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Remember, global warming is like a sword through the world.

I know how to get this started properly.


A warm fire to set the mood.

I’ll put on some soft music.


And we arrive at the menu screen. I used to love this screen. The music, the colors it feels like coming home.
That door to the left of load game features the easter egg mentioned in the OP. Strangely, I never realized that that was an advertisement for another game, eventhough I always loved those screenshots.


I was pretty stupid as a kid, I think I’ve grown past that stage.


See, I have the expansion as well. We’ll just click the top one for now.

Click here or read along.


"The troubles all began three years ago, with the passing of the old king, Lord Ironfist."

“Wait what?! I’ve only been king for 25 years. “


"The king left two sons"


"Roland was good, kindly, and honorable,"


"While Archibald was not so good."


"Traditionally, the choice of the heir falls to the royal seer."


Look he’s waving at us!


"But he died in a tragic boating accident."

"I warned him about the bad weather conditions."
"The skies were clear the whole day! I even went on a picknick with Catherine!"

"His successors' luck was no better."


"With Frederick falling out of a window"

“Such a tragic slip.”
"What was he even doing in the laundry tower?"


"Robert slain by a dragon,"

"It was you!"
“I’m not a dragon! And besides, getting toasted by dragons is a common occurrence even after the extinction of the great purple.”
"I'll concede on that last point."


"And Johann dying of food poisoning."

"I had the chef executed!"
"The chef was on holiday! You gave him that wine!"




"Archibald accused Roland of murdering the seers, and issued a proclamation against Roland."

"It was Roland all along! Oh brother, how could you. "
"I wasn't even in the castle! Wait, that gives me an idea!"


"Fearing for his life, Roland fled the place for his castle in the west."


"Come back brother so we can talk this over."


"With Roland gone, Archibald was able to influence the new royal seer's decision."

“We were just talking.”


"The seer chose Archibald, and Archibald crowned himself king the next day."


"And so the War for Succession began."
Come on PC Snob, just because we’re on opposite sides it gives you no reason to vandalize my painting, you already have the crown.


“Choose your lord.”

Roland

My faithful vassal. I greet your pledge of loyalty with gratitude and relief.
As you know, my wicked brother Archibald has seized my father's castle and usurped the throne. Only the lords nearest the castle have been quick to swear allegiance to him, but I fear even distant lords may take the oath in the absence of a viable alternative.
I am determined to provide that alternative, even if means making war on vassals formerly loyal to my father.
Therefore, it is with a heavy heart that I must order you to compel the loyalty of the barons nearest my summer palace by force of arms. Since we cannot afford to fail, I have provided you with a sum of gold sufficient to the task.
I have also provided you with a magical amulet to help coordinate our war efforts. Wear it always and we will be in constant communication.

”The followup wars, day one, General Darth TNT.

Dear diary,

I’ve pledged my loyalty to rebellious Roland’s cause, I’m not exactly sure why. His claims are a little shaky.

I mean first I read about the seers dying in tragic accidents and next thing I know Archibald proclaimed that Roland was the killer and made himself king. Yet Roland has done nothing to deflect such accusations, instead he ran. This doesn’t inspire me with a lot of confidence.
Strangely, our single meeting thus far has made it hard for me not to trust him when I look into those baby blue eyes of his.
In addition he told me that the legendary Lord Kilburn has sided with him as well. So he must see something in him as well.
Also, he heard a rumor about some lords possibly swinging to join Archibald and he immediately commands me to attack. That at least does inspire me with confidence. He reminds me of his dad.

But why do I have to wear this stupid baby blue flashing pendant. It clashes with my outfit and I hear even the peasants laughing at me.
Roland mentioned a sum of gold, but all I found were some measly coins. I think even the miller makes more money than this.

Well, whatever. I figure if I do my best I’ll get more money and at the very least this should provide me with an opportunity to work alongside Lord Kilburn.

I do need to find a better name for this war. Followup wars doesn´t even sound like proper English.

Sincerely yours,
Darth TNT”



Right, so next to the meager sum of money Roland also saw fit to offer us something extra. Or maybe the 2.000 gold is his money and we’re just spending it immediately on bling.
Anyway, I’m stricken with decision paralysis, but fortunately I have an army of peasants goons to advise me.
So Goons, what shall I take along for this level. 2.000 gold, the Thunder mace (Attack +1) or the Gauntlets (Defense +1).


Meanwhile in the palace of power.

Thank you for choosing to serve me. You will find that I can be a very generous lord to vassals who remain faithful, which is more than I can say for the cowardly lords who refuse to take the oath from me. I am King! Not Roland! No one can stand before me and refuse to serve! Go! I have allocated a sum of gold for the purposes of making an example of the lords closest to my castle. Crush them, and report back to me by means of the magical amulet I have sent you.



“First journal entry in the Succession Wars, General Snob.

King Archibald, heir to the throne of Enroth, has summoned me to aid him in his campaign to ensure the legitimacy of his claim. His brother, Roland, has been unable to accept the decision of the Royal Seers to Archibald's claims. Considering it took four dead seers to reach that choice, I have no illusion of who's the winning side here, despite Archibald modest claims that Roland killed them.

He doesn't need to keep such a facade for me. I admire a man with ambition. Especially if that man is willing to share the spoils of such ambitions with me. Riches to live several lifetimes of debauchery and my own land seems like a fine deal, regardless of where they came from. Besides, Roland sounds like a dork.

And Archibald did make a fine choice of general, if I can say so myself. Which I can. Known from Enroth to Erathia, mastermind behind the campaign to settle Paradise Valley, strategical planner of Kriegspire, scourge of Tatalia, renowned overlord from Nighon, banned from ever setting foot in Bracada to Avlee, Elf-Slayer and Mage-Killer, Archibald could have made no finer choice.

Archibald's first task for me, to prove myself, is to either oust or convert the lords closest to his capital. Suits me fine. I've been given a sum amount of resources to get things started and an outpost from the Necromancer's guild to work from. Archibald also offered me a choice between three boons for the mission: A minor magical scroll capable of increasing the magic reserves of my front-line general, a mage ring that modestly increases one's magical power or an extra sum of gold to help with expenses. I won't pretend this choice is of much consequence, but I will give it the deliberation it deserves.”

PC_Snob here. With this we officially start the Heroes of Might & Magic II Let's Play!

You've got that right, it is YOU who'll choose the bonuses for our missions, loyal readers and viewers! So, what shall it be for this first mission? 2000 extra gold, a Minor Scroll for +2 Knowledge or a Mage's Ring for +2 Spell Power?

Please provide your votes and please let us know for who those votes are.