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E-Lysander
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Lysander
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posted May 27, 2008 10:31 PM |
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Heroes of Might and Magic: Classic
Now I'm sure such a thing exists as a mod that causes the game to go back to the way the older games were, but this is a general "Classic" mod. It takes elements that I think work from each game and bring them to the modern game. Even if there are a million recreation mods, I have my own ideas and spins on it, coming from a 12-year experience with the series.
Some features include:
* Creature stats that closely follow that of the previous games
* Creature redesigns
* Classic Heroes from all previous Heroes games
* Return of the "Battle-Start" Fanfare from Heroes III
* *NEW* Hand-drawn, redesigned Heroes from previous Heroes games portraits
* *NEW* Recreations of the best Scenarios from every past Heroes game
* *NEW* Some sound effects, spell/skill names and some icons and menus redesigned to reflect the previous games
In the beta (release date: when it's ready), It will have demo map, Broken Alliance (you know, basically the best Heroes II map, and arguably in the whole series). Also, it will be restricted to Castle town, and you will be given a specific hero (probably Christian). The reason for this is, the Castle town is the only one that's basically done.
I'll keep you all posted as I make my progress.
Also, here's a creature roster (subject to change):
CASTLE:
Peasant -> Pikeman
Archer -> Marksman [Shoots twice]
Griffin -> Royal Griffin
Swordsman -> Crusader [Strikes twice]
Monk [Range Penalty] -> Zealot [No Range Penalty]
Cavalier -> Champion
Angel -> Archangel
TOWER:
Gremlin [Close-Combat] -> Master Gremlin [Ranged Attacker]
Dwarf -> Battle Dwarf
Stone Golem -> Iron Golem OR Gold Golem
Mage [No Range Penalty] -> Arch Mage [No Range Penalty]
Genie -> Master Genie [Random Beneficial Spell]
Rakshasa [No Retaliation] -> Rakshasa King [No Retaliation]
Giant [Immune to Mind-Affects] -> Titan [No Range Penalty; Immune to Mind-Affects]
FORTRESS:
? -> ? (Pending)
? -> ? (Pending)
Serpent Fly -> Dragon Fly
Basilisk -> Greater Basilisk
? -> ? (Pending)
Wyvern -> Wyvern Monarch
Hydra -> Chaos Hydra
NECROPOLIS:
Skeleton -> Skeleton Warrior
Walking Dead -> Zombie
Mummy -> Royal Mummy
Vampire -> Vampire Lord
Lich -> Power Lich
Black Knight -> Dread Knight
Reaper -> Death Reaper
INFERNO:
Imp -> Familiar
Temptress -> Succubus
Hell Hound -> Cerberus
Demon -> Horned Demon
Nightmare -> Night Terror
Pit Fiend -> Pit Lord
Devil -> Arch Devil
STRONGHOLD:
Goblin -> Goblin Witchdoctor
Wolf -> Dire Wolf
Centaur -> Centaur Captain
Battler -> Berserker
Troll -> War Troll
Roc -> Thunderbird
Cyclops -> Cyclops King
RAMPART:
Pixie -> Sprite
Feral Beast -> Gargantuan
Wood Elf -> Grand Elf
Druid -> Druid Elder
Unicorn -> War Unicorn
Dendroid -> Ancient Dendroid
Firebird -> Phoenix
DUNGEON:
Bandit -> Rogue
Witch -> Blood Witch
Orc -> Orc Blademaster
Minotaur -> Minotaur King
Efreet -> Efreet Sultan
Manticore -> Vile Manticore
Green Dragon -> Red Dragon OR Black Dragon
NEUTRALS:
Sharpshooter
Enchanter
Air Elemental
Water Elemental
Fire Elemental
Earth Elemental
Ice Demon
Azure Dragon
Gargantuan
Dark Sorceress
Venom Spawn
Acid Dragon
Gold Dragon
Rust Dragon
Faerie Dragon
Fire Serpent
Armor Serpent
Battle Titan
Earth Titan
Fire Titan
Ice Titan
Sage
(Maybe?) Gargoyle
*NEW* ::SCREENSHOTS::
ALL CASTLE CREATURES (Except Angel) - Stage 1:
Knight Hero - Edric (Heroes III):
Knight Hero - Lord Kilburn (Heroes II):
Tower Creature - Giant & Titan:
*Taken out for now, because it's dated. The redesigned Giant and Titan now have armor, more believable looking helmets, and a chainmail sash.
