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Hrushov17
Adventuring Hero
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posted February 24, 2006 02:38 AM |
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I think weather would be cool as long as it's balanced 
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Maslo
Adventuring Hero
Lord of Vampires
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posted February 24, 2006 10:24 AM |
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It could be optional and should have no effect then it would be good.
And in this form(as an optional graphic tool)I would accept it
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ComradeX
Known Hero
Demands raising new Titan's HP
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posted March 17, 2006 11:34 AM |
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Like the night, I think that weather should only be an animation component of some enviorments, like snowfall at the northern land, sand storms at the desert, falling leaves at a forest, strong winds at platos, thunder storms at evil places, ect.
If you make the weather effect battles you throw the game out of balance again.
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william
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
LummoxLewis
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posted March 17, 2006 11:38 AM |
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Yeah the weather would unbalance the game in my opinion, no weather is better.
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Niion
Tavern Dweller
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posted December 17, 2007 09:48 AM |
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another tough call...
whether or not to include weather...or not?
In my humble opinion, it depends on to which direction the HMM series is heading:
> if it is shifting it focus to more complex and macro managing of exploration and combats, then weather might stand a chance
> if it is aiming to be more universally tactical and allow more casual way of playing, then it might not be a new element to be welcomed
the reasons behind this thinking is simple: to bring whatever new element to this well-developed,long-lived game would mean to"
- break a good number of valid rules and reestablish them, and ultimately rebalance them (internally and externally: with other seemingly less affected elements)
- setup an entirety of game system including UI, control, help system and reward-punishment mechanism
- reprioritize the key game play factors so the newcomer don't steal all the thunders...
PS: hi, I am new here, I am glad I have made it into this highly passionate and friendly neibourhood (finally), cheers!
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isabelyes
Fierce Battlegriffin
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posted December 17, 2007 05:45 PM |
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are you from ubisoft?
...plz check my h3 ds tread!!!!
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Seraphim
Supreme Hero
Knowledge Reaper
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posted December 17, 2007 06:55 PM |
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are you from ubisoft?
...plz check my h3 ds tread!!!!
Possibly yes.
And yes it should have weather but doesn't.
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"Science is not fun without cyanide"
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Daystar
Honorable
Legendary Hero
Back from the Dead
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posted December 17, 2007 09:53 PM |
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I think weather would be good, but only in combat through spells/abilities/scripting.
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isabelyes
Fierce Battlegriffin
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posted December 20, 2007 11:28 AM |
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Quote:
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are you from ubisoft?
...plz check my h3 ds tread!!!!
Possibly yes.
And yes it should have weather but doesn't.
his/her email adress has ubisoft in it. this could be the key for HOMM3DS!!!
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Niion
Tavern Dweller
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posted December 20, 2007 11:37 AM |
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sorry guys for the late reply.
YES I am from ubisoft, am I am really glad to join with all the fans here, in fact I am one myself.
as for the HOMM DS, I will certainly check out that interesting thread, it seems quite some ppl here are putting lots of energy into it..
but I am really not in a good pisition to give any kind of answer now, if you understand what I mean.
merry christmas to all, by the way.
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radar
Responsible
Legendary Hero
Castle/Haven player
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posted December 20, 2007 11:45 AM |
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Good we have one of you here, but I have a question. How are you related to H5?
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Niion
Tavern Dweller
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posted December 21, 2007 01:51 AM |
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All I can say is that I am a big fan of H5, if not all the HoMM games.
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Daystar
Honorable
Legendary Hero
Back from the Dead
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posted December 21, 2007 02:55 AM |
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That's not what he meant. What is your position in Ubival?
(programer, coordinator, outreach, animator [all hail])
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mamgaeater
Legendary Hero
Shroud, Flying, Trample, Haste
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posted December 21, 2007 03:08 AM |
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I mean like animated weather effects on the Adventure Map and Combat Map.
Weather like
Rain,
Snow,
Winds
Storms With occasional flashes of Lighting across the map etc.
I know that mean more animation and probaly more resources from the computer system but i was just wondering.
Baldur's Gate 2 have some weather animation in the game and it was very nice and gave the game a sense of realism.
Anyone else think that too?
i think "clouds" of weather that moves over the map would be nice
i beleive wholeheartedly that wheather could become a serious element.
in fact it could paired with other things make heroes a game where you must be flexible.
rain: fire spell 1/2 dmg inferno has low morale
wind: accuracy of projectiles reduced
storm: double damage to lightning spells
Overcast(extremely):necropolis creatures get boosts light spells 1/2 spell power
snow:lowered speed
hurricane:every once in a while blows units around and damages em.
tornado:lol do i need to say it
sandstorm:no range attacks.
calm:nothing (Booring)
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dota
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Niion
Tavern Dweller
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posted December 21, 2007 03:23 AM |
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I am game designer if that is what you care to know...
Let's focus back on the topic of this thread: weather.
weathers are nice to have even if merely for eye candies.
and it is not too hard to imagine cool possibilities of linking weather with game parameters. but the situation is:
for example (maybe not a good one) when you have a solid game like US 9ball, by adding a flashy new rule,(inspired my it be)does it necessarily make the game more fun?
{like if whenever you hit the cue, you have to hit the correct numbered ball(obviously) BUT NEVER THE NUMBER+1 BALL.}
it's extra stuff yes, it's new yes. but does it contribute more fun to the game or is it a big enough distraction to soften the integrity of the original structure?
same goes for many new elements that could potentially be added to HOMM: full moon/half moon, learning astrology, day/night, migration of beasts, resource tide with seasons...etc.
I'd love to know what's your take on this before evening digging into what weather can do.
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Daystar
Honorable
Legendary Hero
Back from the Dead
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posted December 21, 2007 03:30 AM |
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As long as it is well integrated. The problem with some games is that they thrust new concepts on top of the game and they don't mix them in with existing ones. Eg, having weather just being there is terrible, but having it combined with factions (eg, Necro leads to fog, Naga leads to rain) and then having it subtly decrease stats would work.
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isabelyes
Fierce Battlegriffin
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posted January 01, 2008 05:06 PM |
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I am game designer if that is what you care to know...
game designer HOMM3DS??
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Lesij
Famous Hero
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posted January 01, 2008 07:57 PM |
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I think it's great Idea. In my opinion- even better, would be this if you could see in heroe's view the sky and the clouds...
About whether affecting- if there was a strom- Titans and S. Titans, should gain +1 init for example, when it is sunny and hot- Fire Elementals and Phoenixes should get 1 to dmg and att and so on...
Also, in cold whether- nude or only light stuff wering dudes should get init penalty, and in hot whether- that with thich clothes should get init penalty...
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Daystar
Honorable
Legendary Hero
Back from the Dead
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posted January 01, 2008 10:01 PM |
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Wait, when were there nude creatures.
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