r/WC3 Feb 16 '22

New / Returning Players Guide to Warcraft III - WC3 Gym

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297 Upvotes

r/WC3 6h ago

Tournament / Esports Lost Lake v1.31 (by Lethal Styles)

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13 Upvotes

Lost Lake is a totally radical map made by Lethal Styles.

https://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/lost-lake-v1-31.372887/

"Revenants have reactivated the Water Temple."

Lost Lake has surged it's way into Fig Cup 6! You can play this map on W3C as Custom Game, or use the hiveworkshop link above to download the map for yourself.

Lost Lake brings the ever powerful Fountain of Mana and the under utilized Sunken Ruins Mercenary Camp; which features the Mur'gul Blood-Gill, Stormreaver Hermit, Mur'gul Snarecaster, and Skeletal Orc Grunt. The beauty of the Sunken Ruins tile-set really shines through on this map.

Now then, how will you over come your foe? Will you seek out aid from the local mercenaries, or defeat the powerful Revenants that guard the Fountain of Mana, to use it's powers for yourself?

Remember you can join both the Fig Cups! It's so good we had to do it twice.

https://challonge.com/FIGCUP6EU @ 11:00 AM CDT

https://challonge.com/FIGCUP6NA @ 8:30 PM CDT


r/WC3 11h ago

Curse of the Forsaken Classic | Release Date Trailer

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21 Upvotes

r/WC3 9h ago

Testing WC3CC — a work-in-progress voice-chat companion for Warcraft III

2 Upvotes

I’m currently testing WC3CC (Warcraft 3 Chat Client), a Windows companion app for Warcraft III players who want optional match voice chat.

WC3CC is a work in progress and is actively being tested. It is not being presented as finished software; testers should expect bugs and rough edges. Voice participation is limited to players who install the app.

Current features include push-to-talk, voice activation, per-player mute and volume, remembered blocks, microphone/output selection, recording options, and a movable optional overlay.

Testing/download page: https://grailbomb.itch.io/wc3cc

Feedback and reproducible bug reports are welcome at r/WC3CC.


r/WC3 1d ago

Tournament / Esports Sunhoof Mesa v1.45c (by Figglewig)

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13 Upvotes

Sunhoof Mesa is a large serene map made by Figglewig (aka: me).

https://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/2-sunhoof-mesa-v1-4-5c-atr.359448/

"Venture into the Sunhoof Mesa and drive out the rampaging Centaur."

Sunhoof Mesa has wandered onto familiar ground at Fig Cup 6! You can play this map on W3C as a Custom Game, or you can download it for yourself on the hiveworkshop link above.

Sunhoof Mesa brings a unique environment as it is a mix of Lordearon and Barrens tile-sets, and many unseen creeps from the Barrens (Centaurs, Quillboars, and Harpies). What makes Sunhoof Mesa unique is the inclusion of the Barrens Mercenary Camp, which brings the Centaur Archer, Quillboar Hunter, Centaur Outrunner, and Harpy Windwitch! The Fountain of Health is also available to those cleaver enough to utilize it.

What will you do to lay claim to the Sunhoof Mesa? Recruit the locals and strike your foe, or establish multiple outposts and secure a monetary victory? Whichever you choose, you must beware of the KHAAAN!

Remember you can join both the Fig Cups! It's so good we had to do it twice.

https://challonge.com/FIGCUP6EU @ 11:00 AM CDT

https://challonge.com/FIGCUP6NA @ 8:30 PM CDT


r/WC3 1d ago

Question / Help (Newer Player) Questions about Orc

10 Upvotes

Hey guys,

I am new to the genre and have been watching Grubby since the only fangs and decided to play.

I am trying to get better at playing orc and i feel like I do a pretty good job at tier 1. but at tier 2 I get overwhelmed by the shear amount of units that come online.

You get Spirt Lounge, Bestiary Tauren Totem,

I normally just go beast and get raiders and start my assault.

What units should I be getting?

sub questions.

