Mini Mapping Contest #16 - Mini RPG

Abelhawk · Feb 11, 2020

Edy said:
It is extended - by two weeks I think.
You may join, maybe even finish your work .
Gl if you decide to do so-

So what's the actual deadline?

FeelsGoodMan · Feb 11, 2020

Abelhawk said:
So what's the actual deadline?

The actual deadline is the 1st of March

Hope you participate. While it's a tad short time, you can still whip up something nice in that time.

Abelhawk · Feb 11, 2020

Okay! I think I can make the first of March work. :ogre_haosis:

Here's a question from someone out of the loop: Is this contest for a Reforged map or Classic, or does it even matter? And is there a way to use the classic world editor now that Reforged is out?

FeelsGoodMan · Feb 11, 2020

Abelhawk said:
Okay! I think I can make the first of March work. Here's a question from someone out of the loop: Is this contest for a Reforged map or Classic, or does it even matter? And is there a way to use the classic world editor now that Reforged is out?

I'm certainly not making my map in Reforged, but you can make yours in whatever version you want, as long as the judges are able to play your map. I encourage you to make it in classic though.

Abelhawk · Feb 11, 2020

That's what I'd prefer since I'm more familiar with Classic. Is it easy to access the classic World Editor? I haven't tried yet, but it looks like it was replaced.

FeelsGoodMan · Feb 11, 2020

Abelhawk said:
That's what I'd prefer since I'm more familiar with Classic. Is it easy to access the classic World Editor? I haven't tried yet, but it looks like it was replaced.

You click file preferences and then select it from there.

I would advise you to just download an older version, then delete the registry entries that the new patch makes. After that I would uninstall and Refund it. Oh well, I digress.

Tukkel · Feb 12, 2020

Doing my second WIP. Abilities of the hero is done, made some terrain but I think I will need a teammate that wants to make everything pretty if this map is going to get any points in aesthetics. Made an intro I can show off here. Not gonna aim for best map, so I'm just hoping you guys will enjoy a fun map.

FeelsGoodMan · Feb 12, 2020

Tukkel said:
Doing my second WIP. Abilities of the hero is done, made some terrain but I think I will need a teammate that wants to make everything pretty if this map is going to get any points in aesthetics. Made an intro I can show off here. Not gonna aim for best map, so I'm just hoping you guys will enjoy a fun map.

Great, your WIP has been added to the WIP list!

Abelhawk · Feb 13, 2020

Alright, here's my first WIP image. I'm whipping out the map out quickly first and then fleshing out the more time-consuming stuff later. It's been a while since I've been excited about a project like this. I'm excited to participate!

Edy · Feb 13, 2020

Abelhawk said:
Alright, here's my first WIP image. I'm whipping out the map out quickly first and then fleshing out the more time-consuming stuff later. It's been a while since I've been excited about a project like this. I'm excited to participate!

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Night Elves, can't wait to see where this is going. Good luck, hope it comes out as you planned.

FeelsGoodMan · Feb 13, 2020

Abelhawk said:
Alright, here's my first WIP image. I'm whipping out the map out quickly first and then fleshing out the more time-consuming stuff later. It's been a while since I've been excited about a project like this. I'm excited to participate!

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Your WIP has been added to the entries list!

ZiBitheWand3r3r · Feb 13, 2020

I lost 30GB of my 80GB month internet limit for downloading 1.32 ..
Wasn't able to open old Editor, so I uninstalled, and came back to 1.31.1. In this editor version I'm still making a map. Btw these 2 weeks are very fine for me, I was close to abandom this contest, but now its ok

This weeken I'll send last wip. I hope @Edy will be able to look at 1.31.1 map?

Edy · Feb 13, 2020

1.31. is the version i have, so yes

deepstrasz · Feb 13, 2020

Edy said:
1.31. is the version i have, so yes

Tough luck for Reforged mappers.

