Custom Maps question

[PhoenixReborn]

I'd just like to note that when I tried those setvar changes nothing happened. When I queried in the ubi forum smith_bd said the change no longer worked in 1.5/2.1.

Please somebody report back if it works for them. Also, anyone who has tips, they would be appreciated.

I will say this, one fan map that is large that works well for me is "four kingdoms". Each player can get control of four castles in his/her starting area. The numbers get pretty big if you like that sort of thing.

[cher]

2, Open the file autoexec.cfg situated at: c:\program files\ubisoft\Heroes of might and magic 5\Profiles\
3, Add setvar ai_time_limit = 18000 to the end of the file

Once I did those steps above (mentioned in the tweaking link), the AI turn time went down drastically. The game is much more playable (and enjoyable!) now.

NOTE: There is a seperate config file for HoF that must also be tweaked.

Thanks, I much appreciate the tip but I can't open a .cfg file

[AngelEyes]

Thanks for that information. So for HoF there are tow autoexec_a1.cfg files; one in the H5 directory and the other in the C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\Heroes of Might and Magic V\Profiles directory. Should both of these be changed?

I only altered the c:\<Heroes5 Install>\Profiles file. Never touched that other one. The autoexec_a1.cfg is the right file for HoF though (at least for me!).

For me it has worked on 2.1. Playing a large map right now ("Extra Large") with no unusual delay between turns. Prior to this modification, it was taking 4-6 minutes between turns after a few weeks, which was completely unacceptable.

As for the AI going 'retarded', well I never thought it was all that bright to begin with, so I can't really comment there. I think somewhere in that thread it says setting the AI turn length below 3000 makes it go bonkers, so that's the only tip I can give there.

cher:
Open the .cfg file with Notepad.

[cher]

I have another custom maps question. Why do some maps I've downloaded and put into the maps folder not show up in the list?

2 examples are:

Sutychka_11_eng.h5m
and
Nerivniumovy_10_eng.h5m

[HodgePodge]

Thanks, I much appreciate the tip but I can't open a .cfg file

Use Notepad.

I have another custom maps question. Why do some maps I've downloaded and put into the maps folder not show up in the list?

2 examples are:

Sutychka_11_eng.h5m
and
Nerivniumovy_10_eng.h5m

Be sure to check the 'Show Multiplayer Maps' option to view all the maps.

[cher]

Thanks, I much appreciate the tip but I can't open a .cfg file

Use Notepad. Yes, answered by Angeleyes, thanks

I have another custom maps question. Why do some maps I've downloaded and put into the maps folder not show up in the list?

2 examples are:

Sutychka_11_eng.h5m
and
Nerivniumovy_10_eng.h5m

Be sure to check the 'Show Multiplayer Maps' option to view all the maps.

I have checked both single and multiplayer lists already