The Maculata Insurrection

DIO · Apr 23, 2026

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Cristian · Apr 23, 2026

DIO said:
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You need to play with reforged graphics, I suppose

DIO · Apr 23, 2026

Cristian said:
You need to play with reforged graphics, I suppose

I suppose too, but I fail to see that said anywhere in the map description

Superfrycook · Apr 23, 2026

DIO said:
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Bro, you played in Classic. Go to settings and switch back to Reforged mode.

DIO · Apr 23, 2026

Superfrycook said:
Bro, you played in Classic. Go to settings and switch back to Reforged mode.

saying to switch back to reforged implies I had it on to begin with, does it now? I never play stuff that is reforged only. We wouldn't be having this discussion right now if your description said ''reforged grpahics only'' since I wouldn't have wasted time downloading it. But oh well here we are.

deepstrasz · Apr 23, 2026

DIO said:
saying to switch back to reforged implies I had it on to begin with, does it now? I never play stuff that is reforged only. We wouldn't be having this discussion right now if your description said ''reforged grpahics only'' since I wouldn't have wasted time downloading it. But oh well here we are.

Indeed. The screenshots are not self-evident, as well as the campaign size and perhaps if a little curious checking the resource in use link.
I see however you took the time to lame rate and write meh accusatory comments.

SalvatorThenorium · Apr 23, 2026

I'm glad to see your enthusiasm. I remember you had a campaign before that got deleted. Well, if you didn’t like the result of the previous campaign, I wouldn’t recommend deleting it, we only improve if we keep trying. I’ll test your campaign when I have time

DIO · Apr 23, 2026

deepstrasz said:
Indeed. The screenshots are not self-evident, as well as the campaign size and perhaps if a little curious checking the resource in use link.
I see however you took the time to lame rate and write meh accusatory comments.

I don't think it's lame rating when the campaign literally does not work properly.

What do the screenshots have to do with anything? I've seen plenty of other campaigns that have screenshots with reforged graphics but also fully playable in classic graphics, so at this point I just ignore the screenshots.

I do not care if the map submission rules don't mention anything about maps being required to be fully playable on both classic and reforged. I personally do not play any map that is reshit only. I downloaded and wanted to try this one but it's not possible, so how can I give more than 1 star?

SalvatorThenorium · Apr 23, 2026

DIO said:
I don't think it's lame rating when the campaign literally does not work properly.

What do the screenshots have to do with anything? I've seen plenty of other campaigns that have screenshots with reforged graphics but also fully playable in classic graphics, so at this point I just ignore the screenshots.

I do not care if the map submission rules don't mention anything about maps being required to be fully playable on both classic and reforged. I personally do not play any map that is reshit only. I downloaded and wanted to try this one but it's not possible, so how can I give more than 1 star?

Honestly, if the map only works on Reforged graphics, I don’t think it’s fair to give it 1 star, you didn’t even test it. And the warning is just because it doesn’t work on Classic graphics. I think that’s unfair and very discouraging for the person who made the campaign

Footman16 · Apr 23, 2026

@Superfrycook if you go into Scenario > Options you can set it so HD is forced for players

Lord_Of_Outland · Apr 23, 2026

Story plot and gameplay execitution well done, the campaign have a lot of improvements begin from your first work Rinascita:Evil Undead, keep going! But but when it comes to the scenery and visual design of the map, it's lacking. I give 4 stars only because i dont like second mission where player need to defend because i dont like defend missions. The rest is good and much more interesting than first campaign.

Superfrycook · Apr 26, 2026

Lord_Of_Outland said:
Story plot and gameplay execitution well done, the campaign have a lot of improvements begin from your first work Rinascita:Evil Undead, keep going! But but when it comes to the scenery and visual design of the map, it's lacking. I give 4 stars only because i dont like second mission where player need to defend because i dont like defend missions. The rest is good and much more interesting than first campaign.

Thanks, need to update this campaign, but the server is busy at the time because of the low signal speed. I'll be waiting at the right moment.

Pandora_X · May 3, 2026

im just a little bit overwhelmed on the first level as we started with full techtree access, hardly any introduction to the units. and the blizzard is too op, one spell already manage to defeat the whole base.

