Warcraft 3 Re-Reforged: Exodus of the Horde

[InsaneMonster]

Yesterday, I released an update. For some absurd reason I forgot to post it here.
With this update, we get full chinese (simplified) translation!

Changelog (02/24/2021)

Note: french translation, while made for all missions, is not fully tested, not voiced and has no codex entry for the majority of the mission. Thus, it's still in progress.
Also, note that on the map description in the custom games menu the wrong version is displayed. I've dropped versioning on the map description for the future and I will remove each one of them for the next update (it's long and I had to time in this update). To find out the map version, check the trigger editor of the map.

• Updated Mission 05 Epilogue (Beyond the Sea) [v1.3]:
  - Added french localization
  - Added chinese (simplified) localization
• Updated Mission 05 (Contdown to Extinction) [v1.3]:
  - Added chinese (simplified) localization
• Updated Mission 04 (The Fires Down Below) [v1.3]:
  - Added chinese (simplified) localization
• Updated Mission 03 (Riders on the Storm) [v1.4]:
  - Fixed layout of trees around fountain to avoid units to get stuck
  - Added chinese (simplified) localization
• Updated Mission 02 Interlude (Malestrom) [v1.5]:
  - Added chinese (simplified) localization
• Updated Mission 02 (Departures) [v1.6]:
  - Adjusted Hellscream head angle during cinematics
  - Improved human base decorations
  - Added chinese (simplified) localization
• Updated Mission 01 (Chasing Vision) [v1.8]:
  - Fixed a typo in the english Forest Trolls codex
  - Added chinese (simplified) localization

 

[mnadeau1992]

I just played the entire campaign.
I loved it. It trully feels like the Blizzard quality of old. You did an amazing job and I'm eager to play Scourge of Lordaeron. I see you have a few patreons. I hope you great success my friend.
5/5 star.

I'm trying to do a follow up campaign like warcraft 4 would've been on my spare time but I've no Idea how you did the moving lips of the reforged characters. My campaign is no where as great visually as yours.

 

[Eilleth]

This was what we expected from Reforged. You just made our dream comes true. Keep up the amazing work, bro! I'm looking forward to more content of yours.

 

[lJonathan]

I can only say that I have no words, this is what I expected wc3 with the wow story updates and with a lot of love. You have just shown that a person from home can come to love this game even more than managers and creators. I hope with all my heart that you can continue working on this great project, I am looking forward to playing the campaign of the blood elves, if one day you need help with the lore of world of warcraft, here you have a loremaster who will not hesitate to help you. a hug 10/10.

 

[Standhaft]

Hey, I was just going back to start reviewing these again. Part of that motivation was that I think I missed a few things the first time. Like, I thought there was custom music, right? I didn't notice any in the first mission. Where exactly does the new music come into play? Is it in later missions only?

Was a bit slow because I was experimenting with doing it in a video format (i.e. playing it with voiceover).

 

[InsaneMonster]

Hey, I was just going back to start reviewing these again. Part of that motivation was that I think I missed a few things the first time. Like, I thought there was custom music, right? I didn't notice any in the first mission. Where exactly does the new music come into play? Is it in later missions only?

Was a bit slow because I was experimenting with doing it in a video format (i.e. playing it with voiceover).

Most cutscenes have custom music. It's also played at certain times during regular gameplay (in the second, third, fourth and fifth map).

 

[Knecht]

Heya. really love all the work put into this project. I just watched the 1st chapter of HU campaign on Wtii's channel.
However, as someone with a major in film and animation, there was one thing that really struck me as odd with the camera work. When it comes to dialog scenes, there's the "180° rule" so that the actors don't "switch sides" during the scene.
Here's a link to a video that explains it in more detail: https://youtu.be/iW0bKUfvH2c
Btw, do you work with storyboards for the cutscenes?

 

[InsaneMonster]

Heya. really love all the work put into this project. I just watched the 1st chapter of HU campaign on Wtii's channel.
However, as someone with a major in film and animation, there was one thing that really struck me as odd with the camera work. When it comes to dialog scenes, there's the "180° rule" so that the actors don't "switch sides" during the scene.
Here's a link to a video that explains it in more detail:

Btw, do you work with storyboards for the cutscenes?

I actually do it the way I like it, I'm not following any special rule but I will keep it in mind in the future.

No, I use no storyboards. It's hard to explain. I just prepare all the cameras before, then I start writing all the code. When I prepare the layout I can usually see the cinematic behind the trigger used to run it. Then I test it multiple times refining until it's the way I like it.

