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How to install ERA 3 Gaming build
Heroes 3 ERA Gaming build contains the latest version of ERA v3, HD mod, ERA Scrips, Unleashed Map Editor, XXL maps support and BattleQueue mod (for the mod to work, your game resolution must be at least 1076×630 pixels wide.) in one installation package!
| Download |
| ERA Gaming build |
| Heroes 3 Complete GOG version (works only with this version) |
Step 1. – Installation of Heroes 3 Complete
For the installation it is required to have Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Complete from GOG.COM installed on your computer. Do not use s*itty RIP versions from the internet!
An important step is choosing the right destination folder where Heroes 3 Complete is installed. Click on the “Browse” button and click your way to the Heroes 3 Complete folder. I have my game installed directly on the C drive c:\gog gamess\HoMM 3 ERA 3 Gaming Build v1.33. Do not install the game in a “Program Files” folder. Click “Install”.
Step 2. – ERA Gaming build installation
Download and run installation package, then select Heroes 3 Complete folder. Do not install this build on already installed versions of WoG or HotA. Click “Install” button.
Just click Accept.
Select Heroes 3 Complete folder and click Install.
Step 3. – ERA Start Menu
After a successful installation, the ERA Start Menu appears automatically. If not, you can launch it from the Desktop. Click Mod Manager.
ERA Gaming Build Start Menu
Step 4. – Mod Manager
After the correct installation of version 1.33, Mod Manager will look exactly like this! You can enable XXL map modification to play huge maps. Close Mod manager.
Step 5. – HD Mod
The next step is to set the HD mod. Click HD-mod settings. Set your desired resolution and click Play. Press F4 to toggle between full screen or windowed mode.
Step 6. – WoG Options
Next, it’s up to you how to set up the game using WoG Options. You can be inspired by the settings I use:
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Thank for this tutorial. For me the step 5 doesn’t work because when i click to Play button, i’ve got this strange notification :
RessourceManager::getText could not find the “text” ressource “campbttn.txt”.
Do you have any idea why this file is absent ?
If it’s usefull, i’ve take the beginning of “exception context.txt” in “Debug” folder :
Failed to read data at 18.
EIP: Hd_wog.28C69. Code: C0000005
Thank you in advance for any help and long life to Heroes III !
Orlulas
we are not 100% sure where the error comes from but it looks like some game resources are missing. We suggest to do a reinstall, test the game and than add the gaming build and test again.
I installed the Heroes 3 complete version and followed the instructions here. But when opening H3 Era HD, the welcome screen is H3 SOD (the skull graphics), not H3 complete.
What could have gone wrong ?
Thanks.
hi Min, that’s OK, new versions of ERA Gaming Build use SoD screen
Hi, I have installed the latest Game Build with Ers 3.0.4. How can I update with the new Era 3.1.12 files? I cant get them run 🙁
Thanks for your support
Hi, how can I get stack experience for ballista, First Aid Tent ….? thanks
I think there is no such thing as Stack Exp for Warmachines, you could however write a script to do it.
I have the same problem, with “first aid II” option enabled the tent doesn’t resurrect. The tent’s level is supposed to increase along with the hero level but it stays at 1. All the other ERA versions dont’t have this problem.
Could this be fixed?
Hi, join our Discord for H3 ERA Modding, there we can try to help.
https://discord.gg/yvV3QrCz
Any news on the HoMM3.5 ERA Gaming Build getting updated?
Jay Mann
there will be an update, that is for sure, but currently, things go slowly, just like HotA 😛
Hello! im a huge fan of this mods 🙂 My question is, bitdefender flags this software and it components as trojan.heur/malware, is this ok? If ever I will just mark these to the software trust list?
Thank you 😀
Hi huzzan,
many mods are written in ASM, which is great for debugging, thus favored by hackers. that AV software doesn’t like for obvious reasons. False positives may occur, especially if you use free antivirus (which is always nothing but promotion of its paid version) such as Avast, Bitdefender, AVG…
How do I play WoG campaigns with this build?
Campaigns are not included, you can play them like this: https://youtu.be/cTZT-j-TsVU
Hello,
There is a bug at animate dead and ressurection magics. If i use these magics, the game freeze.. How can i fix this?
Thx.
Hi, Download and install Third Upgrades Mod version 2.7.0, not 2.7.3: https://heroes3wog.net/new-typhon-upgrades-mod-download/
For some reason the map “Elbow Room” does not work on this mod, it loads 2 bars, then shuts down with no message. Currently using “Gaming Build v1.36.0422″ and “Third upgrades v2.8.0”.
Hi, this can be a problem with custom maps, it can use some script that conflicts with the Third Upgrades mod. Try the map without this modification.
It worked without third upgrades.
And i found a few new bugs as well.
If i use diplomates ring to double my low lvl units, i can no longer upgrade dwellings(troop production) or ammo cart, It says i have already improved a structure. If i save and quit the game, the next time i play, upgraded dwellings no longer apply, allthough they say they do, and i still can’t upgrade them. It is not possible to use diplomates ring a second time. This was a game on Elbow Room map using Tower.
Thank you! Amazing work and game!
Hey there,
I’ve successfully installed the gaming build but I can’t view the Era gaming start menu at all – when I click on it on my task bar when window doesn’t come into focus at all.
When I click on its tab (like in the screenshot), nothing happens – I can’t see the preview at all. I would appreciate any assistance 🙂
https://imgur.com/a/M8WpFT3
Try with only 1 monitor. (no mirror or extension). When the menu opens you can extend your monitor again.
Yeah, that did it – thank you!
Hello,
I can’t save my wogify options. When I try the game freeze.
What can I do?
Hi, use new version of ERA Gaming build: https://heroes3wog.net/homm3-era-hd-era-scripts-gaming-build-download/
Do not install the game in C:\Program Files folder
I don’t know if I’m the only one that has this issue, but enabling “Berserker flies” doesn’t do anything in the game. They’re just Dragon flies every time.
Is there a way to fix this?
Hi Toni, I also noticed it, but it looks like the special ability has been modified, now there is only a 20% chance that Dragon Fly will cast berserk after attack.
But ERA Gaming build is unfortunately no longer being developed, try this: https://heroes3wog.net/heroes-3-launcher-download/