REQ: old dota (6.48b) hostable on current (1.26) patch

[nitko]

I searched far and wide for any existing map from golden era of dota (6.4x) that would work on today's patch out of box - and as far as I saw there is none, not even AI vers works.

So why is that? Some various old and very old maps still work but not this one. I don't believe there is technically sound reason why old map wouldn't work on newer patch. Is there some trigger in dota map that checks for wc3 version running that could possibly be easily disabled or altered?

Anyone can give it a shot?

 

[GaLaxY_256]

Oh very well I had v6.5x. And it only worked on 1.24e. I don't know it work on 1.26a

 

[Daffa]

Blizzard damned the Conversions glitch (which allows virus injection) in triggering, thus breaking many maps. This happened on Patch 1.24a, the patch also introduces Hashtables.
Most games from old days are now unplayable, the only way to play them is to downgrade your patch.

 

[GaLaxY_256]

But why did u ask for Old DotA? Current DotA is still great map. Old DotA is sucks.(Because all skills are normal)

 

[nitko]

Few reasons. Nostalgia sake. To remind how dota used to look/feel/play.

6.48b was famous version back then, was deemed 'stable' and many tournaments with renown teams were played on it (MYM, VP, SK). Some people consider it one of most balanced versions ever. See this if more interested

Basically, I hoped that WC3 map modding community has found a way to make old maps hostable on new patch. So you are saying thats not quite so? Can someone tell what would steps to fix be. I guess its same for every non-working old map.

I'm playing wc3 since 2006 and some very ancient maps work just fine without any changes...

 

[Frotty]

It is possible, but depending on the map it can be a lot of work.
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/general-mapping-tutorials-278/make-map-work-patch-1-24-a-165482/

 

[GaLaxY_256]

Ok. Thanks to Epicwar for your DotA 6.48b. I am not sure it works.

 

[GreeN!X]

Hmm.. Is this the version when Riki had the death ward as ulti and perma invi as his first skill? If it is, then hell I'd really love to play this again.

EDIT: Wait.. I think that was an older version...

 

[GaLaxY_256]

Old Riki is imba.