Got World Editor Working...mostly

[mammoth28]

With latest update 2.0.3.xxx I was able to get my map "ComicBook Heroes Reforged" back up and able to edit in Blizzard's world Editor. From this thread:
MAP WON'T LOAD IN EDITOR... HONESTLY SCARED
It mentioned deleting all comments in triggers. I had to download ol' HIVEWE to make that happen, but once saved, I was able to open in the Blizzard Worls Editor. Whew! I just want to make an updated version of my original game from back in the day with new models and better game play. It's been rough with the updates, and I'm not expert by any means. I just hope this can help lower key map builders.

*On a side note, if any higher skilled peoples would like to get involved, please holla.

 

[mammoth28]

Well....now it's not working again. ugh.

 

[deepstrasz]

Would help if you told why it's not working again and what you did after making it work.
Also, have you protected it somehow/optimized it? That might break it for later patches.
Perhaps some custom editors like WEX/SharpCraft/JNPG would help opening the map.

 

[mammoth28]

Thank you for your reply deepstrasz. How I got it working again was to take out all the trigger comments using Hive WE program. Saved it and then was able to open in Blizzards World editor. I left my computer on, and there were 2 updates to Reforged within a week or so. (approx. just before feb. 2026) I had to restart blizzard launcher from updates, and then it will not open my map again. I used to be able to pull up a working map first, and then it would load even if failed before. I can send you the map however you need for you to look at since you use other Warcraft World Editor Tools. I will also look into those other tools you mentioned. Highly appreciated. O yeah, new Reforged version is not map protected.

It will load in Hive WE editor and look at triggers (mixed Jass and GUI triggers, I'm a hack so i use what i can). You can even test play map through Hive WE. You can also copy it to your maps download folder and it will run. Has all the strength-based characters built for at least 3 levels...disabled the rest of levels till i can get rest of characters base skills. Only one intelligence got completed. They all need tested and tweeked eventually. I will give you co-credit for your assistance.

*Let me know. I'd love to send New "ComicBook Heroes Reforged" version to you and hear your input. Attached is the old school Comicbook map before reforeged just to see it, if want.

Thanks again for your reply!

 

[deepstrasz]

I've opened the map with Ladik's MPQ Editor and the .wtg file has 0kb.
I suggest having an older version of Warcraft III like 1.24-1.27 on your computer to clean the triggers and then after saving the map try running it through the Reforged editor. You could also export the triggers via the trigger editor and import them again in the Reforged version (but that means eliminating all triggers before opening the map again in Reforged editor). I can't test with an older game version as the oldest installed one I have on this computer is 1.30.4.

 

[mammoth28]

I've opened the map with Ladik's MPQ Editor and the .wtg file has 0kb.
I suggest having an older version of Warcraft III like 1.24-1.27 on your computer to clean the triggers and then after saving the map try running it through the Reforged editor. You could also export the triggers via the trigger editor and import them again in the Reforged version (but that means eliminating all triggers before opening the map again in Reforged editor). I can't test with an older game version as the oldest installed one I have on this computer is 1.30.4.

No problem i was just giving you the old one to show.

Good idea on trigger removal to open. That's where it errors out when loading in Blizzards world editor it seems.

 

[deepstrasz]

No problem i was just giving you the old one to show. Hell here is the new one.

I can open this one in the newest editor version.

EDIT: here's the triggers file

 

[mammoth28]

Really appreciate your help man. Having a heck of a time getting the tools you suggested working.

 

[deepstrasz]

I can open this one in the newest editor version.

What version of the game are you running? I'm curious because I don't get it why I could open the map and you could not on the latest game editor version.

 

[mammoth28]

What version of the game are you running? I'm curious because I don't get it why I could open the map and you could not on the latest game editor version.

latest update from blizzard ver: 2.0.4.23452. I launch editor from that blizzard portal ....

Here is the error i'm getting... tried last night removing all the triggers and still no go...just had it working like 3-5 days ago. It's been a journey and I'm not pro. Just old school map maker. Thanks to the HIVE community i even got this far.

I also have gone backward trying older versions. (I save maps with every mile stone i can just im case) It will load up default maps no problem on editor. There is either a setting or possibly a unit i use that the editor can deal with. Some were unlocked with reforged like the opening movie "zombie with guitar guy" maybe? I dunno. I had it working after removed all comments from triggers that I found from the forums. I guess i just like this editor when it's working. Easy to find everything, you can just drop jass into the triggers when needed or keep gui if its simple.

Lemme know what version you have please, I may just have to reload it all. Maybe my editor got jacked with updates since you're able to load it.

 

[deepstrasz]

I use the latest game version as you.
The file I could open was Comic Book Heroes Reforged v6181
I just double click on the map and the editor opens it. I rarely if ever launch the editor via Battle.net.
Isn't that the file you can work with?

 

[mammoth28]

I use the latest game version as you.
The file I could open was Comic Book Heroes Reforged v6181
I just double click on the map and the editor opens it. I rarely if ever launch the editor via Battle.net.
Isn't that the file you can work with?

Yes that is the latest working file (Comic Book Heroes Reforged v6181). I will try it that way to launch....let's see here...nope, same issue. I will try to reload warcraft 3 along with editor and see. Solving this may help others like the removing comments on triggers helped me originally.
Thanks again for your help.

I am curious, have you tried out the game yet? playable characters so far are Thing, Hulk, Colossus, Thor, Hell Boy, Capt. America, Beast, and He-man. They are all strength-based characters. Raven is the only intelligence-based character i have lined out so far. They all need tweeking and more levels for spells, plus spell tweeking, but would appreciate your criticism. If see anything in triggers that might be a problem or leak, Hell I'll take any advice you are willing to give my friend.

 

[mammoth28]

Update: Uninstalled Warcraft 3 then deleted any folders left over. Reinstalled. Tried just clicking on map to open in editor, and same issue. ugh.

 

[mammoth28]

Another Update. I was able to save the map via Hive WE to a "Reign of Chaos" map (W3M), then was able to open in Warcraft 3's World Editor. Past there just saved as a Warcraft 3 expansion map (W3X) and I'm able to edit again. I've been saving them as both after editing so i can reopen them to edit later for now. Weird, but it works.