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If you want to use the map editor for the game, you must also create a shortcut for 'h3maped.exe', and for the campaign editor, you need a shortcut to 'h3ccmped.exe' You will be asked to create a shortcut, select 'Heroes3.exe' When the installation is complete, 'Exit' the installer

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Note: The PlayOnLinux install script for the game includes a workaround to hide this error If you do get it, you can safely click Ok to close it. This seems to be different on different systems, some get this error and other's don't. When the installation comes to the end, you may see this error. Then click to accept the UELA and click 'Install' Then click 'Next'Ĭlick on options, then you can uncheck the Foxit reader install as it is not required and will just take space. When you are asked for the install file to run, navigate to the GOG installer and select it. The gdiplus library will allow the GOG installer to display correctly while the directplay library is required for multiplayer When you come to the selection of libraries to install, select all the following: Note: Even though the language is Norwegian in my screenshot, the layout will look the same for you However, if you plan on using the Map editor and campaign editor, then you should set it to your desktop resolution. The resolution is not that important is it will change to the game resolution when you start it. When the wine configuration window appear, select the 'Graphics' tab, and click the checkbox for all four options, just like in my screenshot. Make sure you select '32-bits window installation' if you are on a 64-bit system. On the wine selection window, select 1.7.6 and click next. Select 'Use another version of Wine', 'Configure Wine' and 'Install some libraries' before you click next Name the the virtual drive 'Heroes3' and click next Select 'Install a program in a new virtual drive' and click next Back at the main PlayOnLinux window, select 'Install' If you have a 64-bits system, make sure you have selected the 'Wine versions (x86)' tab above In the new window that appears, scroll through the 'Available Wine versions' box to find '1.7.6' and click on the right pointing arrow to install it, now it will be visible under 'Installed Wine versions' on the right side Launch PlayOnLinux and select 'Tools' and 'Manage Wine versions'

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Note: This will also download the update for the game. The game name you type in will be compared to all games you own, and lgogdownloader will download every game that includes the name you typed in. You have to type the game name exactly as it appears from the -list command. Lgogdownloader -download -game heroes_of_might_and_magic_3_complete_edition -no-extras -no-cover -directory /path/to/folder To download Heroes of Might and Magic 3 with no extras and no cover artwork, just the actual installer: If you only want to see specific games you own, for example any games with 'heroes' in the name, then type:

You will be prompted for your gog.com account email and password, which you must type in correctly before you can use lgogdownloader to download games. On first use, you must log in by opening a terminal and using the command: Installation and usage instructions are located here: lgogdownloader There is no graphical interface for it, but it is very fast and provides error free downloads.įor some Linux distros it may be found in community repositories or similar community provided packages. It is a very useful program for downloading GOG games. Or you can use the lgogdownloader, which is my personal preferred choice. Note: At the time of writing this guide, there is a universal update for the game, as can be seen in my screenshot. GOG games can be downloaded on Linux by using a web browser, just make sure the 'GOG.com Downloader mode' is OFF To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux explained

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This guide will explain how to install the digital edition of the game availble on GOG.com Add to that a map editor which let you create your own custom maps and campaigns. There are a lot of single player campaigns, and more single scenarios than I have ever played. It is certainly an excellent turn based strategy game with almost endless replayability.

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Many regard the third game in the Heroes of Might and Magic series to be the best of them all.