Also, I would prefer to keep the discussion here about the prologue. There is an entire sub-forum we can use to discuss other stuff related to the project: Warcraft 3 Re-Reforged

 

[Spiros kall]

what have the new update?

 

[erfaned]

Hi, is there a version that works for classic wc3 patches like 1.28?

 

[Standhaft]

I actually do it the way I like it, I'm not following any special rule but I will keep it in mind in the future.

No, I use no storyboards. It's hard to explain. I just prepare all the cameras before, then I start writing all the code. When I prepare the layout I can usually see the cinematic behind the trigger used to run it. Then I test it multiple times refining until it's the way I like it.

Also, I would prefer to keep the discussion here about the prologue. There is an entire sub-forum we can use to discuss other stuff related to the project: Warcraft 3 Re-Reforged

Wait, so there are re-reforged maps for the human campaign now? God damn I am behind on things.

Where are they? I can't find them.

 

[InsaneMonster]

what have the new update?

Updates notes are shown in blue. I often update the page with new videos and stuff like that, real updates have me writing something as a post, don't worry.

Hi, is there a version that works for classic wc3 patches like 1.28?

No, this is Reforged only.

Wait, so there are re-reforged maps for the human campaign now? God damn I am behind on things.

Where are they? I can't find them.

@Standhaft currently Scourge of Lordaeron campaign missions are in beta and previews are only available to Patrons or selected Youtubers (only the first mission for them).
You can find previews at following links:

 

[Banished1]

I just finished playing this campaign and it was amazing ! 5/5

I find the first two chapters and chapter 4 the best ones ! Though, of course, all the maps are definitely waaay better than the retail version. I finished the campaign on Hard. I wonder if anyone who played on Hard managed to explore the whole map in Countdown to Extinction I only managed to do the optional quest and get two glyphs

Anyway, you are doing an awesome work, keep it up ! Thank you so much for this experience

 

[Fugrim]

Man I am loving this! Thank you for bringing the reforge to warcraft reforged!

 

[jhon Paz]

this is beautiful congratulations

 

[Shadyorc97]

Much better than the og Prologue. Loved it!

 

[jhon Paz]

Why can't I play it in Spanish, can you help me if you can ..?

 

[InsaneMonster]

Why can't I play it in Spanish, can you help me if you can ..?

Currently only esES (EU spanish) is supported. It should work immediately by playing the game in your language. The next update will also feature esMX localization.

 

[InsaneMonster]

You can expect an update in the following days, the content is already written under the TBD tab in the changelog section.

 

[jhon Paz]

You can expect an update in the following days, the content is already written under the TBD tab in the changelog section.

I installed everything again and it worked for me, the truth is twice, I am playing it is spectacular, your work ... The next arthas campaign, you are a genius.

 

[InsaneMonster]

A new update is released, in the following you can check the full changelog!

Changelog (08/19/2021)

This update features quite a lot of bug fixes with respect to localizations (typos, inconsistencies, some missing localization, etc), english included. Beside that, I also did an optimization pass. Technically speaking, all maps now runs on native lua and are fully leak free. I also optimized many triggers by enabling them only when needed in order to get a bit of performance back. This may be successful or not, always consider though that the high quantity of HD assets on screen (especially during cinematics) will always be taxing for any PC.
This update also features improved facial expression through all cinematics. Let me know what you think of it. While subtle, it can be noticed mostly by looking at the eyes movements of the characters while speaking.
You an also expect minor fixes through all the maps, even if not listed down below.

