Chronicles of the Second War: Tides of Darkness

[Shadi]

Is this project still in work or you stoped?
This first 4 missions are amazing

we're still going

 

[MrAxeTv]

we're still going

good to know I am currently broke but I will donate some money for coffe or beer first chance I will be able to do so

 

[Leidanx]

That update was amazing! Great work!! Does the interlude cinematic work? cause it didnt for me I dont know if its supossed to be that way or I did something wrong...

 

[old_gil]

you're probably going to think I'm dumb, but how the heck do you download the quenching mod?? I can't figure it out and the instructions are in Chinese or something :/

 

[Tamplier]

That update was amazing! Great work!! Does the interlude cinematic work? cause it didnt for me I dont know if its supossed to be that way or I did something wrong...

The Interlude file is the trick from Quenching guys to unlock the map buttons and trigger first mission to launch. It is just a map with campaign logo.

 

[Leidanx]

The Interlude file is the trick from Quenching guys to unlock the map buttons and trigger first mission to launch. It is just a map with campaign logo.

Ok I understand, thanks!
PD: I absolutely loved that Easter Egg on Durnholde FOR THE HORDE!!!

 

[Zorrot]

you're probably going to think I'm dumb, but how the heck do you download the quenching mod?? I can't figure it out and the instructions are in Chinese or something :/

you don't need quenching mod for this, you just get the campaign installer

 

[Standhaft]

Wonderful to see you madlads still hard at work at this. Very cool news about campaigns in general.

Alright, just managed to use my tiny brain to download and install it. I will give it a try now.

 

[ice777]

i cant open the map, please help!

 

[Ravager16829]

i cant open the map, please help!

Are you using the Classic Warcraft 3 (1.31)? This is only for Reforged (HD Mode) and the version must be the latest (1.32.10).
Also, you can use Quenching Mod if you're having trouble with installing the campaign file through CSW Installer.

 

[IIICatalystIII]

i cant open the map, please help!

I had a similar issue. I put the files in warcraftlll/maps but warcraft 3 couldn't find it. I just moved the campaign file to my desktop, loaded, then played. Worked like a charm. (I did not use the quenching mod.)

 

[Standhaft]

I followed the instructions and managed to get it to work, sorta, but the sound is... uh, like static noise. I want to be more helpful but I don't know how else to describe it. Something is wrong with the noise basically.

Edit: nevermind, as soon as I tried to recreate the problem just now while recording my screen... it worked. Lol.

 

[vindorei]

Update 23-Aug-2021: We have now released the polished missions 1 to 4 as a campaign, made possible with the Quenching Mod.

I don't know if this is my own problem yet, but I think the quenching mod or the w3n installer of the mod would import every campaign file to every single map, that makes the map too big to open.

 

[badass]

Update 23-Aug-2021: We have now released the polished missions 1 to 4 as a campaign, made possible with the Quenching Mod.

does not start, throws an error

 

[Dreadlord Balnazzar]

Hey you fucks,your csw installer completly wiped my wc3,all is gone my saves campaign progress the mods i had wich were file based and placed in the retail folder and quenching wont work anymore too will probably need to reinstall it,wtf

anyone had this happen?
or know how to fix ,does the install er make some sort of back up?
im pissed

 

[Rezzak]

Hi, I've played through your demo twice now. Before saying anything else, I just wanted to say thank you. I've wanted this mod ever since Warcraft 3 first came out as I played so much WC2 as a kid. What you've accomplished is tremendous. I hope there's more one day but even if not I got to play 4 incredible missions. The amount of detail that's gone into everything about this. I never thought I'd see such a high quality 3D adaptation of these classic buildings. Easter eggs everywhere you clearly have a passion for the lore from the Warcraft universe. I'd trust you over modern Blizzard for this project any day, it is professional quality. Here are some miscellaneous notes/thoughts:

