Nature's Call - Return of the Dragon

[discord666]

Can someone link me the fixed version or a no-comment walk?

 

[IleftBecauseHadReasons]

The RotDFIX version (the one uploaded by Ralle) doesn't really fix the Catacomb side quest from chapter one. And that's why I can't tell you anything besides that, as I again got my progress cleaned ;|

 

[IleftBecauseHadReasons]

The RotDFIX version (the one uploaded by Ralle) doesn't really fix the Catacomb side quest from chapter one. And that's why I can't tell you anything besides that, as I again got my progress cleaned ;|

Ok, I've tried again. Chapter 3 and what? When I finally arrived to the end, I was ordered to click on objects to be shown their information... instant crash. Somebody please tell me, what exactly does RotDFIX fix, as this campaign is still NOT playable Which is a shame, because it has voice acting and such...

 

[Minoiii]

Hello,why the campaign is bug at mission 3?,i cant reach any of the teleport crystals can anyone help me out? pls i need to complete the campaign

 

[Rence Kristoff]

Why is it that when I enter a submap and return it takes me back to the chapter select screen! And why did my game crash when I was asked to choose a dragon egg!

Necro-Posted because of this

 

[deepstrasz]

Necro-Posted because of this

There is no such thing as reviving threads dedicated for resources.

Check this post (especially the things coloured in white):
Nature's Call - Return of the Dragon
There used to be two versions of this campaign here. I joggled with them to get past the bugs.

If you can't play map4 I think the campaign just needs to be opened in world editor and then save it if you are using the campaign file uploaded here. Might have something to do with different version that the campaign was made with.

Try this if something else doesn't work.

I've found these links: Nature's Call - Return of the Dragon скачать and Return of the Dragons - WarCraft 3 - XGM: Gamedev & Modmaking
Russian stuff, so I have no idea what version those are.

You could also try asking this guy how he did it:

 

[Rence Kristoff]

Thanks @deepstrasz that chapter has been driving me insane.
What do I actually do to fix it, I mean I've read that there are fixed and fixed versions, which works best.

 

[deepstrasz]

@Rence Kristoff
I've also found this:
Nature's Call - Return of the Dragon
See if it's any different.

 

[Rence Kristoff]

Those are three choices I have to choose from, but I'm still thinking on which one to do.

 

[deepstrasz]

Those are three choices I have to choose from, but I'm still thinking on which one to do.

Anyways, if you had the chance to choose the dragon before the crash, the game cache knows your choice so you can just start from level 4.

 

[Rence Kristoff]

Nope, no choice, it said to click on an egg to see more info, I clicked on one and CRASH! did it with the other eggs and all CRASHED!
so if the cache doesn't know that then one less option for me, don't even know how to unlock it

 

[MnjauTheCat]

Is there a working campaign with all sub maps ? and idk why but I dont understand the teleporting puzzle...

 

[MnjauTheCat]

NVM xD I simply didnt notice the texts when ya enter the room :''D

 

[robizeratul]

so what is the conclusion ? what version to play ?

 

[IleftBecauseHadReasons]

Apparently none, as in every situation you're not returning from dungeons nor proceeding further after "dragon egg area", at least as far as I am aware.

 

[Maltazar]

Does this campaign work with a old patch of the game or it just doesn't at all? Anybody tried it recently?

I always wanted to play return of dragon but never could thanks to that infamous dragon egg bugg at the end of chapter 4.

 

[Alireza Evil]

I did this without using any cheats and it worked pretty fine for me. No crashes. However, I saved every party so if it crashed i could load it.

 

[Ahman]

The game immediately crashes right before the prologue ends. Can someone help of a way to play this? I just finished the prequel and I need to play this to find closure to the story.
I have the original version of the game and it is up to date. Is this related to the issue?

 

[deepstrasz]

The game immediately crashes right before the prologue ends. Can someone help of a way to play this? I just finished the prequel and I need to play this to find closure to the story.
I have the original version of the game and it is up to date. Is this related to the issue?

