2.0 Release Date Set!

[1)ark_NiTe]

October 19, 2007

It's coming--and very soon, actually. The planned release is October 30th, 2007, coinciding with Halloween on the following day. The hope is to get Against the Darkness up and hosted all day on Halloween since it is a spooky map to play, and Halloween is the 1 year anniversary of the original release of AtD.

Reputation Deal: I need people who can host this map on battle.net during October 30th and 31st! If you can do this, contact me and you will be awarded 5 reputation points! 2 Reputation will be awarded to those who put a link supporting Against the Darkness 2.0 in their signature. If you do decide to host the map, take a screenshot of this on the F11(Players) screen.

• Hints reworked and shortened.
• Expanded map boundaries and new, playable areas have been created.
• New Quest for the Death Knight.
• New and updated Game Info (F9).
• A votekick system which allows any player to initiate a Vote in order to kick another player.
• New building that can be built by Architects that gives XP every minute.
• New item dropped by creeps.
• Cinematics improved and updated.
• Income increased for all Heroes.
• New and replaced creeps.
• Numerous balances and tool-tip fixes.
• A long awaited respawn system for the first 8 minutes of the game to better help new players. The system does NOT respawn Heroes that are killed by the Death Knight, but only ones that die to Neutral Hostile creeps. After 8 minutes, identical to previous versions, Heroes that are killed will have no chance to respawn.
• And many, many more fixes and additions that are up to the player to find!

More Sneak-Peek Screenshots can be found by clicking here.

 

[Wolverabid]

Thanks for the update 1)ark_NiTe!

We look forward to the release and hope that it's a smashing success. Based on your previous changes, improvements and revisions, it should be.

 

[UchihaSasuke.gr]

That thing rocks!!!!
Not only you announced the new version which seems to be the best ever,but you also posted a screenshot with my favorite Hero!!!!

-I don't think respawning after killed by creeps is fair.It's not realistic either.I think things about death system shall remain the same.

 

[1)ark_NiTe]

That thing rocks!!!!
Not only you announced the new version which seems to be the best ever,but you also posted a screenshot with my favorite Hero!!!!

-I don't think respawning after killed by creeps is fair.It's not realistic either.I think things about death system shall remain the same.

It's good to see that you're excited, Uchiha... and yes, I was not the biggest fan of the idea either but it seems as if everyone else wanted it to be added to the game. Since you do not think it is a good idea, and nor do I (for fear that it would ruin the skill involved to play the game), I have created a poll that allows people to vote on what they think about it. I encourage you to vote and ask others to as well. Respawn System Poll.

An alternative idea could be that the Respawn system only would be in effect for the first 5 minutes of the game.

 

[UchihaSasuke.gr]

Maybe this thing may become a mode of the game?

 

[1)ark_NiTe]

A lot of AtD runs on time elapsed in the game, such as the hints, Doom, the respawning of creeps. etc. I can't allow time at the beginning to decide modes.

October 21 Update: I have decided to create a Respawn System handicap for the first 8 minutes of the game. It only applies to those killed by Neutral Hostile creeps and is to make the map more fun and understandable for new players.

 

[FamousPker49]

I can host, so I will try to host it on the 30th and 31st

 

[1)ark_NiTe]

Great, Famous! I will remind you as the date comes closer. If you know anyone else who can host, direct them to this post!

 

[Lillerinmuna]

Same day when the "V" is for Vagina is schechueled to release! oct the 30th.

 

[1)ark_NiTe]

Same day when the "V" is for Vagina is schechueled to release! oct the 30th.

Is that a movie?

 

[UchihaSasuke.gr]

People will not just host the map for 2 rep.I will also give rep to those who host it.So we have:
2+3=5.
5 rep to all of you who host AtD.Nitey is this ok?

 

[1)ark_NiTe]

People will not just host the map for 2 rep.I will also give rep to those who host it.So we have:
2+3=5.
5 rep to all of you who host AtD.Nitey is this ok?

Okay, Uchiha! You are such a great help!

