You ask, we'll answer!

[Thyrael]

If you got any questions related to this project, this is the place to ask them. My team and me will do our best to answer them.

Thy

 

[Xezko]

Hey man! its good that you have a forum for your project here!
Anyway, you said "You ask, we'll answer!"
there is any other guy in your team?

 

[Thyrael]

Yes, Goldendemon. He is german like me and will work on the terrain and as a moderator for this forum.

 

[FullScale]

Since it appears you have a great capacity for editing in warcraft - why emulate concepts from other games when you could create something new?

 

[Thyrael]

Cause I simply LOVE warcraft and it's universe But nevertheless there are some parts I dislike. And by creating this project I'll try to remove those annoying parts. Further I do this as a kind of training for my studies. I'm studying mediainformatics. Creating a complete game will comsume much more of my time. And that won't be good for my studies *g*

 

[Ricardo Irving]

What features will it contain? I will join the team, but I'm not German. That will save you trouble from the map or campaign being rejected due to accidental German in there.

 

[Vercas]

Will you make your graphical interface systems public?

 

[Thyrael]

Will you make your graphical interface systems public?

I won't release a system to public before the entire project have been finished.

And even then, it will require a lot of work to get those system easy to use for custom mappers. They require custom models, textures and a huge amount of coding. And they were made to fit into this map. First step into that direction was, that I switched from pure GUI to vJASS/JASS and redid everything.

Nevertheless you can send me a PM and ask question. Most time I'm willing to help, but I won't give away the unique features.

I think I'll release an opensource version one day, but not now

 

[Vercas]

Okay!

I see you answered the next question I was going to ask, about the scripting language used here.

vJASS and JASS are cool.

One more thing:
Is your map running an internal core?
I mean... triggers that permanently supply the actions in game...

Oh and one extra thing:
Are you going to make this a campaign one day?

This project seems the best here at hive. But that's just the appearence. I can't wait to see it.

 

[Thyrael]

One more thing:
Is your map running an internal core?
I mean... triggers that permanently supply the actions in game...

I'm not pretty sure, if I understood you right. But there is kind of ingame intervall that checks for different events like camera adjustment, movement, selection etc.

Oh and one extra thing:
Are you going to make this a campaign one day?

The map will come along as a kind of campaign. It will contains several submaps connected to eachother, so if you enter a dungeon, an extra map will load. By that way we can make better use of the limits of doodads etc. And the laoding times will be reduced, cause no need of a 480x480 map if you can have several 128x128 ones. I'm pretty sure, that after the main game is finished and the bugs have been removed, I will add some kind of addon.

 

[Vercas]

I do not recommend using vJASS in campaigns.
Of course, you can use it but it's hard, and you can sometimes fuck up a whole campaign with this.

For the doodads limit... Use JNGP's Grimoire Remove WE Limits feature.

Edit:
For the internal core stuff, take a look at this example: http://www.wc3c.net/showthread.php?t=87027
This map runs an internal core, a vector system.
Things like that. ^_^

 

[Thyrael]

I do not recommend using vJASS in campaigns.
Of course, you can use it but it's hard, and you can sometimes fuck up a whole campaign with this.

I'm pretty sure we'll figure out how we prevent the map from getting corrupted by the use ov vJASS.

For the doodads limit... Use JNGP's Grimoire Remove WE Limits feature.

I allready use JNGP and all its subfeatures. The limit isn't that problem. We'll trying to keep the amount of data that needs to be loaded for a mp to a minimum. So having more maps with less filze is better than having one very huge one.

Edit:
For the internal core stuff, take a look at this example: http://www.wc3c.net/showthread.php?t=87027
This map runs an internal core, a vector system.
Things like that. ^_^

I make use of variations of the famous DGUI, MATH and CAMERA system made by ashujon. I adapted them for my needs. So yes, this project uses internal core/s.

 

[Vercas]

Two internal cores is like a galactic conflict. So don't mention that.

Maps with internal cores are nice.

 

[Goldendemon]

The Doodadlimit is no problem :>
I allready worked some days with JNG

 

[Manoo]

Hi, i have a question your models have World of Warcraft animations or it's your created?

 

[Thyrael]

Hi, i have a question your models have World of Warcraft animations or it's your created?

All custom models you see in the videos and screenshots are scratchmade by me. No imports, no edits. Same for the used textures.

 

[Slaydon]

Will it show in English when we download it? Or will it stay in your language?

 

[Vercas]

I hope it's in english.
I hate non-english maps.

 

[Thyrael]

For sure it will be in english, but I thought about an option for german subtitles as well.

 

[Vercas]

First think about the english ones!

 

[Thyrael]

Like I said, it will be in english, but maybe we'll add an option that will enable german subtitles.

 

[Vercas]

I know, lol.

 

[Slaydon]

Will this have an "esc" menu?

 

[Thyrael]

Your hero will have a skill called Interface or Inventory. By clicking that button the fullscreenmenu pops up. The ESCkey will be usd to exit the menus and skip cinematics as well as textmessages etc.

 

[Xezko]

how many classes and races will be there? :O

 

[Thyrael]

In the first release there will be only one race: human. And that only in its male version. In later version I will add a female version too. There is no need of classes, cause you can chose your class yourself by spending your talentpoints and training your favorite weapons/armourtype. 6 different talenttrees with a total of 67 different skills and 29 points to spend in each tree will offer enough options I think.

 

[Slaydon]

will you need an Inventory + Merchant template for each map? or will it be in one,

and instead of PMing you about this,

How to model in a shape? not circles , i got gmax.

 

[Xezko]

Ok, first version: human.
So, you plain to add some other races? :x

 

[Thyrael]

will you need an Inventory + Merchant template for each map? or will it be in one,

I'm not completly sure, what you meant with that question. You know the inventory. And the merchants are NPCs that wander around the map or sell out of shops.

