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Icecrown Exarchate Race

Author(s)
Superfrycook
Tags
Altered Melee
Size
138.92 MB
Rating

(1 ratings)

Downloads
137
Created
Nov 19, 2024
Updated
Nov 27, 2024
Resources
1
State
Approved
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Exarchate Altered Melee Race
How to play?
To play this faction, choose Human to play this race.
Recommendation?
All units are in HD so go to Reforged mode and play this Altered Melee map.

Screenshot:
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Overview:
The Icecrown Exarchate is a faction of Frost Elves, Tuskars, and Magnataurs that lived in the harsh Northern Regions, they adapt the sheer cold to their survival and thus Cold Arrows are their specialty. The Frost Elves or called themselves the Neldorei were once loyal to Lady Euphemia to support the defense of Elysium from the Orcs, now Lady Sonora's reign would eradicate or evict any Elf who is not High Elven. To prevent extinction of their kind, Frost Ranger Revassa Frostrunner escapes Elysium and ventures to the North, where it is almost uninhabited until they contact with the mighty Magnataurs and the friendly Tuskars to establish a new settlement for their kind.

Pros:
  • Frost Elven units gain ranged support.
  • Tuskar units have utilities.
  • Magnataur units are the first line of attack.

Cons:
  • Frost Elven units lacks melee combat.
  • Tuskars and Magnataurs lack or little anti-air.

Buildings:
1. Settlement - Primary structure, trains Tuskar Workers and receives gathered resources. Can be upgraded to Glacier Council and then Ice Fortress to enable the production of additional types of structures and units. It also serves as a healing and mana regenerating zone for all units.
2. Igloo - Provides food, which increases the maximum number of units that can be trained.
3. Ancient of Ice - Frost Elven unit production structure. Trains Frost Archers, Huntresses, Dryads, and Hippei. Also contains the upgrades for Archers, Huntresses, Dryads, and Hippeus upgrades.
4. Altar of Northern Lights - Summons heroes and revives slain heroes.
5. Lumber Mill - Serves as a drop-off point for harvested lumber. Also contains the upgrades for Lumber Harvesting, Masonry and Regenerating Icecrete.
6. Icecrown Forge - Contains the attack and armor upgrades for all units, and the Icebound Vitality upgrade.
7. Tuskar Quarters - Tuskar unit production structure. Trains Tuskar Bruisers and Mystics. Also contains spell upgrades for Tuskar Mystics, Magic Sentry and Beastly Endurance.
8. Magnataur Totem - Trains Magnataur Warriors and Seers. Also contains spell upgrades for Magnataur Seers, Pillage and Pulverize.
9. Blue Dragon Roost - Flyer-production building, trains Blue Dragons and Ice Hippogryphs. Also contains the upgrades for Freezing Blast and Hippogryph Taming.
10. Neldorei Archives - Creates a shop with purchasable items.
11. Scout Tower - Basic observation tower. Has no attack, but can be upgraded into an Arcane Guard Tower.

Units:
1. Tuskar Worker - Basic worker unit. Can harvest gold and lumber, build structures and Repair.
2. Frost Archer - Basic long-ranged attacker. Can learn the Glacial Marksmanship and Hippogryph Taming upgrades.
3. Frost Huntress - Agile short-ranged warrior that detects invisible units. Can learn the Animal War Training upgrade.
4. Frost Dryad - Anti-spellcaster that has a poison attack which damages enemy units. Also has Spell Immunity which renders her invulnerable to magical effects and damage. Can learn Abolish Magic and Spell Steal.
5. Hippeus - Long-range siege weaponry. Effective against buildings but slow and vulnerable. Can learn the Fishy Cocktail ability.
6. Tuskar Bruiser - Frontline assault warrior. Can use Roar to increase damage nearby units. Can also learn the Beastly Endurance upgrade.
7. Tuskar Mystic - Adaptive spellcaster, can initially cast Frost Armor which creates a shield of frost around a target friendly unit. Can also learn Dispel Magic and Healing Ward.
8. Magnataur Warrior - Heavy assault unit. Can Pulverize and Immune to spells. Can also learn the Beastly Endurance upgrade.
9. Magnataur Seer - Durable spellcaster. Can initially cast Faerie Fire, which reduces armor and gives vision of an enemy unit. Can also learn Unholy Frenzy and Inner Fire. Immune to spells.
10. Blue Dragon - Heavy ranged flying creature tamed by the Frost Elves. Can use the Freezing Blast ability and is immune to spells. Can also learn Animal War Training.
11. Ice Hippogryph - Flying melee attack beast. Can learn the Ice Hippogryph Taming ability.