 

[Drp3]

Ive added a link to this in my signature to help

 

[Kwaliti]

Version 2.0 Release: October 30, 2007

 

[Malvodion]

exelent. 1 day before halloween

 

[UchihaSasuke.gr]

+rep to low_kwaliti and Drp3.Thanks for your help dudes!

 

[1)ark_NiTe]

exelent. 1 day before halloween

Yes, so the WC3 Battle.net community can have another fun spooky map to host for Halloween!

+rep to low_kwaliti and Drp3.Thanks for your help dudes!

And thank you for your help Uchiha, you are a delight to have around. Keep spreading the word!

 

[DesKaladA]

adding link to sigey

 

[Need_O2]

Did you change No Upkeep and remove the %100 text there ?

 

[1)ark_NiTe]

Did you change No Upkeep and remove the %100 text there ?

What do you mean? Give me a detailed explanation please, I was never aware with any upkeep bug. Let me know what is wrong, and it will definitely get fixed.

 

[Kwaliti]

He meant the Upkeep Info in the upper right corner of the UI.

 

[1)ark_NiTe]

I know, but I don't know what he meant was wrong with it. Do you know?

 

[Kwaliti]

No, I'm afraid not.

 

[SuPa-]

I'll be glad to host this when it comes out ;D

 

[1)ark_NiTe]

I'll be glad to host this when it comes out ;D

That's awesome to hear! Let me know when you do SuPa-. I'd love to know what you thought of it.

 

[Dr00d]

Map looks great, I'm really looking forward to this one. Just a few more days...

-Dr00d

 

[MasterHaosis]

Incredible you 1)ark imortal leader. I like this you good it very well. Fear 1)ark_Nite mortals !!!!

 

[UchihaSasuke.gr]

SuPa- +rep!But,don't just say you will host and then just go away with rep points.

 

[MySpaceBarBroke]

Fine map this is. Of course, I'm only saying this because I tested this with ye.

LINK2SIGNOW.

Also, how would you know someone actually tested this map and not just lied to score 5 rep?

 

[1)ark_NiTe]

You are awesome Myspace. And because I'm going on the Honor System, and they don't get repped until they have actually hosted (which I will trust them on). If they seem like they're just rep dogs, then no rep for them!

 

[UchihaSasuke.gr]

I hope so.People who host this just show us a screenshot!

 

[Zieg]

i will host the map when its released, looks interesting. ill edit this post to tell you what i thought of it.

 

[1)ark_NiTe]

i will host the map when its released, looks interesting. ill edit this post to tell you what i thought of it.

Great Zieg! I am thinking I may have the release at 12:00am on October 30 (so basically late night October 29.

 

[Need_O2]

awsome map good job +rep

 

[Soviet.Kazak]

Looks great. Can't wait to play it.

Edit:I also forgot to mention that I'll be hosting it on the 30th.

 

[Shadow_Fox]

Heh sure i'll host it, this is a pretty good map, i played it with you once on BNET if i recall...i'll post a screenshot and\or replay when i do *waits*

 

[UchihaSasuke.gr]

awsome map good job +rep

What?You like such a horrible map??
+rep to those who host it!Remeber!

 

[Kwaliti]

TONIGHT WE DINE IN HELL!

I am anxious to download the 2.0!

 

[UchihaSasuke.gr]

Today is the fucking big day!

 

[Flame_Phoenix]

Hã !? sorry guys, PurplePoot had this link in his signature, and so i decided to visit it. You have cool images and spells, but after reading part of the posts i was unable to understand what you are talking about lol ... This is an RPG rit ??? Well, if you guys need any help with models, icons or JASS/JESP spells, just tell me, and i will do everything i can do help.

 

[1)ark_NiTe]

Hã !? sorry guys, PurplePoot had this link in his signature, and so i decided to visit it. You have cool images and spells, but after reading part of the posts i was unable to understand what you are talking about lol ... This is an RPG rit ??? Well, if you guys need any help with models, icons or JASS/JESP spells, just tell me, and i will do everything i can do help.

It is not an RPG, no, but it does have RPG influences (like quests, level specific areas). Against the Darkness is a tag-type game, but with a rather original twist. More information can be found here.

