[Template / Terrain] Locals Packs

[Xonok]

Locals Pack

So finally the time has come to start making this. Everyone can suggest new models and skins. I also accept reskinned models to some degree, but only if there is no proper model that would fill the role.
All models are chosen depending on if they fill a role that previously had no models.
All models in the map will have the creator's name included to make it easier to credit the creator. Simply because it's tiring to look up dozens of models.

If I included one of your models that you don't want me to, then just send me a PM.

The current plan is that when this pack is released, then the models will be in a folder inside the warcraft3 directory. There will also be a map that shows all the model paths.

Syntax:
Local\Author\Resource.extension
Like this:
Local\Alpain\Mage.mdl

As you can see, this syntax requires mappers to know whose models they are using, so it's also easier to credit people.


List of models


Alpain

• Mage - Might get updated. http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/wizard-229989/

Chriz.

• Petal Ward - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/petal-ward-50590/

donut3.5

• Infernal Titan. http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/infernal-titan-48421/
• Wraith Lord - Has very short spell animations, which might be good or bad, depending on what you want. http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/wraith-lord-104995/

Ender

• Barrens tree with changeable texture - Because it is very useful and I didn't find it anywhere before Ender did it. Changing textures is done with MDX pather. http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/requests-341/simple-tree-edits-230685/

eubz

• Warlock Archer - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/warlockarcher-211292/

Forgotten_Warlord

• Wooden Bow - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/woodenbow-forgotton_warlord-150061/

Frankster

• Bloodelf Arcane Annihilator - Awesome and unique model. Also has a projectile model included. http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/bloodelven-arcane-annihilator-230356/
• Bloodelven Decimator - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/bloodelven-decimator-230365/

HammerFist132

• Holy Stone Missile - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/holy-stone-missile-v1-3-a-218544/

HappyTauren

• Ranger - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/ranger-221882/

Jhonny Janbo

• Red Dragon Head - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/fireworks-dragon-head-229130/

kaycei

• Horseback Archer - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/horsebackarcher-50051/

Kitabatake

• Mercenary - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/unarmed-mercenary-88712/

Kwaliti

• Lich King - The DC model that has had the most downloads for a long time. http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/lich-king-154837/

levigeorge1617

• Hero Pit Lord - Just a more heavily armored pit lord. http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/armored-pitlord-48345/

Mike

• Archery - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/archery-228109/

Mister X

• Old Elf - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/oldelf-47896/

Pyritie

• Fire Blink - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/fire-blink-65885/

Sin'dorei300

• Ragnaros' Minion - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/ragnarosminion-222067/

Sunchips

• Scaled Mail Pauldrons
• Skull Shroud - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/skullshroudbysunchips-167491/

The Weird Human

• Prisoner - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/prisoner-191410/

TLI-Inferno

• Arrow Quiver - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/quiver-arrows-no-team-color-193765/
• Skull helmet - Can make a unit into a skeleton. At least partially. http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/skull-helmet-196209/

UgoUgo

• Orb of Corruption - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/orbofcorruption-229773/
• Orb of Fire - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/orboffire-229891/
• Orb of Venom - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/orbofvenom-229796/
• Shadow Assault - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/shadowassault-226728/#post2281241
• Shadow Infernal - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/shadowinfernal-227874/

Ultimata

• Arcane Castle - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/arcane-castle-224634/

Uncle Fester

• Bloodelf Dragon Sword - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/blood-elf-dragon-sword-left-right-hand-210176/
• Vulture Rider - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/vulturerider-226143/

Weep

• Arcane Missile - http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/arcane-missile-161562/

ZIR

• Warrior helmet - Does not cover the whole head. http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/platehelmet-171766/

+All models of the UTM 3.0

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Original Post

I am thinking of making a pack for all medieval locals that I use.
However, I understand that most people wouldn't bother to download it for just one map.

Thus, this idea.
How about making hive-packs?
Basically they would be zipped files that contain a folder with models and textures. Maybe something more.
The point? - If maps would use a unified locals pack, then the players would only ever need to download the pack once.

Of course this wouldn't work well for casual gamers, so I am thinking that this should be used in the larger maps, such as ORPGS.

Additionally, there could also be a map file to serve as the base for making maps with packs. There could either be a single map that contains every known pack or a separate map for each pack.

Why all this? It would allow the modders to make maps with even higher quality, reduce loading times for players and enhance the gameplay experience.

 

[Chaosy]

I can see your point maps who want the map limit can use qustom mpqs but then it must be non skin files only

 

[Xonok]

I can see your point maps who want the map limit can use qustom mpqs but then it must be non skin files only

I think it would work with skins too, as long as the paths are changed inside model. MDX Pather can do that.

 

[Chaosy]

Ofc you can but id not suggest it then it would use that skin on every map

 

[Xonok]

Ofc you can but id not suggest it then it would use that skin on every map

I'm not thinking about changing the main archives at all. Anything that is changed would be in a new folder or archive that is specifically for that pack. This would even make it viable to create reskinned versions of the normal wc3 models, which usually takes too much space. When the skin paths are changed inside model then it wouldn't change the skins of normal models.

 

[Xonok]

Bump. I've finally got time to start making this. I'll start out with models.

Anyone know any models that they would definitely expect in a medieval models pack? Meanwhile I'll edit the first post to reflect what models are in.

 

[Kyrbi0]

What exactly is this?

 

[Xonok]

What exactly is this?

Simply put, I am making a collection of models to be used as locals. I have a folder with the models/textures and a map that uses all of them. When I reach about 100 models or so I will publish the first version here.
The point? As stated above, if all players have this, then the maps can be smaller in size and yet have more content.

 

[Kyrbi0]

Simply put, I am making a collection of models to be used as locals. I have a folder with the models/textures and a map that uses all of them. When I reach about 100 models or so I will publish the first version here.
The point? As stated above, if all players have this, then the maps can be smaller in size and yet have more content.

A bit better, but still no explanation as to what "to be used as locals" means.

I'll caveat this post by saying 'I think I know what you're talking about; I've been using a modified War3xlocal.mpq for years for my modding as a quick & painless solution to hold as many custom resources as I want (if that's indeed what you are doing).' However, without doing that, I would have no idea (and I think others as well) what this does.

Assuming you want support, understanding is paramount. : )

 

[Xonok]

A bit better, but still no explanation as to what "to be used as locals" means.

I'll caveat this post by saying 'I think I know what you're talking about; I've been using a modified War3xlocal.mpq for years for my modding as a quick & painless solution to hold as many custom resources as I want (if that's indeed what you are doing).' However, without doing that, I would have no idea (and I think others as well) what this does.

Assuming you want support, understanding is paramount. : )

Alright. They are all stored in a folder inside the warcraft3 directory, so almost the same what you thought.

 

[Kyrbi0]

Interesting. Are you using any system to compress the folder of resources, or just putting them straight in?

 

[Xonok]

Interesting. Are you using any system to compress the folder of resources, or just putting them straight in?

No compression involved, as I am not sure if and how the file path would change. If you know, then I can zip the folder though.