Map Made with Equilibris 3.51 with Heroes 4 ULTIMATE below.
Please Read the attached TXT file as it contains important info!
Please Read the first day intro aswell. I know that is a lot, but to have some picture what to expect its good if you do not ignore it.
Difficulty has been optimized HIGHLY to impossible mode, but lower difficulties may work, exept some triggers what have been optimized for the impossible multiplier.
The Previous version was already long, and THIS one puts estimatedly 10-15 hours on top.
Expect Insane battles, with improved AI, hand crafted hero behaviours and spell usages, and extreme opponents. The old game got a new coat, i can promise you that :))
The story goes way above 170k characters now, so you will have something to strive for. I enjoyed every single moment creating THIS NEW version for you ALL, and i believe you will be entertained by it. And that is the most important! Have Fun Guys/Gals! The - - - 3.0 - - - IS HERE!
Author: Ston3M4son, 30-04-2025 02:34 Wand of Illusions - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0 Wand of Illusion - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0
Aenain holds the Wand of Illusion, and to get it from him you have to visit Sekana and finish her quest,to make her give you the spellbook and THEN come back to Aenain so he will give you the Wand of Illusion.
If you try to attack Bubbletown, the Wand will be destroyed and you will not be able to finish actually the new part of the updated map.
Soul Stealer is held by the Lich in underground and there is several hint on the way to direct you in the correct location. You need to use the Tunnel on the left bottom shore of the Right continent.. The Lich is not far from there. If you remember the 2.2 version . the Lich its south from the Genie who gives you the Brimstone Breastplate for Oxomon the efreet.
Soul stealer will give Tasha EXTREME power.. for a price ofc :))
Author: Ston3M4son, 29-04-2025 18:55 Wand of Illusion - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0 Aenain holds the Wand of Illusion, and to get it from him you have to visit Sekana and finish her quest,to make her give you the spellbook and THEN come back to Aenain so he will give you the Wand of Illusion.
If you try to attack Bubbletown, the Wand will be destroyed and you will not be able to finish actually the new part of the updated map.
Soul Stealer is held by the Lich in underground and there is several hint on the way to direct you in the correct location. You need to use the Tunnel on the Right bottom of the Right continent.. The Lich is not far from there. If you remember the 3.2 version . the Lich its south from the Genie who gives you the Brimstone Breastplate for Oxomon the efreet.
Soul stealer will give Tasha EXTREME power.. for a price ofc :))
Author: Razorockham (Netherland), 29-04-2025 07:27 Master Spellbook or Wand of Illusions? - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0 Hello, I managed to reach the castle Blubbetown, still searching for the Soul stealer. What a quest, map a map!! I do not understand the text of Aenain: he wants to have the Master spellbook but also the Wand of Illusions. Both? Are they both in the hands of Sekana?
Ston3M4son writes:
29-04-2025 19:00
Wand - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0
You do not have to click on the town to return the Spellbook. The Trigger event is placed about 3-4 tile from the town on the path. Just walk towards the town and if you have the spellbook the event will trigger.
Thomas Aquinas (Russia) writes:
29-04-2025 20:39
Master Spellbook or Wand of Illusions? - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0 - Rise of an Empire of Her
Hi buddy Razorockham.
I haven't played this map but I'm interested in your question. I quickly looked at the map code and roughly understood what you need to do. So you need to find the Teacher's Spellbook, it's with the Witch (Sekana). She sits on the other upper side of the Middle Continent. I marked her dwelling with a red circle on the map picture.
You also need to visit (6 dream teachers) (these are Sphinxes) after that when you approach the city of Blubbatown where an evil man named Aeneas sits, you will be offered to exchange the Teacher's Book for the Illusion Rod. This rod is part of the Archmage set. You must definitely get it, otherwise you may not be able to finish the game. Therefore, it is not advisable to simply kill the man Aeneas without receiving the Illusion Rod from him. All this happens on a small piece of land that I highlighted with a yellow elongated circle on the picture.