• Spoiler

  [*]I did some digging and couldn't validate whether Rend Blackhand or the BTG Clan were part of this part of the campaign. I know they were utilized later to chase down the renegade Gul'Dan. Everything is so lore accurate I was just curious if some of the material I haven't read (chronicle/Rise of the Horde) had actually put him leading the efforts against Zul'Dare/Hillsbrad. Regardless even if using him there is artistic license I enjoyed playing with the character. I love that you brought in the Doomsaw from UBRS and really made it look like a Blackrock Weapon.
  [*]The BTG Clan Orcs look menacing and great with different armor. I never totally understood that clan but I like envisioning them as just tougher, more juiced up grunts. There's so much potential for differentiation of the clans, bringing in some WoD elements I look forward to seeing all the rest. For the default grunts that you build out of the Barracks that wield a hammer I will say I prefer the traditional image of the Axe-wielding Grunt over the hammer but that's just my personal preference. I believe I recognize that hammer model from Drak'thuls fallen second war Orcs so it certainly has some justification.
  [*]Utok is a pretty cool idea as an avatar of the player character. I like that his model is looking at blueprints you can definitely envision him as the sort of Garrison Commander/Architect and general administrative type. I assume he is made up? The equivalent role in WC1 would have been Doomhammer himself as I understand, did they ever make the WC2 "commander" into canon? Playing with him as a unit was kind of average... I didn't use him at all the first time but I tried to use him on the second play through as I've been working on some micro and at this point in the game there's not many abilities to manage. I found a use for him as a source of magic damage (the only at this point) against all the heavy armor types. I think it would be more fun if you could use him to heal other units with his ability. He spent most of the mission oom though. Giving him the telescope feels great and is perfect for the character.
  [*]I failed the signal fire event the first time and had to restart that mission, I think I was distracted when the trigger went off then when I was looking for it I got confused with the signal fire being basically at my base- would it make sense to have the signal fire at the top of the map as the payoff for fighting through the human camps?
  [*]Awesome that you fight human model archers earlier on, before the elves have offered their troops.
  [*]The trolls just looking and feeling great, especially Zul'jin, man gameplay is a huge step up when you get him and suddenly have more abilities to use. Having him and Rend running around it feels so good. The Darkspear were ok in WC3 I just miss the forest trolls. Just classic, awesome horde (contrast to modern WoW). Can't wait for the Ogres and goblins to join up.
  [*]The banter about Murlocs. Yep. Loled

I never thought I would savor a "build 4 farms" mission so much but I took my time with these stretched them out to enjoy every minute of it. You guys are awesome keep it up and thank you.

 

[BeneathShades]

Can I play with Mac OS ? or only exe version exists?

 

[Barorque]

Can I play with Mac OS ? or only exe version exists?

Henlo, Quenching itself is designed for Windows, same with the campaign installer .exe they provided to us.
However they have a guide on how to install Quenching to MacOS (Parallels being one of them, if you're familiar with it). As this is a demo still, we will ask later if a new guide can be made.

 

[BeneathShades]

Henlo, Quenching itself is designed for Windows, same with the campaign installer .exe they provided to us.
However they have a guide on how to install Quenching to MacOS (Parallels being one of them, if you're familiar with it). As this is a demo still, we will ask later if a new guide can be made.

thx for the answer !

 

[Ravager16829]

Can I play with Mac OS ? or only exe version exists?

I think the trick with Quenching Mod is only available on Windows because the installation of the entire game on Mac OS still requires Wineskin.

 

[EdgarSIP]

I want to try this campaign but i dont know how to use your mod properly

 

[Ravager16829]

I want to try this campaign but i dont know how to use your mod properly

If your game has a Quenching Mod, then turn off Custom Models, Textures, and Terrains as the author suggested. This will avoid unwanted glitches.

 

[EdgarSIP]

If your game has a Quenching Mod, then turn off Custom Models, Textures, and Terrains as the author suggested. This will avoid unwanted glitches.

What if i have user interface?

 

[Augustus]

Hey guys, long time no see.

I refunded Reforged a while ago because of no custom campaigns (the main reason I bought it). I am thinking of rebuying it because this looks amazing as hell.

 

[amazonite]

Hi , also cannot get it to work. I played the first version of the demo and it worked ok. Now I tried to install this updated version, and get the same as some others have said here: when put in a custom game, and found the right map file, it just says 'error'. When trying to run the installer after loading the correct map/file (also tried loading from desktop and is the same)... it loads a for a short while... gets to something like orc4... then it just stops and nothing happens. Any ideas about getting it to work? really would like to play this updated version. thx

 

[Bloodleaf]

tested and loved it!

