Warcraft III: Community Edition

[Benji]

@MindWorX I am trying to load custom FDF-files for a while now and I cannot make it work. Since you support (most) of the new frame natives, I assumed, the W3CE can handle custom frame loading via TOC- and FDF-files.
However, I found out that BlzLoadTOCFile always returns false. Is this due to not being implemented? In this case I would see a logging entry in the log file, right? (like it does for other funktions)

The TOC-file is farely simple (1 file and a blank line at the end) and the FDF-file exists at the expected path. This normally loads in Reforged, but does not work with W3CE.

This is the code I use to load the TOC-file (works fine on Reforged):

OnInit.map("InitTOC", function()
    local path = "ui\\Frames.toc"
    local success = BlzLoadTOCFile(path)
    if success then
        print("Successfully loaded TOC file: " .. path)
    else
        error("Could not load TOC file: " .. path)
    end
end, Debug and Debug.getLine() or nil)

W3CE: "Cannot load TOC file ..."
Reforged: "Successfully loaded TOC file ..."

Any clues?

 

[Tasyen]

I think Reforged was better with non-Ascii in fdf.

 

[Benji]

@MindWorX I found out that BlzLoadTOCFile always returns false. Is this due to not being implemented?

I managed to fix the issue. The problem was, once again, sitting in front of the computer, being dumb enough to pass a wrong path to the function and wondering why things do not work. Better do not experiment late at night, I suppose...
Sorry for wasting your time

 

[Jackige]

I think the last preforged edition is 1.31.1.12164

 

[Pekisa7]

Hello everybody. Its Pekisa7. I downloaded and followed instructions on how to boot up Warcraft 3 community edition but it didn't work. Can someone help me on how to fix this issue?

Hello does anybody know?

 

[Retera]

Thank you for contacting Customer Support. We are currently experiencing a high volume of tickets and are not able to respond to your issue at this time. We have provided some resources below that may be of help resolving the issue. If you are still in need of assistance, please respond and a Game Master will assist you as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.

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[Pekisa7]

Thank you for contacting Customer Support. We are currently experiencing a high volume of tickets and are not able to respond to your issue at this time. We have provided some resources below that may be of help resolving the issue. If you are still in need of assistance, please respond and a Game Master will assist you as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.

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What does this code mean?

 

[Retera]

It may mean you need to install the dependencies from the front page description of Community Edition.

Dependencies​

• Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015 (IMPORTANT: x86/32-bit, even if your Windows installation is x64/64-bit)
• .NET Desktop Runtime 6 (IMPORTANT: x86/32-bit, even if your Windows installation is x64/64-bit)
• Windows 7 and above is supported, MacOS is not supported at all.

Were you able to verify if your computer had the necessary dependencies installed? It should not hurt to attempt installing them again.

 

[Elprede]

Can't install c++ visual redistributable for visual studio 2015. I have a newer version

It does not matter what version of Visual Studio you got. You just need those specific Visual C++ Redistributable packages installed on your computer.

 

[Pekisa7]

My map can't open in the world editor.

 

[Elprede]

If you want to use the new API functions, you just need to replace the common.j file with the Community Editon's one.

You can then continue working on your map in the version of the world editor that you originally worked on the map in.

 

[Pekisa7]

If you want to use the new API functions, you just need to replace the common.j file with the Community Editon's one.

You can then continue working on your map in the version of the world editor that you originally worked on the map in.

How to download common.j?

 

[Elprede]

You can download the file at common.j or copy the script from common.j

 

[Pekisa7]

You can download the file at common.j or copy the script from common.j

Where to put common.j? I don't have retali scripts folder

 

[Elprede]

It depends on the patch. If you are working on your map from patch 1.29+, then you need to replace the file in C:\Users\UserName\Documents\Warcraft III\JassHelper or put the file in <Warcraft III Installation Folder>/retail/scripts folder. Create a scripts folder if you don't have it.

If you choose to replace the file in your Documents folder, you need to set the file to read-only after replacement to prevent the game from replacing the file with the game's common.j file.