FeelsGoodMan · Feb 13, 2020

Edy said:
1.31. is the version i have, so yes

Will you be able to play the Reforged entries? (If they are ever submitted).

lolreported · Feb 13, 2020

Glad to see the deadline extended, wouldn't have made it most likely. I've finished the terrain, so 2 more boss encounter and the final cinematic left to do.

FeelsGoodMan said:
Will you be able to play the Reforged entries? (If they are ever submitted).

I am on patch 1.32, the Reforged version.

Edy · Feb 13, 2020

I don't know about reforge, since i have multiple wc3s.
I shall see if I can make it work, since it's stuck on 75% every time i try.

Ungoliath · Feb 14, 2020

I'm on patch 1.32 as well (classic)!

Here's another WIP image from me, probably my last one:

Edy · Feb 14, 2020

WIPs look amazing, the contest looks very promising. Can't say I've ever been this excited to try out upcoming maps. Good luck all, keep 'em coming.

FeelsGoodMan · Feb 14, 2020

Ungoliath said:
I'm on patch 1.32 as well (classic)!

Here's another WIP image from me, probably my last one:
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Looks great!

Your WIP has been added to the entries list.

Abelhawk · Feb 14, 2020

Hhhh... Here's my second WIP: Me wrestling with stupid bugs already. The map is basically laid out, and now I'm trying to get the hero's abilities to work. One of his abilities automatically fires when he learns the ability, but doesn't work at all when he actually casts it, and his lightning shield ability (based on Immolation) doesn't do any damage. I have no idea why bugs like this crop up, but I guess it's part of the map making process. I hope I can get them figured out soon!

deepstrasz · Feb 14, 2020

Abelhawk said:
I have no idea why bugs like this crop up, but I guess it's part of the map making process. I hope I can get them figured out soon!

Ask here
World Editor Help Zone

Leods · Feb 14, 2020

Abelhawk said:
doesn't do any damage.

As a fast thing, you can just make the damage yourself with GUI and a area lvl based damage per second.

A spell who is casted when you learn it? So you can only cast it one time, or what? Definetily, that sounds interesting.

FeelsGoodMan · Feb 15, 2020

Abelhawk said:
Hhhh... Here's my second WIP: Me wrestling with stupid bugs already. The map is basically laid out, and now I'm trying to get the hero's abilities to work. One of his abilities automatically fires when he learns the ability, but doesn't work at all when he actually casts it, and his lightning shield ability (based on Immolation) doesn't do any damage. I have no idea why bugs like this crop up, but I guess it's part of the map making process. I hope I can get them figured out soon!

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Your WIP has been added to the entries list

FeelsGoodMan · Feb 17, 2020

I'm starting to get close to finishing the map. At least in terms of technical functions, unit spawns, AI, items and everything else.

Stuff that remains:

One boss fight.
AI for 2 units.

Then balancing everything to make the experience enjoyable, and possible, without being too easy.

Other minor things:

Loading screen.
Boss fight music.
Hero attack/defense/primary attribute icons.
Descriptions and so on.
Polish and paying some attention to details.
Maybe introducing some traps and secrets if time allows it.

Would love to see some more WIPs or get updates from the rest of you!

lolreported · Feb 19, 2020

Haven't had much progress last couple of days, but I'm positive I'll finish within the deadline.

FeelsGoodMan · Feb 20, 2020

lolreported said:
Haven't had much progress last couple of days, but I'm positive I'll finish within the deadline.

Great!

I hope I'm gonna be able to properly balance mine before release.

Leods · Feb 22, 2020

I still following all this... We have a good stuff here! Good luck to all.

EnterpriseReforged · Feb 22, 2020

I was hoping to enter this but had other affairs, maybe next time. good luck all on this!

FeelsGoodMan · Feb 22, 2020

For everyone who are still participating, and haven't posted their final WIP; Please do so soon, as the contest deadline is getting closer and closer every day!

Heinvers · Feb 22, 2020

How goes the contest? Everyone ready and happy to proceed to the poll?