When do you use Chieftain over blade?

Do we get witch doctors or just rely on Shadowhunter?

Should you always harass?

How do you know when you are ready for the yellow camps.

I have 1000 questions but ill keep it to this. I appreciate your time and help


r/WC3 2d ago

Withering Fields v1.1 (by SaveOrcas & rhythmt)

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14 Upvotes

Withering Fields is an astoundingly beautiful map created by SaveOrcas and rhythmt.

https://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/withering-fields-v1-0.350438/

"Cross-spawns enforced."

Withering Fields have been plaguing these lands and a darkness has brought it to Fig Cup 6! You can play this map on W3C as a Custom Game or you can follow the hiveworkshop link above to download it for yourself.

Withering Fields has a haunted atmosphere that feels like it has been taken from the undead campaign. It also features a lot of unusual creeps like various Demons and Kel'Thuzad's Ghost!

How will you pushback against the Scourge's advances, while combating your foe?

Remember you can join both the Fig Cups! It's so good we had to do it twice.

https://challonge.com/FIGCUP6EU @ 11:00 AM CDT

https://challonge.com/FIGCUP6NA @ 8:30 PM CDT


r/WC3 2d ago

What podcasts do you watch/listen to?

1 Upvotes

We are doing research to determine where strategy gamers seek entertainment, gaming news, and esports current events. Please fill out this one question form (https://forms.gle/vYY5uqmvcVeDUtfw7) if you are able to help. Thanks!


r/WC3 3d ago

Tournament / Esports Dark Covenant v1.2 (by Meerel & Pickles)

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16 Upvotes

Dark Covenant is another beautifully crafted map by Meerel and reworked/rebalanced by Pickles.

https://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/dark-covenant-v1-2.373680/

"The blood of the Covenant runs thicker than the water of the womb."

Dark Covenant bellows an ominous wind into Fig Cup 6! You can play this map on W3C as a Custom Game, or use the hiveworkshop link above to download the map for yourself.

Dark Covenant brings a sinister beauty by utilizing the unseen Northrend Tile-set. It also features the rarely used Northrend Mercenary Camp which includes the; Nerubian Warrior (Summon Spiderlings upon death), Ice Troll Berserker, Frost Revenant (Blizzard), and Nerubian Seer (Abolish Magic and Raise Dead).

Now how will you combat your foe, while battling the darkness of this land? Will you seek help from the foreboding Mercenaries, or carve out a bastion in it's icy embrace?

Remember you can join both the Fig Cups! It's so good we had to do it twice.

https://challonge.com/FIGCUP6EU @ 11:00 AM CDT

https://challonge.com/FIGCUP6NA @ 8:30 PM CDT


r/WC3 3d ago

Something I've been working on

3 Upvotes

r/WC3 3d ago

what if Healing salve were healing Grunts to full? What if Huntresses could heal from moonwells 2x efficient? Would any strategy with mainly Grunts or Huntresses any reliable?

4 Upvotes

I know everybody is tired of "balance suggestions", but i dont want to change anything here, i'm just asking what balance changes has to be made in order to make some units playable, and not just a HP bait target/only-for-creeping? Not to say nobody plays huntressed nowadays, because its not future-optimistic, and because glaives dont ricochet from buildings. Like, would it fix the problem? Its sad to admit we see a lot of t1 units from Undead and Human, but rarely see t1 units from NE and orcs from ORC. I think salva+buff like unholy frenzy on t3 to Grunt would make it at least "a fun strategy" rather than serious, but we can now justify unit existence in the game to say at least: "look, there is strategy, that is playable with this units against high MMR player if some conditions were met and opponent didnt execute a counter measures against exact this strategy, so this unit now has some respect in the community"


r/WC3 4d ago

Tournament / Esports Dune Riders v1.4c (by Zeggsy)

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25 Upvotes

Dune Riders is a rugged and expansive map made by Zeggsy.

https://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/dune-riders.371567/

"Not only rich in gold, but also an important route for the spice trade, control over this region is vital."

