Curse of the Forsaken v3.0.1

[tomoraider]

I'm pretty sure someone must have asked already, but will there be a Reforged version? Although I LOVE Curse of the Forsaken, I can no longer see the old graphics of the Warcraft game. They kinda hurt my eyes ^^

No plans to make a Reforged version. It's not much to do with graphics being ugly - I think they look okay - but I prefer Classic graphics and don't want to invest a huge amount of time into a project I am not particularly passionate about. A Reforged version is not just changing models to Reforged versions and calling it a day. There's a lot more work involved if it were to be done properly.

 

[Nortander]

Probably not, as majority of the playerbase still consider reforged graphics being way uglier then classic ones

That's something I still do not understand. Having classic and reforged models side by side really shows how poorly the classic ones aged to me. To many polygones. Or, I guess, to few to make the models polished.

 

[Nortander]

No plans to make a Reforged version. It's not much to do with graphics being ugly - I think they look okay - but I prefer Classic graphics and don't want to invest a huge amount of time into a project I am not particularly passionate about. A Reforged version is not just changing models to Reforged versions and calling it a day. There's a lot more work involved if it were to be done properly.

I thought you were gonna say that It would indeed require a tremendous work to get it done.
I feel like I'm the only one who actually loves Reforged graphics, ahah

 

[rexor1981]

Hello! If you think the classic graphics is ugly, I suggest try wc3 rebirth mod.......

 

[Leochief]

Hey Tomo, just wondering wether you are going to also revamp Rise of the Blood elves or are you just sticking with Curse of the forsaken for now? And do you have any further plans on making new campaigns in the future or is this the last project you will make?

 

[Grumpy Raven]

Hey Tomo, just wondering wether you are going to also revamp Rise of the Blood elves or are you just sticking with Curse of the forsaken for now? And do you have any further plans on making new campaigns in the future or is this the last project you will make?

no new campaigns and rotbe will only get ai update, sadly, so no rewamp

 

[PenetratorGod]

In version 1.27, the first chapter can be played, but the second one gets stuck on the black screen unfortunately.

 

[Ravager16829]

In version 1.27, the first chapter can be played, but the second one gets stuck on the black screen unfortunately.

You probably need to update your game.
Be sure to check the Map Description first before downloading, especially the "Recommended Version", as depicted on the picture above!

 

[mukuro14]

It's amazing. You are much better than the blizzard now.

 

[Moby]

Hello, I can't seem to find the scarlet document in the red messenger quest. I've cleared everything but now I am stuck? Can anyone help?

 

[tomoraider]

Hello, I can't seem to find the scarlet document in the red messenger quest. I've cleared everything but now I am stuck? Can anyone help?

I think you've got the wrong campaign there are no quests like that in Curse of the Forsaken.

 

[Legion5]

will the patch be released before christmas or ney year?

 

[tomoraider]

will the patch be released before christmas or ney year?

Neither, I won't manage to finish the update this year. I've got two chapters left to do, and then testing, polishing, translations, and such. I'll make an update video this month.

 

[tomoraider]

It's the end of 2024, and it's time for a short update on the current progress of Curse of the Forsaken Classic. I've posted a short video talking about it here:

The summary of the video is that I hope to finish the update in the first half of next year. Let's hope it happens!

To accompany the video, I've also posted what the revamp of the iconic Wrathgate cinematic will look like in the update. Check it out here:

I also wish everyone happy holidays and a great new year to come!

 

[kajo13]

i've donloaded it but chapter 2 stops on a black screen how can i solve it ?
frozen throne v1.26

 

[Footman16]

i've donloaded it but chapter 2 stops on a black screen how can i solve it ?
frozen throne v1.26

"1) This campaign was made on Warcraft III patch 1.30.2. Make sure your Warcraft III is
patched as well. The campaign WILL NOT WORK properly without the most recent patch"

Its in the description my friend, you've got to read it.

 

[Ravager16829]

i've donloaded it but chapter 2 stops on a black screen how can i solve it ?
frozen throne v1.26

This question was already answered multiple times. You have to update the game.
You can also get an older versions of the campaign in "Extra Downloads" if you're still hesitant on playing this campaign on older patches of the game.
If you want to play all custom campaigns and maps available in this site, you can go straight on downloading the latest patch from Battle.net with your legit CD Keys and play with the Classic graphics.

