[April Fools] Hive Workshop Map Deprotection

[StoPCampinGn00b]

April Fools

Hey everyone,

Happy Easter! Easter eggs are an ancient symbol of new life and rebirth. So, we wanted to reinvent our stance and forgive those who broke these old rules in the past. Thus, we are opening a new outlet for them and a potential new user-base.

Starting next week, we will be producing and selling map deprotection hacks. Map deprotection software is a hacking extension that bypasses locked / intentionally corrupt maps.

Now of course, we understand some people may be concerned these hacks will be given to those with the wrong intentions (such as "breaking into" maps without an author's permission), but we trust in our user-base and our judgement to make sure the hacking software isn't abused beyond the benefit of map testing and modding. We feel that if we regulate map deprotection on Hive rather than have them flourish on some shady sites, we will be able to take away the problems these extensions cause.

Not everything is fully set, but expect an announcement next week. We'll advertise this for purchase in the top right corner of the site and will probably have it priced between $25-$35. Thank you for supporting the Hive and we hope these changes sit well with you guys.

 

[pOke]

LOL

 

[tulee]

I feel like all the people who quit updating their projects because they lost their only nonprotected version are going to have to all start looking for new reasons as to why they stop updating their maps. Are the benefits this brings really worth all the time those people will need to spend inventing new reasons?

 

[Maxwell]

Finally! We should allow users to steal maps since 2000. I think it's fair enought.

 

[Misha]

On no, panic

 

[StoPCampinGn00b]

Agh. Can you guys keep the discussion relevant to the map deprotection topic? Thanks.

 

[deepstrasz]

I'd pay for the secret knowledge in these sacred maps. Imagine the possibilities then!

 

[Ralle]

Maps Where the JASS file was made by compiling triggers to JASS can quite easily be reverse compiled back to triggers again in most cases at least. This was the biggest undertaking in this project.
Fixing the corrupt MPQ was done by just extracting all files and importing them into a new and clean MPQ.

Looking forward to your feedback on the project when it’s out.

To be honest I’m not much for preannouncing things. I’d rather wait and just announce them when ready.

 

[Maxwell]

I can't wait to buy it, open Sunken Sity by @SpasMaster, rename in Ruined Sity and upload here as my own map. Would be great.

 

[Trakya]

The idea is so bad -.-

 

[deepstrasz]

The idea is so bad -.-

You people need to grow up. Let go of your fears.

 

[Championfighter25]

Expect some great maps that are completely, 100 % made by me, very soon after this program's launch.

 

[GhostWolf]

Funny thing is, this is partially available.

 

[deepstrasz]

Funny thing is, this is partially available.

Hey, shush now! Don't ruin the business.

 

[Trakya]

what's the point of making maps when someone else can hack it and claim it?

 

[Chaosium]

We're hitting doubt levels that shouldn't even be possible!

 

[Deleted member 219079]

Are you kidding me? I will never make another map if you start spreading such tools.

Hive team, I expected more from you, I'm greatly disappointed.

I thought this was a community to promote and better Warcraft III modding, but in the light of these news I see that none of the staff knows how to manage such site.

 

[Paillan]

As I a map reviewer I've seen that most protected maps are submited by people who believe their map is special. It's not.
Most protected maps were just made by some random dude that just joined the Hive and thinks his leaky GUI triggers are perfect. This just annoys moderators that spend hours trying to figure out why an empty map should be approved (since when they bring the topic up, the author gets mad).
Just look at the evidence. Maps like sunken city and gaias are just glorified GUI, full of bugs and leaks. They were approved in their time because the authors complained long enough to make moderators get sick about them.
I for one welcome this change, finally I'll be able to figure out why a map in not working and send it to hell the substandard section were it belongs with proper arguments rather than having to approve without arguments.
Cheers.

 

[Murlocologist]

What's next? You're gonna allow CnPs in icon section?

 

[Maxwell]

Its not CnP anymore, Its a new stream of art, modern postlaziness. Don't fight against it @Murlocologist, joint it and Keep up with the times.

 

[General Frank]

Buying it!

 

[OutsiderXE]

Sounds good. I am going to protect my maps soon anyway.

 

[Daffa]

Seems a good choice. Now, to find the ones need to barge through

 

[millzy]

HAHAHAHAHA I GET IT.

 

[San]

can we also post memes on medivh's tower?

 

[Deleted member 238589]

Breaking news: Hive embraces socialism

 

[LordTalbot]

Can I now also upload maps from other mappers that I have hacked in the past?*

*After changing the credits ofc!

 

[Paillan]

Can I now also upload maps from other mappers that I have hacked in the past?*

*After changing the credits ofc!

