diff --git a/src/SUMMARY.md b/src/SUMMARY.md index 087da73a..7105c749 100644 --- a/src/SUMMARY.md +++ b/src/SUMMARY.md @@ -72,6 +72,7 @@ - [Half-Life 2](./game-support/half-life-2.md) - [Half Sword Demo](./game-support/half-sword.md) - [Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice](./game-support/hellblade.md) + - [Heroes of Might and Magic III](./game-support/heroes3.md) - [Hitman: Contracts](./game-support/hitman-3-c.md) - [Hearts of Iron III](./game-support/hoi-3.md) - [Hollow Knight](./game-support/hollow-knight.md) diff --git a/src/game-support/heroes3.md b/src/game-support/heroes3.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..17b35ca1 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/game-support/heroes3.md @@ -0,0 +1,41 @@ +# Heroes of Might and Magic III + + +{{#template ../templates/rating.md status=Platinum installs=Yes opens=Yes}} + +> [!IMPORTANT] +> The game is available on GOG and it is the [Complete Edition](https://www.gog.com/en/game/heroes_of_might_and_magic_3_complete_edition) which is the definite version. The Steam version is using the HD "remaster" which is not recommended and not tested. +--- +> [!NOTE] +> The popular community mods [heroes3hd](https://sites.google.com/site/heroes3hd/) and [hota](https://h3hota.com/en/download) are supported and recommended. + +## Setup + +### Prerequisites: +1. Buy the game from GOG if you don't have it yet. [Heroes 3 purchase page on GOG](https://www.gog.com/en/game/heroes_of_might_and_magic_3_complete_edition) +2. Download the offline backup installers from GOG. +3. *(optional)* Download [heroes3hd mod](https://sites.google.com/site/heroes3hd/) +4. *(optional)* Download [hota mod](https://h3hota.com/en/download) + +### Installation: +1. create new bottle (win7) and follow all installation instructions (roseta, wine, etc.) +2. run the heroes 3 installation +3. *(optional)* run the heroes3hd mod installation +3. *(optional)* run hota mod installation + +At this point you should be able to run the `Heroes3.exe` or `Heroes3 HD.exe` if you installed the mods and run the game. However, the sound is not working properly (slow, breaking). To fix this you should: + +1. click on `winetricks` +2. `dll` +3. select `dsound` +4. run + +This will open the terminal and install new drivers. After this you are all set. + +