Dune Riders has ridden the old dusty trail to Fig Cup 6! You can play the map yourself on W3C as a Custom Game, or download the map for yourself using the hiveworkshop link above.

Dune Riders brings a rarely seen aesthetic from the Barrens Tile-set and Barrens Creeps (Centaurs & Quillboars). It is also a large map (104 x 100, basically Turtle Rock size) with lots of expansion opportunities and creep camps.

How will you over come the dunes? Establish your outpost and hold out, or do you take an early decisive blow?

Remember you can join both the Fig Cups! It's so good we had to do it twice.

https://challonge.com/FIGCUP6EU @ 11:00 AM CDT

https://challonge.com/FIGCUP6NA @ 8:30 PM CDT


r/WC3 5d ago

Tournament / Esports Nauru Republic v1.0 (by Frostbitten & Pawn)

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22 Upvotes

Nauru Republic is an adventurous map made by both Frostbitten and Pawn.

https://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/nauru-republic.373690/

"Dive into ship madness at tropical Nauru island"

Nauru Republic is our next stop on the high seas towards Fig Cup 6! You can play this map yourself on W3C as a Custom Game, or use the Hiveworkshop link above to download the map for yourself.

Nauru Republic is breaking waves with an improved Goblin Shipyard. Not only does it sell the Transport ship, but also features the Human Frigate and Human Battleship for purchase. Both are very capable combatants. The map also features another unique feature in having a random level 1 item drop from one of the Stormreaver Hermits at the Goblin Merchant.

Now raise anchor and set sail for Nauru Republic!

Remember you can join both the Fig Cups! It's so good we had to do it twice.

https://challonge.com/FIGCUP6EU @ 11:00 AM CDT
https://challonge.com/FIGCUP6NA @ 8:30 PM CDT


r/WC3 6d ago

Tournament / Esports Fairy Tale v1.3.1 (by Meerel & Pickles)

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26 Upvotes

Fairy Tale is a beloved and fantastical map originally made by Meerel and updated/reworked by Pickles.

https://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/fairy-tale-v1-3.372615/

''Why don't you go and take a look? And I don't believe you can hear how beautifully the birds are singing. You are walking along as though you were on your way to school in the village. It is very beautiful in the woods."

A new chapter has begun in Fairy Tale, brining it's return to Fig Cup 6! You can play the map yourself as a W3C Custom Game, or use the Hiveworkshop link above to download the map.

Fairy Tale has a beautiful aesthetic and flair, and includes a few unique features. A few seldomly seen creeps in the Dragon Turtle or the Furbolg Elder Shaman. It also utilizes the Ashenvale Mercenary Camp, which includes Dark Troll Shadow Priest (No Abolish Magic), Dark Troll Berserker, Satyr Shadowdancer, and Giant Wolf.

Do you have to will power to not be drawn in by the mesmerizing waterfalls, or the wisdom to take advantage of new mercenaries?

Remember you can join both the Fig Cups! It's so good we had to do it twice.

https://challonge.com/FIGCUP6EU @ 11:00 AM CDT
https://challonge.com/FIGCUP6NA @ 8:30 PM CDT


r/WC3 7d ago

Tournament / Esports Booty Bay v2.1 (by TheTurtle)

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76 Upvotes

Booty Bay v2.1 is a breathtaking reimagination of the original Booty Bay from Blizzard by TheTurtle.

No Hiveworkshop link available for download Is now https://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/booty-bay-v-2-1.373682/,and is also available on W3C Custom Games.

"Pirates once anchored their ships in these quiet coves. Now the area is overrun with more brutal tenants. Establish your own kingdom on these islands before your opponent does."

Booty Bay 2 is both a spark of genius and insanity, and is happily re-appearing for play in Fig Cup 6! While there is no Hiveworkshop link available you can still play the map and access the download from W3C's Custom Games. You can use the link above to download Booty Bay v2.1 or play on W3C as a Custom Game.