Copyright rule still aplies

 

[MyPad]

Too bad. I want to buy this kind of stuff since that would allow me to basically distribute an improved version of DotA (updated version for 1.29), but I don't got the funds for it.

@StopcampingNoob
Could you or someone else offer a discount of 100% for it? Would really help allot.

 

[LordDz]

Finally. I've always thought the Gaias maps needed more explosions and lasers. Now I can do it!
Whom do I send my 50$ to?

 

[Paillan]

Finally. I've always thought the Gaias maps needed more explosions and lasers. Now I can do it!
Whom do I send my 50$ to?

Make a deposit in the danish bank account to the name of Arthur allen

 

[Remixer]

Never protected my own maps so I'm welcoming this with open arms. Brings everyone else onto the same line with me.

@StoPCampinGn00b I'd like to point out that easter eggs are not ancient symbols of rebirth and whatever. They're chocolate.

 

[Trakya]

As I a map reviewer I've seen that most protected maps are submited by people who believe their map is special. It's not.
Most protected maps were just made by some random dude that just joined the Hive and thinks his leaky GUI triggers are perfect. This just annoys moderators that spend hours trying to figure out why an empty map should be approved (since when they bring the topic up, the author gets mad).
Just look at the evidence. Maps like sunken city and gaias are just glorified GUI, full of bugs and leaks. They were approved in their time because the authors complained long enough to make moderators get sick about them.
I for one welcome this change, finally I'll be able to figure out why a map in not working and send it to hell the substandard section were it belongs with proper arguments rather than having to approve without arguments.
Cheers.

This may be true for 80% of the maps, but the rest 20% are rare and special maps, which is not fair for some newbies just to pay and broke the map and claim it. I can only agree with you if these tools are used only by hive staff members who can use this tools to review maps.

 

[Moy]

I am gonna buy this, is there a discount?

 

[BloodSoul]

Finally, I will now be able to C'n'P' make my own Ultimate Super Naroto Battle Arenaz. Of course, it needs more special effects per second, and half of the tooltips are going to be written in Portuguese.

 

[pyf]

[...] Starting next week, we will be producing and selling map deprotection hacks. [...]

We'll advertise this for purchase in the top right corner of the site [...]. Thank you for supporting the Hive [...]

Shut up and take my money!

can we also post memes on medivh's tower?

Maybe in very exactly one year?

 

[Paillan]

This may be true for 80% of the maps, but the rest 20% are rare and special maps, which is not fair for some newbies just to pay and broke the map and claim it. I can only agree with you if these tools are used only by hive staff members who can use this tools to review maps.

Lies. All maps are unoriginal copies of copies of copies.

 

[Chaosy]

Seriously?

Disappointed.

 

[LordTalbot]

Can I now also upload maps from other mappers that I have hacked in the past?*

*After changing the credits ofc!

Copyright rule still aplies

Possibly there will be different versions with different regulations. Why else would you:

have it priced between $25-$35.

I think this could be understood as a mod, when you buy the more expensive version*



*

 

[Trakya]

Lies. All maps are unoriginal copies of copies of copies.

I don't believe that, because its not true. You might have seen copies of copies maps, but that's not the whole thing. What if mappers build maps from scratch? You will say again its a copy from another map?

 

[Chaosy]

Basically all MOBAs are based on DotA which was based on a Starcraft mod.
It is defiantly true.

Not that it is related to this thread though.

 

[deepstrasz]

Basically all MOBAs are based on DotA which was based on a Starcraft mod.

Not mod but map->Aeon of Strife whose name comes from the game manual's protoss chapter with the same name.

I'm glad we are getting this communistic liberalism. Helps everyone's needs!

 

[Marcell]

Happy April fools everyone!

 

[Chaosy]

Happy April fools everyone!

What if they use the date to shrug of the negative criticism
*gasps*

 

[SMBComix]

Nice April Fool's joke. lol. I thought you guys were serious for a second.

 

[deepstrasz]

Happy April fools everyone!

But it's not the 1st of April, is it? Depends where you're from...

 

[thorlar]

Best april fools by far (if you didn't put the price, I would think this is serious xD)

 

[A Void]

Why on earth would anyone pay for that? I know this is not serious - April Fools, but the reason and the joke is poorly done. Whoever posted this should've came up with something better. Last years - register to download was much better joke.

 

[Trakya]

Thank god I forgot about the joke day. But really never allow such thing for the future!!

 

[LordDz]

Why on earth would anyone pay for that? I know this is not serious - April Fools, but the reason and the joke is poorly done. Whoever posted this should've came up with something better. Last years - register to download was much better joke.

Here, figured you'd need it.