 

[Pekisa7]

It depends on the patch. If you are working on your map from patch 1.29+, then you need to replace the file in C:\Users\UserName\Documents\Warcraft III\JassHelper or put the file in <Warcraft III Installation Folder>/retail/scripts folder. Create a scripts folder if you don't have it.

If you choose to replace the file in your Documents folder, you need to set the file to read-only after replacement to prevent the game from replacing the file with the game's common.j file.

I replaced the common.j file in documets folder it dosen't work and i have 1.29+. And I checked read only.

 

[Insanity_AI]

My map can't open in the world editor.

What error does the editor give you? I'm pretty sure not having the right common.j does not make the editor fail to open maps, it's likely that either the map was edited in a newer editor (after 1.29 version) or by modded editor that adds custom GUI actions that the regular editor cannot read.

If it's a newer editor, then you have to keep using that new editor, not the 1.29 one.

If it's a modded editor, you need to find that editor's triggerdata.txt file and using the local files trick to replace the game's (or rather, the editor's) own triggerdata.txt.

Either way, map not opening in the editor isn't really a W3CE problem.

 

[Pekisa7]

Yup. I was afraid that would happen. I've created my map in 1.3.1 so I guess that's why it doesn't work. Well that sucks. Guess I'll have to do it on Reforged . But I'll just wait for blizzcon 2026 for blizzard to return classic client if not then I'll do it on Reforged I guess.

 

[Insanity_AI]

The upside is that W3CE can play maps created up to 2.0.0 Reforged version editor, I doubt the latest reforged maps can be played due to .w3i file format being changed in the most recent patch

 

[Pandaprewmaster325]

so this is community edition? well we finally meet , its......an honor now in all honesty i didnt sort of take this that seriously but the feature of playing latest maps is huge! im considering getting this thing RN

 

[Pekisa7]

The upside is that W3CE can play maps created up to 2.0.0 Reforged version editor, I doubt the latest reforged maps can be played due to .w3i file format being changed in the most recent patch

My map can't. When I boot it up in the community edition. Its says invalid and missing

 

[BogdanW3]

My map can't. When I boot it up in the community edition. Its says invalid and missing

The world editor for 1.29 won't be able to open the maps in any case, it's not part of the modification. The game itself should be able to, so if it indeed can't, that's a different issue; on a more general note, this thread seems to have diverged?

1) @Pekisa7 did you succeed in making W3CE (the game itself) run? If not, feel free to comment again with more information about how it "didn't work" and maybe someone can help
2) as a general guidance, if you made your map in a new version of the world editor, it will not work in the old world editor, and W3CE does not attempt to mitigate that, use a new world editor, and only the game itself via W3CE (patch 2.0.3 support might still not have been released, so also bear that in mind; 1.31.1 maps ought to work)

 

[Pekisa7]

The world editor for 1.29 won't be able to open the maps in any case, it's not part of the modification. The game itself should be able to, so if it indeed can't, that's a different issue; on a more general note, this thread seems to have diverged?

1) @Pekisa7 did you succeed in making W3CE (the game itself) run? If not, feel free to comment again with more information about how it "didn't work" and maybe someone can help
2) as a general guidance, if you made your map in a new version of the world editor, it will not work in the old world editor, and W3CE does not attempt to mitigate that, use a new world editor, and only the game itself via W3CE (patch 2.0.3 support might still not have been released, so also bear that in mind; 1.31.1 maps ought to work)

Well. I did make my map in 1.3.1 but as I said when I boot up world editor it dosent seem to open it also I've activated community editon. I've also replaced common.j file in the instructions you told me. Also checked read only noting happend as I've seen . Also whre can I find the new world editor via War3CE?

 

[BogdanW3]

Well. I did make my map in 1.3.1 but as I said when I boot up world editor it dosent seem to open it also I've activated community editon. I've also replaced common.j file in the instructions you told me. Also checked read only noting happend as I've seen . Also whre can I find the new world editor via War3CE?