• Updated Mission 05 Epilogue (Beyond the Sea) [v1.4]:
  - Finished french localization
  - Finished german localization
  - Finished polish localization
  - Added spanish (latin america) localization
  - Added multiple models for the villagers of Andhoral
  - Improved a bit cutscenes animations
  - Fixed Kel'thuzad particle effect to be green
• Updated Mission 05 (Contdown to Extinction) [v1.4]:
  - Finished french localization
  - Finished german localization
  - Finished polish localization
  - Added spanish (latin america) localization
  - Added system to auto target certain neutral buildings (e.g. creep camps)
  - Fixed a bug on the Kul Tiras base preventing a rifleman to exit his tent when the camp was under attack
  - Vastly improved AI (how the AI attacks, where it attacks, etc)
  - Fixed Zar'jira attack routines to make sure she attacks twice and comments twice before the final wave
  - Overhauled environmental fog both in game and in cutscenes
  - Improved some camera angles
  - Improved a bit cutscenes animations
  - Improved a bit gameplay animations
• Updated Mission 04 (The Fires Down Below) [v1.4]:
  - Finished french localization
  - Finished german localization
  - Finished polish localization
  - Added spanish (latin america) localization
  - Added range indicator on the 3D world for the murlocs on Snowsong section
  - Improved a bit the Snowsong countdown mechanic system to be a bit less punishing (but still impossible to cheese)
  - Improved Murloc High Sorcerer AI so now it won't as often stop while casting
  - Overhauled environmental fog both in game and in cutscenes
  - Uniformed prisoners stats with player's one
  - Removed any visible boundary from the view
  - Improved a bit gameplay animations
• Updated Mission 03 (Riders on the Storm) [v1.5]:
  - Finished french localization
  - Finished german localization
  - Finished polish localization
  - Added spanish (latin america) localization
  - Added system to auto target certain neutral buildings (e.g. creep camps)
  - Vastly improved AI (how the AI attacks, where it attacks, etc)
  - Overhauled environmental fog both in game and in cutscenes
  - Rebalanced the Ogres to be stronger than Grunts
  - Improved a bit cutscenes animations
  - Improved a bit gameplay animations
• Updated Mission 02 Interlude (Malestrom) [v1.6]:
  - Finished french localization
  - Fixed height of the troll hut of the first scene in order to be on the ground
  - Improved a bit cutscenes animations
• Updated Mission 02 (Departures) [v1.7]:
  - Finished french localization
  - Finished german localization
  - Finished polish localization
  - Added spanish (latin america) localization
  - Added multiple models for the villagers of Southshore
  - Improved and optimized the routines of the villagers of Southshore
  - Added system to auto target certain neutral buildings (e.g. creep camps)
  - Fixed a bug preventing certain neutral units (e.g. riderless horse) to be shown during cinematics
  - Vastly improved AI (how the AI attacks, where it attacks, etc)
  - Overhauled environmental fog both in game and in cutscenes
  - Removed any visible boundary from the view
  - Improved a bit gameplay animations
  - Improved a bit ambient sounds
• Updated Mission 01 (Chasing Vision) [v1.9]:
  - Finished french localization
  - Finished german localization
  - Finished polish localization
  - Added spanish (latin america) localization
  - Added system to auto target certain neutral buildings (e.g. creep camps)
  - Removed some critters that were making hard to path through
  - Overhauled environmental fog both in game and in cutscenes
  - Removed any visible boundary from the view
  - Improved a bit gameplay animations
  - Improved a bit ambient sounds

 

[jhon Paz]

A new update is released, in the following you can check the full changelog!

Changelog (08/19/2021)

This update features quite a lot of bug fixes with respect to localizations (typos, inconsistencies, some missing localization, etc), english included. Beside that, I also did an optimization pass. Technically speaking, all maps now runs on native lua and are fully leak free. I also optimized many triggers by enabling them only when needed in order to get a bit of performance back. This may be successful or not, always consider though that the high quantity of HD assets on screen (especially during cinematics) will always be taxing for any PC.
This update also features improved facial expression through all cinematics. Let me know what you think of it. While subtle, it can be noticed mostly by looking at the eyes movements of the characters while speaking.
You an also expect minor fixes through all the maps, even if not listed down below.

