EmberCraft v1.2b

[Daffa]

That was like 30 minutes after my post, noice!

 

[Kazeon]

I feel like I didn't make a proper summary of the big update because I was in a kind of rush. So here it is:

Big update!
I have added some new crucial features to help your convenience in playing the map, including additional tooltips for comparing between item in your bag and the one (the gear) you are currently wearing.

... and also a button to minimize the minimap to save performance. Buttons to zoom in and out the minimap will be added too later!

Now it supports multiple dungeons! Two new dungeons were added: the Tranquil Forest and the Blazing Chamber!

An improvement has been made to the base village as well to make it looks more lively! I haven't managed to add some villagers and interiors tho.

.. And now it has new set of less-boring-musics as well!

In short, there are bunch of new contents added in this update. Including new monsters, dungeons, skills, and many others. It came along with bunch of other important improvements, bug fixes, and balances! Find the detail of the update in the main post.

Thank you!

And thanks for commenting, @Daffa the Mage !

 

[Luk2048]

The things you made with this map are simply amazing, I can't wait for the polished version! I really hope you won't get discouraged by the enormousness of this project. Keep up the great work with this masterpiece of wc3 RPG's!

 

[Kazeon]

Thanks for the comment and support!
I won't be discouraged by its size or anything else. But still, this is just a hobby project that I will work on once in a while when I have time for it.

 

[Kazeon]

Embercraft is back in development! For the next update I will start to make the interiors for buildings. I will also focus to add plenty of item variations for the knight & archer class for up to level 25. I also expect to add skills for the knight's 3rd sub-class and for all archer sub-classes as well. Stay tuned!


Edit:
I just uploaded new screenshots. And the thread got bumped ._.

 

[Yousef]

I downloaded it, when I tried to start it in patch 1.29 it didn't work, there were no player slots, when I try to choose another map then EmberCraft, it shows the other map's player slots, I tried running it on an older version, it started normally.
EDIT: after it started, I chose a knight, but I couldn't move, tried f1 and still nothing.

 

[Kazeon]

Did you read the instruction? You must calibrate your number keys first (by typing "-c", then just follow further instructions).
Thanks for the information!


EDIT:
Just to avoid confusion, @everyone: the map has not been updated yet. The thread just got bumped after I uploaded new screenshots. That was my bad.

 

[Sinatra]

I am very excited about the next update.

I hope this map continues.

 

[Kazeon]

I am very excited about the next update.

I hope this map continues.

Thanks, man. I appreciate all of your supports ^^

 

[nhs325]

So when can we expect a Mage/Necromancer type of character? I want to have a huge army to follow me around and killing things.

 

[Kazeon]

So when can we expect a Mage/Necromancer type of character? I want to have a huge army to follow me around and killing things.

Shortly. I'm currently finishing up Knight and Archer class. Then I will surely add new classes, Necromancer is a good idea too, thanks!

 

[Kazeon]

Making this takes some of my precious times. But just to display some activity and to show that the project still progresses rapidly, here is a video showcasing a new ability for the Dark Knight, named Spectral Vortex.

Next update is scheduled at 5th May, or maybe 6th. And it will be a massive update! So stay tuned!

 

[Hayate_ayasaki22]

Wow you guys really change the warcraft concept...like the way it used to play...
It is a good map

 

[Daffa]

1.29 supported I presume?

 

[Kazeon]

1.29 supported I presume?

Not currently, due to the use of memory hack. In the next update I will try to remove mouse tracking (memory hack) and use native wc3 control instead and see what people think about that. I'm also kinda tired of clueless people badmouthing and calling this map a hack, whereas only 0,1% part of this map requires hack. It's time to prove that this map was made possible by me, not memory hack. Sorry if I talk too much.

 

[Kazeon]

New version is up!
This is one of the biggest update so far. Includes tons of improvements, new contents, bug fixes, etc etc. Find the full list in the main post.

One thing I want to underline is that now the map doesn't use memory hack by default. But I will also provide another version of the map so called "Combat Enhanced (CE)" version which still retains the mouse tracker system. This means that the default version of the map is now compatible with patch 1.29 and all other patches.

Anyway, it was a very long run. Enjoy!

 

[Sinatra]

Minimap images are marked with 0.9560.

1.285 ver, it still does not save.

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I will always support you.

 

[Kazeon]

Which minimap? I dont remember marking minimap with versions :/

Thanks!

1.285 ver, it still does not save.

Does it print "Saved." when you type -save?

 

[Sinatra]

Which minimap? I dont remember marking minimap with versions :/

Thanks!


Does it print "Saved." when you type -save?

When saving - saved is displayed.

However, "load" still does not work.

