The closed beta for Heroes of Might and Magic Online was launched recently and we were allowed to cast a glance into the game. How much like this Free2Play title with strategy classics from the “Might and Magic” series and why it differs from other MMOGs like World of Warcraft? you learn on the following paragraph?

The renowned Chinese developer studio TQ Digital is concerned for his latest work, a strong license, for Heroes of Might and Magic Online (HOMM Online) that  is based on the eponymous and renowned video game series, in which the player is paused, raising armies, resources to and gather to conquer cities. The previous approach included a turn-based game in which one of his characters, known as heroes, including the accompanying armies on the map leads and computer opponents or real competitors, trying to defeat the target. The storyline itself is based on the RPG series Might and Magic, the first part appeared in 1986. HoMM Online now wants to combine the classic elements of Heroes of Might and Magic III with the improved graphics of the fifth part, to a – the manufacturer – to guarantee a unique gaming experience.

The character creation, not quite typical for this genre.

In the first, game itself allows players to choose one of the nine types of existing cities. The selection is of paramount importance as it has a significant influence on the army assembly, since, depending on Städtetyp other units to choose from. Sun recruited as the Rampart City keeper dwarves, elves, unicorns and golden dragons, while driving in Necropolis undead like vampires, skeletons and ghosts hang themselves out. Fiery will, for example in the selection Inferno, for here dwell Effrets burning and flaming red devil, while in Griffin’s Castle, and even heavenly angels associated. Overall, each Städtetyp a similar army set is composed of ground forces, rangers, flying units and magiebegabten creatures. It should be noted that there were already among the many offshoots of the Heroes of Might and Magic series was always heated discussions about which Städtetyp which enjoys advantages. An open question, in my view there is no final verdict, and the leads, the type of player to different answers. Is this fateful choice made, it is now, say the outside of the character – the hero – select. There are many, and partly from the HoMM-known predecessors templates. A standard for the genre of traditional character creation does not exist.

Once in gameplay, you will be introduced through the already integrated and comprehensive tutorial in the control and options for action. So there is a tour of the persistent capital, where one can find other players and the first customers, but will also allow access to their own player city. Once in his own personal kingdom gives an introduction, how is the expansion of their own residence. For experienced players HoMM definitely not a problem, but beginners are advised to watch closely. Because there is still considerable at the beginning of the establishment and development needs and the feeding of troops at this time is very limited. At the beginning it does have many resources, so that not only the expansion of the city in the form of temples, schools and similar magic is possible, but also recruiting and training camps for individual units to be built. When taken in the test selection Necropolis for example be obtained in the course of three hours new real skeletons and zombies. To this add, however, his army must also be present, the corresponding pay that is unique to fork out in recruiting.

Necropolis entices with its own unique charm.

If you invested half his fortune and set up a small army sense, it goes beyond the capital. Here you can actually several different days orders are addressed, which are for the acquisition of new resources, and therefore essential for the continued construction of the own city. Then it goes into the wide world where it can regularly come to chance encounters in the form of hostile armies. The fight itself turned out as in Heroes of Might and Magic turn-based practice and allows the control of their own units. The own hero, however, can not be controlled directly, but can actively participate in the form of spells. Further influence the passive capabilities of the character, but it later. The player’s task is to cleverly as possible and to draw using the local conditions its combat units. The pitch here is similar to a giant chess board and depending on the speed of locomotion and it comes sooner or later the enemy contact. The direct confrontation follows mathematical laws, taking account of the attack, defense and moral values and the actual life energy, number and the luck factor. The result of an attack can then be read by naked figures. Are all enemy units defeated, ending the fight and it is plugged in the spoil in the form of experience points and gold crowns. their own army is defeated, the hero flees back to the player city with the task of attracting new recruits and once again to face the challenge.

The penetrating power of their own units – as already mentioned – influenced greatly by the skills of their character. Herewith we are in the character development, because each is replaced with this rise reached level talent points invested in the following three different talent trees. Who’s emphasis on the segment “Combat” is, will units with improved attack power, get stronger armor and greater tactical skill. Anyone who wants to increase the magic skills of their character, which may gave himself to the study of different magic styles, such as earth, fire, water and air, while the third talent tree, support, general speed increase and a higher distribution of experience points can be obtained. This aspect should occur HoMM seasoned players know, because the talent on offer were taken one to one.

Strategically, it goes up to the battle field.

Conclusion

Advance was again reminded that there is Heroes of Might and Magic Online in the early stage of closed beta and a comprehensive final conclusion as to this date is not possible. The cornerstone of the game are present, and these show that many of these titles KORE SOUNDPACK MMOGs like World of Warcraft, The Lord of the Rings Online and Co. clearly distinguishable, and if a comparison is drawn with a MMOG, most likely with Dreamlords is comparable. Essential to the latter variety is that all client-based expires. Basically TQ digital does the successful principles of the Heroes of Might and Magic series and as an addition on top creates a persistent world in which players build alliances, trade and war against each other can. In the secondary game, you will have an opportunity, own, to set of competitors vulnerable cities to make himself as a player-killer a name or be identified as owners of precious resources to the market price. be seen in how far the technical implementation, which remains on HoMM V Moors and thus in a game from 2006, can convince the European Community. From her basic level of development of these titles seems stable and the location is advanced significantly.