Superfrycook · May 3, 2026

Pandora_X said:
im just a little bit overwhelmed on the first level as we started with full techtree access, hardly any introduction to the units. and the blizzard is too op, one spell already manage to defeat the whole base.

Like I said before, need to update this custom campaign because of the server problem. Everytime I delete the current file and replace with the new one, it cannot respond and an error occured.

shadowhog · May 8, 2026

Not sure if this was in the update you had planned. If you did then ignore me haha
In the first mission I noticed that the Colossus has a different armor upgrade compared to other units. It does use the Republic melee weapon upgrades though as it has 2/0 compared to the 2/2 centurions have.

The Varangian Guard also uses standard human upgrades. Iron forge swords/Iron Plating etc.

Nothing really noticeable outside of unit upgrades being different.

The blacksmith has a upgrade called "Condensed Ether Core" That does not give what the tooltip says it does. Only thing I can tell is that it gives the citadel a map wide vamp aura.

If you charm a orc during the final section it does not count as the quest being completed even though they are no longer under purple control. Not a huge issue more of a minor thing as you can just kill the unit to complete it.

Once the mission starts the camera is still zoomed in on the captains back for me. You have vision of Adrian and 3 macemen at the top left corner of the map. Marketplace has no items for sell.

The condensed ether core upgrade only unlocks blizzard and the vamp aura. The rain of fire spell is still grayed out. As well as other info listed on the tooltip doesn't work.

Superfrycook · May 9, 2026

JCarrill0 said:
Asking for a Friend here

This describes we can run it with SD graphics correct? Asking for someone who doesn't have Reforged.

All the models are in HD graphics, so only works in Reforged settings.

shadowhog said:
Not sure if this was in the update you had planned. If you did then ignore me haha
In the first mission I noticed that the Colossus has a different armor upgrade compared to other units. It does use the Republic melee weapon upgrades though as it has 2/0 compared to the 2/2 centurions have.

The Varangian Guard also uses standard human upgrades. Iron forge swords/Iron Plating etc.

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Nothing really noticeable outside of unit upgrades being different.

The blacksmith has a upgrade called "Condensed Ether Core" That does not give what the tooltip says it does. Only thing I can tell is that it gives the citadel a map wide vamp aura.

If you charm a orc during the final section it does not count as the quest being completed even though they are no longer under purple control. Not a huge issue more of a minor thing as you can just kill the unit to complete it.

Once the mission starts the camera is still zoomed in on the captains back for me. You have vision of Adrian and 3 macemen at the top left corner of the map. Marketplace has no items for sell.

The condensed ether core upgrade only unlocks blizzard and the vamp aura. The rain of fire spell is still grayed out. As well as other info listed on the tooltip doesn't work.

Ok, got to update to make it perfect.

Superfrycook · May 25, 2026

Update on 05/25-26/26 - Karma ability repaired, fixes on the following:

Mission 3 - Replaces two Centurions with two Legionaries
Mission 5 - Cultists will turn on the Imperial Guard and the Arynetians once the Doldrums base is destroyed
Mission 6 - Golden Regiment will reverted back to allegiance to the Maculata-backed Epsilon Division once the first side quest is completed

Malenas · Jun 1, 2026

DIO said:
I don't think it's lame rating when the campaign literally does not work properly.

What do the screenshots have to do with anything? I've seen plenty of other campaigns that have screenshots with reforged graphics but also fully playable in classic graphics, so at this point I just ignore the screenshots.

I do not care if the map submission rules don't mention anything about maps being required to be fully playable on both classic and reforged. I personally do not play any map that is reshit only. I downloaded and wanted to try this one but it's not possible, so how can I give more than 1 star?

Are you like this every day?

Furthermore, notice your argumentative attitude. You start with your own high standards and impose them on others, displaying gratuitous spite. Where is respect for others?

I don't know you, but right now I get the impression of someone acting in bad faith.

You're talking about a bad grade because it doesn't align with your subjective criteria. But normally, grading a work implies a certain objectivity.

That's what's "disturbing."

