Make a scenario map on warcraft 3 world editor

How to Create a Scenario Map in Warcraft 3 Using the World Editor

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Are you tired of playing the same old campaign over and over again? Do you want to create your own unique experience for yourself or share it with friends? Look no further than creating a scenario map using Blizzard's powerful World Editor, included free with every copy of Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne.

In this article, we'll walk through the basic steps required to set up a new campaign and start building your very own custom scenarios. By following these simple instructions, you can be well on your way to creating your next epic adventure in Azeroth!

Step 1: Launch World Editor

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First things first - you need to have Warcraft III installed on your computer before you can access the World Editor. If you haven't already done so, double-click on 'WorldEditor.exe' located within your '\Warcraft III\Maps\Scenario' folder.

Once launched, click 'File' > 'New...' from the top menu bar and select either 'Singleplayer Campaign' or 'Campaign' depending on whether you want to create a single-player only campaign or one that can be played online with friends. For this example, we'll stick with creating a simple single-player scenario.

Step 2: Create New Map

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Once inside the World Editor's main interface, click anywhere within the large window area where your map will appear. You should now see several new tabs across the top of the screen:

* 'Map': This is where you'll actually design and build out all of your maps.

* 'Objectives': Here you can set up various objectives or goals for players to complete throughout their campaign.

Let's begin by creating a basic map. Double-click on 'Empty Map' under 'New Maps' in the left-hand panel (the one labeled as such). Give this new map whatever name you like - we'll call ours 'My First Scenario'.

Step 3: Add Units & Buildings

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Now that we have our blank slate of a map ready to go, let's add some units and buildings so things can get interesting! To do this:

1. Click on the 'Units' tab at the top left corner of World Editor.

2. Scroll through until you find 'Human Footman' (or whatever race/ unit type you prefer). Double-click on it to open up its properties window.

3. In here, under 'Spawn Type', select either 'Always' or a specific trigger such as when the player enters a certain area of the map.

Repeat these steps for any other units or buildings you want included in your scenario - remember that there's no limit!

Step 4: Set up Objectives

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With our basic setup complete, let's move onto setting up some objectives to give players something actual to work towards. To do this:

1. Click on the 'Objectives' tab at the top left corner of World Editor.

2. Double-click anywhere within the white space below 'Objective 0' - a new objective will appear labeled as such (e.g., 'Objective 1').

3. Give each objective a descriptive name, followed by an optional description in square brackets if desired.

For example:

* Objective: Defeat all enemy units on map

* Description: 'Eliminate every last enemy soldier to win the round!'

Repeat these steps as necessary for however many objectives you want included throughout your campaign. Don't forget to save regularly - especially after making any major changes!

And That's It!

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Congratulations, my friend! With these basic instructions under your belt (or whatever appendages are most comfortable when typing on a keyboard), you now have all the tools necessary to create and share your very own custom scenario maps using World Editor.

Remember always give proper credit where due - if someone else helped inspire or build upon their work in any way shape form then please be sure to mention them somewhere within your map's credits.txt file (located inside your Maps\Scenario folder). Happy mapping!

References:

* 'World of Warcraft Wiki: Scenario Map'. Retrieved 2023-02-15.

* Blizzard Entertainment. (2004). World Editor User Manual. Irvine, CA: Activision Blizzard Media Networks, Inc.

Make a scenario map on warcraft 3 world editor