Yes, your eyes do not decieve you -- The Giant/Titan helmets return! And obviously a few things need touching-up. For instance, Lord Kilburn's icon looks pretty choppy. If anything looks kinda bad, expect them to be improved.
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ulfara
Adventuring Hero
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posted May 28, 2008 09:17 PM |
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Edited by ulfara at 21:18, 28 May 2008.
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Like your idea, Good luck! 
What do you mean by this:
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Return of the "Battle-Start" Fanfare from Heroes III
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e-lysander
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Lysander
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posted May 28, 2008 09:39 PM |
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The short little musical piece that plays at the start of each battle.
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Gnoll_Mage
Responsible
Supreme Hero
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posted May 28, 2008 11:19 PM |
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Well, as with the last two similar projects, I'm most interested in how you've shuffled the creatures, and if/how you've tried to recreate some of the classic creatures that aren't already in HoMM5.
PS: ah, a newbie - may I ask, do you own Maya?
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pause
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posted May 29, 2008 05:22 PM |
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Best of luck to you, sir! 
My project, similar to yours, was coming along well until I hit a brick wall. If you need, I can provide what little I've learned in my attempts.
Also, at the risk of sounding cynical, there are some very tough problems to overcome in a mod like this, and despite the vast amount of knowledgeable people here, very few will actually help. I excitedly await for the completion of your project!
p.s. omg! I didn't even notice that they battle intro was gone! Now that I think about it, I really miss it!
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e-lysander
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Lysander
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posted June 01, 2008 10:20 PM |
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No, I don't have Maya. I'd love to, though -- although I'm noob about models, I am actually quite familiar with how the engine works and how to edit it.
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ulfara
Adventuring Hero
Rhaaaaaaaaaa
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posted June 02, 2008 07:02 PM |
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I might have some free time to help you with making textures, just tell me and I'll try to help!
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e-lysander
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Lysander
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posted June 02, 2008 09:26 PM |
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Okay. =)
I'd definitely appreciate some help with texturing heroes. I mean I love to do textures for creatures and stuff, but doing heroes doesn't exactly interest me too much. Anyway, I appreciate that, so if there's anything you would like help with (anything really... sounds, music, textures, anything) let me know!
Anyway, if anyone could maybe tell me where I can find a program to edit Heroes V models, disable alternate-upgrades, and find the textures for the ToE creatures (I have searched high-and-freakin' low for them in the data.pak) I would appreciate it immensely!
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Cepheus
Honorable
Legendary Hero
Far-flung Keeper
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posted June 02, 2008 09:37 PM |
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tell me where I can find a program to edit Heroes V models
Yeah, that's the thing. Right now nobody has implemented a new Heroes V model successfully. A recent discussions present the possibility that one can import models from Maya, though I don't know whether they succeeded or not. Gnoll_Mage can tell you more.
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disable alternate-upgrades
Look up Bigjocker's Quicksilver II Mod. You'll find it in a thread of its own somewhere here in the Workshop.
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find the textures for the ToE creatures
Characters/Creatures/{Faction}/AlternativeUpgrades
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e-lysander
Known Hero
Lysander
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posted June 02, 2008 09:48 PM |
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Ah, yes, thanks for the info, Cepheus.
But unfortunately, I looked through the topic and didn't see anything in regards to disabling alternate upgrades.