DIO · Jun 3, 2026

Malenas said:
Are you like this every day?

Furthermore, notice your argumentative attitude. You start with your own high standards and impose them on others, displaying gratuitous spite. Where is respect for others?

I don't know you, but right now I get the impression of someone acting in bad faith.

You're talking about a bad grade because it doesn't align with your subjective criteria. But normally, grading a work implies a certain objectivity.

That's what's "disturbing."

bro woke up after 2 months and randomly decided to reply to a random comment, that's what's ''disturbing''

Also one of these loser mods took off my rating for this, so why do you even care at this point

Superfrycook · Jun 9, 2026

Update on 06/09-11/26 - Upgrade fixed on Colossus and Republic Scout Tower, and mana issue for Battle Phoenix. As well as cinematic issue to turn off "Intro/Mid/End Skipped" and replaced with "Intro/Mid/End End" trigger to prevent the player from using the ESC key often during gameplay.

Superfrycook · Jun 12, 2026

Update on 06/12/26 - Second side quest fixed on Mission 6 from 5 minutes to 30 minutes.

deepstrasz · Jul 1, 2026

You can simply send a unit to the circle and win without needing to fight much of any of the demons at the gate.
In the first chapter of Maculata, the camera doesn't properly reset after the intro and there is a visible level 1/dummy Maculata to the far north.
Autosaving is too often. Too many files to delete.
Sleep and Healing Spray have the same hotkey.
A dummy Sofia face to face with Kadanus are visible in the northwest corner.

Overall it's a niceish-OKish campaign but I always compare to the Reign of Chaos one and this doesn't even come close.
Gameplay is repetitive, techtrees pretty much human, abilities reused Warcraft III ones, terrain lacking.
However, I think you have improved since the others.

Simple.

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Superfrycook · Jul 1, 2026

deepstrasz said:
You can simply send a unit to the circle and win without needing to fight much of any of the demons at the gate.
In the first chapter of Maculata, the camera doesn't properly reset after the intro and there is a visible level 1/dummy Maculata to the far north.
Autosaving is too often. Too many files to delete.
Sleep and Healing Spray have the same hotkey.
A dummy Sofia face to face with Kadanus are visible in the northwest corner.

Overall it's a niceish-OKish campaign but I always compare to the Reign of Chaos one and this doesn't even come close.
Gameplay is repetitive, techtrees pretty much human, abilities reused Warcraft III ones, terrain lacking.
However, I think you have improved since the others.

Simple.

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R U L E S

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Map Submission Rules

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BB CODES
BB Codes | HIVE

MELEE MAPS
Description Guide - Melee Maps
Describing Your Melee Map
Melee Map Description Generator v1.3

MAPS IN GENERAL
The importance of a Description
Description Guide - Maps
Map Thread Guide
Map Description Making: Good & Bad
Map Description - Templates
Map Description Generator [1.2]

How to Add a Screenshot to your Map Description

ADDITIONAL NECESSARY INFORMATION

A credits list in the map thread description is required where the names of the resource (models, skins, icons, spells, sound etc.) authors are mentioned along with the specific resource. It would be a luxury to have links leading to the used resources. Credits in the Quest Log would be appreciated too.

A detailed changelog in the first post would be helpful to reviewers and notify fans about the newest implementations to your map.

Map thread tags are important. Please use those that fit and not more or none.

M A P - C R E A T I O N - G U I D E S

GENERAL MAPPING
A Beginner's Guide to Map Making
The Ultimate Beginners Terrain Tutorial
Advanced Terraining Tutorial
A Guideline to Terraining and the Hive's Terraining Section
Various Terraining Tips!
Basic Mapping Video Tutorial
WE Map Editor for Newbies!
The Path Of Proper Map Making - What to do and what should be avoided

MELEE MAPPING
How to create Melee Maps
General - Melee Maps like the Professionals
Competitive Melee Map
Melee mapping - The reasons behind common aspects of competitive 1v1 maps
Melee Do's and Dont's

PATHING
Pathing - Everything about it
[Terraining] Alternative Pathing Technique

LEAKS
Triggers - Memory Leaks and Custom Scripts

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