• Updated Mission 05 Epilogue (Beyond the Sea) [v1.4]:
  - Finished french localization
  - Finished german localization
  - Finished polish localization
  - Added spanish (latin america) localization
  - Added multiple models for the villagers of Andhoral
  - Improved a bit cutscenes animations
  - Fixed Kel'thuzad particle effect to be green
• Updated Mission 05 (Contdown to Extinction) [v1.4]:
  - Finished french localization
  - Finished german localization
  - Finished polish localization
  - Added spanish (latin america) localization
  - Added system to auto target certain neutral buildings (e.g. creep camps)
  - Fixed a bug on the Kul Tiras base preventing a rifleman to exit his tent when the camp was under attack
  - Vastly improved AI (how the AI attacks, where it attacks, etc)
  - Fixed Zar'jira attack routines to make sure she attacks twice and comments twice before the final wave
  - Overhauled environmental fog both in game and in cutscenes
  - Improved some camera angles
  - Improved a bit cutscenes animations
  - Improved a bit gameplay animations
• Updated Mission 04 (The Fires Down Below) [v1.4]:
  - Finished french localization
  - Finished german localization
  - Finished polish localization
  - Added spanish (latin america) localization
  - Added range indicator on the 3D world for the murlocs on Snowsong section
  - Improved a bit the Snowsong countdown mechanic system to be a bit less punishing (but still impossible to cheese)
  - Improved Murloc High Sorcerer AI so now it won't as often stop while casting
  - Overhauled environmental fog both in game and in cutscenes
  - Uniformed prisoners stats with player's one
  - Removed any visible boundary from the view
  - Improved a bit gameplay animations
• Updated Mission 03 (Riders on the Storm) [v1.5]:
  - Finished french localization
  - Finished german localization
  - Finished polish localization
  - Added spanish (latin america) localization
  - Added system to auto target certain neutral buildings (e.g. creep camps)
  - Vastly improved AI (how the AI attacks, where it attacks, etc)
  - Overhauled environmental fog both in game and in cutscenes
  - Rebalanced the Ogres to be stronger than Grunts
  - Improved a bit cutscenes animations
  - Improved a bit gameplay animations
• Updated Mission 02 Interlude (Malestrom) [v1.6]:
  - Finished french localization
  - Fixed height of the troll hut of the first scene in order to be on the ground
  - Improved a bit cutscenes animations
• Updated Mission 02 (Departures) [v1.7]:
  - Finished french localization
  - Finished german localization
  - Finished polish localization
  - Added spanish (latin america) localization
  - Added multiple models for the villagers of Southshore
  - Improved and optimized the routines of the villagers of Southshore
  - Added system to auto target certain neutral buildings (e.g. creep camps)
  - Fixed a bug preventing certain neutral units (e.g. riderless horse) to be shown during cinematics
  - Vastly improved AI (how the AI attacks, where it attacks, etc)
  - Overhauled environmental fog both in game and in cutscenes
  - Removed any visible boundary from the view
  - Improved a bit gameplay animations
  - Improved a bit ambient sounds
• Updated Mission 01 (Chasing Vision) [v1.9]:
  - Finished french localization
  - Finished german localization
  - Finished polish localization
  - Added spanish (latin america) localization
  - Added system to auto target certain neutral buildings (e.g. creep camps)
  - Removed some critters that were making hard to path through
  - Overhauled environmental fog both in game and in cutscenes
  - Removed any visible boundary from the view
  - Improved a bit gameplay animations
  - Improved a bit ambient sounds

I'm downloading it. To play it, this is spectacular. Thank you for not forgetting about Latin America, since we have played a lot thanks to your mod.

 

[jhon Paz]

Excuse me, my English and write with the translator. Greeting from Bolivia, Latin America.

 

[MrAxeTv]

Would it not be better to put your energy into making a campaign that is not based on the original blizzard campaigns? Not trying to discourage you, but new campaigns often can bring more value to players than a revisioning of a campaign most people have already played.

go away

 

[MogulKahn]

Is whole campaign done or just parts of it?

 

[InsaneMonster]

Is whole campaign done or just parts of it?

The Prologue is fully done. The Human campaign is on the making. When each campaign is released, a new bundle is posted here on Hive Workshop. So THIS bundle is completed, the project is far from it.

 

[jhon Paz]

The Prologue is fully done. The Human campaign is on the making. When each campaign is released, a new bundle is posted here on Hive Workshop. So THIS bundle is completed, the project is far from it.

i am satisfied with arthas camPaña

 

[Standhaft]

Are you planning on releasing the human campaign mission by mission?

 

[Ardenaso]

Are you planning on releasing the human campaign mission by mission?

no but BladeMasterRUSH has playthroughs of chapters 1 to 3 so far, and then Wtii on chapter 1

 

[InsaneMonster]

Are you planning on releasing the human campaign mission by mission?

Exactly like @Ardenaso said, I don't want to have a periodic release, but I will make a release for the first act, which consist of the first 5 missions of the human campaign. Also, please, for questions related to the project, post a thread here Warcraft 3 Re-Reforged

 

[Banished1]

Exactly like @Ardenaso said, I don't want to have a periodic release, but I will make a release for the first act, which consist of the first 5 missions of the human campaign. Also, please, for questions related to the project, post a thread here Warcraft 3 Re-Reforged

ohh, nice, can't wait ! I didn't watch anything on YT, don't wanna get spoiled =))

 

[jhon Paz]

I already played this new version is a new spectacular experience my cousins like it they are playing now

 

[jhon Paz]

which contains this update the modifications September 18 ..?

 

[InsaneMonster]

which contains this update the modifications September 18 ..?

Just an update on the number of supporters, nothing in-game.

