Druid *UNIT* evolution

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H1 Druid
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13%
H2 Druid
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11%
H2 Greater Druid
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33%
H5 Druid Elder
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21%
H5 High Druid
15
21%
 
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Druid *UNIT* evolution

Unread postby UndeadHalfOrc » 07 Nov 2007, 14:22

Yeah, I put an emphasis on "UNIT" because as most of us know, Druids were a hero class in H3 and H4. And some will argue that the druid unit was present in H3, simply renamed to Monk; Zealots also made the same laser blaster sound as H2 druids. Who said there wasn't any sci-fi elements in the Heroes franchise? ;)

My favorite Druid unit, if I could have found an image to upload, was the original King's Bounty Druid. He was a short old bearded man who cast Lightning Bolts at foes (only 3 per battle though, If I remember right).

A question that has been on my mind forever is: are H2 druids male or female? They look female but sound male.

H1 Druid (ever noticed their evil smirks when they shoot?)
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Unread postby Metathron » 07 Nov 2007, 14:37

Voted for the HoMM I druid, I like that his robe is specked with green. Haven't noticed the evil smirk, though! Probably because I always look at the enemy who's being shot at.

The HoMM II druids are just as great. I've always thought of them as male, for no special reason.

The HoMM V ones, ah... It's not that they're bad, it's just that they're too tacky, and too muscly for my tastes. Of the three, I'd vote for the unupgraded druid, if it were not for the ridiculous strap-on ears. And what is up with the butchered stag and wolf? I suggest another alternative upgrade: Fashion Druid, sporting some top notch mink hide.
Zealots also made the same laser blaster sound as H2 druids.
Sure they did, they're the same units. :D
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Unread postby HodgePodge » 07 Nov 2007, 14:45

Voted: H2 Greater Druid.
Metathron wrote:… The HoMM V ones, ah... It's not that they're bad, it's just that they're too tacky, and too muscly for my tastes. Of the three, I'd vote for the unupgraded druid, if it were not for the ridiculous strap-on ears. And what is up with the butchered stag and wolf? I suggest another alternative upgrade: Fashion Druid, sporting some top notch mink hide. …
:rofl: Exacty my feelings too. :lolu:
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Unread postby darknessfood » 07 Nov 2007, 14:47

Voted Hight druid, because the great looks. I like the wolf head for a helmet!! Reminds me of the druid in Diablo 2!
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Unread postby Suleman » 07 Nov 2007, 17:49

I voted for Antler Horn druid, because he looks like some kind of paganic priest dressed in ceremonial gear.
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Unread postby Kareeah Indaga » 07 Nov 2007, 19:00

Vote H2 Greater Druid. The face on the H1 version is kind of :P, while the HV versions whole bodies are :P.
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Unread postby Corlagon » 07 Nov 2007, 19:56

As the only one who looks remotely like an actual druid (aside from old scraggly Heroes I and the omitted heroes) I vote Heroes II unupgraded.
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Unread postby Suleman » 07 Nov 2007, 20:25

Corlagon wrote:As the only one who looks remotely like an actual druid (aside from old scraggly Heroes I and the omitted heroes) I vote Heroes II unupgraded.
What is a druid? A priest, shaman and wise man in the celtic cultures. Essentially, a paganic priest. I see no reason why they'd have to wear brown robes.
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Unread postby Omega_Destroyer » 07 Nov 2007, 20:32

Or purple ones for that matter...
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Unread postby Sir William S Titan » 07 Nov 2007, 22:18

Voted H1

The H2 hands look a little strange to me. Like he's pointing at someone, saying, "Heeeeey!"
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Unread postby dallasmavs41 » 07 Nov 2007, 22:21

H2 Druid looks the best to me, so I'll go with it.
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Unread postby Corlagon » 07 Nov 2007, 23:48

What is a druid? A priest, shaman and wise man in the celtic cultures. Essentially, a paganic priest. I see no reason why they'd have to wear brown robes.
How many priests have you seen that wear purple robes, dare I ask? Plus Druids traditionally used silver sickles and the like, not magical balls of energy...

But seriously, let's not start another thing about this... :|
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Unread postby HodgePodge » 08 Nov 2007, 03:11

Corlagon wrote:
What is a druid? A priest, shaman and wise man in the celtic cultures. Essentially, a paganic priest. I see no reason why they'd have to wear brown robes.
How many priests have you seen that wear purple robes, dare I ask? Plus Druids traditionally used silver sickles and the like, not magical balls of energy...

But seriously, let's not start another thing about this... :|
What??!!?? The Pope, Cardinals & Bishops all wear Scarlet & Purple robes & hats & stuff. Image
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Unread postby Kristo » 08 Nov 2007, 03:33

I voted for the H2 Greater Druid. I always felt like they were male. "Don't ask me about my purple robes or I'll zap yo ass."

BTW, the Druids in KB only got two shots. Those fireballs were insanely powerful though.
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Unread postby asandir » 08 Nov 2007, 04:44

the H2 greater druid, the HV ones have issues as far as I'm concerned, they're supposed to be in tune with nature, not wear it
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Unread postby Omega_Destroyer » 08 Nov 2007, 04:45

And yet, all those poor plants would have to be destroyed to create the purple dye. Poor nature. :(
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Unread postby UndeadHalfOrc » 08 Nov 2007, 12:10

Kristo wrote: BTW, the Druids in KB only got two shots. Those fireballs were insanely powerful though.
Well, I just looked at the official KB documentation (from my H1 CD)

"Druids may cast 3 Lightning Bolt spells.
Archmages may cast 2 Fireball spells."
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Unread postby Suleman » 08 Nov 2007, 14:50

asandir wrote:the H2 greater druid, the HV ones have issues as far as I'm concerned, they're supposed to be in tune with nature, not wear it
The elves hunt. Why not use all of the animal? Are you Buffalo Bill or something?
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Unread postby Corlagon » 08 Nov 2007, 17:00

What??!!?? The Pope, Cardinals & Bishops all wear Scarlet & Purple robes & hats & stuff.
At the risk of going grossly offtopic, they are the Pope, Cardinals and Bishops, but not Priests... ;)
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Unread postby HodgePodge » 08 Nov 2007, 18:59

Corlagon wrote:
What??!!?? The Pope, Cardinals & Bishops all wear Scarlet & Purple robes & hats & stuff.
At the risk of going grossly offtopic, they are the Pope, Cardinals and Bishops, but not Priests... ;)
But at one time, they all were lowly priests. :-D
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