 

[kajo13]

This question was already answered multiple times. You have to update the game.
You can also get an older versions of the campaign in "Extra Downloads" if you're still hesitant on playing this campaign on older patches of the game.
If you want to play all custom campaigns and maps available in this site, you can go straight on downloading the latest patch from Battle.net with your legit CD Keys and play with the Classic graphics.

i don't know how to update the game but can you give me a link for older versions ?
i'm new on this site

 

[Ravager16829]

i don't know how to update the game but can you give me a link for older versions ?
i'm new on this site

Older versions? You mean the actual game, right (aka "pre-Reforged")?
It's your decision whether you switch or not. You don't have to actually. You can have any versions of pre-Reforged WC3 (1.27-1.31) running side-by-side.
The only issue is that you have to do some trick of registry cleaning in order to run any specific versions of Warcraft III, especially if you have the latest patch that you got legitimately from Battle.net (aka "Reforged").

WC3 Download Archive (1.00 - 1.31.1 + BETA & DEMO)

Below are lists of WC3 installation and patch downloads. Please don't share any cracked or otherwise manipulated files. This list is only intended for people who already own the game, you still need a CD-key! 1.01c 1.04c 1.10 TFT: 1.20a; 1.20e 1.23a 1.28.0; 1.28.1; 1.28.2; 1.28.3; 1.28.4...

www.hiveworkshop.com

 

[kajo13]

Older versions? You mean the actual game, right (aka "pre-Reforged")?
It's your decision whether you switch or not. You don't have to actually. You can have any versions of pre-Reforged WC3 (1.27-1.31) running side-by-side.
The only issue is that you have to do some trick of registry cleaning in order to run any specific versions of Warcraft III, especially if you have the latest patch that you got legitimately from Battle.net (aka "Reforged").

WC3 Download Archive (1.00 - 1.31.1 + BETA & DEMO)

Below are lists of WC3 installation and patch downloads. Please don't share any cracked or otherwise manipulated files. This list is only intended for people who already own the game, you still need a CD-key! 1.01c 1.04c 1.10 TFT: 1.20a; 1.20e 1.23a 1.28.0; 1.28.1; 1.28.2; 1.28.3; 1.28.4...

www.hiveworkshop.com

i don't have WC3 reforged i/m playing on frozen throne (2002 edition) but the older versions i mentioned were about this custom campaign

 

[Ravager16829]

i don't have WC3 reforged i/m playing on frozen throne (2002 edition) but the older versions i mentioned were about this custom campaign

If you scroll down a little bit in this thread, you should see a section called "Extra Downloads", like this:

Now, it's your decision whether you play either 1.0 or 2.0, but I highly suggest the latter, as it has a lot of bugs being fixed.

Actually, tomoraider also had an older version of 3.0 which is compatible with 1.27b: https://www.hiveworkshop.com/attachments/curse-of-the-forsaken-v3-0-1-27-w3n.299766/
Keep in mind that if you are going to play 3.0, you need to install 1.27b. Plus, there's quite an impressive amount of bugs that were fixed with 3.0.1.

 

[kajo13]

If you scroll down a little bit in this thread, you should see a section called "Extra Downloads", like this:
View attachment 506592
Now, it's your decision whether you play either 1.0 or 2.0, but I highly suggest the latter, as it has a lot of bugs being fixed.

Actually, tomoraider also had an older version of 3.0 which is compatible with 1.27b: https://www.hiveworkshop.com/attachments/curse-of-the-forsaken-v3-0-1-27-w3n.299766/
Keep in mind that if you are going to play 3.0, you need to install 1.27b. Plus, there's quite an impressive amount of bugs that were fixed with 3.0.1.

i need to update the game do you know how to ?

 

[Ravager16829]

i need to update the game do you know how to ?

Please refrain my post above (the second to last, which has a thread link for WC3 download).

But actually, tulee suggested that sticking to the latest patch (the one you got it legitimately from Battle.net) is the best way, despite of numerous bugs. If you are on the latest patch (currently 2.0.1), then you don't need to worry about checking your game version. Old maps and campaigns are still playable with the latest patch, unless it was made with a third-party WE or used some kind of memory hacks (like DOTA). Do note that you must have at least the legitimate Reign of Chaos key in order to play. Purchasing the full copy will get you an automatic ROC key, as well as the option to use the Reforged graphics (including the sub-option to use the Classic assets).

Edit: If you are on the latest patch, you don't need either 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 (1.27b) for this campaign. Just go straight to 3.0.1.

 

[kajo13]

Please refrain my post above (the second to last, which has a thread link for WC3 download).

