
Selection of a specific template is available in the random map generator settings in HoMM3 HD. The players agree before the game on what template they will play. Template - graph of zones used by the random map generator as a created map base.Castle (lower case) - any city/town on the world map.The rules are oriented towards a two or more people versus format on random maps. Usage of SoD bugs (all banned bugs were fixed or cannot appear on templates used for online games).Expert necromancy for Isra and Vidomina.Selecting any starting hero for all castles.Building any city improvements in any castle and upgrading any creature.Bypassing map object and passage guards (which should be impossible to achieve due to game mechanics).Usage of Cartographers (will not be present in game) and Hill Forts.Monster acceptance (with the help of Diplomacy).Some additional specific restrictions for each template.Ban on assembling the Cloak of the Undead King.

Restriction on Dimension Door (same as for SoD).Some changes were introduced reflecting on the gameplay features of HotA. HeroesWorld rules were used as the base for current rule set: Fair play rules are mandatory regardless of the arrangement.

Players can use another rules by agreement. This is a collection of main rules for holding on-line tournaments and rated games on HotA.
