How can I modify HOMM2 maps to make them multiplayer?

[Aelanor]

Been years and years since I played, but re-installed. I used to have lots of maps, but they are all gone

I cannot remember how to modify HOMM2 maps to change them to multiplayer (maybe I did it with HOMM3?)

I tried to download some of the HOMM2 Price of Loyalty maps, but got a message saying "Invalid ID", although the Succession Wars maps seem to download ok.

Lastly... is Phil still around from the Astral Wizard? We used to talk all the time, I visited him once, but lost touch He got my husband and I started on EQ1, so I'm going back to about 1998.

Remember testing maps for Corribus way back when - that would be in the late 90's as well!

[BoardGuest808888]

IIRC u'll have to edit the map options with the map editor.

[Aelanor]

I checked in the map editor, no option to change to multiplayer for HOMM2.

Only thing I can do is set players to human, computer or either.

I remember having to edit a file, but can't recall how. I believe it's the .MX2 files.

But, I also can't recall if I was able to do this with HOMM2 or not... not having good luck with searching online.

[Kristo]

Any map that supports more than one human player should be available in multiplayer. If you're looking to set up a team game, that's a special victory condition: for example, "Blue and Green vs. Others."