How to properly install Tides of War expansion (VCMI)

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1. Igip February 13, 2020 at 12:19 pm

   Hi, I have troubles with resolution. I can setup higher resolution than 800×600 in vcmi launcher, but it has no effect in the game. It still launch in 800×600. It looks like it wont save my settings or something. Any help? Thx.

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   1. Igip February 13, 2020 at 1:21 pm

      Nevermind, I did sort it out, somehow.

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      1. Liso1 (Post author)February 13, 2020 at 1:46 pm

         Hi Igip, you can try this: https://heroes3wog.net/vcmi-essential-files-mods-download/

         VCMI Essential FIles, mods are: Creature bonus icons, Extra resolutions and Default templates. After unpacking, copy folder Mods to your VCMI directory

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      2. sven August 16, 2021 at 3:23 pm

         Hi, i am having the same issue how did you solve it?

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2. Robert May 12, 2020 at 10:22 am

   Hi. My games crashes when i push new game, or campaign or else in the main menu. It begins connecting to some server and after 2-3 seconds game crashes.

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   1. Liso1 (Post author)May 12, 2020 at 12:08 pm

      Hi Robert, download the latest VCMI DAILY BUILD from the official website. https://builds.vcmi.download/branch/develop/Windows/ I used the version of VCMI-branch-develop-3fd8faf.exe. Download the installation file and click to install.

      Most new modifications don’t work with the 0.99 version.

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3. 1guru December 13, 2020 at 6:32 am

   Tides of War expansion does not appear when i launch vcmi. what cand i do ?

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   1. Liso1 (Post author)December 14, 2020 at 2:39 pm

      Hi, where did you put the mod files? Here? : C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Documents\My Games\vcmi\Mods)

      Or you probably have a folder in the folder.

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      1. 1guru January 1, 2021 at 6:16 am

         yeah, but after that it does not appear to intall tow patch

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         1. Liso1 (Post author)January 4, 2021 at 1:34 pm

            Hi, try Tides of War for ERA: https://heroes3wog.net/the-tides-of-war-for-era-update-3-new-artifacts/

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            1. 1guru January 6, 2021 at 3:13 pm

               i tried and this version is working, but i can’t find the new towns and creatures

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4. Max December 22, 2020 at 9:44 am

   I keep getting “cannot create random map…” error. Pls help!

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   1. Liso1 (Post author)December 22, 2020 at 10:25 am

      Hi Max, for random maps, you need this mod: VCMI essential files mods (1.02) can be downloaded here: https://wiki.vcmi.eu/Mod_list

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5. Ian Forbes January 2, 2021 at 7:45 am

   Did a fresh install, followed the steps, most recent build, and i get to the screen where I enabled Tides of War and VCMI essential files, go to click play, and nothing happens.

   I tried right clicking and running as admin, even though I’m an admin, but no changes. Running Win10 on a fairly decent gaming laptop.

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   1. Ian Forbes January 2, 2021 at 7:46 am

      Also should mention this is a fresh install from GOG

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      1. Liso1 (Post author)January 4, 2021 at 1:30 pm

         Hi Ian, I’m sorry for late reply…

         Did you copy Heroes 3 game files here: C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Documents\My Games\vcmi\ ?

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6. James June 25, 2021 at 6:03 am

   I also did the same as Ian, and as soon as I press ‘Start Game’ the VCMI screen disappears and nothing happens.

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   1. Liso1 (Post author)June 25, 2021 at 11:10 am

      Hi James,
      unfortunately these are common VCMI problems :/

      Does your computer name contain special characters?

      Did you copy Heroes 3 game files here: C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Documents\My Games\vcmi\ ?

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7. David April 16, 2022 at 1:57 pm

   Mon Tides of War n’apparaît pas dans le lanceur vcmi. Il doit manquer une étape dans le tuto.

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