Heroes:
1. Icecrown Autarch - Mystical Hero, adept at deception. Can learn Silence, Hex, Brilliance Aura and Charm.
2. Magnataur Champion - Warrior Hero, adept at terrorizing enemies. Can learn Blizzard, War Stomp, Cleaving Attack, and Reincarnation.
3. Priestess of the Ice - Warrior Hero, capable of support and enhanced ranged damage. Can learn Healing Wave, Cold Arrows, Trueshot Aura, and Icefall.
4. Tuskar Shield-bearer - Warrior Hero, capable of augmenting defense. Can learn Shield Throw, Unbreakable Valor, Bash, and Taunt.

Credits:
Ancient of Christmas - Vindorei
Attribute Buff Effects - Shardeth
HD Blizzard and Void Teleport - Vinz
Merc Town Hall and Scout Tower - CaptainHec
Roar Caster - JetFangInferno
Monolith Pack - EmirDaud
Exarchate Buildings, Units and Heroes - Yours Truly

Music Used: Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
Video:
Contents

Plains of Snow (Map)

Author
Superfrycook
Filename
Exarchate Race.w3x
Suggested players
2v2 - 4v4 or FFA
Players
8
Required game
Warcraft 3: Reforged
Recommended version
2.00
Dimensions
128x128 (160x160)
Size
138.92 MB
Uploaded
Nov 19, 2024
Updated
Nov 27, 2024
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deepstrasz
deepstrasz
Green icons issue still present in this one as well. Heroes don't have glow. A nice idea but a simple implementation in the end, using 100% Warcraft III gameplay mechanics. No real innovation. Simple. If you want more reviews, you should...
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deepstrasz

deepstrasz

deepstrasz

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Green icons issue still present in this one as well.
Heroes don't have glow.

A nice idea but a simple implementation in the end, using 100% Warcraft III gameplay mechanics. No real innovation.

Simple.

If you want more reviews, you should participate in the The Grand Review Exchange!

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Superfrycook

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Messages
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deepstrasz said:
Green icons issue still present in this one as well.
Heroes don't have glow.

A nice idea but a simple implementation in the end, using 100% Warcraft III gameplay mechanics. No real innovation.

Simple.

If you want more reviews, you should participate in the The Grand Review Exchange!

R U L E S

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M A P - D E S C R I P T I O N
BB CODES
BB Codes | HIVE

MELEE MAPS
Description Guide - Melee Maps
Describing Your Melee Map
Melee Map Description Generator v1.3

MAPS IN GENERAL
The importance of a Description
Description Guide - Maps
Map Thread Guide
Map Description Making: Good & Bad
Map Description - Templates
Map Description Generator [1.2]

How to Add a Screenshot to your Map Description

ADDITIONAL NECESSARY INFORMATION
  • A credits list in the map thread description is required where the names of the resource (models, skins, icons, spells, sound etc.) authors are mentioned along with the specific resource. It would be a luxury to have links leading to the used resources. Credits in the Quest Log would be appreciated too.
  • A detailed changelog in the first post would be helpful to reviewers and notify fans about the newest implementations to your map.
  • Map thread tags are important. Please use those that fit and not more or none.


M A P - C R E A T I O N - G U I D E S
GENERAL MAPPING
A Beginner's Guide to Map Making
The Ultimate Beginners Terrain Tutorial
Advanced Terraining Tutorial
A Guideline to Terraining and the Hive's Terraining Section
Various Terraining Tips!
Basic Mapping Video Tutorial
WE Map Editor for Newbies!
The Path Of Proper Map Making - What to do and what should be avoided

MELEE MAPPING
How to create Melee Maps
General - Melee Maps like the Professionals
Competitive Melee Map
Melee mapping - The reasons behind common aspects of competitive 1v1 maps
Melee Do's and Dont's

PATHING
Pathing - Everything about it
[Terraining] Alternative Pathing Technique

LEAKS
Triggers - Memory Leaks and Custom Scripts

If you're not satisfied with the review and wish another opinion, contact the other reviewers or use the staff contact:
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