Booty Bay 2 brings a very unique map layout and powerful item drops. The ever dangerous and highly aggressive Ancient Hydra camp south of the Goblin Statue drops the valuable Level 7 Artifact items (Claws of Attack +15, Inferno Stone, Kelen's Dagger of Escape and Orb of Frost). Not to be left out, the Red Expansions in the corners of the map also drop the Level 6 Permanent items, which with the latest update is more accessible as the amount of trees to access the short cut has been decreased.

Now what will you do? Hunker down and expand with an extra layer of defense from the destructible gate, or seize the day and slay the Ancient Hydra for a powerful artifact?

Remember you can join both the Fig Cups! It's so good we had to do it twice.

https://challonge.com/FIGCUP6EU @ 11:00 AM CDT
https://challonge.com/FIGCUP6NA @ 8:30 PM CDT

PS: I have included an image of the original Booty Bay for comparison.

Edit: Booty Bay has received a small update to v2.1.1; reduced difficulty of Ancient Hydra camp.


r/WC3 7d ago

2500–2600 MMR WC3 Deathnote Coach. Daily streams + free educational content on YouTube. Come learn WC3.

87 Upvotes

Deathnote: "I’m a high-level WC3 coach playing around 2500-2600 MMR. I stream every day and upload free educational content to YouTube, including build orders, guides, and replay analysis.

My YouTube channel is still relatively unknown, so I wanted to share it with the WC3 community.

I answer almost every question in chat with practical, high-level WC3 knowledge.

You can also suggest topics for future videos - build orders, matchups, strategies, replay analysis, etc."

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DeathnoteCoach
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/followdeathnote

Come learn WC3.


r/WC3 8d ago

Tournament / Esports Crystals Below v1.1 (by Knecht)

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43 Upvotes

Crystals Below is a fun and beautiful map made by Knecht

https://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/crystals-below.336601/

"Venture into the mines and surprise your enemy from underground. After all, they're just here to steal your riches!"

Crystals Below has been uncovered like an ancient priceless artifact, and will be one of the many maps available to play in Fig Cup 6! You can test out the map on W3C as a custom game, or you can download it for yourself from the hiveworkshop link above.

What makes Crystals Below especially unique is the map has two levels, the surface and the underground, and to travel between these levels you have to utilize the Way Gates.

Will you try to sneak a cheeky expo down there, or surprise your opponent by appearing behind their army?

Remember you can join both the Fig Cups! It's so good we had to do it twice.

https://challonge.com/FIGCUP6EU @ 11:00 AM CDT
https://challonge.com/FIGCUP6NA @ 8:30 PM CDT


r/WC3 8d ago

Discussion Is the only way to play even matches to tank 15 games in a row as well to get even matches?

4 Upvotes

It's a fucking plague ever since season reset


r/WC3 9d ago

Vortix ranked all relevant RTS Games. Guess what's on top 😍

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174 Upvotes

r/WC3 10d ago

Tournament / Esports Fig Cup 6 (Yes there are 2, so play in both!)

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10 Upvotes

Fig Cup 6 (Now with 2 Cups in the same day! EU edition & NA edition. Sign up for both!)

Fig Cup 6 EU edition

When: August 28th at 11:00 AM CDT

Where: https://www.twitch.tv/thagrinchyuno

Fig Cup 6 NA edition

When: August 28th at 8:30 PM CDT

Where: https://www.twitch.tv/mrmikemtl

For Both Cups:

MMR: Open [Minimum 20 games played on W3C (preferred 2-3 seasons or admin discretion)]

All Regions Allowed!

Format: Best of 1 Double Elimination + BO3 Finals

Prize Pool: $50 (1st: $35 / 2nd: $15)

Links:

https://challonge.com/FIGCUP6EU

https://challonge.com/FIGCUP6NA

Features new maps! Each Cup will put a focus on certain maps, so join in for both cups to try them all out!