It still comes out as an empty slot.

 

[Kazeon]

That's strange. If it's printed then the whole saving operation runs successfully. Would you be so kind to test the save/load system using this version: EmberCraft v0.8.225 - Warcraft 3 Maps - Epic War.com It was expected to work on 1.28 but didn't work for earlier patches. Maybe I messed something after that update.

 

[hungcan89]

Does it work for patch 1.24e?

 

[daued]

I cant seem to get it to calibrate it correctly
whenever i type -c and hold ctrl i cant verify with number keys and move around.

 

[nhs325]

So I was playing some other ARPGs other day (Grim Dawn, Diablo 3, Torchlight 2..) and I realized that you need some other unique item bonuses, other than the normal bonuses you would actually see from generic ARPGs. I know this map is taken ideas from Torchlight 1 and 2, but maybe some cool/unique gimmicks could be added to legendary tier items?

For example: chance to launch a bonus projectile from your skillshot that deals bonus damage, chance to activiate some skills on attacking/recieving damage, having skills that changes mechanics or so on....

 

[Kazeon]

So I was playing some other ARPGs other day (Grim Dawn, Diablo 3, Torchlight 2..) and I realized that you need some other unique item bonuses, other than the normal bonuses you would actually see from generic ARPGs. I know this map is taken ideas from Torchlight 1 and 2, but maybe some cool/unique gimmicks could be added to legendary tier items?

For example: chance to launch a bonus projectile from your skillshot that deals bonus damage, chance to activiate some skills on attacking/recieving damage, having skills that changes mechanics or so on....

Good idea, but still it's still not that new as Torchlight 2 already got some of those (like summoning meteor, etc etc). I will implement that sometime later. Thanks!

 

[SAR80s]

I cant seem to get it to calibrate it correctly
whenever i type -c and hold ctrl i cant verify with number keys and move around.

having the same issue

 

[Kazeon]

Does it work for patch 1.24e?

I haven't tested it but I suppose it should work for 1.24 too. I have just confirmed that it works for patch 1.24, both the main version and CE version.

I cant seem to get it to calibrate it correctly
whenever i type -c and hold ctrl i cant verify with number keys and move around.

having the same issue

Make sure when verifying you have already released the CTRL key, then press any number key (not num pads).

 

[bilburn]

I haven't tested it but I suppose it should work for 1.24 too. I have just confirmed that it works for patch 1.24, both the main version and CE version.



Make sure when verifying you have already released the CTRL key, then press any number key (not num pads).

Having the same issue. Of course I've tried using both CTRL keys, all numbers on the numpad, etc. WC3 is detecting my number key presses as I can obviously type in chat and use num keys on other maps.

 

[LyunAvine]

I haven't tested it but I suppose it should work for 1.24 too. I have just confirmed that it works for patch 1.24, both the main version and CE version.



Make sure when verifying you have already released the CTRL key, then press any number key (not num pads).

Same problem here. Playing in 1.29.2 btw. I tried releasing before and after, doesn't work on my laptop and pc.

Edit: I held the shift key instead...and it worked...

 

[Kazeon]

If selection group saving is changed from CTRL to SHIFT+num keys then yes, you have to hold SHIFT instead of CTRL. But I can't find that change in the patch notes. :/

I will add SHIFT as alternative calibration key. Thanks guys!

 

[Kazeon]

Having the same issue. Of course I've tried using both CTRL keys, all numbers on the numpad, etc. WC3 is detecting my number key presses as I can obviously type in chat and use num keys on other maps.

Not numpads but the other ones. Also try to hold SHIFT instead of CTRL when calibrating.

I don't know what's happening here. I believe @LyunAvine posted long before @bilburn but the date tag says differently, same case as yesterday. And I got the notification just now. This is really confusing.

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[LyunAvine]

Not numpads but the other ones. Also try to hold SHIFT instead of CTRL when calibrating.

I don't know what's happening here. I believe @LyunAvine posted long before @bilburn but the date tag says differently, same case as yesterday. And I got the notification just now. This is really confusing.

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Tested it another 3 times, for me, it was holding shift then pressing number keys. Did not work at all if I held Ctrl and number keys.

 

[Kazeon]

Tested it another 3 times, for me, it was holding shift then pressing number keys. Did not work at all if I held Ctrl and number keys.

Thank you so much for testing. That's a valuable information
I will add shift key to the calibration instructions.

 

[Sinatra]

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Press the shift key to resolve. Thank you.

 

[Kazeon]

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Press the shift key to resolve. Thank you.

Check out comments above, for patch 1.29 you have to hold SHIFT button when calibrating, not CTRL. Didn't see the edit. So it's confirmed then, SHIFT for 1.29. Thank you guys!

