Learning about Hive use

[JotaFurro]

Hey, guys! A big fan of Hive as a whole. I've been using this site in the shadows for a lot of time before Reforged came out. I usually downloaded heroes to use on maps done by me to enjoy myself. That time passed and now I'm here again after a bunch of time. Now, Reforged is out (I know it came out a while ago but I've been disconnected for a while from W3 as a whole).


I wanted to ask you about mods. I've been trying to identify some good mods to play them. Campaigns or maps. But I find hard to identify which ones are for W3 and which ones are playable on Reforged. I don't really like Reforged but I don't know if I have the time to install 1.31 again. Is there any ways to find content that is playable on Reforged without having to enter its page and read the content?

I don't know if it's valid to ask these things here but also, are there any recommendations for W3R? Any maps or campaigns worth trying there?

Sorry if this post is not where it should be but honestly this is the first time I open the forums. Have a nice day!

 

[Ravager16829]

Generally, it's best to ask any HIVE-related questions in a separate forum:

Site Discussion

The site feedback forum. Suggest a feature or improvement, report a bug or challenge the rules with logic. If you have a very concrete suggestion, we recommend you use the Suggestions forum.

www.hiveworkshop.com

Whether your download is custom campaigns or maps (or even maps with the custom spells/systems), it's highly recommend you use the "Filter" method.
Inside that option, scroll down until you get this point:

In case anyone is wondering about that picture above:
#1 will display the custom maps/campaigns based on the graphics support in Reforged (SD/HD).
#2 will display the custom maps/campaigns based on the specific versions (1.32+ are made with the "Reforged" engine).

Custom maps/campaigns that are made on older patches can still be playable on "Reforged" versions, even though you may encounter an unwanted issues with some models/icons not displaying their HD counterparts if you used the HD graphics in-game.

In short:
If you are going to look for the custom maps/campaigns on the latest patch with Reforged, use 1.32-2.0 options (ONLY), then choose either SD or HD in "Graphics Support", before clicking on "Apply" button.
If you are going to look for the custom maps/campaigns on pre-Reforged versions, you are going to need 1.24-1.31 (ONLY).