W3CE does not include a world editor, I am saying to use the one you already did, your 1.31 world editor. Moreover, don't do anything with replacing common.j for now, it is not to be needed for normal map development; W3CE is only for playing your map

 

[Pekisa7]

I understand. But I can't finish my map

W3CE does not include a world editor, I am saying to use the one you already did, your 1.31 world editor. Moreover, don't do anything with replacing common.j for now, it is not to be needed for normal map development; W3CE is only for playing your map

Okay. But I can't finish my map for now since I don't have a higher patch for classic to work on my map.

 

[Insanity_AI]

You can find the version you need in wc3 download archive.

 

[Pekisa7]

You can find the version you need in wc3 download archive.

Thanks. But I used 1.3.1. patch. I don't think there are any classic patches avaliable after that.

 

[BogdanW3]

Thanks. But I used 1.3.1. patch. I don't think there are any classic patches avaliable after that.

Then use exactly 1.31.1?

 

[Pekisa7]

Then use exactly 1.31.1?

Yes I used that patch 1.3.1.1 backup

 

[Insanity_AI]

then go to that archive and open the "Game Files" tab in that post and get 1.31.1 from there

 

[Ravager16829]

@Pekisa7 Your questions sounds like confusing.
You said that you don't have a higher patch for WC3 Classic, but you are using 1.31.1?
1.31.1 is the last pre-Reforged patch. The next one (1.32) was tied with Battle.net, iirc.

 

[Pekisa7]

then go to that archive and open the "Game Files" tab in that post and get 1.31.1 from there

But I used 1.3.1.1. backup

@Pekisa7 Your questions sounds like confusing.
You said that you don't have a higher patch for WC3 Classic, but you are using 1.31.1?
1.31.1 is the last pre-Reforged patch. The next one (1.32) was tied with Battle.net, iirc.

I know . I don't have a higher patch than 1.3.1.1 for classic.

 

[Ravager16829]

But I used 1.3.1.1. backup


I know . I don't have a higher patch than 1.3.1.1 for classic.

Just for a small correction: 1.31.1 is NOT technically the latest Warcraft III patch. It's the latest one for pre-Reforged clients.

To get the latest Warcraft III patch, log on to Battle.net with your account that has Reign of Chaos key (must be legit), go to "Games & Subscription" section in your account overview, and you'll find the downloader for Warcraft III. Be warned that you are forced to use the Battle.net Launcher thing in order to play the latest patch that now weighs around ~30GB, and that literally breaks everything related to pre-1.32 (World Editor especially; there's a small workaround to counter that issue, though), but it should be enough to play on the latest patch with Classic graphics. Be sure to make a backups on your maps before installing the latest patch (you can no longer open your maps if they were saved with the 1.32+ World Editor).

 

[Pekisa7]

Just for a small correction: 1.31.1 is NOT technically the latest Warcraft III patch. It's the latest one for pre-Reforged clients.

To get the latest Warcraft III patch, log on to Battle.net with your account that has Reign of Chaos key (must be legit), go to "Games & Subscription" section in your account overview, and you'll find the downloader for Warcraft III. Be warned that you are forced to use the Battle.net Launcher thing in order to play the latest patch that now weighs around ~30GB, and that literally breaks everything related to pre-1.32 (World Editor especially; there's a small workaround to counter that issue, though), but it should be enough to play on the latest patch with Classic graphics. Be sure to make a backups on your maps before installing the latest patch (you can no longer open your maps if they were saved with the 1.32+ World Editor).

No thanks I don't want to play reforged. Id rather wait if they give back classic warcraft 3 on blizcon 2026. But i doubt that. If that dosen't happen well deforged here I come. Very sad honestly.

 

[Ravager16829]

No thanks I don't want to play reforged. Id rather wait if they give back classic warcraft 3 on blizcon 2026. But i doubt that. If that dosen't happen well deforged here I come. Very sad honestly.

