Map Compatibility to Game

[Vashnik]

I downloaded some maps and can't even play any of them in WC3:TFT v1.24 (original).
It would be nice to know what maps are compatible with what versions of WC3 so that people know one reason why a map isn't working with their WC3 version.
So far I found these maps incompatible with WC3:TFT v1.24+:

1. Final Fantasy Epic RPG v0.8.6
2. Final Fantasy Tactics v1.10
3. Final Fantasy Revolutions v4.0

And yes, they do exist in the proper folder under .\Warcraft III\Maps

 

[LordDz]

Rename them to a shorter name.

 

[Tleno]

No that's the different thing. If the map justt won't start, it's outdated. Then you have to find a compatible version of it if it's released.
Renaming won't help with this, it works with situation that you can't find maps with longer names.

 

[BattleMaster1]

Here is a way to convert maps to the newest patch.

First search for the return bug in the war3map.j file which you should extract with a mpq editor. It will look something like this.

function return takes unit u returns unit
return u
return null
endfunction

Of course some will be different. It will of course not be called Return
This takes a lot of looking around, but if you're dedicated to finding it, it's possible (I know, I've converted 3 maps. If you want them for proof, I can upload)

Then you have to divide Return into 2 functions. Should be like this.

function ReturnFix takes unit u returns unit
return u
endfunction
function return takes unit u returns unit
call ReturnFix(u)
return u
endfunction

using all the correct parameters.
You need some sort of skill at JASS to do this.

And it's also not hacking maps. It's just fixing them.


Or you can use a war3 version switcher and make your war3 an old version where it was playable. Just google it if you want to do this.

 

[Miss_Foxy]

Does the Westfall server also help you switch your version back?

 

[BattleMaster1]

Does the Westfall server also help you switch your version back?

Don't think so. It used to host an old version of warcraft, but 99% they patched the return bug there even if it's not on the most recent version.

 

[Adiktuz]

try updating to 1.24e... and I could play those maps on my wc3:TFT 1.24e...

he hasn't said if the maps actually show up on the list so maybe its a long file name problem...

 

[BattleMaster1]

If they don't show up, shorten them.
If they don't start (I.E. "Game not found" or returns you to the lobby in LAN) they either never worked or use the method I said above.

 

[RaijinSpark]

Have you tried redownload? I have experienced the sames (I have both 1.24b and 1.24e I separated the two, just in case.) I just redownload the map and it's fixed.