FeelsGoodMan · Feb 23, 2020

Heinvers said:
How goes the contest? Everyone ready and happy to proceed to the poll?

I still need until the deadline, at the 1st of March

FeelsGoodMan · Feb 24, 2020

@Devalut has been added as a judge.

He shall be judge, jury and executioner.

Devalut · Feb 24, 2020

Strydhaizer · Feb 24, 2020

I'm excited to try all your maps

Edy · Feb 24, 2020

Devalut said:
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WolfFarkas · Feb 24, 2020

Hi guys, great contest, I didnt join due to time (started some fel outland jungle with poison swamps and red mountains, and then quit), anyway if someone is interested in this: it starts quite soon.
Techtree Contest #14 - Reforge, Don't Refund [Optionally Paired]

good luck

FeelsGoodMan · Feb 27, 2020

How is it going with you all? I'm done with my map and only need to balance/tweak it. I will spend the upcoming weekend on weeding out any and all bugs and balancing the gameplay.

Ungoliath · Feb 27, 2020

I'm almost done with the final boss! Tomorrow I'll work on sound editing, then some UI things on saturday

FeelsGoodMan · Feb 27, 2020

Ungoliath said:
I'm almost done with the final boss! Tomorrow I'll work on sound editing, then some UI things on saturday

Glad to hear that! Looking forward to seeing/playing your map

ZiBitheWand3r3r · Feb 27, 2020

Ok, my last WIP, whole map, and some scrips

I guess I'll upload to Maps Section tommorow

FeelsGoodMan · Feb 27, 2020

ZiBitheWand3r3r said:
Ok, my last WIP, whole map, and some scrips
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I guess I'll upload to Maps Section tommorow

Cool!

Your WIP has been added to the entries list.

ZiBitheWand3r3r · Feb 28, 2020

Thanks! Here's the map
Kingdom of Aragon

FeelsGoodMan · Feb 28, 2020

ZiBitheWand3r3r said:
Thanks! Here's the map
Kingdom of Aragon

Awesome, your map has been added to the entry list!

FeelsGoodMan · Feb 29, 2020

I have posted my final entry.

Check it out here!

I will keep updating it if needed until the final deadline.

PROXY · Feb 29, 2020

I'm out, as blizzard decided to not let me play the game I bought 20 years ago (multiple times) after updating it to the new client. Sorry guys.

FeelsGoodMan · Feb 29, 2020

PROXY said:
I'm out, as blizzard decided to not let me play the game I bought 20 years ago (multiple times) after updating it to the new client. Sorry guys.

I'm sad to hear that. If you need help reverting to a previous version and/or deleting pesky registry shit that was introduced in the newest patch you need but reach out and I will help you

deepstrasz · Feb 29, 2020

PROXY said:
I'm out, as blizzard decided to not let me play the game I bought 20 years ago (multiple times) after updating it to the new client. Sorry guys.

FeelsGoodMan said:
If you need help reverting to a previous version and/or deleting pesky registry shit that was introduced in the newest patch you need but reach out and I will help you

Reforged - Reforged screwed me over again! *Solved*

Warcraft 3 Legacy Installer (1.21b - 1.27a) Warcraft III legacy installer (marcraft)
[Need Help] Back to 1.29 1.29.2 archive (tommi gustafsson)
Patch 1.30.4 Backup Game Files 1.30.4 archive (tommi gustafsson)
Patch 1.31.1 Backup Files 1.31.1 archive (masterblaster)

lolreported · Feb 29, 2020

I'm lucky it's a leap year as I've completely forgotten about the dead line tomorrow.

The map isn't really finished, but I'll upload it soon, just so all the work doesn't go to waste. I've not had any time to adjust the balance and gameplay mechanics and some parts might feel a bit rough/rushed and some scrapped content may be obvious in-game.

Vinz · Feb 29, 2020

Reminder: the day of March 1st (GMT) is not included in the contest span.

@Abelhawk
@Tukkel
@Ungoliath

Several hours left, folks. You can still make it.