[Role Playing Game] Warcraft 3 MMO - Persistent Gameplay

TriggerHappy · Jun 14, 2016

Warcraft 3 MMORPG
Alpha Version

Download here

How to Play

Download and extract launcher.zip and run the executable.
From there you may create an account and login while the launcher automatically downloads the necessary files.
When you click "Play", Warcraft III should start loading a map.

Information

The goal is to create a persistent game world with the potential for hundreds of simultaneous players who can join or leave at any time, all inside of Warcraft III's engine.

There is no title yet, so for now it will be generically named "Warcraft 3 MMO".

Features

These are currently implemented.

Increased player count
Switch maps while online
Synchronized combat and AI
Cross-map chat system

Most of the game logic is being handled on the server. This means things like combat and pathfinding aren't done on the game client. The server is authoritative and decides what is valid or not.

Screenshots

Videos

n00b · Jun 14, 2016

okay so I just tried this, and when I press "start game" it loads for a bit then kicks me back to the title screen

wot do

TriggerHappy · Jun 14, 2016

I have updated the main post with Server Status & Online Players links.

n00b said:
okay so I just tried this, and when I press "start game" it loads for a bit then kicks me back to the title screen

wot do

Have you tried running as administrator?

Was it a black screen for while before going to the main menu?

In your maps folder, is there a file called "mmo.w3x"? It should automatically be placed there when clicking Start Game.

Chaosy · Jun 14, 2016

Daym.
Unlimited potential.

Almia · Jun 14, 2016

AT LAST, the first ever map to have multi-map + multi-player(I mean more than 12) gameplay.

~Subbing

TriggerHappy · Jun 14, 2016

Updated the launcher and to-do list.

The launcher will now automatically download and install SharpCraft, as well as unblock it for people on Windows 8-10.

It also now requests for elevated permissions automatically.

Almia said:
AT LAST, the first ever map to have multi-map + multi-player(I mean more than 12) gameplay.

~Subbing

Yeah, the problem with some maps is finding people to play with. This should hopefully eliminate that.

Lazers · Jun 14, 2016

Doesn't even attempt to load the map in my case, but it did have the momentary black screen before I saw the menu

TriggerHappy · Jun 14, 2016

Lazers said:
Doesn't even attempt to load the map in my case, but it did have the momentary black screen before I saw the menu

In your maps folder, is there a mmo.w3x file?

If not you can manually get it here http://185.92.220.118/mmo/mmo.w3x

Also try running as administrator

Lazers · Jun 14, 2016

TriggerHappy said:
In your maps folder, is there a mmo.w3x file?

If not you can manually get it here http://185.92.220.118/mmo/mmo.w3x

Also try running as administrator

I have the map file and I'm running as administrator, same thing

Alright · Jun 14, 2016

This is crazy. So much things possible, and honestly I'm feeling old right now given that it's happening right now. Subbing!

Although, I installed the program/made a new account, and it seem to work properly except it's not logging me to the map, just stays in WC3 window. Not sure if that's intentional and I seem to be unable to do anything else after. I too have the map in my folder.

TriggerHappy · Jun 14, 2016

Alright said:
This is crazy. So much things possible, and honestly I'm feeling old right now given that it's happening right now. Subbing!

Although, I installed the program/made a new account, and it seem to work properly except it's not logging me to the map, just stays in WC3 window. Not sure if that's intentional and I seem to be unable to do anything else after. I too have the map in my folder.

Lazers said:
I have the map file and I'm running as administrator, same thing

What operating system are you guys using?

Lazers · Jun 14, 2016

TriggerHappy said:
What operating system are you guys using?

W7

TriggerHappy · Jun 14, 2016

Lazers said:
W7

I updated the Game Launcher with a debug mode option that you can post the log of.

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/attachments/gamelauncher-zip.240223/

Lazers · Jun 14, 2016

TriggerHappy said:
I updated the Game Launcher with a debug mode option that you can post the log of.

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/attachments/gamelauncher-zip.240223/

Does this three times:

Files
* 'war3map.w3e'
* 'war3map.w3i'
* 'war3map.wtg'
* 'war3map.wct'
* 'war3map.wts'
* 'war3map.j'
* 'war3map.shd'
* 'war3mapMap.blp'
* 'war3map.mmp'
* 'war3map.wpm'
* 'war3map.doo'
* 'war3mapUnits.doo'
* 'war3map.w3r'
* 'war3map.w3c'
* 'war3map.w3u'
* 'war3map.w3a'
* 'war3map.imp'
* 'plugins\MMOPlugin.dll'
Unhandled Exception in EntryPoint.Unknown__SetStateHook!
System.Reflection.ReflectionTypeLoadException: Unable to load one or more of the requested types. Retrieve the LoaderExceptions property for more information.
at System.Reflection.RuntimeModule.GetTypes(RuntimeModule module)
at System.Reflection.RuntimeModule.GetTypes()
at System.Reflection.Assembly.GetTypes()
at TinkerWorX.SharpCraft.PluginSystem.OnMapStart()
at TinkerWorX.SharpCraft.EntryPoint.Unknown__SetStateHook(IntPtr this, Boolean endMap, Boolean endEngine)

Alright · Jun 14, 2016

Same issue with above poster.

