We all played HOMM V for some time and it's time to choose..

The new Heroes games produced by Ubisoft. Please specify which game you are referring to in your post.

What is your favorite faction in HOMM V?

Heaven
16
10%
Inferno
20
12%
Necropolis
39
24%
Dungeon
37
23%
Sylvan
27
16%
Academy
25
15%
 
Total votes: 164

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We all played HOMM V for some time and it's time to choose..

Unread postby howgrizzly » 15 Jul 2006, 10:50

We all played HOMM V for some time and it's time to choose your favorite faction.
Do you think that with the balance patch (planned who knows when) your preferences will change?
"Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monster
and if you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes into you."
Friedrich Nietzsche

"How long can any man fight the darkness before he finds it in himself." - Sounds familiar? :D

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Unread postby omegaweix » 15 Jul 2006, 11:13

Voted Academy....
but this decision didn't need "some time", since H2 wizards are my all time faves.... but in this game Sylvan caught quite up with them (if the Avenger special skill was more comfortable to use maybe they'd be on par with Acad. ) .


p.s. minor typo i've encountered very often, i think the castle faction is spelled "Haven" instead of "Heaven" .
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Unread postby PhoenixReborn » 15 Jul 2006, 11:31

I voted for Dungeon.

Haven is cheap.
Necro is cheap.
Inferno is fragile.
Sylvan is too might oriented compared to H II. (my personal taste, it just doesn't feel right).
Academy has some crappy units even bolstered by artifacts.
But warlock is about right. I like empowered spells. And some day if I can master the skill chart I might get chains.

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Unread postby DaemianLucifer » 15 Jul 2006, 11:31

Voted dungeon.Though I dont like their art style,they are pretty powerful.And the hero has some nice specials.

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Unread postby omegaweix » 15 Jul 2006, 11:37

PhoenixReborn wrote: Academy has some crappy units even bolstered by artifacts.
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Am i the only one around here who is not offended by the look and feel of the gargoyles? :|
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Unread postby howgrizzly » 15 Jul 2006, 11:46

Sorry for the "Heaven" mistake. I just typed so fast I didn't notice.

My vote is really split all factions have some pros and cons.
It's a hard decision but overall Inferno is the best for me.
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and if you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes into you."
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Unread postby DaemianLucifer » 15 Jul 2006, 11:46

omegaweix wrote: Am i the only one around here who is not offended by the look and feel of the gargoyles? :|
Nah.But you are a minority.

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Unread postby howgrizzly » 15 Jul 2006, 11:48

DaemianLucifer wrote:
omegaweix wrote: Am i the only one around here who is not offended by the look and feel of the gargoyles? :|
Nah.But you are a minority.
Users if you ARE offended with the gargoyle looks just use the Gargoyle skin. From the Modding Section
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Unread postby Grumpy Old Wizard » 15 Jul 2006, 11:59

Academy. I am a wizard, after all.

I am fine with our gargoyles. Our djiin could use some work though.

GOW

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Unread postby PhoenixReborn » 15 Jul 2006, 12:13

I find it amusing when the gargoyles hit with their stone slab.

I meant more power wise.

The Djinn die like flies (and the ai target them), and they don't even shoot or have possibility of killing a percentage of enemies.

The gargoyles come in great numbers, but I find them inconsequential in determing battle outcomes no matter the stage of the game.

Gremlins and golems are fine. Rakshasa and titans are powerful. I like the mage graphics and animations a great deal. The unit has it's strengths and weakness but overall is pretty solid.

The faction is fine and probably my second favorite but there you see my thoughts.

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Unread postby soupnazii » 15 Jul 2006, 12:21

the djin are among the best looking guys in this game! how dare you insult them!?!? i voted Sylvan by accident. i was debating either them or necro, and decided necro but accidently clicked sylvan. nothing can beat a stack of 10,000 skelly archers (except maybe a bunch or master hunters :) )

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Unread postby TinBane » 15 Jul 2006, 12:33

Necromancers! Vampires FTW!

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Unread postby Alamar » 15 Jul 2006, 13:09

Because I play against the AI a lot I'll vote for Necropolis as they can stay with the AI and have been one of my favorites since the beginning.

Even if this changes I'll still go with Necros probably [good 1st impression].

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Unread postby howgrizzly » 15 Jul 2006, 13:17

I must say I'm impressed. It seems that the game has a real balance. Just look at the votes. For now all factions are tied ;D.
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Dungeon is the best 4 me

Unread postby shone976 » 15 Jul 2006, 13:32

I have voted for Dungeon and always will.

Powerfull spells, good heroes, outstanding army (at my oppinion best lv1, lv2, lv5, lv6 and finaly lv7 army in the game).

But the summoning spells, and my favorite conjure Phoenix with high spell power wins every battle. When you conjure one with around 1600 HP, attack arund 150, deffence around 110, damage some 500-700 and initiative 15, what else is left to say.

Black Dragons forever. :D


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Unread postby Angrilmor » 15 Jul 2006, 13:41

Dungeon (the chains)
Sylvan a second close

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Dudes!

Unread postby wolf8t8t » 15 Jul 2006, 13:57

Your all a bunch of noobs! Warlock is ok but their units cost an arm and a leg and you get very little of them. As for empowerment and their heroes it's direct damage noob strategy. I like necro because you have to think to be them. Haven is also very well rounded.

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Unread postby omegaweix » 15 Jul 2006, 14:05

Grumpy Old Wizard wrote: I am fine with our gargoyles. Our djiin could use some work though.

GOW
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Unread postby MrSteamTank » 15 Jul 2006, 14:07

omegaweix wrote:
PhoenixReborn wrote: Academy has some crappy units even bolstered by artifacts.
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Am i the only one around here who is not offended by the look and feel of the gargoyles? :|
I like the gargoyles right now. Pretty unique and the fact that a flying tombstone is delivering death is pretty ironic. :-D

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Unread postby Orfinn » 15 Jul 2006, 14:10

Until now I gotta go with the Sylvan. Pretty nice selection of units and just as might oriented as I want them to be. The special is very nice and triple imbued ballista with meteor shower, well that can really wreak havoc :D


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