Also, I know disabling alternate upgrades might detract from the game... for some people anyway, but note that I do not plan to disable them for every creature. For instance, Green Dragon can be upgraded to either Red Dragon or Black Dragon. I know that's pre-existing, but it works being one of few with alternates, and it's in a way like Heroes II.
Plus, you gotta think... I plan to use all the NCF slots added, and the alternate upgrades' slots will be used for new things as well...
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Fauch
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
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posted June 03, 2008 01:15 PM |
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devil :
<Upgrades>
<Item>CREATURE_ARCHDEVIL</Item>
</Upgrades>
archdevil :
<Upgrades>
<Item>CREATURE_ARCH_DEMON</Item>
</Upgrades>
archdemon :
<Upgrades/>
or
<Upgrades>
<Item>CREATURE_GREMLIN</Item>
</Upgrades>
(it will probably work. I tried it the other way and it worked)
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ulfara
Adventuring Hero
Rhaaaaaaaaaa
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posted June 03, 2008 03:21 PM |
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I'd definitely appreciate some help with texturing heroes.
By this, do you mean that I should make the heroes look like in the prior games?
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e-lysander
Known Hero
Lysander
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posted June 03, 2008 08:13 PM |
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Quote:
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I'd definitely appreciate some help with texturing heroes.
By this, do you mean that I should make the heroes look like in the prior games?
Yeah, if you could. A mix of all of the heroes from the previous games (excluding V), I'd say; use your best judgment.
Oh, Fouch, the first example you give would only work for third-upgrades. =/ That's actually a pretty good idea, but I'm looking to be able to just have one upgrade for a base creature. I've tried several methods (including the ones you posted here), and nothing has worked thus far. It seems odd to me that it would be this difficult.
If I don't come up with a solution, I'm going to have to make a duplicate second upgrade to the first. =\ It'd be a minor setback, but I guess it'd work.
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ulfara
Adventuring Hero
Rhaaaaaaaaaa
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posted June 03, 2008 08:59 PM |
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Edited by ulfara at 20:59, 03 Jun 2008.
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Ok, I'll try to start when I'm finished with my grunt in my mod...
Hope you finish this mod so my work won't be pointless 
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e-lysander
Known Hero
Lysander
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posted June 03, 2008 09:05 PM |
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No, I'll finish it. If I can't find a definitive way to disable alternates, I'll improvise. Either way, this thing is getting done.
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Warmonger
Promising
Legendary Hero
fallen artist
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posted June 03, 2008 09:37 PM |
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I'm afraid there are already mods which do (or will do) what you want. Heroes of Axeoth or Quicksilver II to name a couple.
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ulfara
Adventuring Hero
Rhaaaaaaaaaa
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posted June 03, 2008 09:49 PM |
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Edited by ulfara at 17:45, 04 Jun 2008.
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I'm afraid there are already mods which do (or will do) what you want. Heroes of Axeoth or Quicksilver II to name a couple.
There will allways be a difference between these mods. Personally I like E-lysanders idea the most.
Wow, Mummy replace ghost... I never really liked ghost (wort! wort!)
Ranger: 
Hope you like it!
Note that I didn't edit the unicorn, I wanted to add a horse instead but I don't know how... The the textures are sent to your HCM.
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e-lysander
Known Hero
Lysander
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posted June 04, 2008 10:31 PM |
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Hey, it looks great! I'll be using this for sure.
Also, to cut down on the Dragon-whroing, I'm considering changing the Bone/Ghost Dragon to Wight/Wraith. Only problem is, this might be to detractent from the old Heroes-style.
So, what do you guys think: Keep the Dragons or use the Wights?
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ulfara
Adventuring Hero
Rhaaaaaaaaaa
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posted June 05, 2008 03:10 PM |
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Edited by ulfara at 18:05, 05 Jun 2008.
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I want wraiths as long as they teleport! 
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mvassilev
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Undefeatable Hero
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posted June 05, 2008 06:15 PM |
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I don't think that you should base it so strongly on H3. You should use some elements of the H2 alignnments as well.
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