Drums of War (V2)

[HuanJuan]

For a first chapter, it's good. If you have more, don't keep it for yourself.

 

[PMC Revenant]

For a first chapter, it's good. If you have more, don't keep it for yourself.

Thank you.

I promise you; I don't keep maps like these all to myself.

 

[deepstrasz]

Please provide evidence that you have been given permission to edit and upload @Jake Kessler's work.

Awaiting Update.

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[Rogue Kessler]

I just sent @Xxpaulx a private message, but this is ok with me Please note my name is changing to Rogue Kessler (pending mod approval) and my pronouns are they/them/theirs

 

[Navy45]

The map is very fun ! It is not a complete breeze but it doesn't go on for too long. I really like the tech tree changes with unique units for all factions.
Just a few issues/questions I have about the map :

• Grom's wolf is not really introduced, it's just...there (having Grom say something like "let's go Kaja" would make it less weird).
• Same thing for Hanzo, the grunt that hangs out in the warsong base. I dont know the lore. Is he part of the bleeding hollow ? If so why is his color green and not orange?
• Grom recognizing the warsong traitors as demon servants is kind of weird. I think there should be some lesser demons and/or some blight in their base (it would also make it a bit more challenging considering they don't replace their units).
• It would be nice if the warsong's melee units got pillage so it would encourage the player to attack the enemy early on instead of waiting for upgrades/soldiers (especially since the economy is limited)

Overall, the map is very nice to play. I hope you get the time to make more

 

[PMC Revenant]

The map is very fun ! It is not a complete breeze but it doesn't go on for too long. I really like the tech tree changes with unique units for all factions.
Just a few issues/questions I have about the map :

• Grom's wolf is not really introduced, it's just...there (having Grom say something like "let's go Kaja" would make it less weird).
• Same thing for Hanzo, the grunt that hangs out in the Warsong base. I dont know the lore. Is he part of the bleeding hollow ? If so why is his color green and not orange?
• Grom recognizing the Warsong traitors as demon servants is kind of weird. I think there should be some lesser demons and/or some blight in their base (it would also make it a bit more challenging considering they don't replace their units).
• It would be nice if the Warsong's melee units got pillage so it would encourage the player to attack the enemy early on instead of waiting for upgrades/soldiers (especially since the economy is limited)

Overall, the map is very nice to play. I hope you get the time to make more

• Both Kaja and Hanzo are one off characters, because with the case of Grom and Kaja, it felt similar to Thrall and Snowsong because Thrall was given more spotlight more than Snowsong did in the vanilla game, so this falls the same for Kaja. Same goes to Hanzo
• Well because the Orc WE'RE slaves to the demons before. In this instance, the orcs began to break free from their demon master's control. However, let's just say; not all orcs or all members of the clan are free from the influence but that doesn't mean they are in the state of decay.
• Adding Pillage is for vanilla orc race. I made the Warsong clan techtree unique and make it more focus on strength and attack.

Thank you for your feedback. It helps me improve these types of maps.

 

[HuanJuan]

Is V2 gonna have a change log, or the Player must discover what is changed?

 

[PMC Revenant]

Is V2 gonna have a change log, or the Player must discover what is changed?

Nothing much but a few adjustments...

It makes the map less bearing...

 

[LovG]

I spoted this two things only:
*Hunters seem to not have mana regen.
*Peons can't go in to the orc barracks

 

[HuanJuan]

I spoted this two things only:
*Hunters seem to not have mana regen.
*Peons can't go in to the orc barracks

What can a Peon do in Barracks? I mean, this is some text misspelling, or real game mechanics?

 

[LovG]

What can a Peon do in Barracks? I mean, this is some text misspelling, or real game mechanics?

I meant burrocks? The orc building that gives food (my w3 is on spanish) Your peons can't get in there to attack, the enemy peons can.

 

[HuanJuan]

I meant burrocks? The orc building that gives food (my w3 is on spanish) Your peons can't get in there to attack, the enemy peons can.

Burrows, they can't get in to the Burrow. I maybe replaying this map, when it's gonna be more than just a map. I don't remember this is an issue. Please make a screenshot about the burrow after you selected it first, to find that there is even an option is there for that or not.

 

[LovG]

Burrows, they can't get in to the Burrow. I maybe replaying this map, when it's gonna be more than just a map. I don't remember this is an issue. Please make a screenshot about the burrow after you selected it first, to find that there is even an option is there for that or not.

"No se han encontrado peones" = No peons found.

 

[HuanJuan]

"No se han encontrado peones" = No peons found.

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You can't send the peons inside to the burrow? Or you tried to send peons nearby and select the "Posicion de combatre", to take fighting positions inside the burrow? It's strange to see. I don't remember that I had the problem. Which game version are you playing?

 

[LovG]

You can't send the peons inside to the burrow? Or you tried to send peons nearby and select the "Posicion de combatre", to take fighting positions inside the burrow? It's strange to see. I don't remember that I had the problem. Which game version are you playing?

I tried both. I clicked on the burrow skill and nothing happened. When I sent the peons, they went to repair it. If not, nothing happened.

I'm currently on the latest version live of the game. (not PTR). I think the issue must be the spell target only peons, not "nomads". One solution might be creating a second spell for the custom player units, leaving the already existing one to the AI.

EDIT: Another solution can be just dissabling the spell too.

 

[HuanJuan]

I tried both. I clicked on the burrow skill and nothing happened. When I sent the peons, they went to repair it. If not, nothing happened.

I'm currently on the latest version live of the game. (not PTR). I think the issue must be the spell target only peons, not "nomads". One solution might be creating a second spell for the custom player units, leaving the already existing one to the AI.

EDIT: Another solution can be just dissabling the spell too.

No, I remember that. I encounter with this myself too. Nomads are not Peons, and the button says "Peons". So, that is not going to work at all. No matter the game version.

 

[PMC Revenant]

"No se han encontrado peones" = No peons found.

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I forgot to fix that! I apologies for that! This will be fix in the next update.

 

[deepstrasz]

The units and hero can briefly seen right at the start before the cinematic starts.
Your hero can get trapped if he crosses the bridge and the inferno is cast. In this map edit, the Goblin Laboratory is no more.
It's weird that the upkeep panel says you could reach 200. That many units on a single player will make the units stutter and get stuck.

There is slight improvement but it's more on the graphical than gameplay side. Maybe if you could remake the whole campaign and work more on the techtree, this would be approvable.

Useful but simple.