Messages

[Welcome to the forums!]

Welcome to the forums! We're glad to have you here! :) You can register your account here, then feel free to introduce yourself in the Server.Warcraft2.online board & let us know who you are on the server.

1

Server.War2.ru / Re: Warcraft II - 29 years! War2Combat 5.0 released!

« on: Today at 07:10:09 PM »

this is, as always, just top tier Warcraft 2 quality content by Ed and other guys from russian community. Nothing more to congratulate for the work being set in here !

Now mods have easy access for more people and updates for war2Combat.

so ed, adding Stonia and Mist turns red may get mods up to date with this combat v5.0

2

Server.War2.ru / Re: vote to follow blizzard balance by default

« on: Today at 09:19:41 AM »

so ed, purists & conservatives will complain over and over again because game is not 100% as they have played for several years, so allow official-rebalance as option like rebalanced mode.

But this is tricky. As far as i know Triggers mode works with use map settings only, so allow official-rebalance to be used as melee or top vs bottom game-modes as well

3

Server.War2.ru / Re: Warcraft II Remaster: Private Games, Starting game count, FIRST GAME RE-BALANCE

« on: Today at 04:41:33 AM »

so, this is ranger

4

Server.War2.ru / Warcraft II Remaster: Private Games, Starting game count, FIRST GAME RE-BALANCE

« on: December 04, 2024, 07:06:53 PM »

https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/blizzard/t/warcraft-ii-remastered-patch-notes-101/52999

Warcraft 2 Remastered Patch Notes
Version 1.0.1 Build 2207
December 4, 2024
UI Updates

    Added Alliance Menu to online multiplayer games. Players can now change alliances, and share vision dynamically in game.
    Added classic Victory/Defeat Screen animation and SFX.
    Victory Screen now always displays the player as first in the list.
    Allow Folder Navigation when selecting Custom Scenarios when creating online lobby.
    Added “Map Default” option for resources in Custom Scenario / Multiplayer. It is now the default option.
    Added password protection option when creating a new lobby for multiplayer.
    Added countdown when launching lobby in multiplayer game.
    Added region indicators on the Lobby Selection screen.
    Improved Desync Error Messaging.

Gameplay

    Added Grid Key input option to the gameplay options.
    Balance Changes:
        Paladin:
            Heal mana cost per HP healed: 6 → 5
            Heal research time: 200 → 100 steps
            Exorcism research time: 200 → 150 steps
        Death Knight:
            Death and Decay:
                Mana cost per set of ‘rots’ created: 25 → 30
            Raise the Dead:
                Skeleton HP: 40 → 60
        Mage:
            Blizzard:
                Range: 12 → 10
        Ogre Mage
            Bloodlust:
                Duration: 1000 → 750
                Mana cost per unit enchanted: 50 → 60
                Double damage is now applied after armor reduction instead of before.
        Dragon / Gryphon
            Gold cost: 2500 → 2250
        Archer / Axethrower:
            Base piercing damage: 6 → 7
            Upgrade Axes/ Arrows 1:
                Damage increased: 1 → 2
                Gold cost: 300 → 200
                Lumber cost: 300 → 200
                Research time: 200 → 150 steps
            Upgrade Axes/ Arrows 2:
                Damage Increased: 1 → 2
                Gold cost: 900 → 600
                Lumber cost: 500 → 300
                Research time: 250 → 200 steps
            Longbow / Lightaxe Upgrades:
                Base piercing damage: 6 → 7
                Gold cost: 2000 → 1000
                Lumber cost: 0 → 300
                Research time: 250 → 200 steps
            Scouting Upgrades:
                Gold cost: 1500 → 500
                Lumber cost: 0 → 200
                Research time: 250 → 150 steps
            Ranger Marksmanship Upgrades:
                Gold cost: 2500 → 1000
                Research time: 250 → 200 steps
            Berserker Regeneration Upgrades:
                Gold cost: 3000 → 1000

Bugfixes

    Fixed a crash that was occurring when you have conflicting input with F10.
    Fixed a crash that was occurring when you have a control group selected, and attack move at the same time.
    Fixed where players would be sent to a different instances when the multiplayer game starts with a desync.
    Fixed a crash when you select a build that would be destroyed and subsequently select another building.

