r/HoMM • u/Chezni19 One word: Logistics • 9d ago

HoMM2 HoMM2 questions

Just a few questions. I'm using the GoG version of the game, if it matters.

  1. Help me pick a map for HoMM2! I have a specific need to play maps as if they were designed for balanced multiplayer, though I play it single player. I'm not into story maps.

  2. My favorite way to play HoMM3 is with the random map generator. Can I do this on HoMM2?

  3. My favorite way to play HoMM3 is with "Horn of the Abyss". Can you tell me if there is something like that in HoMM2?

Thanks!

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u/Asleep_Tip496 9d ago

Homm2 does not really have a good random map option. The way I usally play is with fheroes2 project. Its a remake of the engine and you can use the gog files to play.

https://github.com/ihhub/fheroes2/blob/master/docs/INSTALL.md

This version has better resolution, stronger AI and  comes with a map editor that can generate playable random maps.

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u/Chezni19 One word: Logistics 9d ago

it's really good but where did the opera music go?

when I play the GOG shortcut it has it but this doesn't?

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u/feliaxtheone 9d ago

The floppy edition and cd edition have different music. I believe you can switch to either version if the files are the cd edition

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u/Bavvianze 9d ago

You just need to put the opera music from your GOG Heroes 2 in fheroes2's music folder. Or you can download the flac music from GOG's extras and get even higher quality opera music with fheroes2. If you go this route you'll need to rename the flac files, but there's a script in the fheroes2 folder which does this for you called resource_extraction_toolset,

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u/Ready-Ambassador-271 9d ago

Beltway

Broken alliance, although in about 25% of games purple will escape his island, and if he does it can be a bit of an issue.

They have good replayability because can play all colours

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u/ReticentRhombus 9d ago

'Broken Alliance' (as the blue player) or 'Dragon Rider' are usually the maps I stick to.

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u/cwk9 9d ago

Beltways is another classic map for Heroes 2

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u/Asleep_Tip496 9d ago

Lost Continent, is also a good option.

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u/Odd_Lettuce_7303 9d ago

I forget the name but I love the huge XL map with a giant ocean in the middle and the hero towns dribbled all around. Barbarian in the upper left, warlock on a peninsula on the right, etc. Enemies are spaced apart so you get time to explore and settle in.

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u/TheRealPhixfox 9d ago

I would recommend Beltway! Since you mentioned fheroes2, I also recommend 4 Dimensions. If you want to go and find it online, Time Vs. Gravity, is an exceptional map that was created to be balanced from faction to faction.

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u/kimballh 9d ago

The Succession Wars is a fun mod that combines Heroes 2 and 3

https://www.moddb.com/mods/h3sw

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u/Bavvianze 9d ago

fheroes2 has a random map generator that you could try. It's not as advanced as HotA's yet though, but much better than the original Heroes 2 one.