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6/14/2016 5:34:26 PM
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Preparing folders . . .
Done! (0.06 ms)
Loading plugins from 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Warcraft III\plugins' . . .
Locating plugins . . .
Done! (0.23 ms)
Loading plugin assemblies and instanciating types. . .
Done! (1.13 ms)
Initializing plugins . . .
Done! (0.00 ms)
Done! (8.49 ms)
Installing LoadLibraryA hook @ 0x771D4BF0 . installed!
OnGameLoad plugins . . .
Done! (0.00 ms)
Installing Unknown_SetState hook @ 0x6EA81F20 . installed!
Files
* 'war3map.w3e'
* 'war3map.w3i'
* 'war3map.wtg'
* 'war3map.wct'
* 'war3map.wts'
* 'war3map.j'
* 'war3map.shd'
* 'war3mapMap.blp'
* 'war3map.mmp'
* 'war3map.wpm'
* 'war3map.doo'
* 'war3mapUnits.doo'
* 'war3map.w3r'
* 'war3map.w3c'
* 'war3map.w3u'
* 'war3map.w3a'
* 'war3map.imp'
* 'plugins\MMOPlugin.dll'
Unhandled Exception in EntryPoint.Unknown__SetStateHook!
System.Reflection.ReflectionTypeLoadException: Unable to load one or more of the requested types. Retrieve the LoaderExceptions property for more information.
at System.Reflection.RuntimeModule.GetTypes(RuntimeModule module)
at System.Reflection.RuntimeModule.GetTypes()
at System.Reflection.Assembly.GetTypes()
at TinkerWorX.SharpCraft.PluginSystem.OnMapStart()
at TinkerWorX.SharpCraft.EntryPoint.Unknown__SetStateHook(IntPtr this, Boolean endMap, Boolean endEngine)
Files
* 'war3map.w3e'
* 'war3map.w3i'
* 'war3map.wtg'
* 'war3map.wct'
* 'war3map.wts'
* 'war3map.j'
* 'war3map.shd'
* 'war3mapMap.blp'
* 'war3map.mmp'
* 'war3map.wpm'
* 'war3map.doo'
* 'war3mapUnits.doo'
* 'war3map.w3r'
* 'war3map.w3c'
* 'war3map.w3u'
* 'war3map.w3a'
* 'war3map.imp'
* 'plugins\MMOPlugin.dll'
Unhandled Exception in EntryPoint.Unknown__SetStateHook!
System.Reflection.ReflectionTypeLoadException: Unable to load one or more of the requested types. Retrieve the LoaderExceptions property for more information.
at System.Reflection.RuntimeModule.GetTypes(RuntimeModule module)
at System.Reflection.RuntimeModule.GetTypes()
at System.Reflection.Assembly.GetTypes()
at TinkerWorX.SharpCraft.PluginSystem.OnMapStart()
at TinkerWorX.SharpCraft.EntryPoint.Unknown__SetStateHook(IntPtr this, Boolean endMap, Boolean endEngine)
Files
* 'war3map.w3e'
* 'war3map.w3i'
* 'war3map.wtg'
* 'war3map.wct'
* 'war3map.wts'
* 'war3map.j'
* 'war3map.shd'
* 'war3mapMap.blp'
* 'war3map.mmp'
* 'war3map.wpm'
* 'war3map.doo'
* 'war3mapUnits.doo'
* 'war3map.w3r'
* 'war3map.w3c'
* 'war3map.w3u'
* 'war3map.w3a'
* 'war3map.imp'
* 'plugins\MMOPlugin.dll'
Unhandled Exception in EntryPoint.Unknown__SetStateHook!
System.Reflection.ReflectionTypeLoadException: Unable to load one or more of the requested types. Retrieve the LoaderExceptions property for more information.
at System.Reflection.RuntimeModule.GetTypes(RuntimeModule module)
at System.Reflection.RuntimeModule.GetTypes()
at System.Reflection.Assembly.GetTypes()
at TinkerWorX.SharpCraft.PluginSystem.OnMapStart()
at TinkerWorX.SharpCraft.EntryPoint.Unknown__SetStateHook(IntPtr this, Boolean endMap, Boolean endEngine)

I also run Windows 10.

