The VCMI 1.1 project, which develops an open-source game engine compatible with the data format used in Heroes of Might and Magic III, is now available. An important goal of the project is to support mods, which allow the game to be expanded with new cities, heroes, monsters, artifacts, and spells. The source code is licensed under the GPLv2 license. Work is supported in Linux, Windows, macOS и Android.
In the new version:
- Added support for the iOS platform.
- The possibility of a multiplayer game in a local network or via the Internet is provided.
- The map editor has been rewritten to implement multi-platform and mod support.
- Work has been done to improve the game engine and fix bugs. Added support for shooting beams. Implemented pictograms of towers. Fixed issues with effects during combat. Improved performance of random map generation.
- The artificial intelligence engine has been improved, making it smarter when conducting battles. Implemented the ability for enemies to retreat if a small chance of winning is calculated.
Source: opennet.ru