(Dream teachers) are scattered throughout different places on the map. I highlighted all 6 of them with yellow arrows in the picture where they are. As I said, these are ordinary Sphinxes, when you approach them, a text message will pop up that you should touch them, then (the Teacher of Sleep) will teach you something.
Write if my advice helped you? I'm interested. Also, please write on what game day exactly you reached the city of Blubbatown. For example, day 6 week 1 month 1 and how many heroes did you have by that time?
Thomas Aquinas (Russia) writes:
29-04-2025 21:36
Version 3.2 ?? - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0
Hi Ston3M4son!
I think there was never a version 3.2? I've never heard of it. You probably meant version 2.2, it's on
I also have version 2.32 on my hard drive, maybe you were talking about that. It doesn't seem to be anywhere else on the internet. Although I could be wrong.
Ston3M4son writes:
29-04-2025 23:48
My mistake - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0
Heroes Ultimate is NOT affecting any map i create, as that one is completely remakes the system so i do not use it. Equilibris is in my opinion elevates the experience. Ultimate i use only for the resolution. Its not even needed to play my maps.
On the other hand, if you play this map Rise of an Empire of heroes 3.0, you will see what i mean on another level. As this map is ALREADY on another level.
And i am going to go beyond this one with my new. Both in scripting, both in story.
Ston3M4son writes:
29-04-2025 23:52
okay..this one was unintended - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0
i sent twice the same reply...sorry.
this is the reply to the question in this box
Yes you are right :)) i just already forgot about that it was number TWO. This is actually only 3.1 so yes..there is and will not be 3.2 as this is the very final and bugfree version. maybe very small tuning will happen from time to time but those are not worth to mentoin.
I see you are very familiar with the scripting. Happy to see someone who is able to tell what happens if looking on the script.
Author: Ston3M4son, 25-04-2025 22:22 New map in progress - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0 Hello Everyone! I am working on a new map what is far from finished, but the base is there already.. I am looking for talented and dedicated storytellers to partner with me on it, to create a truly extraordinary one. What i would say " on a different level"
anyone? :D
Thomas Aquinas (Russia) writes:
29-04-2025 21:33
New map (another level) - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0
New map (another level)So what is this new (unusual) map that is far from complete but the basis is already there and what does it mean (another level)? If the map is made again based on Equilibris or even worse based on a mixture of Equilibris and the mod (NimoStar) (Ultimatum) then this is a bad idea. The best option if you want to create a map that most players will love is a regular classic version of the hero. There are not so many truly magnificent maps. And real masterpieces are few and far between. To create such a map is a great luck and skill. One plot is not enough for a masterpiece map, you need to take into account everything. (Balance, Beauty, User circle and of course the story that the player will see). But in general, this is a good thing. Classics, despite all its mistakes, are the best choice in such a matter. Well, in general, I wish you success.
Ston3M4son writes:
29-04-2025 23:46
You are right in some way. - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0
Heroes Ultimate is NOT affecting any map i create, as that one is completely remakes the system so i do not use it. Equilibris is in my opinion elevates the experience. Ultimate i use only for the resolution. Its not even needed to play my maps.
On the other hand, if you play this map Rise of an Empire of heroes 3.0, you will see what i mean on another level. As this map is ALREADY on another level.
And i am going to go beyond this one with my new. Both in scripting, both in story.
Author: Razorockham (Netherland), 25-04-2025 21:21 Picture of Tasha - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0 I forgot to send you a picture of this poor, weak Tasha. It happened two times. The first time I could restore this with my autosave. The second time I did not see this, and so I was too late
Ston3M4son writes:
25-04-2025 22:15
how? - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0
I would like to see your save on this matter. I have no clue what nullified both of her stats at this point. rotorcame@tutanota.com
Ston3M4son writes:
26-04-2025 00:44
i think - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0
I think you ignored the hint, OR you were much faster reaching that point than i anticipated. My guess is that you started the new quest with Tasha, and she started losing stats. Here is the hint pic.
