Loading old savegame with updated map?

[Basinator]

Somehow possible? I am updating a map of Voodzo but would like to continue my playing while doing so.

 

[pOke]

Not possible with the standard "Save Game" feature. If you integrate a Save/Load via code it could more easily done.

 

[Adiktuz]

sadly, the default system used by wc3 checks versions, even if you hit save on the WE without editing will invalidate any prior save files... the only way I know of is to use a customized save/load system, like a code save/load system or if it's single player, you can also opt to use game cache

 

[andreasaspenberg]

the host loads so if a user that downloads the map saves then the outdated version should be loaded. another solution is to host from a different computer than the one you develop on.

 

[Dr Super Good]

WC3 in-built save system does not accurately restore state. The result is often a huge variety of bugs that can even break a map.

Examples of what is not saved...
Periodic timers. They are restored as once off after save/load.
Any value stored in variable array at index 8191.
These are the ones off the top of my head. I am sure dozens exist.

 

[Adiktuz]

@andreas - that is assuming the host has the old version... and also, that is quite bad you know? Since you will play the OLD version if you do that, and what he wants is to be able to use the old save in the NEW version

@DSG - yeah some things are clearly aren't saved/loaded correctly... Like in the DotA map (IDK in newer versions) but the multiboard's text color changes upon loading.