Mpq

[BloodDrunk]

how can I add stuffs into war3.mpq and is that even possible? I just want to add some songs.

nvm, forget about it

 

[Rozll0rt]

nevermind

 

[Dr Super Good]

You use a third party MPQ editor to modify them. Modification of those files is not recommended as they are known as part of the game and modifying the game violates the online terms of use which may result in your liscence (CD KEY) being banned.

For custom music you should rather play the track using a separate music player application with WarCraft III music turned off (Ctrl+M ingame). There are no negative side effects to this as the sound drivers should blend both ingame sound (eg from combat) and the external music (from the music player) without any artifacts. This will however require additional resources, epsecially if you use an advanced compression format on the music but that is only a problem on dated computers (specificly single core as any multi core will give ample free power).

 

[BloodDrunk]

I tried Importing the music into mpq, but it didn't imported idk why, so I'm asking if anyone did this before. Because If I import the music into my map, then it will be over 8mb only because of the song...

 

[Dr Super Good]

I hope you are aware that stuff in the MPQ is local only to your system... Other people playing the map will obviously not have it in their MPQs (as how would it get there?!).

 

[BloodDrunk]

I hope you are aware that stuff in the MPQ is local only to your system... Other people playing the map will obviously not have it in their MPQs (as how would it get there?!).

well, because I imported that sound into my map?

 

[Dr Super Good]

You can import sounds into your map using the normal World Edit and play them perfectly from that. No need to import them directly into the MPQ as World Editor will build the MPQ with it inside.

 

[BloodDrunk]

You can import sounds into your map using the normal World Edit and play them perfectly from that. No need to import them directly into the MPQ as World Editor will build the MPQ with it inside.

yeah i know, but as I said, the map will be too big for anything. Is there a way to greatly reduce the song file then?

 

[Radicool]

Yes, simple. Download a program called "Lamexp" and perform a method called "compression" to reduce the file size. The greater the compression, the smaller the size, and the lesser the quality of the song. You can compress a song by reducing it's "bit rate".

You can experiment with different "bit rates" to find a good balance between file size and quality. I managed to fit a 3 minute song in my map with a file size of 800KB. The song's quality was ok to listen to.

I suggest you google sound file compression if you need any further help.

 

[Dr Super Good]

It might be a good idea to leave it out. Things like sounds and that play very minor role in a maps quality compared to gameplay and debugging.

This is why custom music is avoided by most map makers.

 

[Radicool]

If you would like, I could compress your song for you. Just send me the song and I'll compress it when i get back from work