Copy the .h3t file to the HotA_RMGTemplates directory in your Heroes of Might and Magic III: Horn of the Abyss installation.
A template pack for the HotA random map generator, optimized for giant maps.
A template designed for 3 human players versus 5 strong AI opponents.
- Map size:
Giant - Water:
Normal - Monster strength:
Strong
For an additional challenge, enable AI teams.
An updated version of the previous template.
- Added more AI and human towns
- Added Town Portals
- Map size:
Giant - Water:
No - Monster strength:
Strong
The underground and surface layers were swapped to ensure Dimension Door connectivity on the second map level.
- Water restored
- Mines removed to slow early player expansion
- Computer hero spawners now generate 8 heroes at game start
Hidden in Snow
- Focused on Bulwark and Tower towns
- Libraries encourage long-term progression
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AI struggles to collect troops efficiently. Compliant zones should be moved to another map level. Also delay human progression and give AI more preparation time.
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Necromancer starting towns should include several Vampire dwellings. Do this for every favorite troop.
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Spawned heroes unexpectedly move into the underground layer, making the map easier than intended.
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Exit guards for compliant zones should scale in size and difficulty so that each subsequent enemy becomes stronger.
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AI performs poorly when using human starting zones.
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The first ship is currently too easy to obtain. Consider surrounding starting areas with difficult terrain.
- Experimenting with a slower but still engaging early-game progression
- Planning new releases alongside future HotA editor updates
- Subterranean Gate connectivity
- Underground disconnected zones accessibility
- Map validation
- Interesting hero pool generation
- Well generation
- Cartographer generation
- GoSolo