TriggerHappy · Jun 14, 2016

Thanks guys.

It was my mistake. I forgot to mention that you need the SharpCraft's plugins.

I've updated the launcher and it should handle everything automatically now (delete Launcher.exe so it re-installs sharpcraft). Try again and let me know how it goes.

If not, you can manually extract this to your wc3 /plugins/ folder.

Alright · Jun 14, 2016

Deleting the launcher.exe did that for me, I'm in woooo

Emm-A- · Jun 14, 2016

wow this is exciting! Unfortunately, you need to have 1.27, do you?

TriggerHappy · Jun 15, 2016

Emm-A- said:
wow this is exciting! Unfortunately, you need to have 1.27, do you?

Yes you need 1.27 for now but you can easily switch between versions with this tool.

Almia · Jun 15, 2016

May I ask how the server works?

if possible, can we create our own servers?

TriggerHappy · Jun 15, 2016

Almia said:
May I ask how the server works?

if possible, can we create our own servers?

It basically just receives all input by local user (chat, unit orders) and sends it to all clients. Although it gets a bit more technically complicated than that.

Once ready, I may add the possibility for people to host their own servers, but it will still be my RPG that is being hosted. I would likely only do this if the main server had a high enough population.

Though, this may inspire others to make their own multiplayer maps as well.

Lazers · Jun 15, 2016

server broke lol (can't enter game, was disconnected when I was in there)

some guy saved beforehand so maybe the save broke it

also can you give us something to fight, or let us kill eachother

TriggerHappy · Jun 15, 2016

Lazers said:
server broke lol (can't enter game, was disconnected when I was in there)

some guy saved beforehand so maybe the save broke it

also can you give us something to fight, or let us kill eachother

I am implementing new features right now so the server will be unstable for the next hour or two.

Lazers · Jun 15, 2016

TriggerHappy said:
I am implementing new features right now so the server will be unstable for the next hour or two.

Ah okay thought we broke it ayy

TriggerHappy · Jun 15, 2016

Updated, and the server is back up.

I have implemented map switching. In-game you will see a cave or portal that you can enter through to go to another map.

You need to re-download GameLauncher.zip (found in main post) for this to work.

Azsure · Jun 15, 2016

I think if the Hive ever had a goal, no, the wc3 modding community as a whole, it was this.
If this goes successfully and people are able to host their own multiplayer maps, it could become MMO - The Sandbox.

Chaosy · Jun 15, 2016

There is still one limit though, the map size.
Sure you can travel between maps but that's not as amazing.

edit: I have not tested can each player be in different maps or do they have to be in the same one?

Eagle XI · Jun 15, 2016

so can you build multiple map rpg with this ?
like, lets say the rexxar campaign here you enter a portal and then go to dungeon's map.

bonus:

Pinzu · Jun 15, 2016

TriggerHappy said:
... In your maps folder, is there a file called "mmo.w3x"? It should automatically be placed there when clicking Start Game.

No. I don't find any such map in C:\Warcraft III\Maps

Almia · Jun 15, 2016

Are you planning on establishing a distributed server? or just stay on centralized one?

Lazers · Jun 15, 2016

Will there be a global chat that will let us talk to all players between maps?

TriggerHappy · Jun 15, 2016

EDIT: Updated GameLauncher.zip. Now it will automatically update itself if there is a new version.

Chaosy said:
There is still one limit though, the map size.
Sure you can travel between maps but that's not as amazing.

edit: I have not tested can each player be in different maps or do they have to be in the same one?

You're right. I would rather have one big sandbox map but that's not feasible. I don't think the engine could handle something so big (without modifications).

However, most MMOs use a similar method to this. They switch "maps" to go to another area. I think they call this a "Theme Park MMO" and I think it shouldn't negate from gameplay much or at all.

Note: Players don't have to be in the same map.

Eagle XI said:
so can you build multiple map rpg with this ?
like, lets say the rexxar campaign here you enter a portal and then go to dungeon's map.

Yes. Map switching is already implemented and you can see for yourself in the "demo".

Almia said:
Are you planning on establishing a distributed server? or just stay on centralized one?

I will likely be doing distributed, just not for a while.

I want the game server to be separate from the web server. Might separate the SQL data to another server too.

Lazers said:
Will there be a global chat that will let us talk to all players between maps?