It worked on 1.27 when I played it. You could try to save the maps on the latest patch. Be sure to shorten the filename to avoid the exit to the campaign menu bug during map transition.
Also see my post here for other issues related to this campaign: Nature's Call - Return of the Dragon

 

[Ahman]

It worked on 1.27 when I played it. You could try to save the maps on the latest patch. Be sure to shorten the filename to avoid the exit to the campaign menu bug during map transition.
Also see my post here for other issues related to this campaign: Nature's Call - Return of the Dragon

I'm playing on version 1.30.2 and the game crashes with this message during or after the prologue. Can you help me?

 

[deepstrasz]

I'm playing on version 1.30.2 and the game crashes with this message during or after the prologue. Can you help me?

I'm afraid the patch broke it. It's a JASS problem:

I tried saving a map on the latest patch and that's the error I got.
Same on 1.29.2.

 

[Ahman]

I'm afraid the patch broke it. It's a JASS problem:
View attachment 312866
I tried saving a map on the latest patch and that's the error I got.
Same on 1.29.2.

I see. And there is no way to go back to the earlier version 1.27 to play this campaign other than downloading a pirated 1.27 version?

 

[Michael Peppers]

I'm afraid the patch broke it. It's a JASS problem:
View attachment 312866
I tried saving a map on the latest patch and that's the error I got.
Same on 1.29.2.

If that's the only problem it's an easy fix, just rename that variable local group selection wherever it pops up in that trigger, it's a 5 minute fix at most.

EDIT: Actually... that's weird, that local is declared twice? That would've never compiled even in older versions... is there something wrong with WE's Jasshelper version?
Deleting one of those two variable declarations should still fix it if they're both actually present in the code I guess.

 

[deepstrasz]

I see. And there is no way to go back to the earlier version 1.27 to play this campaign other than downloading a pirated 1.27 version?

You need Warcraft III CDs if you've bought the game like that before this post 1.27 shenanigans. I mean, instead of pirating. And you can then install the 1.27 patch:
Latest 1.27 patch | HIVE

EDIT: Actually... that's weird, that local is declared twice? That would've never compiled even in older versions... is there something wrong with WE's Jasshelper version?
Deleting one of those two variable declarations should still fix it if they're both actually present in the code I guess.

I don't know JASS. If you can fix it (do what needs to be done and test it, see if it works) then do tell us how to do it or upload a fixed version here so we can replace or add it alongside the original. But, all maps have to be tested that they don't have that or any other error.

 

[Michael Peppers]

I don't know JASS. If you can fix it (do what needs to be done and test it, see if it works) then do tell us how to do it or upload a fixed version here so we can replace or add it alongside the original. But, all maps have to be tested that they don't have that or any other error.

I'd love to help, but I'm not on my pc until the holidays end.

 

[RED BARON]

I'd love to help, but I'm not on my pc until the holidays end.

I know there is a tool for Wc3, that allows you to start it with whatever version you want. I used it about 2 years ago, and must admit that I have utterly forgotten what it is called, but that should help you.

 

[Ahman]

chapter 3 contains a bug that triggers losing the mission for no damn reason at all. Tried reloading times and times again, and it always happen. Look to the uploaded file.
Chapters are soooo unsatisfyingly long, full of massive large flipping creeps that provide an unrewarding experience on Hard difficulty. I'm disappointed.
The music is so annoying and I can't disable it because it's mixed with the sound effects volume! un-ticking Ambient Sounds doesn't disable it either.
Despite all of this, the voice acted conversations were hilarious

 

[deepstrasz]

chapter 3 contains a bug that triggers losing the mission for no damn reason at all. Tried reloading times and times again, and it always happen. Look to the uploaded file.

I don't remember having come across such an error.
Do a backup of the campaign file you're currently playing on and then replace the non-backup one with each of these and see if the map doesn't bug anymore:
Nature's Call - Return of the Dragon

 

[Ahman]

I don't remember having come across such an error.
Do a backup of the campaign file you're currently playing on and then replace the non-backup one with each of these and see if the map doesn't bug anymore:
Nature's Call - Return of the Dragon

I gave up on it. It's one bug after the other, sadly.

