Buildings won't show when they're being built

[Eik00c]

Before I continue, there are a few things I should say. I am new to the forums, and although I have read the rules, I may have missed a few details, so if I make a mistake, please notify me. Second, the title is confusing, but please bear with me; I'll get onto that now!

I was attempting to add an AI for the naga on one of Blizzard's maps (its name was "islands"), but after some fiddling around, I gave up. After giving up, I go to play against a friend of mine.

I chose to go with nelf (which was the race I was attempting to replace with the naga on the previous map). When I sent a wisp to go and build an Ancient of War, the "green-mass" (for a lack of a better word) that appears while the building is being created did not appear. What's even more strange is that when the WoA was completed, its model still appeared. I am completely lost on how to make this "green-mass" reappear as normal.

I ended the fight prematurely and went to investigate the problem even more. Eventually, I decided to take screenshots to show to others who could help (Note: I can't find the screenshots, but I doubt they'll be necessary if at least one person knows what I'm talking about).

I'll look for the screenshots if they are necessary. If my description of the problem is still confusing, then simply ask, and I will try my best to further explain.

 

[Nichilus]

The reason why your Ancient of War appeared but the green mass did not is because they're different models (there is one generic green mass model which is used by all night elf structures). Did you perhaps imported some new textures (.blp) or new models (.mdx) into your map? Some may have overridden the default model or its textures.
If you did not import anything, try a new map. If the problem continues in a new map, the problem may lie in your own WCIII.

 

[SA Dashie]

Yeh as said it could be the model.
Some models lack a building animation and just use the first stand(or some other animation if any at all) frame like Tinkers robot factory that appears like there is no clickable model.

 

[Eik00c]

I did not import anything. I tested to see if the problem persisted in other maps, and it does.

 

[Arad MNK]

So, that means the Problem must lie in your WC 3, IMO.

 

[Nichilus]

Yea, seems the problem is in your WCIII. You could either just replace your War3.mpq asset with new one (like a copy from your friend), as that asset contains that green mass model; or you could completely reinstall WCIII.

 

[Eik00c]

I completely reinstalled WCIII but it didn't work. I didn't try replacing my War3.mpq though, so I'll do it now.

EDIT: WOOO! It works! Thank you everyone for the help!