5

Mods & Development / Invitation to play w/ QoL packs for single/multiplayer

« on: December 03, 2024, 08:08:30 PM »

https://gamebanana.com/mods/560126

hey buds, danny here.

What is this?

this is a mod intended to provide Quality of life features for Warcraft 2, whether they're visual, audio, game mechanics or game re-balance.

Hopefully i can incorporate more individual features into the last mod package, so you can pick up one of them for your usage.

The features in this mod, depending of each sub-package are intended to work mostly for Single player, yet some of them can potentially work for Multiplayer. I will let you know on each sub-package on each description if they work for single or multiplayer.

The features in here are new generation modding features being packed up on each sub-package, that could came up since around late 2019 and onwards.

Features?

The main mod package contains a sub-folder with  package number. Some of these can be combined with others and some of them are universal, aka: they can be used with base game or combined with more complex mods, to provide basic features that can potentially improve your warcraft 2 experience.

Default features for Packs with custom tilesets:
-Footman shield sprite
-Paladin sprite with yellow eyes when researched upgrade.
-Rangers with hood, after ranger upgrade
-Rain of Fire spell, instead of Blizzard. It has icon, sound effect and respective hotkey
-Heal from Warcraft 1, icon and sound effect
-Scorpion critter in Tilesets like Desert or Beach
-Spider critter on RainyValley tileset
-Hell critter in ZergCraft tileset
-Custom orc/human farm sounds from War2 alpha
-Dwarves with custom sprite, basically with larger sword
-Custom torpedo (submarines) sprite,  exorcism, death knight basic attack

Pack 1:
Custom tilesets:
Instead of Forest, ZergCraft: originally extracted by Incos - community member and packed it up in a whole new tileset, fixed by me. This tileset is based on the mythical screenshot & mockup being released on the internet about Starcraft 1 alpha, aka: Orcs in space. The tileset never was released but this is my biggest attempt to bring to life this tileset for people.
Instead of Winter, Glacier: original author is unknown
Instead of Wasteland, Desert Woow (Weapons of our Warfare): Tileset by Alexander Cech in Weapons of our Warfare mod.
Instead of OrcSwamp, Night Forest. Tileset by Alexander Cech in Weapons of our warfare mod

Universal, works for single/multiplayer.

Pack 2:
Custom tilesets:
Instead of Forest, War1 Forest v2: made by me from scratch, fixed up from a very old tileset sheet on windows 98.
Instead of Winter, Glacier: original author is unknown
Instead of Wasteland, Desert Woow (Weapons of our Warfare): Tileset by Alexander Cech in Weapons of our Warfare mod.
Instead of OrcSwamp, Hell: Unknown author

Universal, works for single/multiplayer.

Pack 3:
Custom tilesets:
Instead of Forest, War1 Forest v3: made by me from scratch.
Instead of Winter, Snowstorm: originally made by Incos, community member and fixed by me.
Instead of Wasteland, Beach: unknown author
Instead of OrcSwamp, wetland: Unknown author

Universal, works for single/multiplayer.

Pack 4:
Custom tilesets:
Instead of Forest, RainyValley Final: originally made by Incos, fixed by me.
Instead of Winter, Snowstorm: originally made by Incos, community member and fixed by me.
Instead of Wasteland, Beach: unknown author
Instead of OrcSwamp, War1 Swamp v1: made by me from scratch.

Universal, works for single/multiplayer.

Save Load Fix plugin:
-In short terms, Warcraft II since its DOS version has issues with Save-reloading where computer bugs out and stops working properly. Blizzard never fixed up these bugs. With this plugin, all of that is solved. Thanks to Ed gorod by his plugin. More info in sub-pack.
It can work universally with any other mod. Highly recommended to have way more functional AI to play against. If you play VS comps with OTHER people, ALL OF THEM need to have this plugin file in plugin folder.