 

[deepstrasz]

I gave up on it. It's one bug after the other, sadly.

Well, maybe you don't like it that much. I tried all I could to play it and finally succeeded.

 

[AbsolutePsycho]

I made the fixed version for Warcraft 1.30: [Uploaded in this post]
Basically I opened every map in World Editor and re-saved them, then it prompted some errors in the code, and I fixed them. Also fixed a few other bugs, which were not present in older Warcraft versions.

This is playable with the current Warcraft 1.30.4 version. I tested all maps, got to Chapter 10, everything works.
WARNING: Old bugs are still present, so save frequently and save in different slots!!!

Full list of fixes:

Hidden

Spells / Metamorphus / Shape Shift Meta

local group selection				-->		//local group selection

Spells / Metamorphus / Spawn Egg

exitwhen i > 15					-->		exitwhen i > GetBJMaxPlayerSlots()-1

Spells / Nozdramus / Lightning Strike

local effect lightning						-->		local effect lightning2
set lightning = GetLastCreatedEffectBJ()	-->		set lightning2 = GetLastCreatedEffectBJ()
call DestroyEffectBJ( lightning )			-->		call DestroyEffectBJ( lightning2 )

Spells / Nozdramus / Charge Up

exitwhen i > 15					-->		exitwhen i > GetBJMaxPlayerSlots()-1

Abilities / Goblins / Airstrike

// disabled "Airstrike" trigger  (contains usage of old "return bug")
// enabled "Airstrike Copy" trigger

Map 5 / Labyrinth generation script

// Removed plus signs for some real arguments, otherwise wasn't compiling, weird
"+3.0" --> "3.0" // etc.

Map 1, Map 3:

call DestroyMultiboard(...)

-->

call MultiboardDisplay(..., false) // otherwise the game would crash the next time the interface is shown after cinematic, this is something new in Warcraft 1.30, this 100% didn't happen before.
call DestroyMultiboard(...)

 

[deepstrasz]

This is playable with the current Warcraft 1.30.4 version. I tested all maps, got to Chapter 10, everything works.

Awesome!
Hey, please upload the file in your post so it will be here on the site (forever hehehe).

 

[AbsolutePsycho]

Awesome!
Hey, please upload the file in your post so it will be here on the site (forever hehehe).

Ok, totally forgot about that. Uploaded here, too.

 

[deepstrasz]

Ok, totally forgot about that. Uploaded here, too.

Thank you very much! Just updated the map thread description and referred to your post.

 

[Maltazar]

Great! I can finally play this campaign, i've been trying for years but never could get past the 3° mission glitch on the end cinematic. Thank you very much BizzaroFukuro.

I'm on mission 5 right now and i gotta say, the dungeon maps (the one where you are underground) can be really frustating, and not in a fun kind of way. The big level 10 golems can be a really pain in the ass for the two puny level 3/4 inteligent based heroes. The only way i find to kill them is by kiting the bastards straight to some mines.

Other than that, i'm having fun with the campaign so far (there are a lot of bugs but nothing game breaking). The voice actors do a really good job so kudos to them!

Edit: So, i finished the campaign recently and i hate to say it, but the game gets considerably easy in the latter missions (not going to say why for spoilers reasons) and so as a result, less fun and honestly, a bit of a hassle to play.

Of course, it's not fair to criticize a custom campaign that old, but that's how i feel about it gameplay wise. It still does some very interesting things for its time so i recommend this campaign for the novelty concept alone!

 

[Bigos]

Hi,
I am stuck at level 5 after killing the Magnataur (at the end of the mission).Any clue what should I do?
This campaign is great, I really want to finish it!

I'm, playing with the BizzaroFukuro's version.

 

[Bigos]

Great! I can finally play this campaign, i've been trying for years but never could get past the 3° mission glitch on the end cinematic. Thank you very much BizzaroFukuro.

