Patch 1.24c live!

Dr Super Good · Dec 1, 2009

1.23b did not even have hashtables, so obviously you could not use them (both in JASS and GUI).

Map hacking is probably still possible, just all current map hackers will be broken due to them changing stuff internally in the game engine.

Do not think blizzard even mentions half the stuff it changes, it probably has a huge like 50+ line change list if they mentioned all the changes but they do not. After all, why should we be informed if they change the name of a variable, or optimize something, or fix something under the surface.

Azeroc · Dec 1, 2009

About that why... I guess so people don't post threads like "Wth! Why tis variable doesn't work!!!?!?!!1111"

Pyritie · Dec 1, 2009

Patch just went live!

Xarwin · Dec 1, 2009

What an awesome failure in patching for gaming this time D: .

MGCǂSpectre · Dec 2, 2009

Not only is this a stupid and usless patch but replays from 1.24b dont work! Maybe a new patch will come that will fix it, 1.24d? As in watch a Dota or Melee replay the units are just staying there doing nothing.

Kercyn · Dec 2, 2009

Pyritie said:
Source: http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=21048547039&sid=3000

I get a 404 ^^

Eccho · Dec 2, 2009

They changed it to http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=21559815844&sid=3000

MGCǂSpectre · Dec 2, 2009

http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=21559815844&sid=3000

Q u o t e:
Originally posted by Kniven_nor

great job ruining dota hosting... when will this be fixed? hope its soon...

Click to expand...

really?

Good to know that the patch had some positive effects.

AHAHAHAHAH - Win Post.

Ralle · Dec 2, 2009

I don't understand why they even bothered updating world editor for the mac. It crashes all the time anyway and is completely useless.

Pyritie · Dec 2, 2009

Eccho said:
They changed it to http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=21559815844&sid=3000

fixed, thanks

Na_Dann_Ma_GoGo · Dec 2, 2009

Why? ._.
Why must i reinstall Wc3 EVERY GODDAMN SINGLE PATCH!
I guess none got an idea about it? -_-

Edit: Not only I need to reinstall it, I need to re-convert it to English again...

Anachron · Dec 2, 2009

Na_Dann_Ma_GoGo, open the Registry(regedit), go to Warcraft III and add a new key called InstallPath with the string value of the absolute path where you have your wc3 installed.

Na_Dann_Ma_GoGo · Dec 2, 2009

Hm thanks, however I can't even find Warcraft 3 in regedit. Probably because I just copied the Wc3 folder from the windows.old folder after installing full windows 7? ^^

Rui · Dec 2, 2009

Off to do some Culling in Stratholme, hehe.

Anachron · Dec 2, 2009

Na_Dann_Ma_GoGo said:
Hm thanks, however I can't even find Warcraft 3 in regedit. Probably because I just copied the Wc3 folder from the windows.old folder after installing full windows 7? ^^

YEah, that might it be. To fix run wc3, and then go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Software
Blizzard
Warcraft III

0oOBigMacOo0 · Dec 2, 2009

hi to all...
i cant join games.. im still in the regedit. but there is a key named InstallPath and the Path is correct...
why i cant join games then?

MfG

Na_Dann_Ma_GoGo · Dec 2, 2009

Anachron said:
YEah, that might it be. To fix run wc3, and then go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Software
Blizzard
Warcraft III

Thanks and +Rep
I got a bit further.. however, now I get this:

The War3x.mpq cannot be found or opened even though I certainly do have it in the correct folder -.-

Anachron · Dec 2, 2009

Means that the file is currently in use. Close all programs, such as WE, 3rd Party and run the patch again. If failed, dl from blizzard and close all programs, such as antivirus, firewall, any wc3 related program and try again. If that doesn't work, you need to install your wc3 again.

Na_Dann_Ma_GoGo · Dec 2, 2009

Meh i got nothing running. I googled for it and it seems to be a rather common issue now. Maybe I can get around it by downloading the direct patch once it's uploaded :/

Edit: f*** yeah, after tons of other bugs I finally managed to get it installed. Be doomed Blizzard, be doomed. If SC2 patching will be a hassle like this then... rawr!

Teldrassil · Dec 2, 2009

"Fixed a minor memory leak when using GroupEnum natives"

does that mean I don't need to...

set udg_TemGroup = units within 500 of udg_TempPoint

(function)

call DestroyGroup (udg_TempGroup)

anymore?