Save load fix + AI Fix plugin:
-It provides save load fixes, from previous sub-pack, but here combined with AI FIX PLUGIN. If you want more info about AI Fix functionalities for War2, you can visit in:
https://forum.war2.ru/index.php?topic=6127.msg102091#msg102091
Dont attempt to combine this plugin with previous Save Load Fix Plugin on Plugin folder. It may cause bugs.

How to install & play?
- Process is:

1) Install War2 Combat, being provided by russian community in https://en.war2.ru or warcraft2.online. All the options by default on installer.

2) Some of the sub-folders contain a so called "War2patch.mpq". Just place it on your main War2Combat folder, then just play.

3) Some of the sub-folders contain a plugin .w2p file. Just place it in your Plugin folder from War2Combat.

--------

Contact & support:
If you would like to give me any feedback, then dont hesitate to join my both streaming channels:

https://twitch.tv/dannyldd
OR
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfcxs8KSkOiehS9GK9rSAKg

I would appreciate if you can donate any money contribution you can to my paypal address:

https://www.paypal.me/dannyldd

Good luck & have fun

6

Server.War2.ru / Warcraft 1 & 2 no longer available to buy on GOG, since December 13th, 2024

« on: December 02, 2024, 12:33:17 PM »

https://x.com/gogcom/status/1863583943229833251?s=46&t=RPTU1eZkWinIOv28gc8kmw

To the GOG Community and gamers all over the world:

We’re deeply saddened to share the news that Warcraft: Orcs and Humans and Warcraft II will leave our store on December 13th, 2024.

At GOG, we believe that games should live forever. This means not only preserving them but also making sure they remain accessible, updated, and enjoyable on modern systems—everything the GOG Preservation Program is built to ensure. Yet, despite our dedication and best efforts, there are times when not everything goes as we’d hoped.

Seeing these masterpieces leave our store is tough, but it also serves as another reminder of why our mission at GOG is so important. With that in mind, we’ve decided to update one aspect of the GOG Preservation Program’s policy:

Going forward, even if a game is no longer available for sale on GOG, as part of the GOG Preservation Program, it will continue to be maintained and updated by us, ensuring it remains compatible with modern and future systems.

We're incredibly proud of our work on both Warcraft: Orcs and Humans and Warcraft II, bringing them back to life after decades of unavailability and introducing several improvements to ensure the best possible experience, as close to the original as possible.

Although we’ll soon no longer be able to offer these games in our store, anyone who purchased them before they were removed will still enjoy the most compatible, high-quality versions, guaranteed by the GOG Preservation Program.

And because we’re DRM-free, you’ll have access to their Offline Installers, ensuring lifetime access to enjoy them whenever you like. This is what these titles—and you as gamers—deserve.

Warcraft I & II Bundle: https://bit.ly/Warcraft_Bundle

Thank you to everyone who stands with us in our mission to preserve video games. It’s not just about the games themselves; it’s about honoring our shared journey as gamers.

With appreciation,
The GOG Team 💜

7

Server.War2.ru / Re: War2 USA server got Shutdown at November 28th late night

« on: December 02, 2024, 06:36:38 AM »

The same has happened to me with this character known as u8, that a lot of people feed his ego across this community and his stream.

I only attack people who attack me, you are one of them, not my problem you wanted steal views, in every other stream promote your own you will get banned I gave you few warnings, you still decided to do it

go steal more someone job without writing anything that its not your


you spam your link web almost every 1 week and about support your channels at discord

why do you care where i post ?

do you feel humillated that i'm not feeding your ego ?


--------------

last time visited your stream was like 3 or 4 months ago, few sentences and prior to that I was like 2 years ago last time.

You are clearly traumatized with me. And you are always an asshole that makes me stay away from multiplayer. Stop talking to me. I'm not here to feed your ego like these guys that surround your stuff.

8

Server.War2.ru / Re: Warcraft 2 - Refunded (You should too)

« on: December 01, 2024, 05:40:48 PM »

if you dont like the remaster, which basically refers to having HD warcraft 1/2 graphics then you can all give a try to mods that have been made by Fans since like 2019, mostly thanks to Ed gorod and Fois, because his widescreen program.

