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Re: HEROES III BEST STRATEGY GAME EVER APPRECIATION THREAD

gussteivi — Tue, 1 May 2012 19:34:31 GMT

Author: gussteivi

Posted: 05/01/2012 23:34

an_outlaw wrote:

Is that new? What is it like?

I'm still stuck on Heroes 3 🤣 It is the only one I have and I started playing it for a while after writing in this thread last time.

It was released last year, I think.

I've only just started playing it, but I'd say it's pretty true to the original concept, which I really appreciate.

But there are new creatures of course, some really cool-looking ones and, well, the graphics are much more advanced (but pretty similar to Heroes 5).

What else, the skill tree is completely different (and kind of confusing) and um, yeah...

There are some small things, but it's pretty much the same as Heroes 3 (unlike Heroes 4 where they made some major changes: the heroes took actively part in battle and could be killed etc).

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Re: HEROES III BEST STRATEGY GAME EVER APPRECIATION THREAD

Anonymous — Tue, 1 May 2012 10:43:45 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 05/01/2012 14:43

Is that new? What is it like?

I'm still stuck on Heroes 3 🤣 It is the only one I have and I started playing it for a while after writing in this thread last time.

Re: HEROES III BEST STRATEGY GAME EVER APPRECIATION THREAD

gussteivi — Tue, 1 May 2012 06:57:26 GMT

Author: gussteivi

Posted: 05/01/2012 10:57

After playing Heroes 3, 4 and 5 the turn has now come to:

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Re: HEROES III BEST STRATEGY GAME EVER APPRECIATION THREAD

gussteivi — Tue, 6 Mar 2012 19:05:12 GMT

Author: gussteivi

Posted: 03/07/2012 00:05

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Re: HEROES III BEST STRATEGY GAME EVER APPRECIATION THREAD

gussteivi — Sat, 3 Mar 2012 19:19:50 GMT

Author: gussteivi

Posted: 03/04/2012 00:19

an_outlaw wrote:

gussteivi wrote:

an_outlaw wrote:

The only change would be to remove 'Forgetfulness' as I rarely bother using it.

Which one would you replace it with?

Curse or Implosion. More drawn towards Implosion because I usually have Expert Intelligance, the Mana Vortex and high knowledge. Can easily afford the cost.

What draws you to the Tower? They pick on the Gremlins all the time when you are the Tower 🤣 :P

Those are both very useful spells that probably should have made my list.
Putting the expert __magic aside, I think Lightning Bolt's often very useful early on in the game. But it does get obsolete very quickly.

Why Tower? Well, I like all towns, but Tower does have the best (upgraded) Level 1, 6 and arguably Level 7 creatures in the game. And Dungeon has mana vortex, but Tower has the library, which is pretty useful too.
The only thing that annoys me is that mages and genie die so easily.

Why don't you post your top ten creatures or something here when you have the time, outlaw?
Or anybody else here who likes this game, for that matter.

Re: HEROES III BEST STRATEGY GAME EVER APPRECIATION THREAD

Anonymous — Sat, 3 Mar 2012 17:33:21 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/03/2012 22:33

gussteivi wrote:

an_outlaw wrote:

The only change would be to remove 'Forgetfulness' as I rarely bother using it.

Which one would you replace it with?

Re: HEROES III BEST STRATEGY GAME EVER APPRECIATION THREAD

gussteivi — Sat, 3 Mar 2012 17:19:22 GMT

Author: gussteivi

Posted: 03/03/2012 22:19

an_outlaw wrote:

The only change would be to remove 'Forgetfulness' as I rarely bother using it.

Which one would you replace it with?

Re: HEROES III BEST STRATEGY GAME EVER APPRECIATION THREAD

Anonymous — Sat, 3 Mar 2012 17:03:56 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/03/2012 22:03

Mana Vortex is the main reason for the Dungeon 😜

And you have every spell in the same order I would have put them. The only change would be to remove 'Forgetfulness' as I rarely bother using it.

Re: HEROES III BEST STRATEGY GAME EVER APPRECIATION THREAD

gussteivi — Sat, 3 Mar 2012 16:56:42 GMT

Author: gussteivi

Posted: 03/03/2012 21:56

But as any experienced HOMMIII- player knows, the key to success in battle is how you use your spells.

Here are my top ten spells (in Expert __ Magic):

10. Forgetfulness
So you don't have to worry about those pesky shooters

9. Cure
Gets rid of all the nasty curses and such and keeps the good stuff.

8. Shield
There's something about that metallic blazing sound that makes me feel impenetratable when I cast it.

7. Resurrection
Brings the troops back to life. No further comment needed.

6. Meteor shower
My favourite damaging spell. Great area coverage and great damage.

5. Bless
Maximum damage. Brilliant.

4. Haste
The best thing about being faster than your opponents is that you get to act before them.

3.Slow
See above.

2. Berzerk
I once killed about 2000 Naga Queens with almost no armies, using only Expert Slow and Expert Berzerk.
I just stood by and watched them kill eachother.

1. Town portal
Expert Town Portal is almost cheating. With it you can pick up any armies in any Town whenever you want.
And as if that's not enough, you can just ambush any unknowing enemy who thinks he's just gonna waltz in to your empty or undermanned Town.

Re: HEROES III BEST STRATEGY GAME EVER APPRECIATION THREAD

gussteivi — Sat, 3 Mar 2012 15:33:54 GMT

Author: gussteivi

Posted: 03/03/2012 20:33

an_outlaw wrote:

gussteivi wrote:

an_outlaw wrote:

Best thread on the site.

Naga Queens and Dread Knights pictured too 😁

Two of the most coolest ones to use right there! Best level 6's too.

75% of the time I play as the Dungeon though so I have to get them from other towns.

Music is wonderful too :P

Sorry, forgot to post the Dungeon music 🫢 :

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Dungeon is an interesting choise

Is it the "paralyze 'em with the Medusa, sting'em with the Manticore, chop 'em with the Minotaur, flame 'em with the Dragon"-combo?

I'm more of a Tower man myself.
Once you start getting those Naga Queens and Titans you're really hard to beat.

Re: HEROES III BEST STRATEGY GAME EVER APPRECIATION THREAD

Anonymous — Sat, 3 Mar 2012 15:19:23 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/03/2012 20:19

gussteivi wrote:

an_outlaw wrote:

Best thread on the site.

Re: HEROES III BEST STRATEGY GAME EVER APPRECIATION THREAD

gussteivi — Sat, 3 Mar 2012 15:14:40 GMT

Author: gussteivi

Posted: 03/03/2012 20:14

an_outlaw wrote:

Best thread on the site.

😁

Re: HEROES III BEST STRATEGY GAME EVER APPRECIATION THREAD

Anonymous — Sat, 3 Mar 2012 15:00:38 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/03/2012 20:00

Best thread on the site.

Re: HEROES III BEST STRATEGY GAME EVER APPRECIATION THREAD

gussteivi — Sat, 3 Mar 2012 14:43:30 GMT

Author: gussteivi

Posted: 03/03/2012 19:43

And let's not forget the music:

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Just listen to this cello:

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And my personal favourite:

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HEROES III BEST STRATEGY GAME EVER APPRECIATION THREAD

gussteivi — Sat, 3 Mar 2012 14:38:00 GMT

Author: gussteivi

Posted: 03/03/2012 19:38

This site needs some more Gary'ing.

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