 7 creatures, both of which can be built in the same town.
 
* Neutral
** {{Cn|Leprechaun|name=Leprechaun}}
** {{Cn|Satyr|name=Satyr}}
** {{Cn|Steel Golem|name=Steel Golem}}
** {{Cn|Fangarm|name=Fangarm}}
 
;Secondary skills
* Balance changes to [[Mysticism]], [[Estates]], [[Intelligence]], [[Logistics]], and [[Necromancy]].
* [[Resistance]] is disabled by default.
* New skill: [[Interference]].
 
; New [[campaigns]]
* [[Under the Jolly Roger]]
* [[Terror of the Seas]]
* [[Horn of the Abyss (campaign)|Horn of the Abyss]]
 
;New heroes
* Cove heroes - the [[Captain]] (might) and [[Navigator]] (magic)
* Factory heroes - the [[Mercenary]] (might) and [[Artificer]] (magic) (upcoming)
* {{h|Beatrice|0=the Knight}}
* {{h|Giselle|0=the Ranger}}
* {{h|Ranloo|0=the Death Knight}}
* {{h|Kinkeria|0=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 reenabled by default. The [[Lord Haart the Death Knight|Death Knight]] version has been renamed Haart Lich.
 
;Miscellaneous
* Dozens of new map objects.
* Several new [[artifact]]s.
* [[Conflux]]'s [[native terrain]] changed to [[highlands]].
* External [[Creature dwelling|dwellings]] now accumulate creatures cumulatively, as long as they're captured.
* [[Halfling]]s changed from [[neutral]] to Factory. (upcoming)
* Various changes to town balance.
* New Conflux building: [[Vault of Ashes]].
* New [[war machine]]: [[Cannon]].
* Many bug fixes and graphical improvements.
* Fully compatible with [[Heroes 3 HD]].
* [[Template Editor]].


== Wiki pages ==
== Wiki pages ==
*[[Cove]]
*[[Cove]]
*[[Factory]]
*[[List of heroes (HotA)]]
*[[List of heroes (HotA)]]
*[[List of creatures (HotA)]]
*[[List of creatures (HotA)]]
*[[List of artifacts (HotA)]]
*[[List of artifacts (HotA)]]
*[[List of maps (HotA)]]
*[[List of maps (HotA)]]
*[[Horn of the Abyss (Changelog)]]
*[[Horn of the Abyss (Documentation)]]
==External links==
;Factory
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTXUglrxUQc Factory]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTSsek0wIEY Factory Demo trailer]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYDFyyS_5uw Factory Demo townscreen]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQQSPcn_TwE Wasteland soundtrack by Docent Picolan]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbgJ3ZgUPV8 Wasteland stroll]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ7K5zc6af4 Wasteland 3D-art by Wit Olszewski]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paYKKlAO0ck Kastore's Cabin]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImPyEKr3bj8 Couatl Evolution]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qae5lCCyIgk Couatl in the Jungle]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQWzHjz4Cs4 Factory: the Rally]


== English links ==
;English links
* [http://h3hota.com/en/documentation Documentation (h3hota.com)]
* [http://h3hota.com/en/documentation Documentation (h3hota.com)]
* [http://heroescommunity.com/viewthread.php3?TID=39830 Official Heroes Community Thread]
* [http://heroescommunity.com/viewthread.php3?TID=39830 Official Heroes Community Thread]
* [https://www.facebook.com/pg/h3hotaofficial/posts Official Facebook Account]
* [https://www.facebook.com/pg/h3hotaofficial/posts Official Facebook Account]
* [http://h3hota.com/en/faq Official FAQ]


== Russian links ==
;Russian links
* [http://h3hota.com/ru/documentation Documentation (h3hota.com)]
* [http://h3hota.com/ru/documentation Documentation (h3hota.com)]
* [http://forum.df2.ru/index.php?showforum=90 Official DF2 Thread]
* [http://forum.df2.ru/index.php?showforum=90 Official DF2 Thread]
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* [https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroes_of_Might_and_Magic_III:_Horn_of_the_Abyss Wikipedia]
* [https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroes_of_Might_and_Magic_III:_Horn_of_the_Abyss Wikipedia]


== Polish links ==
;Polish links
* [http://www.hota.acidcave.net Acid Cave]
* [http://www.hota.acidcave.net Acid Cave]


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Revision as of 01:49, 13 September 2021

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 fan-made mod for Heroes of Might and Magic III, designed to continue classical Heroes III add-on series of RoE/AB/SoD.

The aim of the project is to create an add-on for Heroes III with lots of new features, but stay true to the formula and vision of the original game. The main focus is the quality of every single aspect of the modded game. This includes the careful fixes of the original game balance, removal of the graphical imperfections left by the developers, and a considerable amount of new content, like new campaigns, new map objects and new playable factions. The project is lore-oriented and attempts to keep connected with the original Might and Magic universe.

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

New towns
New terrain types
New creatures

Pirates can be upgraded twice, similar to Green Dragons in Heroes II.

Factory has access to two tier 7 creatures, both of which can be built in the same town.

Secondary skills
New campaigns
New heroes
Miscellaneous

Wiki pages

External links

Factory
English links
Russian links
Polish links

See also

Horn of the Abyss (artifact)

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