Having actual quality of life features that improve the game experience.

But even if people dont like and support this stuff at all, then there is no place to complain. Whether is the official product or made by fans. Which in that case also includes the Wargus project/community.

9

Server.War2.ru / Re: War2 USA server got Shutdown at November 28th late night

« on: December 01, 2024, 05:33:58 PM »

Part of what makes RU fun for the player base is the toxic trash talking and trolling everyone does here. Thats part of the culture.
The USA player base will have to look for alternatives if they don’t like it.

you would have a very toxic sense of humor, if not the same people that actually enjoy that type of behavior.

The very first response, like from this Lance person, which I know nothing about except that he posts around sometimes, was just a random negative comment from a random cretin.

The same has happened to me with this character known as u8, that a lot of people feed his ego across this community and his stream.

Its obviously going to get people away from the game, if the same cretins that surround the game are having that type of attitude over and over and over again, in completely random situations. It's just repelent for a ton of people.

When I firstly played first few games on War2 russian server, i already got either banned by this "Selenity" player in server or few others trashtalking me or calling me a hacker by using mage-invisibility.

For like 2-3 years I was absent to play War2 multiplayer on russia because these same type of dudes, like the u8 person that is well known around. Its very obvious to me that these people don't make any favor to grow war2 popularity aside from increasing their own egos.

At least, in War2USA I wasn't aware to face some big cretin that was just there to feed his ego.

Be that as it may, it happens in other games as well, even with high popularity. But for the most casuals, it's of course not making any favor to the game. Even more if its on a "New game" like War2 remaster.

10

Server.War2.ru / War2 USA server got Shutdown at November 28th late night

« on: November 29, 2024, 06:31:56 AM »

- So there it was a discussion between former Admins, Tupac & Babyshark. War2 USA multiplayer server & website were deleted

- If this situation is not ever fixed up, the only Warcraft 2 communities left will be:
War2 Russian/International (Combat Edition),
GOG server being pretty much played by Trogallart + some of his viewers on weekends &
War2 Remaster server

So apparently the future is War2Combat.

 

11

Mods & Development / Re: Warcraft 2 Remaster, DAIFE & Insane Edition MODS

« on: November 20, 2024, 06:11:14 PM »

Should the first two human maps be so hard? It seems to be a bit too much for newcomers. So is there any way that I can just have DAIFE without difficulty boost?

If there's no custom AI, then the maps will not work as intended. I'm sorry bud.

May launch soon enough another mod for remaster with a difficulty like the one you want.

12

Server.War2.ru / Re: warcraft 30th anniversary blizzard stream

« on: November 19, 2024, 07:27:52 AM »

glad you think that way @Incos

A thing that didn't like much about Warcraft 3 is precisely about how much relevance they give to Heroes, instead of the actual armies.

It no longer matter the fact your army is the whole concept from the game, but instead are mainly the heroes.

League of legends and mobas just went even further to how important heroes became.

13

Mods & Development / Re: How to open this WAR file from PSX?

« on: November 17, 2024, 03:14:29 PM »

Probably @Mistral  knows.

So ed, this guy wants to get War2 KOREAN or japanese audios version (i dont remember which one). But I never heard of this version. Not even available in war2combat. So maybe he got them from war2 play station.

14

Server.War2.ru / Re: Remastering Dying Games and Get Lost Buddy

« on: November 17, 2024, 07:45:15 AM »

that's cool intention trying to help newbs getting back in game bud

15

Mods & Development / Warcraft 2 Remaster, DAIFE & Insane Edition MODS

« on: November 15, 2024, 06:21:17 AM »

Hey guys, just uploaded 2 previous mods that were done for War2Combat, but now available in Warcraft 2 remaster.

https://gamebanana.com/mods/555842

Both mods being uploaded in MOD package are on their lastest reviewed versions (DAIFE v6.963 + Insane Edition v5.45)

Hope some of you may enjoy it.