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Archer30 / Third-Upgrade-Mod

Third Upgrade Mod for HoMM 3 ERA
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Feedback from the Chinese forum #28

Open Archer30 opened 2 years ago

Archer30 commented 2 years ago

I want to share feedback from the Chinese forum here. The player is a mod maker for C&C Red Alert II. He shared his opinion about how he wished TUM to be developed in the future.

TLDR:

  1. Creatures. Many new creatures are created from the existing ones, either by assembling the body parts or recolouring. They are usually not so well made and better just get removed from the mod. A typical example is Slithzerikai.
  2. Alternative path of upgrade. This is a mechanism from HoMM 5, a creature can be upgraded to 2 different types according to the type of upgraded building. It is fun to play with and can be suitable for TUM.

Source: https://www.h3wog.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=75504&page=32#pid1138223

Google translate:

Brother, I would like to say a few thoughtful words to you. From the first time I met you I have been chasing the development of this mod because this mod has great potential. I am a Red Alert mod maker. Despite we specialise in different games, there are some things in common. According to the path I have travelled in the past few years, I think that if you want this mod to reach a higher/difficult level for others, you need to: 1. Don't add any more New treasures/creatures. I was just like you when I made the mod. I also like to stuff everything in it. Later, I suffered a lot for the vitality and balance of the mod, out of my appreciation for you and this mod. Love, please be sure not to add new things. It’s hard to control it. For example, in the latest version, although there are indeed excellent new units like the Shadow Dragon, there is also Slithzerikai, A unit of combined with Lizard and Hydra, this stitched monster will only have a negative impact on the quality of the mod and consume your precious energy! If you still follow this path, then this mod will become a lifeless curiosity, please listen to my opinion, this is the way I have gone through the game! 2. In addition to removing some unmatched/assembled monsters and some obviously unmatched treasures (if you need, I can help you make a list), focus on the existing Tier 3 creatures, Because at present: 80% of creatures are just color changes, and their abilities are all connected with existing ones. This has a decisive influence on the rank and vitality of this mod. I have three suggestions for you. The next strategy: stop adding new creatures/new treasures, streamline, and delete some of the middle strategy: based on the successful improvement case of replacing the wolf horse with the werewolf shaman, it is recommended that you improve it on the basis of the next strategy (especially the vampire lord) ; Top Strategy: Learn the brand advantage of 5th generation selective upgrade on the basis of the middle strategy. In view of the excellent creature like the shadow dragon, let me give you an example: for example, you can choose the bone dragon after you build the top of the high-level dragon. After the ghost dragon/shadow dragon or the third-order building is built, the added attribute value of the shadow dragon can be turned into a creature of the same level as the blood dragon for players to choose. This is my suggestion based on the direction of your mod production. I'm really afraid that you will take the detour when I made the game. I hope you will finish reading, thank you!

VMaiko1634 commented 2 years ago

Good feedback, I have also been reflecting on the same thing, but we need more collaborators, especially from 3D artists. Or else, a substantial graphical improvement will never take place.