Yeah

Pinzu said:
No. I don't find any such map in C:\Warcraft III\Maps

It should be created after you click "Start Game".

TriggerHappy · Jun 16, 2016

Updated.

Implemented:

Item drops (made a random chance to drop item when logging in, for testing)
Equipment & Inventory System (only backend. No UI, no stats, only attachment effects for now)

You can equip an item you pickup by using the command "-equip #" for now. -unequip works as well with slots 1-14

A]mun · Jun 16, 2016

Errr wow this is unexpected.

This could become the true world of warcraft, very interesting!

Dr Super Good · Jun 17, 2016

How will combat be implemented? Will the results be computed on the server or locally synchronized with it?

TriggerHappy · Jun 17, 2016

I have started the combat system. You can now attack the bandit in-game. It's very basic so far and the bandit doesn't revive correctly.

There are some other minor bugs currently but I'll fix them tomorrow.

Dr Super Good said:
How will combat be implemented? Will the results be computed on the server or locally synchronized with it?

It will be computed on the server.

Lazers · Jun 17, 2016

seems like only the first player to equip items can do so, other players who join afterwards cannot equip items

TriggerHappy · Jun 17, 2016

Lazers said:
seems like only the first player to equip items can do so, other players who join afterwards cannot equip items

Nope I tested it myself and it works with any player on the map.

You need an item in your bag to equip it. Kill the bandit to get an item.

The item takes the first open slot in your bag, which is usually 0 or 1. So you would type "-equip 0".

EDIT: There was a bug that wouldn't show a players updated equipment for new players joining however. I've fixed that now.

salvadorc17 · Jun 17, 2016

I really do like this idea, also i do know something about C# programming, so i can help you if you need some help for coding stuff, i have done myself Warcraft 3 conquest with some basic stuff..

Sverkerman · Jun 25, 2016

Subbing.

streetpunk · Jun 25, 2016

Same black screen then returns to normal menu, I'm using windows 8.1

PS: The launcher is not installing sharpcraft (or the plugins) automaticaly (not for me at least)

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25/06/2016 16:40:41
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Preparing folders . . .
Done! (0,04 ms)
Loading plugins from 'D:\Program Files (x86)\Warcraft III\plugins' . . .
Locating plugins . . .
Done! (0,48 ms)
Loading plugin assemblies and instanciating types. . .
Done! (1,31 ms)
Initializing plugins . . .
Done! (0,00 ms)
Done! (9,54 ms)
Installing LoadLibraryA hook @ 0x750B8F80 . installed!
OnGameLoad plugins . . .
Done! (0,00 ms)
Installing Unknown_SetState hook @ 0x066D1F20 . installed!
Files
* 'war3map.w3e'
* 'war3map.w3i'
* 'war3map.wtg'
* 'war3map.wct'
* 'war3map.wts'
* 'war3map.j'
* 'war3map.shd'
* 'war3mapMap.blp'
* 'war3map.mmp'
* 'war3map.wpm'
* 'war3map.doo'
* 'war3mapUnits.doo'
* 'war3map.w3r'
* 'war3map.w3c'
* 'war3map.w3u'
* 'war3map.w3t'
* 'war3map.w3a'
* 'war3map.imp'
* 'war3mapMisc.txt'
* 'plugins\MMOPlugin.dll'
* '1.mdx'
* '2.mdx'
* '3.mdx'
Native added: NetworkConnect(SI)V
Native added: NetworkListen()V
Native added: NetworkSyncOrder(I)V
Native added: NetworkSyncPointOrder(IRR)V
Native added: NetworkSyncTargetOrder(IHunit;Hunit

V
Native added: NetworkSyncChatMessage(S)V
Native added: GetNetworkTime()R
Native added: GetNetworkStatus()S
Native added: GetNetworkPing()R
Native added: NetworkOrderTrigger()Htrigger;
Native added: NetworkPlayerCount()I
Native added: NetworkSyncUnit(Hunit

V
Native added: NetworkSwitchMap(I)B
Native added: NetworkSyncItemPickup(Hitem

V
Native added: NetworkEquipBagItem(I)V
Native added: NetworkUnequipSlot(I)V
Native added: NetworkSyncDamage(Hunit;Hunit

