VCMI

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VCMI is an open-source engine for Heroes of Might and Magic III with new possibilities include official mod support.

Post news Report RSS VCMI 0.99 for HoMM III released

We're back with new major 0.99 release! A lot of work has been done to ensure game stability. A number of "impossible" crash bugs were tracked down and fixed. This opens up chance for better multiplayer support in the future. RMG has undergone huge improvement, it is now not only closely resembling OH3, but also works much faster. Bonus is about 150 random map templates ported from original game and fan favorites. Pretty much every aspect has been improved. Pay close attention to spells and che

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You can download VCMI 0.99 for Windows on official website. For Linux see wiki page.

Since 0.98f over 100 bugs have been fixed. Since 0.98 it's difficult to count. For the first time in history more bugs are being fixed than reported ;)

We also have daily builds for Windows up and running.

VCMI 0.98f - PathfinderVCMI 0.98f - RMG with mod support

VCMI 0.98f - HotA town CaveVCMI 0.98f - Menu

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Installation

We recommend you first make a copy of clean Heroes Complete / Shadow of Death folder. Extract VCMI zip package there. WoG is not needed. All recommended mods and files can be downloaded via Launcher included in the package.

Changelog

GENERAL:
* New Bonus NO_TERRAIN_PENALTY
* Nomads will remove Sand movement penalty from army
* Flying and water walking is now supported in pathfinder
* New artifacts supported
- Angel Wings
- Boots of Levitation
* Implemented rumors in tavern window
* New cheat codes:
- vcmiglaurung - gives 5000 crystal dragons into each slot
- vcmiungoliant - conceal fog of war for current player
* New console commands:
- gosolo - AI take control over human players and vice versa
- controlai - give control of one or all AIs to player
- set hideSystemMessages on/off - suppress server messages in chat

BATTLES:
* Drawbridge mechanics implemented (animation still missing)
* Merging of town and visiting hero armies on siege implemented
* Hero info tooltip for skills and mana implemented

ADVETURE AI:
* Fixed AI trying to go through underground rock
* Fixed several cases causing AI wandering aimlessly
* AI can again pick best artifacts and exchange artifacts between heroes
* AI heroes with patrol enabled won't leave patrol area anymore

RANDOM MAP GENERATOR:
* Changed fractalization algorithm so it can create cycles
* Zones will not have straight paths anymore, they are totally random
* Generated zones will have different size depending on template setting
* Added Thieves Guild random object (1 per zone)
* Added Seer Huts with quests that match OH3
* RMG will guarantee at least 100 pairs of Monoliths are available even if there are not enough different defs

Please report any found bugs and issues on Mantis bugtracker

Also welcome our latest contributors Dydzio and Chocimier.

This is re-post of original announce by Warmonger available on official website

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Karlock
Karlock - - 19 comments

Nice! Compile it on VS2015 is too hard for me! :P

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_SXX_ - - 3 comments

If you ever decide to do that feel free to join our forums.
There are team members who might provide project files and help you.

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