Author: Razorockham (Netherland), 25-04-2025 20:11 Problem: Tasha has lost all his power - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0 It was in 2019 when we discussed the improved version you planned of this plan. Finally it's published! Quite a challenge, you made for us. I will inform you about my progress - I hope.
In the neighbourhood of the stronghold Levkas Tasha suddenly has lost all his attack-defense power and his magic pointes. Without any reason! Do you recognize this problem?
Author: fabjan (Poland), 21-04-2025 19:17 Like Question about Pickaxe - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0 Hi, my biggest problem rn is how to get the original pickaxe 1.0? I know it should be in underground but I really dont know where to find it, I would love some help/tip or map where it is. To this point map is amazing:) Thanks in advance
Ston3M4son writes:
22-04-2025 17:33
pickaxe questline - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0
Hey i am very excited that you like the map, i gave my best into it :)
So for the pickaxe to be available to start you need to have completed a couple of things. Namely:
- Aquire the first hero Tasha kin`Tzixar
- Visit the quest hut of Exalomor the Efreet in the Middle continent RIGHT shore. it is about the first quarter of the top part of the continent.
- Go to underground through the tunnel what is in the Tasha questline aswell. Right bottom of the map. almost next to the Right coninent bottom shore.
-Find the quest hut there. Hint: An efreet is stuck in a lava pool next to it. it should be almost visible when you enter Underground there
- Help the Efreet and finish his quest. Its an easy and a short one.
-Be happy about your newly aquired Pickaxe, and start to upgrade it with following the questline.
Author: fabjan (Poland), 21-04-2025 19:12 Like Question about Pickaxe - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0 Hi, my biggest problem rn is how to get the original pickaxe 1.0? I know it should be in underground but I really dont know where to find it, I would love some help/tip or map where it is. To this point map is amazing:) Thanks in advance
Author: Jozsef (Mako, Hungary), 02-04-2025 09:33 As much as I enjoying the map it is making me really really frustrating. - Rise of an Empire of Her As much as I enjoying the map it is making me really really frustrating. I am sending an screen shot where am I and even the map editor not helping me. If you avoid a spoilers I sent an email yesterday morning (7:39) you can bring up spoilers there about the map.
Thanks.
Author: Ston3M4son, 02-04-2025 02:36 Guardians - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0 But to reach it you have to defeat the about 3k bandits who is guarding the entrance to it
Author: Ston3M4son, 02-04-2025 02:33 Tasha - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0 Hi! Tasha is at the end of the second valley from top, right from your town.
The prison is WELL hidden and it is not visible. Its almost the edge of the map, behind the trees. The Eye of the Magi (in front of the starting town) should reveal the location
Nagyon orulok hogy elvezettel jatszol a palyan! Mar megerte a 4 honap keszitesi idot :))
Author: Jozsef (Mako, Hungary), 31-03-2025 20:57 Where is Tasha? - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0 Hi. I am really enjoying your map but where the hell can I find Tasha? I am really stucked.
Jozsef (Mako, Hungary) writes:
02-04-2025 18:25
I can't see that imprisoned hero at all, not even with map editor and clicking with everything
I can't see that imprisoned hero at all, not even with map editor and clicking with everything which is clickable methods. Can you give me more hint, can you be more specific pretty please where should I find her/him.
I can even sending you my save file and if you don't want to spoil other reply to my email please which was sent yesterday 7:34 morning.
Thanks.
Ston3M4son writes:
02-04-2025 21:11
Guard Gate - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0
This is the Guard Gate leading to Tasha
Ston3M4son writes:
02-04-2025 21:14
And Tasha Prison location - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0
Prison
Jozsef (Mako, Hungary) writes:
02-04-2025 21:34
I already did that and nothing i can do it except what you can see in my picture. - Rise of an Empi
I already did that and nothing i can do it except what you can see in my picture.