 

[Tazzmen]

I just bought the game, only because i saw your project and i wanted to try it immidiately.
And it turns out that the money was worth it. Because you did a really great job.
Those in game cinematics are great, nice work!
Hope you will make all the campaigns or atleast the orc campaign (cause thats my favorite race ).
Will probably support you on patreon soon.
I believe you can finish this project, best of luck!

PS: Greetings from Czech republic, hope i dont have mistakes here.

 

[InsaneMonster]

I just bought the game, only because i saw your project and i wanted to try it immidiately.
And it turns out that the money was worth it. Because you did a really great job.
Those in game cinematics are great, nice work!
Hope you will make all the campaigns or atleast the orc campaign (cause thats my favorite race ).
Will probably support you on patreon soon.
I believe you can finish this project, best of luck!

PS: Greetings from Czech republic, hope i dont have mistakes here.

Thank you! I really appreciate your words!

I'm working on the human campaign right now.
If the Patreon keeps going I do indeed plan to finish it. It's a huge work though

 

[deepstrasz]

I just bought the game, only because i saw your project and i wanted to try it immidiately.

Imagine making sales for a company that profits from the free work of fans.

 

[InsaneMonster]

Imagine making sales for a company that profits from the free work of fans.

What are you implying?

 

[deepstrasz]

What are you implying?

That such immoral companies as Blizzard get lucky.

 

[InsaneMonster]

That such immoral companies as Blizzard get lucky.

Well... to them it is irrelevant what I do or we do as a community. Whatever they can sell with reforged is... irrelevant to them. So... it's just that WE get lucky as a community to be what we are.
At least, I see it this way.

 

[Standhaft]

I hate the demented form of undead Activision Blizzard as much as the next guy. But don't take your anger out on InsaneMonster.

 

[Fugrim]

Hey the work is great as I mentioned...just a though that occured to me for diversity of the horde
So...maby this was asked before but why don't we have wolf riders too in any map? Also can we have like garthok tag along with us too or it was only nazgrel that was with thrall at that time?
I mean like for the first 1-2 maps the instead of the default grunt to have garthock be the one to escort and convers with thrall

 

[InsaneMonster]

Hey the work is great as I mentioned...just a though that occured to me for diversity of the horde
So...maby this was asked before but why don't we have wolf riders too in any map? Also can we have like garthok tag along with us too or it was only nazgrel that was with thrall at that time?
I mean like for the first 1-2 maps the instead of the default grunt to have garthock be the one to escort and convers with thrall

Hey there, feature creep, is that you?

Not giving everything immediately in the prologue is deliberate and I think very useful from both a narrative and a game design perspective. It makes you want for more.

 

[Fugrim]

Hey there, feature creep, is that you?

Not giving everything immediately in the prologue is deliberate and I think very useful from both a narrative and a game design perspective. It makes you want for more.

Can't blame a guy for trying

 

[goblin007]

When will the new chapters for the alliance be available?)

 

[Mr Ogre man]

When will the new chapters for the alliance be available?)

Today!

 

[InsaneMonster]

i found a bug on mission 2 where the challenge already shows that it is complete but you get none of the points from it

What? What challenge are you speaking of?

 

[Kai796]

Hello! I installed the Quenching mod but I can't load your campaign there, as a .cque it says that isn't a valid campaign and as a .w3n it just crashes, is there a guide somewhere to how make it work as a campaign?

 

[Ravager16829]

Hello! I installed the Quenching mod but I can't load your campaign there, as a .cque it says that isn't a valid campaign and as a .w3n it just crashes, is there a guide somewhere to how make it work as a campaign?

You don't need the Quenching mod at all, but if you have already it, be sure to turn off the Quenching graphic modifications (textures/terrains) before playing this campaign.

 

[Blazethesage]

I don't think going back to the terribly-spliced "Hellscream" is necessary. We don't even know that Games Workshop is actually the reason for the change in the first place.

In all seriousness, I am begging you to just use the "Grom" audio if/when you eventually get to the Invasion of Kalimdor. The Hellscream Splice sounds absolutely horrific, and is, in my view, one of the bigger blunders of Reforged outside of feature/content removal; if they wanted to avoid saying "Grom" so bad, they should have re-recorded the damn dialogue like was part of the initial promises.

I don't know what reason they had for the change, and while there are theories, none of them are worth consideration for a fan-content creator like you. At absolute worst, if anyone with any semblance of power did say anything, you could just go back to the Hellscream audio then, with a note about actually being made to do so, instead of simply tip-toeing around what may in fact turn out to be nothing.