Parrothead · Dec 2, 2009

Ralle said:
I don't understand why they even bothered updating world editor for the mac. It crashes all the time anyway and is completely useless.

My thoughts, except that you have to replace world editor with 'anything'

Eccho · Dec 3, 2009

Teldrassil said:
"Fixed a minor memory leak when using GroupEnum natives"

does that mean I don't need to...

set udg_TemGroup = units within 500 of udg_TempPoint

(function)

call DestroyGroup (udg_TempGroup)

anymore?

No I'm quite sure it's not that. The fix involves jass coding, as when you called the GroupEnum natives before, they leaked if you used null as a parameter instead of a condition like the one you mentioned. But now you can enum all units if you like, without having a leak when using the native. You still have to destroy the groups.

Anachron · Dec 3, 2009

Ecco is completly right.

Btw, Lost Vikings with that guy?

MGCǂSpectre · Dec 3, 2009

Na_Dann_Ma_GoGo said:
Thanks and +Rep
I got a bit further.. however, now I get this:

The War3x.mpq cannot be found or opened even though I certainly do have it in the correct folder -.-

You may have errors in the registry, if you have previously installed war3. You may try installing war3 in a new folder, which won't delete traces of previous installaitons but may set clean paths.

The usual steps are:
1. Install Roc. 2. Install TFT. 3. Paste Patch in War3 Folder and patch the game. You can delete the patching file if successful.

Dont paste any war3.exes cause usually diff version files may make it unsuccessful. Maybe patch the new installation with 1.24b full patch, 1.24c is shits and Blizzard MAY make a new patch if they r not idiots to ruin other things for some "VITAL" fixes.

Anachron · Dec 3, 2009

You may have errors in the registry, if you have previously installed war3. You may try installing war3 in a new folder, which won't delete traces of previous installaitons but may set clean paths.

The usual steps are:
1. Install Roc. 2. Install TFT. 3. Paste Patch in War3 Folder and patch the game. You can delete the patching file if successful.

Dont paste any war3.exes cause usually diff version files may make it unsuccessful. Maybe patch the new installation with 1.24b full patch, 1.24c is shits and Blizzard MAY make a new patch if they r not idiots to ruin other things for some "VITAL" fixes.

Rofl, we have already fixed it.
Btw, the steps for a successful install is:

Delete all registry data in: HKEY_CURRENT_USER -> Software -> Blizzard -> Warcraft III
Delete all Warcraft III files you have on your pc.
Install wc3 again.

Or to repear:
Run wc3 a single time.
Add InstallPath and InstallPathX to the HKEY_CURRENT_USER -> Software -> Blizzard -> Warcraft III
Set the InstallPath(x) to the Installation Path of your warcraft.
Start wc3 again and patch it. It should work now.

Na_Dann_Ma_GoGo · Dec 3, 2009

Other registry keys seemed to be missing as well btw. I used the program lwt that is capable of creating these entries again.
Then I had a problem with Blizzards Bomber scenario map which I replaced with one I found in a thread (had that issue last patch already q.q) and even then I failed to patch it via the directly downloaded patch duo to some game.dll issue. But by upgrading through battle net it finally worked ^.^

MGCǂSpectre · Dec 3, 2009

To be ontopic: I far don't support this new patch that screws replays just for some JASS fixes, not to say for the uber important Human Campaign. + The 'Your connection has been lost' after you finish a game THX to 1.24a (1.24) - very annoying for all players, nm if Doters, players or modders - has never been solved and yet they give us this crap patch.

reason 3 · Dec 3, 2009

Actually this has to do with a Warden program that all bots use.A google search will help you more.

I was using bots for quite some time(hosting a few leagues over Bnet) that's why i know it.

Anachron · Dec 3, 2009

Why would bots use Warden if its the program to detect whether an 3rd party is hooking to wc3?

reason 3 · Dec 3, 2009

I used Warden without any problem at all...
By the way...3rd party program detection is a fail.
Custom kick and autorefresh still work...

Anachron · Dec 3, 2009

I am pretty sure it has something to do with Blizzard not knowing about Shadowfrench Software.

reason 3 · Dec 3, 2009

Anachron said:
I am pretty sure it has something to do with Blizzard not knowing about Shadowfrench Software.