I am using only Equilibris mod, nothing else and the 3.5.1 version of before you asking it. I can send you my latest save file to your email address for checking yourself out in my save file.
Jozsef (Mako, Hungary) writes:
02-04-2025 21:54
I just sent my latest saved file in your email address in hungarian. - Rise of an Empire of Heroes
I just sent my latest saved file to your email address in hungarian.
Can you reply to me in hungarian to my email please?
Thanks.
Author: noname (Zagreb), 07-03-2025 10:02 Like Map works - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0 I have heroes4 gog and ultimate mod without equilibris and map works.
Author: Ston3M4son, 07-03-2025 00:36 Fighting Bad file - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0 Hello all!
If someone still gets a "Bad map" message after they did the CLEAN install as i described, then i have one last idea why it could happen. ///but i highly doubt this is the reason as it was running on several other player`s game///
So i cleaned the editor`s toolset from all edited objects, characters, anything what could make conflict, and the map is on progress to be updated. I wrote the modifications in the first day intro on the TOP. and as you see for me it is running...
Author: Psoy (Canada), 05-03-2025 20:16 Map doesn't work - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0 Map is not opening. Nothing helps. Equilibris mode is rubbish. Why are you doing maps in this useless mode?
Author: Ston3M4son, 26-02-2025 17:22 Final Version - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0 The fixed and updated version what will be the FINAL version aswell, unless some serious issue is being discovered, is the version 3.1. The map is available. The 3.0 contains a serious bug what makes actually the End boss unreachable. It has been corrected in the 3.1
Author: kas (Romania), 23-02-2025 19:12 mods - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0 so you are supposed to play this with equilibris 3.51 or with the ultimate mod?
Ston3M4son writes:
23-02-2025 20:24
mods - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0
Ultimate mod is not needed. It is only recommended for the bigger screen resolution. ONLY Equilibris 3.51 is needed.
kas (Romania) writes:
23-02-2025 20:54
mods - Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0
cool, i will try it after you do the fixes, thx
Rise of an Empire of Heroes 3.0 walkthrough
So The reason of THIS Readme is because of the dozens of different mods, different versions, different combinations applied to the main game.
So IF you have coincidentally a combination what is NOT compatible you WILL get a "Map is bad" message
I can assure you, the map IS NOT bad.
To solve this problem there is a couple of things you have to do:
-Make a full CLEAN install of the game
-MAKE A FULL BACKUP of the DATA directory. THis step is ESSENTIAL and will save you a lot of headaches
-Then Install Equilibris 3.51 but check after the install that the files have been moved to the "Data" directory in your Heroes4 folder.
-Then run the game with the "h4mod.exe" executable
This is the easier solution
The more tricky is this, if the above does not solve the problem:
-AFTER you uninstalled everything from heroes, you have to manually delete in the registry. As windows is dumb, and even you uninstall something some things left there, and THESE can cause a huge conflict later on. I almost lost this map because of this.
So how you do it
After you uninstalled heroes, you go to win menu /run and regedit
there you search for expression : heroes, 3DO, New World Computing
and delete manually what is being found.
Then when there is nothing left, THEN make the steps above.
If you do this correctly, there is no way this map is giving you a "Map is bad" message
DURING creating this map, and rigorously testing it in between, my installed order was the following:
Heroes 4 BASE---> Gathering Storm ---> Winds of War ---> Heroes 4 ULTIMATE mod ---> Equilibris 3.51
The map is somehow NOT compatible with Equilibris 3.60 or 3.60 HD, or Greatest Mod. If you have those probably you will get a Bad map message.
You can try to install Equilibris 3.51 on top, but i think that will cause problems if you do not do a clean install.
BUT It is compatible with the AWESOME mod of Heroes4 ULTIMATE!! IF you install Equilibris 3.51 AFTER. So you can have the excellent feature of bigger screen resolution and still play with Equi modifications. You have to launch the game with "h4mod.exe"
Any critics, comments would be appreciated. to rotorcame@tutanota.com (but please tell me the WHY also)
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