Horn of the Abyss: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
(5 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown) | |||
Line 2: | Line 2: | ||
[[File:Horn of the Abyss.png|frame|right]] | [[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. | |||
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 == | ||
* | ;New towns | ||
* | * [[Cove]] | ||
*New [[campaigns]] | * [[Factory]] (upcoming) | ||
*[[ | |||
*[[Horn of the Abyss ( | ;New terrain types | ||
*[[ | *[[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 == | ||
Line 20: | Line 88: | ||
*[[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 | |||
* [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] | ||
Line 27: | Line 110: | ||
* [http://h3hota.com/en/faq Official FAQ] | * [http://h3hota.com/en/faq Official FAQ] | ||
;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] | ||
Line 33: | Line 116: | ||
* [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 | |||
* [http://www.hota.acidcave.net Acid Cave] | * [http://www.hota.acidcave.net Acid Cave] | ||
Line 41: | Line 124: | ||
[[Category: Horn of the Abyss|*]] | [[Category: Horn of the Abyss|*]] | ||
__NOTOC__ | __NOTOC__{{keywords}} |
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
- Cove
Pirates can be upgraded twice, similar to Green Dragons in Heroes II.
- Factory (upcoming)
Factory has access to two tier 7 creatures, both of which can be built in the same town.
- Neutral
- Secondary skills
- Balance changes to Mysticism, Estates, Intelligence, Logistics, and Necromancy.
- 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) (upcoming)
- Beatricethe Knight
- Gisellethe Ranger
- Ranloothe Death Knight
- Kinkeriathe 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 Death Knight version has been renamed Haart Lich.
- Miscellaneous
- Dozens of new map objects.
- Several new artifacts.
- 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. (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
- 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
- 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
- Russian links
- Polish links