Ok, first version: human.
So, you plain to add some other races? :x

The story will take place in a human dominated world. And to fit into the plot the race will be human. Maybe in some future addons there will be additional races to chose from.

 

[Vercas]

I love Dark Elves.
(I would need a condom to show you how much do I love the Dark Elves, but I would also need a cute, healthy Dark Elf)
If you'll ever think about additional races, please, do the Dark Elves first.

 

[Slaydon]

I meant the hidden area on the map, will you create alot of those or just one ?

 

[Thyrael]

I meant the hidden area on the map, will you create alot of those or just one ?

There is no other way to use this this system I made without having such an area in every map. So in every map that contains an fullscreenmenu there will be such a hidden area.

 

[Hiude]

Just curious, any vague guess on when the demo will be released? In three months? Maybe even a year?

 

[Thyrael]

I've done with my exams. That means I have a free time of about 2 months.We will work during this time and try to complete as much as possible. I won't give out a fix release date at this very moment cause it only will stress me up^^

 

[Vercas]

Nice to hear that.

I have two months left of vacation.

I have some questions...

Are you going to have more towns in the world?
If the hero dies, he will revive, right? If yes, is there any cost?
Will the NPC's be interactible? Like you can talk to them and get quests. Trade and stuff.
Pets? Mounts? Flying Mounts? All of them? It would be nice.
Will the map(s) be protected or open source?

 

[Thyrael]

Are you going to have more towns in the world?

Yes, there will be several towns, villages and regions in the game.

If the hero dies, he will revive, right? If yes, is there any cost?

That depends on what side you on. Basically reviving won't cost anything. But you might will be ask doing a favor for your revivor.

Will the NPC's be interactible? Like you can talk to them and get quests. Trade and stuff.

Yes, the NPC's will be fully interactable. That means, you'll can talk to them to hear the newest gossips and ask for quests or information. You can trade with traders and try to pickpock people. Some special NPC's will offer special actions.

Pets? Mounts? Flying Mounts? All of them? It would be nice.

Mounts will be in the game. Flying one only in lategame or even in the first addon. Pets would be fun, so i set it on the wishlist^^

Will the map(s) be protected or open source?

The maps will be protected. After the game is complete we'll release a unprotected version. But during the creation process there won't be unprotected maps.

 

[Vercas]

Now another question:
How much did you play Gothic/Gothic II/Gothic 3?
I love Gothic 3.

 

[Thyrael]

I played Gothic I and II and I liked it. Why do you ask?^^

 

[Vercas]

Cause your ideas sound like you want to re-make the Gothic 3.
They same too much.
I'm going to love this map!

 

[Thyrael]

Funny, I've never played Gothic III ^^ I'm simply annoyed of that fast mad rpgs. And I want to try out how far you can go using the WC3 engine.

 

[syltman]

How will the environment of the terrain in the first map(s) be? (Like forests, jungles)

 

[Thyrael]

Kind of mountain region with forest. Don't know the needed words in english to describe it correctly ^^

 

[I)eadnerzhul]

So far, all you've done with your project is absolutely mind-blowingly incredible. I have a question, though: how is the combat going to be? Are you going to make a new combat system for this mod?

Also, will there be voice-acting?

 

[Thyrael]

So far, all you've done with your project is absolutely mind-blowingly incredible. I have a question, though: how is the combat going to be? Are you going to make a new combat system for this mod?

The combat system is quite simple. Its like the normal one in wc3. I wrote a damage detectionsystem to make things like dodge, block, parry, miss crit and resist work. An additional feature is that different weapons effect your dmgoutput and the animations of your hero. Another difference is the focus target / spelltarget feature. You'll be able to launch your spells on your stored spelltarget without having it to reselect. And I think I don't have to point on the actionbar once again^^

Also, will there be voice-acting?

For the cinematics there will be voice acting. To give every NPC in the world a voice it will require around 30 people^^ So that has not such high priority.

 

[I)eadnerzhul]

The combat system is quite simple. Its like the normal one in wc3. I wrote a damage detectionsystem to make things like dodge, block, parry, miss crit and resist work. An additional feature is that different weapons effect your dmgoutput and the animations of your hero. Another difference is the focus target / spelltarget feature. You'll be able to launch your spells on your stored spelltarget without having it to reselect. And I think I don't have to point on the actionbar once again^^

It sounds good, but I suggest you atleast make the attacking in the game Diablo-style, where you have to click an enemy each time to attack him instead of automatically attacking them. Makes the game more interactive and fun.

For the cinematics there will be voice acting. To give every NPC in the world a voice it will require around 30 people^^ So that has not such high priority.

Understandable.

 

[Rifle-Man]

I saw videos and screenshots, and what can I tell: the best thing I have ever seen. When will we be pleased to see the beta? I can't wait!

 

[AKAIMAX]

I got a question about your buttons and pictures. I can't seem to attach the skins. They all turn white. Here's a link to the map:http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/suggestions-604/tech-tree-127305/index4.html#post1222621

Its the first post on the page. The destructalbe has the skin attached but it never shows. Even with the change texture function. Please help me out.

 

[Thyrael]

You have to set up the texture destructables as "destructables", not as "pathing blockers". And warclub can only target trees. So the destructables must be targeted as trees ingame not as decoration. I changed it.

 

[AKAIMAX]

Sweet thanks. Now I could finish the inventory system.+rep.

EDIT: Why do they have like half of the texture gone? Like the button you click, it has random lines and thats it.

 

[Thyrael]

The replaceable textures used by wc3(31-34 for the different trees) are mostly transparent. Further you have to unwrap the texture cortrectly on the models. If the model is a square and the texture a rectangle, it won't be completly shown without correct unwrapping.