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VCMI Project 0.9, a Heroes 3 Rewrite for Linux, Available for Download

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http://news.softpedia.com – The VCMI project, a rewrite of the entire Heroes 3 engine that uses Heroes 3: In the Wake of Gods files and graphics, is now at version 0.9. Highlights of VCMI 0.9: • A new filesystem handler has been implemented and it's not possible to deploy VCMI onto various types of installations; • A mechanism allowing the addition of new creatures into the game has been implemented; • A new and better battle AI has been added to the project. The new ... (read more) (General)

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