Thinking of starting WC3 again

[saphiree]

Hey guys.

I stopped playing WC3 around when SC2 launched, but am thinking of starting again.
The problem is, that it seems no one plays any new maps, and stick to the same old ones.

So is there a place where you can find people who are willing to play some new and exciting maps? I would really appreciate a channel or something like that, where there is a lot of players (I live in EU) I tried Garena, but it seems its more for friends, and not meeting random people online (unless its dota you play).

Secondly, how do you host games. Before I used to use delay reducers, but they don't seem to be the way to go any more, as none of them work. So how do I host a map (without that huge b.net delay), and where do find people to play with?

 

[Zakamutt]

I love your avatar.

To host maps with awesome delay, you can try to setup a ghostbot local game. I've managed to make it work, so it's at least possible for a sufficiently savvy "Normal" user.

 

[saphiree]

I'm pretty IT savvy (work with it), so I'll give it a try
Just to be clear. This is not allowed by blizzard, and can get your CD key banned if they find out right? Although I'm pretty sure they're not checking up on this game any more

 

[Coolty44]

Just about every game you see on B.net right now (At least of East/West) is hosted by a bot. I really doubt they care anymore.

 

[Teelo]

4v4RT is still very popular and doesn't get hacked (much). I try to fit in a couple games every day or two.

 

[Xonok]

Garena is actually A quite good place for making friends too. I find testers for my maps there.

 

[Orcnet]

its good to have a wacraft veteran to be in our ranks again

So is there a place where you can find people who are willing to play some new and exciting maps? I would really appreciate a channel or something like that, where there is a lot of players (I live in EU) I tried Garena, but it seems its more for friends, and not meeting random people online (unless its dota you play).

have you tried Game Ranger? it has tons of people online but I can't remember if most of them is on track with custom maps than DotA

I couldn't answer your second because I don't host maps sorry man

 

[saphiree]

Haven't tried Game Ranger, but I guess it's worth a try

 

[Skycraft]

To host games you need to open ports and whatnot, let me find you something:

http://world-editor-tutorials.thehelper.net/firewall.php

 

[RED BARON]

Welcome back Always good to see the magic charm of Wc3 never loses its touch.

 

[saphiree]

To host games you need to open ports and whatnot, let me find you something:

http://world-editor-tutorials.thehelper.net/firewall.php

I know how to open ports It's just if you host from your own PC, there is massive delay.