Heroes of Might and Magic

Durwyn · 01-08-2002, 09:18 PM

Well, to be honest with ya, I've grew up playing HoMMI and HoMMII, about 2 years ago I was heavily into HoMMIII hehe. And now, a new and very improved HoMM is coming out! HoMMIV. Trust me, if you like D&D or IWD or BG, you will love HoMM! Any of it, but HoMMIV has new improved interface, graphics, monsters, everything. It actually includes quite a big RPG factor in it as well. I mean you see yourself as a Horsemen on a miniature map, you ride around, you have run points, when you run out of run points you'll need to rest to get them again. And whenever you battle, the game switches to something like IWD or BG, where you see your troops from the top-sided view. And they also have run points, and you take turns hitting your enemy. So its very similar to BG and 3rd Edition D&D Rules. If you played Pool of Radiance (bleh) you'll know how the battles go.

So does anyone else here like HoMM or planning to get HoMMIV?

fable · 01-08-2002, 10:13 PM

Back in early '01 it was supposed to be ready for the holidays, but since then I've not seen any target date on HOMM IV. 3DO is having a lot of problems, too. It seems that the only smart thing the CEO did was purchase New World Computing; everything else his firm has released has either thudded quietly or crashed in flames.

And they've definitely overmilked M&M for 6-8. I'm hoping HOMM IV doesn't fall prey to the same philosophy of pushing as much out the door as quickly as possible.

sylent · 01-08-2002, 11:33 PM

Bring on HommIV!!
I played 3 first, and really liked it, then went on to try out number 2, which one of my friends claimed was much better than number 3.
I got Armageddon's blade, but didn't play it that much, then saw what looked like another add-on in a shop... it was "heroes chronicles", and I thought it looked alright... after taking it home and playing it, I found that it only had 8 new campaign missions... sure it was 1/2 the price of a normal game, but I thought that was pretty scummy from 3do.

Lets hope number 4 is a winner.

KHaN · 01-09-2002, 02:48 AM

Anyone remember King's Bounty? Just curious to see if there are any old timers out there.

Glorfindel · 01-09-2002, 02:58 AM

Did ne1 else have problems with HOMM2 on their computer..... and on Windows 98????

fable · 01-09-2002, 02:59 AM

quote:
Originally posted by KHaN:
Anyone remember King's Bounty? Just curious to see if there are any old timers out there.

But of course. [img]smile.gif[/img] It was a fun game, and an unusual one for NWC, because your success was timed according to a specific number of moves. I think I still may have a copy of it, somewhere.

Grojlach · 01-09-2002, 04:20 AM

Hmm, it's been almost a year since I saw the HOMM4 screenshots, which looked promising... Like fable said, back then the game was supposed to be released for the holidays, but I haven't stumbled on any official news since then.

Sir ReGiN · 01-09-2002, 04:35 AM

quote:
Originally posted by KHaN:
Anyone remember King's Bounty? Just curious to see if there are any old timers out there.

Oh King's bounty! Now that was a game worth playing.. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Lifetime · 01-09-2002, 05:58 AM

Oooh HOMM..
I've had lots of good times with that one. I liked HOMM2 the best. HOMM3 was great but.. I sorta just liked HOMM2 better. HOMM4 is supposed to be more of a revolution rather than an evolution.. I wonder how it'll turn out.

Vaskez · 01-09-2002, 06:03 AM

Heh played HOMM2 first then tried out HOMM1 which was crap in comparison. HOMM3 was/is wicked. Bring on HOMM4....if I have time I'll be playin a few games on here:

www.toheroes.com

Although how people get into hundreds of games I have no idea, they must be playing like 10 hours online HOMM a week.

01-08-2002, 09:18 PM	#1
Durwyn Elminster Join Date: January 4, 2002 Location: New York Posts: 415	Well, to be honest with ya, I've grew up playing HoMMI and HoMMII, about 2 years ago I was heavily into HoMMIII hehe. And now, a new and very improved HoMM is coming out! HoMMIV. Trust me, if you like D&D or IWD or BG, you will love HoMM! Any of it, but HoMMIV has new improved interface, graphics, monsters, everything. It actually includes quite a big RPG factor in it as well. I mean you see yourself as a Horsemen on a miniature map, you ride around, you have run points, when you run out of run points you'll need to rest to get them again. And whenever you battle, the game switches to something like IWD or BG, where you see your troops from the top-sided view. And they also have run points, and you take turns hitting your enemy. So its very similar to BG and 3rd Edition D&D Rules. If you played Pool of Radiance (bleh) you'll know how the battles go. So does anyone else here like HoMM or planning to get HoMMIV? __________________ <b>-Durwyn Foehammer</b><p><i>\"Don\'t you go a-meddling with old stone or cold wights or prying in their houses, unless you be strong folk with hearts that never faulter.\"</i> - J.R.R. Tolkien