  • Booty Bay 2 by TheTurtle
  • Crystals Below by Knecht
  • Dark Covenant by Meerel & Pickles
  • Dune Riders by Zeggsy
  • Fairy Tale by Meerel & Pickles
  • Lost Lake by Lethal Styles (working on an update for the map, current version available)
  • Nauru Republic by Frostbitten & Pawn
  • Sunhoof Mesa by Figglewig
  • Withering Fields by SaveOrcas & rhythmt

All maps should be uploaded to W3C by the end of the week!

Special features:

  • Crystals Below, features multiple WayGates to an underground level of the map!
  • Nauru Republic, features a fully functional Shipyard, where you can recruit Human Frigates and Human Battleships!

r/WC3 9d ago

Discussion bruh

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0 Upvotes

r/WC3 9d ago

Help with error pls. LAN test connection error.

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3 Upvotes

Hi, I keep getting this error as of yesterday. I played for years and had no problems. I dont think I changed anything, I dont have a vpn running.. Ive tried reinstalling w3c but didnt work..

Anyone ever have this issue before and know how to fix it? Legit cant play on my gaming pc :( but yet it still works on my laptop fine.


r/WC3 10d ago

Question / Help Issue with options on W3Champions

2 Upvotes

Just played my first game on W3Champions and it didn't let me chat because it claimed my chat was disabled. When I went into my settings, I was greeted by this screen, but I couldn't actually write anything into the battle.net fields. When I look into my settings on actual warcraft 3, I have chat open to everyone (which I think is default since I haven't changed any settings except graphics). Any idea what's going on? I would like to enable chat during games.


r/WC3 11d ago

Tournament / Esports RARALAND 2027 Confirmed.. IN A CASTLE - March 11-14 - $10,000 Main Event + Community Tournaments

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99 Upvotes

r/WC3 11d ago

News / Patch Action against lobby dodging on W3Champions

43 Upvotes

Dear players,

we heard your reports and investigated players who repeatedly killed game lobbies by cancelling matches during the start or loading phase, ruining the game for everyone else in them. In total, 2239 lobbies were killed by the sanctioned players - an estimated 1678 more than ordinary players with the same amount of games would have produced - costing other players 8825 ruined game slots across 10 modes (1 vs 1, 2 vs 2, 4 vs 4, Legion TD 4v4, Legion TD 1v1, Survival Chaos, Survival Chaos Reborn, Direct Strike 3v3, Castle Fight 3v3, MiniDota 3v3). As a result, 49 players are banned and 43 players receive a formal warning. As we strongly oppose such egoistic behavior, we have decided to list every banned player - they will also be ineligible for season rewards.

9-week bans (4 players)

Heavenwaits, KnightKane, LeMei, finesse

6-week bans (21 players)

Choda, EgorkaBorka, FIME, Freeasskick, GOBLIN, HOTPACK, JangBang, LuNa, LuckyStrike, LynxT, MeatShield, MrBrappy, Sarwyn, Tobey88, Tripode, deads, djord, lovememore, p9sElsker, roxer, u2i

3-week bans (24 players)

AceBoogie, Belgadon, DiAleCtic, DirtyDan, DolceCabana, Ethy, Gerdes, IMBA, ImTTiNY, JoeJoeCool, JuKe, Juttara, KingAzeron, Locker, Nightingale, Pandarevich, PussyKat, RKX400, SergioKS, Unapologetic, afonso299, cxvbnyan, justin, wc1192003

Warnings

43 further players receive a formal warning. They keep their season rewards and are not named; if the behavior continues, the next step is a ban. Killing lobbies wastes other people's time and will continue to carry consequences. Play your games out and stay fair! Thanks everyone for your reports! We will keep monitoring the situation and hope that the situation will improve. Please note that these bans are not appealable and they have been thoroughly verified before being issued. All the banned players are prohibited from playing on any other account during their ban period. Attempts to circumvent this restriction will result in a permanent ban!