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|title = Heroes of Might and Magic V:<br/>Tribes of the East | |title = Heroes of Might and Magic V:<br/>Tribes of the East | ||
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| − | |taxonomy = | + | |taxonomy = |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | TBS }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Heroes of Might and Magic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Heroes of Might and Magic }} | ||
|steam appid = 15370 | |steam appid = 15370 | ||
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|hltb = 4435 | |hltb = 4435 | ||
|igdb = heroes-of-might-and-magic-v-tribes-of-the-east | |igdb = heroes-of-might-and-magic-v-tribes-of-the-east | ||
| + | |lutris = heroes-of-might-magic-v-tribes-of-the-east | ||
|strategywiki = Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East | |strategywiki = Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 30569 |
|wikipedia = Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East | |wikipedia = Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
| − | + | |introduction = '''''Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East''''' is the second expansion pack for the 2006 [[Glossary:TBS|turn-based strategy]] ''[[Heroes of Might and Magic V]]'', featuring the Stronghold town, alternate upgrades for existing creatures, and new campaigns. | |
| + | |||
| + | Unlike ''Hammers of Fate'', it is standalone and does not require the base game to play. It also includes all ''Hammers of Fate'' content except the campaigns. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = This expansion received a single [[#Patches|official patch]], featuring bug fixes and native widescreen support. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207661193|heroes_of_might_and_magic_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207661193|heroes_of_might_and_magic_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/15370/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/15370/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.heroesofmightandmagic.com/heroes5/toe_info.shtml Tribes of the East section on Age of Heroes] | ||
{{mm}} [https://www.celestialheavens.com Celestial Heavens] - An active community site with guides, walkthroughs and more. | {{mm}} [https://www.celestialheavens.com Celestial Heavens] - An active community site with guides, walkthroughs and more. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | key | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | key | International versions. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | heroes_of_might_and_magic_5_bundle| DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, key | Russian version has a simple disc check; install patch v3.1 to remove it. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | might-magic-heroes-v-tribes-of-the-east | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2178-4 | Uplay | Includes the [[Heroes of Might and Magic V|base game]], Hammers of Fate and Tribes of the East. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | heroes_of_might_and_magic_5_bundle | DRM-free, key | Includes the [[Heroes of Might and Magic V|base game]], Hammers of Fate and Tribes of the East. Serial key for multiplayer shown in library under the base game entry. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | heroes-of-might-and-magic-v-tribes-of-the-east | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | heroes-of-might-and-magic-v-tribes-of-the-east | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | heroes-of-might-magic-v-tribes-of-the-east | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | heroes-of-might-magic-v-tribes-of-the-east | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 15370 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 15370 | Steam, key | | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948588a7e300458b477a | Uplay | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948588a7e300458b477a | Uplay | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. Does not require an installation of the base game to install and play. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} All patch installers are still available from [http://patches.ubi.com/heroes_might_magic_5 Ubisoft's patch website]. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Steam and GOG versions are already patched. | ||
| + | * The latest version is 3.1. This is the only version of any Heroes of Might & Magic V release which has a user interface adapted to widescreen resolutions instead of stretching it. | ||
| + | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit intro_a1.xml|ref={{cn|date=June 2018}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit intro_a1.xml|ref={{cn|date=June 2018}}|fix= | ||
| − | # Go to {{p|game}}\video | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\video|folder}} |
# Open {{File|intro_a1.xml}}. | # Open {{File|intro_a1.xml}}. | ||
# Delete the content between <code><Movies></code> and <code></Movies></code> | # Delete the content between <code><Movies></code> and <code></Movies></code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = false |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Heroes of Might and Magic V Tribes of the East - Video Settings.jpeg|Video & Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Heroes of Might and Magic V Tribes of the East - Video Settings.jpeg|Video & Audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= No UI stretching. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= No UI stretching as of patch 3.1. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Can be set via "setvar gfx_vsync" in [[#Configuration file(s) location|user_a2.cfg]]. | |vsync notes = Can be set via "setvar gfx_vsync" in [[#Configuration file(s) location|user_a2.cfg]]. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = hackable | |key remap = hackable | ||
|key remap notes = Controls can be remapped by editing [[#Configuration file(s) location|input_a2.cfg]] | |key remap notes = Controls can be remapped by editing [[#Configuration file(s) location|input_a2.cfg]] | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and SFX. | |separate volume notes = Music and SFX. | ||
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|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Korean | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Local retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only. |
