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112 points cybersoyuz | 2 comments | 18 Jul 25 17:21 UTC | HN request time: 0.598s | source
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GeekyBear ◴[18 Jul 25 20:44 UTC] No.44609626[source]▶
I keep a Windows 2000 virtual machine with no network access around just to occasionally play HOMM 3.

There aren't many games from that era that are as infinitely replayable. Command and Conquer: Yuri's Revenge and Starcraft come to mind.

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1. IG_Semmelweiss ◴[19 Jul 25 00:42 UTC] No.44611460[source]▶
Try playing the HD add-on with the HotA (horn of the abyss) espansion! There are 2 new factions now which are well balanced.

And, they look beautiful.

Its wonderful what a dedicated community can achieve. Kudos to all of them!

TIP: if you get the game on GOG. It will run just fine in any modern Windows setup (even MAC OS i believe)

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2. ptero ◴[19 Jul 25 02:42 UTC] No.44612101[source]▶
Another vote for the Horn of the Abyss! It is a community pack that keeps the HOMM3 gameplay spirit but adds a lot of minor UI enhancements fixing various pain points.

And if you like insanely complex scenarios, check out HotA user maps on maps4heroes.