V
Files
* 'war3map.w3e'
* 'war3map.w3i'
* 'war3map.wtg'
* 'war3map.wct'
* 'war3map.wts'
* 'war3map.j'
* 'war3map.shd'
* 'war3mapMap.blp'
* 'war3map.mmp'
* 'war3map.wpm'
* 'war3map.doo'
* 'war3mapUnits.doo'
* 'war3map.w3r'
* 'war3map.w3c'
* 'war3map.w3u'
* 'war3map.w3t'
* 'war3map.w3a'
* 'war3map.imp'
* 'war3mapMisc.txt'
* 'plugins\MMOPlugin.dll'
* '1.mdx'
* '2.mdx'
* '3.mdx'
Native added: NetworkConnect(SI)V
Native added: NetworkListen()V
Native added: NetworkSyncOrder(I)V
Native added: NetworkSyncPointOrder(IRR)V
Native added: NetworkSyncTargetOrder(IHunit;Hunit

V
Native added: NetworkSyncChatMessage(S)V
Native added: GetNetworkTime()R
Native added: GetNetworkStatus()S
Native added: GetNetworkPing()R
Native added: NetworkOrderTrigger()Htrigger;
Native added: NetworkPlayerCount()I
Native added: NetworkSyncUnit(Hunit

V
Native added: NetworkSwitchMap(I)B
Native added: NetworkSyncItemPickup(Hitem

V
Native added: NetworkEquipBagItem(I)V
Native added: NetworkUnequipSlot(I)V
Native added: NetworkSyncDamage(Hunit;Hunit

V
Files
* 'war3map.w3e'
* 'war3map.w3i'
* 'war3map.wtg'
* 'war3map.wct'
* 'war3map.wts'
* 'war3map.j'
* 'war3map.shd'
* 'war3mapMap.blp'
* 'war3map.mmp'
* 'war3map.wpm'
* 'war3map.doo'
* 'war3mapUnits.doo'
* 'war3map.w3r'
* 'war3map.w3c'
* 'war3map.w3u'
* 'war3map.w3t'
* 'war3map.w3a'
* 'war3map.imp'
* 'war3mapMisc.txt'
* 'plugins\MMOPlugin.dll'
* '1.mdx'
* '2.mdx'
* '3.mdx'
Native added: NetworkConnect(SI)V
Native added: NetworkListen()V
Native added: NetworkSyncOrder(I)V
Native added: NetworkSyncPointOrder(IRR)V
Native added: NetworkSyncTargetOrder(IHunit;Hunit

V
Native added: NetworkSyncChatMessage(S)V
Native added: GetNetworkTime()R
Native added: GetNetworkStatus()S
Native added: GetNetworkPing()R
Native added: NetworkOrderTrigger()Htrigger;
Native added: NetworkPlayerCount()I
Native added: NetworkSyncUnit(Hunit

V
Native added: NetworkSwitchMap(I)B
Native added: NetworkSyncItemPickup(Hitem

V
Native added: NetworkEquipBagItem(I)V
Native added: NetworkUnequipSlot(I)V
Native added: NetworkSyncDamage(Hunit;Hunit

V

Chaosy · Jun 25, 2016

Ever heard of spoiler tags?

Dr Super Good · Jun 25, 2016

Chaosy said:
Ever heard of spoiler tags?

What do they have to do with an unfinished map? I do not think there is anything to spoil.

sexytime. · Jun 25, 2016

error.. http://i63.tinypic.com/2vu0aqw.png
what does it mean

TriggerHappy · Jun 26, 2016

Updated game launcher.

streetpunk said:
Same black screen then returns to normal menu, I'm using windows 8.1

PS: The launcher is not installing sharpcraft (or the plugins) automaticaly (not for me at least)

I added an option to manually re-install SharpCraft in the settings tab.

sexytime. said:
error.. http://i63.tinypic.com/2vu0aqw.png
what does it mean

Fixed in the newest launcher version.

sexytime. · Jun 27, 2016

oh neat I thought i installed it wrong xD

cant wait til this is actually a game!

streetpunk · Jun 27, 2016

Now I'm Getting "Fatal Exception" Error and the game screen won't even showup

Shyster · Jun 28, 2016

Will be watching this for sure. I can't believe the stuff we're able to do with wc3 now!

TriggerHappy · Jun 29, 2016

Updated.

Files are now loaded from a local folder, so all maps can share the same resources.
The launcher now only downloads the maps and game files if there is an update.
New items implemented. 8 in total. They are just cosmetic for now. You can kill bandits to get the drops.
Character location on the map is now saved.

streetpunk said:
Now I'm Getting "Fatal Exception" Error and the game screen won't even showup

Try now with the newest update.

streetpunk · Jun 29, 2016

same "Fatal Exception" Error, I think it's related to the plugins as it says: "[...]JassAPI.dll has already been loaded from a different place. It's not possible to load it from a new place inside the same appdomain."

[Role Playing Game] Warcraft 3 MMO - Persistent Gameplay

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