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Chapter_Serf
Tavern Dweller
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posted March 26, 2015 07:33 PM |
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Making a HoMM3 Campaign
Hi all, I've started making a HoMM3 campaign, and I have a few questions...
First, should I bother making a HoMM3 campaign? Would anyone try it?
Next, what should I make it with? WoG? SoD? Something else?
Any help would be appreciated?
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JotunLogi
Known Hero
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posted March 26, 2015 07:42 PM |
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well, if it will be good (challenging, complex and well written at the same time) then there will be people interested in playing that- I personally prefer single player maps but there are many persons who enjoyed adventures like this
I have no experience in making maps myself- but which game you want to choose depends what You want to achieve. Games for SoD, if I am not mistaken, can be playeed also in WoG and other mods. If made for mod- t will be limited to mod. Not sure which cause I try to avoid mods.
As far as I know. WoG has more tools and options but at the same time it is much easier to f*** everything up. SoD is decent choice if You are just starting, but the options, challenge and mechanics that t offers can be not satysfying
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kicferk
Known Hero
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posted March 26, 2015 09:38 PM |
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To start with, before you make a campaign, make sure you have a compelling story underlying it. If you feel like having a lot of challenges in the corner of your head, but not much story, a single map is definitely better. And I'm pretty sure if the story is nice and maps are at least fine, then there will be people who will give it a try.
What you should make it with is more or less a choice of your preferences. But a rule of thumb is: if you are not familiar with ERM then don't go into WoG. First reason is, in WoG there are many things that are specific to a given map, and I don't think wog campaign editor carries them over(all comander stats, creature experiance, henchman, etc.). Second reason is, people tend to expect some nicely scripted stuff in WoG maps.
SoD is a solid starting point I think.
Now, if you have the main story, you need to divide it into parts, add subplots, quests, and so on. You also need to make a map for each part of the story. Of course, each map should be a bit different, interesting and a bit challenging.
One thing you should not do is use randomly generated maps in your campaign, they are in general boring, not so nicely looking, and not very difficult.
I can help you with some parts, provided you have the main story and the map designs. Feel free to pm me about it 
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Salamandre
Admirable
Omnipresent Hero
Wog refugee
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posted March 26, 2015 09:42 PM |
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Threads about "what ya guys think I should do" end in nothing, always. I can't even find a single example proving I am wrong.
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Chapter_Serf
Tavern Dweller
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posted March 26, 2015 09:53 PM |
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K.
I'll do it on SoD. Thanks guys!
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