01-08-2002, 11:33 PM	#3
sylent Emerald Dragon Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 40 Posts: 948	Bring on HommIV!! I played 3 first, and really liked it, then went on to try out number 2, which one of my friends claimed was much better than number 3. I got Armageddon's blade, but didn't play it that much, then saw what looked like another add-on in a shop... it was "heroes chronicles", and I thought it looked alright... after taking it home and playing it, I found that it only had 8 new campaign missions... sure it was 1/2 the price of a normal game, but I thought that was pretty scummy from 3do. Lets hope number 4 is a winner. __________________ <i>\"Watch your back\"</i><br />Celebrate this chance to be alive and breathing...

01-09-2002, 02:48 AM	#4
KHaN Drow Warrior Join Date: June 21, 2001 Location: the not to distant future, Posts: 250	Anyone remember King's Bounty? Just curious to see if there are any old timers out there. __________________

01-09-2002, 02:59 AM	#6
fable Quintesson Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Where I am. Posts: 1,089	quote: Originally posted by KHaN: Anyone remember King's Bounty? Just curious to see if there are any old timers out there. But of course. [img]smile.gif[/img] It was a fun game, and an unusual one for NWC, because your success was timed according to a specific number of moves. I think I still may have a copy of it, somewhere.

01-09-2002, 04:20 AM	#7
Grojlach Zartan Join Date: May 2, 2001 Location: Ulpia Noviomagus Batavorum Age: 43 Posts: 5,281	Hmm, it's been almost a year since I saw the HOMM4 screenshots, which looked promising... Like fable said, back then the game was supposed to be released for the holidays, but I haven't stumbled on any official news since then. __________________ [url]\"http://www.audioscrobbler.com/user/Grobbel/\" target=\"_blank\"> [img]\"http://www.denness.net/rpi/username/Grobbel\" alt=\" - \" /></a>

01-08-2002, 10:13 PM	#2
fable Quintesson Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Where I am. Posts: 1,089	Back in early '01 it was supposed to be ready for the holidays, but since then I've not seen any target date on HOMM IV. 3DO is having a lot of problems, too. It seems that the only smart thing the CEO did was purchase New World Computing; everything else his firm has released has either thudded quietly or crashed in flames. And they've definitely overmilked M&M for 6-8. I'm hoping HOMM IV doesn't fall prey to the same philosophy of pushing as much out the door as quickly as possible.

01-09-2002, 02:58 AM	#5
Glorfindel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: January 9, 2002 Location: Mt. Gambier, Australia Age: 36 Posts: 3,337	Did ne1 else have problems with HOMM2 on their computer..... and on Windows 98????

01-09-2002, 04:35 AM	#8
Sir ReGiN Gold Dragon Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: The land of blonde virgins Age: 42 Posts: 2,563	quote: Originally posted by KHaN: Anyone remember King's Bounty? Just curious to see if there are any old timers out there. Oh King's bounty! Now that was a game worth playing.. [img]smile.gif[/img]

01-09-2002, 05:58 AM	#9
Lifetime Red Dragon Join Date: March 3, 2001 Location: Scotch College, Melbourne Posts: 1,503	Oooh HOMM.. I've had lots of good times with that one. I liked HOMM2 the best. HOMM3 was great but.. I sorta just liked HOMM2 better. HOMM4 is supposed to be more of a revolution rather than an evolution.. I wonder how it'll turn out. __________________ \'Cause its always raining in my head. Forget all the things I should have said..

01-09-2002, 06:03 AM	#10
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	Heh played HOMM2 first then tried out HOMM1 which was crap in comparison. HOMM3 was/is wicked. Bring on HOMM4....if I have time I'll be playin a few games on here: www.toheroes.com Although how people get into hundreds of games I have no idea, they must be playing like 10 hours online HOMM a week. __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

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