I don't use Shadowfrench's software,its generally easily detected...

Anyway that's not the point,the point is that you can still cheat/hack/use bots in wc3.

Anachron · Dec 3, 2009

Blizzards official announcement was they fixed the null boolexpr leaks in their native.

reason 3 · Dec 3, 2009

Anachron said:
Blizzards official announcement was they fixed the null boolexpr leaks in their native.

Blizzard tends to ignore a few things.Sometimes they don't mention what they do or just reveal a part of the truth...

A good example is the return bug,they needed 4-5 patches to fix it...

Anachron · Dec 3, 2009

The return bug is still not fixed.
Also, Blizzard doesn't ignore things, they set higher priority on stuff like general engine problems, which is understandable because they don't only use the engine on wc3. If they upgrade the engine, they can use that on the next game as well.

reason 3 · Dec 3, 2009

Anachron said:
The return bug is still not fixed.
Also, Blizzard doesn't ignore things, they set higher priority on stuff like general engine problems, which is understandable because they don't only use the engine on wc3. If they upgrade the engine, they can use that on the next game as well.

We could say that it is fixed...you can't return values like you did before...

And yes you might be right...They are upgrading their engine...Like they should be,but in my opinion they also need to create at least a hack-free enviroment for people to play their games(Bnet...)

Anachron · Dec 3, 2009

Yeah, I think they will do later.

Parrothead · Dec 3, 2009

They only ban things that change the games code from what I've heard, like maphacks.

Weep · Dec 4, 2009

Ralle said:
It crashes when you do certain specific things anyway but is better than running Windows just for mapping.

^Fixed.

Ralle, you're a site admin? I'd expect a better view toward your users than that.

MGCǂSpectre · Dec 4, 2009

Blizzard know about Shadowfrench and do nothing about it. I even introduced them a Phoenix hack that makes the phoenix revive instantly without egg, I didnt know what kind of hack modifies war3 like that but I found it's called ZMAP and Blizzard did nothing when I reported, that's Blizzard, no need to explain why.

creyzi4zb12 · Dec 4, 2009

Very nice patch...just DL'd the patch yesterday..works fine in my comp....tnx a lot!!
Know what I'd like Blizzard to add in the patch? WE hotkeys...especially hotkeys on object rolls. I don't think we have that one in editor.

- creyzi4zb12

reason 3 · Dec 4, 2009

TheTerran said:
Blizzard know about Shadowfrench and do nothing about it. I even introduced them a Phoenix hack that makes the phoenix revive instantly without egg, I didnt know what kind of hack modifies war3 like that but I found it's called ZMAP and Blizzard did nothing when I reported, that's Blizzard, no need to explain why.

Actually i think they are smart...they examine everything/know everything but for various reasons they do no thing or just fix things in their own ways when they want to.

Anachron · Dec 4, 2009

Well, you wonder? Why would they have to fix everything, if we would play it nonetheless even without fixing?

reason 3 · Dec 4, 2009

Anachron said:
Well, you wonder? Why would they have to fix everything, if we would play it nonetheless even without fixing?

You are right... :wink:

lightning brigade · Dec 4, 2009

The chances of that hack actually being used are surprisingly low. In fact, blizz has set up a campaign against in-game hacks. Therefore it is not just doing nothing.

calex3 · Dec 5, 2009

http://maged.lordaeron.org/WC3InstallPath.php
registry upgrade file for patch problems....
can somebody give me the link for patch download...

reason 3 · Dec 5, 2009

Download it here... :fp:

Patch download

MGCǂSpectre · Dec 5, 2009

Ok whyyyy? Why Blizzard are so stupid. I learnt that replays from 1.24b are gone forever, now why won't they upload Patch 1.24b to 1.24c on their damn website?? Dunno why other places have the full patch and Blizzard don't. Are these patches on random sites ok? Do they patch correctly?

http://www.goodgame.ru/news.php?ocd=view&id=4532
This is 1.24b to 1.24c but dunno if it patches correctly. Why all have it and Blizzard don't?? I don't know if it patches correctly, my laptop is not connected to Inet so I need the file for offline update.

reason 3 · Dec 5, 2009

Who knows what Blizzard has in mind...they usually patch ok depending on the site,some of those can be trusted others no.

Dr Super Good · Dec 5, 2009

Just get it from battlenet, worked for me perfectly.