 

[Modt]

Even with Quenching Mod install I keep getting the error message when I open the game

 

[Ravager16829]

Even with Quenching Mod install I keep getting the error message when I open the game

Did you read the following notice below:

Currently, the mod has been updated (1.7), so it is best to download the latest one.
After that, disable all features and play this campaign without Quenching Mod.

 

[Modt]

Did you read the following notice below:
View attachment 393125
Currently, the mod has been updated (1.7), so it is best to download the latest one.
After that, disable all features and play this campaign without Quenching Mod.

I have indeed done all thoses things and nothing works its the same with mathias chronicles and war of thornes.. funny enough exodus of the Horde revamp and the other champaigns from that series works without problems. I dunno if it has something do with that the champaing maps I cant play is a W3N file and the revamps are W3X files?

 

[NelsonLaJe]

Great project, congratulations
i wish you can finish it

and that brings much happiness

 

[conde]

doesnt work.

 

[Ravager16829]

doesnt work.

What game/patch version have you tried it on or maybe the problem about playing the campaign?
Once again, this campaign only works for Reforged (you can still play it even with Quenching mod installed).

 

[deepstrasz]

doesnt work.

Please refrain from rating resources without even having the idea how to test/use them.

 

[Deleted member 247165]

doesnt work.

Please provide real feedback and show what the actual "error" you encounter is about. I will remove your unfair rating. There are people out there who really put their soul into their projects. Try to behave nicely!

 

[FlorianGeyerGiebelstadt]

I have some question about installation. I must install these with only CSW installer as you noticed?
or can I do with Quenching Mod's Campaign Installer?

 

[Ravager16829]

I have some question about installation. I must install these with only CSW installer as you noticed?
or can I do with Quenching Mod's Campaign Installer?

If your Reforged has Quenching Mod installed, then once you've installed this campaign, go to Quenching Mod and turn off the custom models/textures.
You don't need this mod since this campaign has been made with Reforged models/textures from Blizzard (not from third-party).

 

[niklos]

Hello everyone, first post for me !
I am so so glad you made this mod. Unfortunatly, the french translation link seems not to work for me.
Although, if you need any help for the french translation, feel free to send me the english text that have to be translated !

 

[Re uben]

Update 23-Aug-2021: We have now released the polished missions 1 to 4 as a campaign, made possible with the Quenching Mod.

Hey so sorry need help how to operate the instaler to play this campaign

 

[Barorque]

Hey so sorry need help how to operate the instaler to play this campaign

HOW TO INSTALL? Notes: ✦ Using this the Campaign Installer could reset your vanilla campaign progress. ✦ Do not EVER have your WIP not backed-up files (models, maps etc.) directly in WC3 Installation folder regardless of using this mod. ✦ If you're using Quenching Mod: get the latest version, disable custom models, textures and terrain (QM is not required to play the campaign). 1. Download our Campaign File (for English only). For dubbed versions click on the fitting flag at the bottom of the page INSTEAD (all following steps remain the same regardless of language). (suggested in WC3 documents folder: C:\OneDrive\Documents\Warcraft III\Maps for example. Do NOT place in WC3 installation folder!) 2. Download our Campaign Installer (for any language), unzip and place it inside the Warcraft III installation folder on your PC. (default location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Warcraft III) 3. Open the "CSW Installer.exe" and click "Load CSW", it will ask you to select the campaign file. 4. Once the installation is finished, click "Start Game". 5. In the now opened Warcraft III program, navigate to campaigns, our missions will be the last on the list. Enjoy!

Which point specifically?

 

[Terrasyn]

Heya, so I am a bit confused. Created this account just to ask this question, pardon if its been asked already, but been sifting for awhile now.

The how to install says that quenching mod is not required to play this mod.

However, in an update, someone mentions that the demo missions 1-4 were made available as a campaign "made possible by quenching mod"

So which is it? Do I need quenching mod or not to play these missions as a campaign? (Specifically as a campaign mind, not loading each individually)

Thanks! Incredibly excited to play the final version whenever that's done =)

 

[Bodregg]

I am having troubles installing this campaign. I have placed the CSW_Orc_ToD_ACT1.w3n file into the maps folder of my Warcraft III Documents folder, and placed the CSW Installer.exe into my Warcraft III installation. I am not using Quenching mod. However, when I run the CSW Installer and select the w3n campaign file, a progress bar appears on the Installer program that says "Files Quenching/units/half", and the program closes itself after several seconds. Re-opening the program and selecting "Start Game" verifies that it did not install properly, and using "Delete CSW" and retrying does not help.
I have attempted to redownload the CSW Installer several times to see if it would resolve the issue, and this has occurred on each attempt. I have not yet attempted to download the Quenching mod. Is this a known issue? Is there any workaround for it, or is Quenching mod mandatory for this build of Chronicles of the Second War?