 

[JosseDiiaz]

Please help I have a problem in the calibration. I write "-c" and in Send and after finishing the calibration I press the numbers from 0 to 9 and nothing happens I do it again and still nothing

 

[_lycan]

Damn. That UI is SICK.

Also can you tell me how did you do to have a .gif as the minimap preview? thanks a lot

 

[Kazeon]

I animate it using photoshop, which is not ideal. I'm not quite an artist/designer so I'm probably not the best person to ask to.

 

[Kazeon]

Please help I have a problem in the calibration. I write "-c" and in Send and after finishing the calibration I press the numbers from 0 to 9 and nothing happens I do it again and still nothing

Check out comments above, for patch 1.29 you have to hold SHIFT button when calibrating, not CTRL.

 

[_lycan]

I animate it using photoshop, which is not ideal. I'm not quite an artist/designer so I'm probably not the best person to ask to.

I was asking if it was possible to have a .gif as a minimap image not really how it was made lel

 

[Malifestophelis]

hey dude lets create campaign

 

[Kazeon]

hey dude lets create campaign

I'm afraid this is not the right place to do it. Instead, you can send me PM or make a thread at recruitment forum. This thread is designated to discuss about this map only. : )

 

[Meai]

says calibration is complete but i still cant move or do anything, pressing 0-9 doesnt do anything either

 

[Kazeon]

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Press the shift key to resolve. Thank you.

@Meai : try that suggestion (use shift instead of ctrl).

 

[Kazeon]

Hello. I'm back developing this map again.

In this time around, I will try to emphasize the map's visual quality even further. To be specific I will be improving the environmental effects and details for all dungeons.

I've just finished the basic version of chain/rope generation system. The system will allow me to put in some fancy chains, ropes, vines, etc hanging here and there, either in dungeon or the village.
The system is not version specific so it should be working for all patch versions.

Here is a very short demo of the system:

I added some environmental effects to the crypt dungeon. Here are some previews:

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I know it doesn't have yet hanging chains, skeletons, destroyed pillars, rubbles, etc. But hey, it's still a progress.

Not only that. I'm planning to finish the Archer class (with all of 3 sub-classes included) right in the next update.
One of the main obstacle for me to create skills for those classes was the convoluted skill registration system and object editor management. That's the whole reason why it took so darn long for me to add new sub-classes.

So last week I decided to make BIG reconstruction for the skill library & management system. Now the skill registrations are fully streamlined and I no longer need to deal with abilities in the Object Editor, which will be a HUGE time saver. So I expect this change to significantly speed up the map development.

That's all for now. Thank you.

 

[Nowow]

Looking at it now from Youtube makes me understand how incredible the visual side is. A shame my computer can't run it well...

 

[Kazeon]

Looking at it now from Youtube makes me understand how incredible the visual side is. A shame my computer can't run it well...

Thanks!

It's most probably because I put too much details (stone cobbles for instance). You can hide those details by entering this command: "-particle". And some regular models seem to have too much tris, causing fps drops in the dungeon. I will try to fix those issues next time.

EDIT:
Maaann.. I was planning to bump the map when it's more finished But well, sorry for the bump. There was no update to the map, only an update to the thread. Cheers..

 

[Kazeon]

Here's a sneak peek video of the improvements I've made to the graphical site:

Feedback is highly appreciated!

 

[Manipulation]

The dmg numbers are huge.
I suggest you try to keep the map visually as clean as possible, and that includes graphics, lighting, colors etc.

To my understanding. Visuals better be simple and clean yet fancy and messy.

 

[Kazeon]

Now that you mentioned it, I think the font style (EDIT: font of the damage text) doesn't fit the map theme that much as well. I will think of something cooler. Thanks for the feedback!

 

[Kazeon]

Progress report commencing! Just to show some sign of life c;

First, I want to introduce two new members of the development team!
1. @Its Ryan Boi (Sound Production)
His versatile skill in making both full-fledged theme music and special sound effects will boost the map quality significantly!

2. @PrinceYaser (2D Artist)
Just look at some of his works, just pure marvelous! His art style fits EmberCraft's theme perfectly!

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Next one is about the project itself.

I'm currently reconstructing the map concept from pure repetitive grinding to story driven ARPG. The main village has been populated with NPCs, most NPCs are unique character with their own background and certain role in the story.

I'm also finishing up the Archer class, the skills are about 60% done, keep in mind that each class has 24 custom skills. Still not including adding class-specific equipment (10 categories for each level). That's why it takes quite a while to add a new class.

There are surely a lot of other critical improvements. But I won't mention everything here.

That's all for now. Cheers and stay tuned!