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TitaniumAlloy
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posted November 11, 2005 03:18 PM |
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Poll Question:
The Way of the GEENAY (djinni)
The Genie. The oh-so mysterious being, all that's really decided upon is that it's blue. It's even changed gender a few times.
I like the new one 
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Vlaad
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ghost of the past
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posted November 11, 2005 03:52 PM |
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Edited By: Vlaad on 11 Nov 2005
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I like the new one
If so, could you please tell me where his head is?! All I can see is a cap!
The original was more like a terrorist holding his breath for too long. 
I liked H2, but preferred H3 and H4, especially the subtle looks and the oriental clothes. I voted for H3 (upgraded, of course!) simply because it is male. It resembles the stereotype more!
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Lich_King
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posted November 11, 2005 04:06 PM |
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I believe Heroes 5 Djiin is not exactly the genie we used to know. They say it's chaotic and combined from elements, while the old genie was orderful like and composed with air element... Besides the look of it... is a bit disturbing...
And upgrade is Djinn Sultan ????
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ratmonky
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Abu Hur Ibn Rashka
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posted November 11, 2005 05:30 PM |
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I voted for h1.
It's a classic!
h2 genie is ugly, h3 and h4 versions are both good. and i really dislike the h5 version.
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Requiem aeternum
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dvader
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posted November 12, 2005 12:43 AM |
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I will, imo, rate them in the order of: H3 (the coolest looking ones and that they hate efreeti), H4 (the spellcasting on opponents instead of melee is a bonus), H2, H1, H5 (although waiting until the game is out to pass judgement on them might be a good idea).
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Guitarguy
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Rockoon.
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posted November 12, 2005 12:51 AM |
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I think I'll go with H3, followed closely by H2. I liked the swirly rings of the H2 genie, but I didn't feel comfortable with the halving attack. It was useful, if a bit unfair.
-Guitarguy
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Khaelo
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Underwater
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posted November 12, 2005 01:20 AM |
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Edited By: Khaelo on 11 Nov 2005
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It looks like we're getting the genies & efreet rolled into one in the H5 djinn. And they messed it up! Djinn need heads. It doesn't matter how much fun the artist is having drawing the World's Fuzziest Hat. You cannot forget to give the djinni a head! In the huge art image, you can just barely make out a teeny tiny spot under that gigantic rim of fur, but it has no face -- I'm not even positive it's a head at all. Are they robbing the djinn of their individuality? Any djinn heroes? 
On a more positive note...While somewhat torn between H3 and H4, I went with H3. They come in both genders, like the heroes, and they're better drawn. The H4 has some nice detailing, but the proportions are funky.
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this_other_guy
Famous Hero
{0_o} heh...
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posted November 12, 2005 09:46 AM |
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That homm5 Djinn should not have that scimitar... they attack with magic, not with a weapon
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dvader
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Dark Lord of the Sith
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posted November 12, 2005 11:42 AM |
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Edited By: dvader on 12 Nov 2005
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That homm5 Djinn should not have that scimitar... they attack with magic, not with a weapon
The name of Djinn comes from Moslem mythology, and the scimitar is a weapon that was favored by the Arabs and Turks(where the Moslems came from). But, yes I agree with you on that they use spells in combat; however there is a possibility that they may have to fight in melee, so how would they do that (I mean sure they could use their hands, but why not use a sword in order to do more damage in melee attacks). Plus, for those who will play this game that might be new to the series, might think "why would they not have a weapon, most other creatures in the game seem to have a weapon of some sort."
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Guitarguy
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Rockoon.
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posted November 12, 2005 11:52 AM |
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If it's a magical scimitar, then it won't be as bad. Some colored magical effects from the blade would work. Regular sword effects (slashing, no magic) would not fit, as was mentioned above, since the being is obviously magical. It would be plain silly for a creature like a genie not to use a magical attack.
-Guitarguy
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dvader
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Dark Lord of the Sith
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posted November 12, 2005 11:57 AM |
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If it's a magical scimitar, then it won't be as bad. Some colored magical effects from the blade would work. Regular sword effects (slashing, no magic) would not fit, as was mentioned above, since the being is obviously magical. It would be plain silly for a creature like a genie not to use a magical attack.
I agree with that. Maybe the sword's atack will be similar to the Archangel's from H3.
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this_other_guy
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{0_o} heh...
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posted November 12, 2005 03:16 PM |
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True that Djinn is a reflection of Arab culture and thus the presence of the scimitar, however most homm fans would relate the Djinn to the old Genie who has used magic as a melee attack.
But anyways thats just my two cents.
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Talzaroff
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posted November 18, 2005 12:21 PM |
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I simply LOOOVE the new H5 Genie-look!! He looks really powerful, with the typlical bling-bling all over him!
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Drakon-Deus
Undefeatable Hero
Qapla'
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posted November 18, 2005 01:46 PM |
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I simply LOOOVE the new H5 Genie-look!! He looks really powerful, with the typlical bling-bling all over him!
Don't get me wrong,but to me that's not a genie,its some sort of spirit,well,can't blame him,cuz he's a djinn.Aniway,i think that thr Lamp Genie from II is the best,i have lived with it in my PC.The H3 ones are pretty good,but my vote goes to HII.
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Lith-Maethor
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posted December 03, 2005 11:50 AM |
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weeeelll...
i was going to vote for HoMM3 ...but after seeing the promo version of it, i will never even consider doing so again...
its HoMM5 or HoMM4 for me...
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olMighty
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posted December 03, 2005 04:38 PM |
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well the genie was allright in all the version (besides h1) and I kind of like more the female tipe
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Lord_Crusader
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UHU!! supreme!
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posted December 03, 2005 07:04 PM |
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well the genie was allright in all the version (besides h1) and I kind of like more the female tipe
the unupgraded version of the genie in heroes 3 also was a female...
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Hellburn
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The efreet
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posted December 03, 2005 10:21 PM |
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Lord_Crusader
Promising
Supreme Hero
UHU!! supreme!
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posted December 03, 2005 10:51 PM |
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Oh I forgot I vote for the H5 version...
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Sebastian
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posted December 04, 2005 07:29 AM |
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The first time I saw the H5 version I wasn't satisfied with it, but it has grown on me. Now I think it is one of my favorite units (Along with the Nightmare, the Druid and the Angel. The artist did a good job on it. It is a very well balanced piece, in terms of principles of design.
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