 

[Flame_Phoenix]

i visited the link and it sounds great. Will you release the map in the European realm ??? I really think it could make a lot of sucess, because people there only play Dota (which is getting real boring lol). I know you are a mod, but still if you ever need anything, i want you to know you can count on me. Btw, where can i download the map ???

 

[1)ark_NiTe]

i visited the link and it sounds great. Will you release the map in the European realm ??? I really think it could make a lot of sucess, because people there only play Dota (which is getting real boring lol). I know you are a mod, but still if you ever need anything, i want you to know you can count on me. Btw, where can i download the map ???

Flame_Phoenix, check out the actual Release Post and get the link to Download it there! Get your friends to play it, etc. I hope it will become as much of a success as you are confident it will

 

[UchihaSasuke.gr]

i visited the link and it sounds great. Will you release the map in the European realm ??? I really think it could make a lot of sucess, because people there only play Dota (which is getting real boring lol). I know you are a mod, but still if you ever need anything, i want you to know you can count on me. Btw, where can i download the map ???

The server doesn't matter.NiTe,is searching for people able to host all over the world!

 

[Flame_Phoenix]

Hi, i have 2 things to say:
1- first thx for your rep points. I am a map maker and i know how hard it is to make a map alone, so everytime i found a good map, i don't need rep points to spread it. I believe that good work should always be rewarded (like in your case[i think, haven't tested it yet]), and i do that by spreading your map (at free cost lol).
2- I will make a detailed test to all your map's features today. I haven't played it yet. But to start, i have a few tips i think you should follow:

I believe that you could and should use a mini-map image for presentation (or a loading screen custom image). There are people capable of doing that in Devian arts, and i can also do some (not with such quality, but nonless they are good).

Also, according to the rules of success: "keep making versions of your map".
You should emit more versions of it in the future, as it is proved that people pay more attention to waht is more recent. Good or excelent maps that are old, are considred a relic, and therefore poeple don't usually play them as much as they do with the others.

Also, THW is a good site, but for your own benefict you should search for your own map's website. It is not difficult to create a webpage nowadays, and if you do that for your map, you will benefict a lot more.

Ansious to see your map =). Flame.

EDIT i already found 1 bug in your map =).
I also have an opinion about how you could improve you map. testing =)

me.

EDIT EDIT I tested most of you map. I found some bugs that may need correction. I also have a few ideas to help you improve your map.

 

[1)ark_NiTe]

Hi, i have 2 things to say:
1- first thx for your rep points. I am a map maker and i know how hard it is to make a map alone, so everytime i found a good map, i don't need rep points to spread it. I believe that good work should always be rewarded (like in your case[i think, haven't tested it yet]), and i do that by spreading your map (at free cost lol).
2- I will make a detailed test to all your map's features today. I haven't played it yet. But to start, i have a few tips i think you should follow:

I believe that you could and should use a mini-map image for presentation (or a loading screen custom image). There are people capable of doing that in Devian arts, and i can also do some (not with such quality, but nonless they are good).

Also, according to the rules of success: "keep making versions of your map".
You should emit more versions of it in the future, as it is proved that people pay more attention to waht is more recent. Good or excelent maps that are old, are considred a relic, and therefore poeple don't usually play them as much as they do with the others.

Also, THW is a good site, but for your own benefict you should search for your own map's website. It is not difficult to create a webpage nowadays, and if you do that for your map, you will benefict a lot more.

Ansious to see your map =). Flame.

EDIT i already found 1 bug in your map =).
I also have an opinion about how you could improve you map. testing =)

me.

EDIT EDIT I tested most of you map. I found some bugs that may need correction. I also have a few ideas to help you improve your map.

okay, what were the bugs? and what is your opinion?

*EDIT* Flame_Phoenix's suggestions and other posts below it have been moved to a new thread in the Suggestions & Ideas sub-forum. You can access the thread by clicking here.

 

[Dark Hunter1357]

I can host in the bulgarian server, were dota is one of the most played games :X

 

[1)ark_NiTe]

I can host in the bulgarian server, were dota is one of the most played games :X

Great! Be sure to host the latest version. You can get it from my signature by clicking "Download It".