Same mate.
Blizzard Activision has completely lost their minds since 2020, and it only got worse with Warcraft 30th anniversary update.
Right now I'm stuck with the Classic client.

 

[Pekisa7]

Same mate.
Blizzard Activision has completely lost their minds since 2020, and it only got worse with Warcraft 30th anniversary update.
Right now I'm stuck with the Classic client.

Well at least you get to put out your maps for classic. While I have to wait for something to happen like a higher patch 1.3.2 for classic so I can put my map on hive. But newsflash it never will.

Same mate.
Blizzard Activision has completely lost their minds since 2020, and it only got worse with Warcraft 30th anniversary update.
Right now I'm stuck with the Classic client.

When is the communty editon gonna include 1.31.1? Or it already does?

 

[Insanity_AI]

When is the communty editon gonna include 1.31.1? Or it already does?

As stated previously, W3CE can already play maps up to version 2.0.2

 

[Pekisa7]

As stated previously, W3CE can already play maps up to version 2.0.3 (Reforged)

But It dosen't let me open mine which is made in 1.31.1

 

[Insanity_AI]

Then make a bug report about it, describe the error that occurs when you try to launch the game, or at the very least share the map

 

[Pekisa7]

Then make a bug report about it, describe the error that occurs when you try to launch the game, or at the very least share to map

Well when I try to open the map in the community edition its says invalid can't open the map and level data missing.

 

[Insanity_AI]

Which means it can't open the .w3i file from within the map, here's what you'll do:

• Download Ladik's MPQ Editor
• extract war3map.w3i from your map
• send that file over here so we can figure out what's wrong

PS: I hope you're aware we're talking about the game not opening the map, not the editor
PS2: Alternatively you can just send the map over

 

[Insanity_AI]

Because fixing a bug typically involves being able to have multiple people reproduce the issue you are having. If you do not want to send the map, there's the option of only sending the war3map.w3i file.

Not that I can fix the bug, but I can write a more detailed bug report for the team when they eventually get to it

 

[Pekisa7]

Because fixing a bug typically involves being able to have multiple people reproduce the issue you are having. If you do not want to sent the map, there's the option of only sending the war3map.w3i file.

Not that I can fix the bug, but I can write a more detailed bug report for the team when they eventually get to it

 

[Pekisa7]

Because fixing a bug typically involves being able to have multiple people reproduce the issue you are having. If you do not want to send the map, there's the option of only sending the war3map.w3i file.

Not that I can fix the bug, but I can write a more detailed bug report for the team when they eventually get to it

Sorry I got problems sending war3map.w3i. Here is the whole map.

 

[Insanity_AI]

Seems like there's no issue loading the map. Are you perhaps not opening the right executable of the game?

You need to launch W3CE.Launcher.exe file, then you should find this version number on the main menu.

 

[Pekisa7]

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Seems like there's no issue loading the map. Are you perhaps not opening the right executable of the game?

You need to launch W3CE.Launcher.exe file, then you should find this version number on the main menu.
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Silly me. I tought you guys can help me finish my map on the community edition editor not play the map but sorry my fault that you didn't understand me. We didn't understand each other very well . I tought I could finish my map on the coummunity edition somehow but that aint happening.

 

[Insanity_AI]

Ah, well, there's the thing, there is no "Community Edition editor"

Community Edition is only the modification for the game, the editor you're likely trying to open is just the simple WC3 1.29.2 World Editor

 

[Pekisa7]

Ah, well, there's the thing, there is no "Community Edition editor"

Community Edition is only the modification for the game, the editor you're likely trying to open is just the simple WC3 1.29.2 World Editor

I understand. Thanks for the help and understanding.

 

[Retera]

I tought I could finish my map on the coummunity edition somehow but that aint happening.

Have you tired "HiveWE" the Hive World Editor? It has been some time since I tried it, but it might be a possible solution.

 

[Pekisa7]

Have you tired "HiveWE" the Hive World Editor? It has been some time since I tried it, but it might be a possible solution.

I tried it now . It dosen't seem to work for me. And I don't really like it.