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only. Patch for other digital versions [https://www.playground.ru/heroes_of_might_and_magic_5/file/rusifikator_heroes_of_might_and_magic_5_tribes_of_the_east_poveliteli_ordy_polnyj_dlya_steam_versii-1135709 here]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = Online servers shut down as | + | |online play notes = Online servers shut down as of October 6, 2015. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = FMOD |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|anticheat notes = | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Modifications=== | ||
| + | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/might-magic-heroes-55/ Might & Magic: Heroes 5.5]==== | ||
| + | Heroes 5.5 is an ambitious, massive Total Overhaul mod, calling itself an "unofficial expansion pack" that rebalances the game, changes the skill system, combines all 3 Campaigns and allows for playing the game at 64-bit which heavily improves stability. | ||
| + | Furthermore, it fixes many bugs left in the first and second campaign while also improving and extending it. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|recVRAM = 256 MB | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
| − | |notes = {{ii}} Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported. {{ii}} Nvidia GeForce | + | |notes = {{ii}} Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported. {{ii}} Nvidia GeForce MX series are not supported. |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| − | + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | |
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| Developers | |
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| Nival | |
| Publishers | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Engines | |
| Silent Storm Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 16, 2007 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 70 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Turn-based |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Multiple select |
| Genres | TBS |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Heroes of Might and Magic |
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Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East is the second expansion pack for the 2006 turn-based strategy Heroes of Might and Magic V, featuring the Stronghold town, alternate upgrades for existing creatures, and new campaigns.
Unlike Hammers of Fate, it is standalone and does not require the base game to play. It also includes all Hammers of Fate content except the campaigns.
This expansion received a single official patch, featuring bug fixes and native widescreen support.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Tribes of the East section on Age of Heroes
- Celestial Heavens - An active community site with guides, walkthroughs and more.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
International versions. | |
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| Retail | |
Russian version has a simple disc check; install patch v3.1 to remove it. | |
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| GamersGate | |
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Includes the base game, Hammers of Fate and Tribes of the East. | |
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| GOG.com | |
Includes the base game, Hammers of Fate and Tribes of the East. Serial key for multiplayer shown in library under the base game entry. | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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| Ubisoft Store (unavailable) | |
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Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. Does not require an installation of the base game to install and play. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- All patch installers are still available from Ubisoft's patch website.
- Steam and GOG versions are already patched.
- The latest version is 3.1. This is the only version of any Heroes of Might & Magic V release which has a user interface adapted to widescreen resolutions instead of stretching it.
Skip intro videos
| Edit intro_a1.xml[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Heroes of Might and Magic V - Tribes of the East\Profiles\<user-id> |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15370/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Heroes of Might and Magic V - Tribes of the East\Profiles\<user-id>\Saves |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15370/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Video & Audio settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | No UI stretching as of patch 3.1. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Can be set via "setvar gfx_vsync" in user_a2.cfg. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Controls can be remapped by editing input_a2.cfg | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music and SFX. | |
| Surround sound | Up to 5.1 | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | Retail only. | |||
| Czech | Local retail only. | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | Retail only, but language files available. | |||
| Italian | ||||
| Korean | Local retail only. | |||
| Polish | Retail and GOG.com only. | |||
| Russian | Retail and GOG.com only. Patch for other digital versions here. | |||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 4 | Hot seat |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | Online servers shut down as of October 6, 2015. | |||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | FMOD | |
| Cutscenes | Theora Video |
Modifications
Might & Magic: Heroes 5.5
Heroes 5.5 is an ambitious, massive Total Overhaul mod, calling itself an "unofficial expansion pack" that rebalances the game, changes the skill system, combines all 3 Campaigns and allows for playing the game at 64-bit which heavily improves stability. Furthermore, it fixes many bugs left in the first and second campaign while also improving and extending it.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP, Vista |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz or AMD Athlon | Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Athlon 64 X2 |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti ATI Radeon 8500 Intel i915 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 256 MB of VRAM |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
- Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported.
- Nvidia GeForce MX series are not supported.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (15370) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.