How to make a custom map into a multiplayer map

[kingfisher13]

Hey,
I have been trying to make a custom map with customized heroes and buildings into a multiplayer map... I know it can be done, I have played several well-made maps (found on this site) that include new models and setups. The problem is this:

I modified several buildings, and created a new hero, with Tsunade from Naruto as the model. I set up the map so it has multiple player start points, resources, etc. and saved it. I tried to open it in multiplayer, but it said it was a 1 player map. How do I make it so I can use my custom map in multiplayer?
Thanks

 

[ap0calypse]

In the world editor, go to Scenario -> Player Properties.
There you can set the amount of players.

When you're done, go to the tab "Forces" and check "Use custom forces" and "Fixed Player Settings" to make players allied/enemies and to make it so you can't choose where all players are going to be.

 

[kingfisher13]

Hey thanks... that worked. The only problem is, now I can't get the teams to change. The players all appear either as team 1, or opposite teams- how do I set it up so the players choose their team?
Thanks for your help,
Kingfisher13

 

[AL0NE]

You'll have to remove the Fixed Player Settings to make selectable team, but the race, color etc. will also be selectable, which is kinda annoying.

 

[ap0calypse]

Yeah, most people prefer the "Fixed Player Settings", that's why I told you about it :/
Decent maps without that option enabled are pretty rare

 

[kingfisher13]

Okay, I will try that. I don't know why people would want fixed player settings, though... I would think each player would want to be able to choose their team, race, color, etc. I an trying to make a custom map not in the sense that some have, with special rules and setup, I'm trying to basically make a melee map that has modified units and models.

 

[ap0calypse]

Ah, yeah... (altered) melee maps should not have fixed player settings enabled

 

[kingfisher13]

Allright... all of this worked, there is only one more small problem. I can't get the teams so that players can change teams. For example, I made a four player map, and the teams are the same as the force number. I tried to change the teams, but it wouldn't let me. Its stuck with every player for themself... I would like to have it so there can be teams, is there a way to do this as well? Once that is done, my map will be ready. I will post it after this problem is solved.

 

[ap0calypse]

Just don't use the forces
I didn't know you were trying to make an altered melee map.

 

[kingfisher13]

Hehehehe... sorry for the confusion. I removed the forces, and it works great now (except for some reason, whenever I tested my map, whenever I attacked an enemy peasant, night elf archers popped out). It is almost ready for upload... thanks for your help- I appreciate it.