I'm on mission 5 right now and i gotta say, the dungeon maps (the one where you are underground) can be really frustating, and not in a fun kind of way. The big level 10 golems can be a really pain in the ass for the two puny level 3/4 inteligent based heroes. The only way i find to kill them is by kiting the bastards straight to some mines.

Other than that, i'm having fun with the campaign so far (there are a lot of bugs but nothing game breaking). The voice actors do a really good job so kudos to them!

Edit: So, i finished the campaign recently and i hate to say it, but the game gets considerably easy in the latter missions (not going to say why for spoilers reasons) and so as a result, less fun and honestly, a bit of a hassle to play.

Of course, it's not fair to criticize a custom campaign that old, but that's how i feel about it gameplay wise. It still does some very interesting things for its time so i recommend this campaign for the novelty concept alone!

Hi Maltazar,
could you please provide me a a save file to play in the campaign after mission 5 or a way to advance? I have done again mission 5 and I'm stuck at the end. I reach Northrend and then I crash...

 

[Mark Jefferson Palon]

why it's going back to the main campaign menu after i go outside of the submap?

 

[deepstrasz]

why it's going back to the main campaign menu after i go outside of the submap?

Depends on what game version you're using. If you have a newer patch you might want to try the edited version in the description.

 

[Warseeker]

why it's going back to the main campaign menu after i go outside of the submap?

Probably because of the campaign name . If the length of the campaign name is higher than 13 then the transition will not work. Try renaming the campaign to something shorter and see if that works.

 

[Maltazar]

Hi Maltazar,
could you please provide me a a save file to play in the campaign after mission 5 or a way to advance? I have done again mission 5 and I'm stuck at the end. I reach Northrend and then I crash...

Hey man, sorry for the late response.

Unfortunately i no longer have any of my save files for this particularly campaign.

 

[syrian-force]

It worked on 1.27 when I played it. You could try to save the maps on the latest patch. Be sure to shorten the filename to avoid the exit to the campaign menu bug during map transition.
Also see my post here for other issues related to this campaign: Nature's Call - Return of the Dragon

hey can you tell me what do i exactly do step by step for this campaign to work? and where do i download it from, i have 1.26 and 1.27 wc3

 

[deepstrasz]

hey can you tell me what do i exactly do step by step for this campaign to work? and where do i download it from, i have 1.26 and 1.27 wc3

 

[syrian-force]

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but what are people talking about that the campaign is unplayable and bugged and crashing especially on the egg event?
i did not try it yet but i played another campaign from that author called "war of corruption" and it was very awesome in where i hadnt encountered any bug and im currently on the last chapter but didnt play it yet so i assume this campaign should also be great, for the case of this campaign i read comments and you were the only one writing a positive one that the campaign did work fine so i thought there are some stuffs that i need to do in order to make this campaign work thats why i quoted you

 

[deepstrasz]

but what are people talking about that the campaign is unplayable and bugged and crashing especially on the egg event?

I donțt remember where I got the other version to joggle with. Read posts on the thread, maybe there's an answer.
But for 1.30 refer to this post: Nature's Call - Return of the Dragon

 

[Dan Florin]

this map doesn't work for me...when i go create the custom map it closes and gives me an error ...srr dev but can't help it

 

[deepstrasz]

this map doesn't work for me...when i go create the custom map it closes and gives me an error ...srr dev but can't help it

Nature's Call - Return of the Dragon
Try that version.
What game version are you using by the way?
Also, this is a campaign, not a map.

 

[Dan Florin]

i use the WC3 Reforged latest version if that matters ( forgot to check the map req ).

 

[deepstrasz]

i use the WC3 Reforged latest version if that matters ( forgot to check the map req )

Then you cannot play this. Reforged or game version 1.32+ does not support custom campaigns anymore.

 

[Dan Florin]

mhhh there are not some custom campaings what i can play on Reforged ? i would like to play something with Dreadlords...or something like this campaing wich i can't play it