 

[PiesOfNorth]

This is very cool! So far i have played mission 1. Will play the others when I get a chance. I love the music.

My only critiques:

• I wish you could speed-build like in wc2. Though I understand that you'd need to make Peons and orc buildings use the 'Human' race in the editor for this, and that's kinda lame from a developer perspective.
• I wish Peons moved faster.

Mostly I had these thoughts because I ran out of gold in my mine before completing the first quest, so I had to have all my peons walk to the other mine. My fault for not paying attention to my spending, but I just figured it wouldn't be a problem on the first level.

 

[PiesOfNorth]

Finished playing it. More thoughts.

• The voice actors do a great job. Really helps sell this as a professional-quality project. I also like that you went the extra mile to give everyone "Pissed" sounds.
• I like that the buildings have snow on them.
• I still feel I'd like some things be faster, to be more in line with wc2's speed. specifically how fast workers and oil tankers move and chop wood. It's very slow compared to wc2 on 'Faster' speed, which was iirc the 'standard' speed of the game that most people played since the Battle.net Edition released. Making these elements faster would help the player get to the fun stuff sooner.
• I didn't like that in Chapter 4, you had to blow up every last villager, horse, and villager building on the map. Long after I'd won, I was just waiting around for the level to end. In the case of the city buildings, it's very clunky for your units to path around them. I think they should also be controlled by a neutral player, so your units don't auto-target them over the structures of the actual base.
• I feel the "advanced build" implementation is a bit awkward. I understand it's one of the hard-coded limitations of war3, but if you could make the advanced build menu come up automatically, instead of switching the unit to "advanced" mode and then having to click build, that would be a nice QOL change.

Overall though I think this is a sweet project, and I look forward to the rest of it.

Also... this poor peasant.

 

[AK97214]

Wow that was a blast! I always enjoyed WC2 the most out of the franchise, wish it had gotten Reforged instead of 3 but honestly y'all are probably doing a better job of it lol Hope this project is still going, will donate next payday.

 

[OldTimer]

any chance we'll get an update with some more maps anytime soon?
no pressure.

 

[Jahman]

Hello !

i'm trying play this cmpaign but when i tried to lauch the campaign, i have this errors (see the attach files).

Someone got this errors ??

Thanks for your help !

Jahman

 

[deepstrasz]

Thanks for your help !

Have you thoroughly gone through the installation details?

Spoiler

OW TO INSTALL?

Notes:
✦ Using this the Campaign Installer could reset your vanilla campaign progress.
✦ Do not EVER have your WIP not backed-up files (models, maps etc.) directly in WC3 Installation folder regardless of using this mod.
✦ If you're using Quenching Mod: get the latest version, disable custom models, textures and terrain (QM is not required to play the campaign).


1. Download our Campaign File (for English only). For dubbed versions click on the fitting flag at the bottom of the page INSTEAD (all following steps remain the same regardless of language).
(suggested in WC3 documents folder: C:\OneDrive\Documents\Warcraft III\Maps for example. Do NOT place in WC3 installation folder!)

2. Download our Campaign Installer (for any language), unzip and place it inside the Warcraft III installation folder on your PC.
(default location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Warcraft III)

3. Open the "CSW Installer.exe" and click "Load CSW", it will ask you to select the campaign file.

4. Once the installation is finished, click "Start Game".

5. In the now opened Warcraft III program, navigate to campaigns, our missions will be the last on the list. Enjoy!

Also, make sure to have the Reforged (HD/new) graphics enabled in the video options.

 

[ThunderSupreme1]

Legendary campaign! I'm not very good at grading, but I would definitely give it a 6/5!

 

[deepstrasz]

Legendary campaign! I'm not very good at grading, but I would definitely give it a 6/5!

Go up where you see the yellow stars on the top right of the thread and choose the desired star number. The max is 5 though.

 

[ThunderSupreme1]

Go up where you see the yellow stars on the top right of the thread and choose the desired star number. The max is 5 though.

rated.