But actually, tulee suggested that sticking to the latest patch (the one you got it legitimately from Battle.net) is the best way, despite of numerous bugs. If you are on the latest patch (currently 2.0.1), then you don't need to worry about checking your game version. Old maps and campaigns are still playable with the latest patch, unless it was made with a third-party WE or used some kind of memory hacks (like DOTA). Do note that you must have at least the legitimate Reign of Chaos key in order to play. Purchasing the full copy will get you an automatic ROC key, as well as the option to use the Reforged graphics (including the sub-option to use the Classic assets).

Edit: If you are on the latest patch, you don't need either 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 (1.27b) for this campaign. Just go straight to 3.0.1.

i'm playing on v1.26 and trying to findout how to update + i just downloaded the game from a random website which means i don't have product keys for any version of the game
i didn't even install it,just extracted files and played it directley but i've tried battle.net updates and it just downloaded something else

 

[Ravager16829]

i'm playing on v1.26 and trying to findout how to update + i just downloaded the game from a random website which means i don't have product keys for any version of the game
i didn't even install it,just extracted files and played it directley but i've tried battle.net updates and it just downloaded something else

No, you don't need to remove the 1.26 installation. The thread that I linked in one of the post (WC3 Download Archive) contains all downloads for the pre-Reforged versions of WC3 (1.00-1.31), which doesn't contain the CD Keys (you have to do it by yourself).

Just get any preferred versions in the "Game Files" tab of that WC3 Download Archive thread, unzip the content, and start "Warcraft III.exe". There will be a small window where you have to input your CD Keys. And remember to not touch the Battle.net because it will make your game auto-updated to Reforged.

Sorry if there's too many questions about "how to install game". We have to keep those things off-topic.

 

[wubalubudubdub]

Are the in-game cutscenes supposed to be voiced? I'm playing on the latest WC3 patch and just downloaded this

 

[Ravager16829]

Are the in-game cutscenes supposed to be voiced? I'm playing on the latest WC3 patch and just downloaded this

I believe in one of the version's changelog of this campaign (3.0.1), the author had completely removed the CGI cutscenes (taken from WoW) and replaced by their in-game counterparts that lacked voicelines (like the ones in 1.0/2.0).

The reason of that was there was an issue with custom movies, unless you are using older patches like 1.27. I'm not pretty sure if this problem was fixed on Reforged (since you're using the latest WC3 patch).

The opening cutscene of RotBE (another campaign made by the same author as CotF), which is basically TBC intro, doesn't work on 1.30+ either.

 

[gangweed77]

The chapter where you defend Orgrimar is insanely hard, even on normal difficulty. Is this part of the AI being bugged? I can survive right to the end of the timer, but then it seems the Undead Scourge team sends a full control group of ghouls right onto Jaina or Thrall killing them outright lol. I suppose I should stock up on invul and heal pots, but the shops get demolished pretty quickly into the mission.

 

[Ravager16829]

The chapter where you defend Orgrimar is insanely hard, even on normal difficulty. Is this part of the AI being bugged? I can survive right to the end of the timer, but then it seems the Undead Scourge team sends a full control group of ghouls right onto Jaina or Thrall killing them outright lol. I suppose I should stock up on invul and heal pots, but the shops get demolished pretty quickly into the mission.

I heard about that issue before. It might be linked to the latest patch of the game (Reforged), where certain campaign AIs are broken.
You might want try using the pre-Reforged versions and see if that problem still persists.

 

[wubalubudubdub]

Is it just me or is Chapter 4 way too hard? Changing difficulties doesn't do anything. I was playing Normal (Medium difficulty) on all chapters leading up and the difficulty seemed appropriate. Chapter 4 is way too overtuned. the number of enemies that come wave after wave, is too much to handle.

I know I'm not good at this game, but I'm curious if others also feel like that Chapter 4 is a bit too hard lol.

 

[Ravager16829]

Is it just me or is Chapter 4 way too hard? Changing difficulties doesn't do anything. I was playing Normal (Medium difficulty) on all chapters leading up and the difficulty seemed appropriate. Chapter 4 is way too overtuned. the number of enemies that come wave after wave, is too much to handle.

I know I'm not good at this game, but I'm curious if others also feel like that Chapter 4 is a bit too hard lol.

Are you on the latest patch? This is one of the Blizzard issues happening when Reforged came out.

Maybe the later Reforged patches (preferably 2.0) can mess up certain AIs in the campaign more. I know for sure it worked before.

 

[wubalubudubdub]

Are you on the latest patch? This is one of the Blizzard issues happening when Reforged came out.

Maybe the later Reforged patches (preferably 2.0) can mess up certain AIs in the campaign more. I know for sure it worked before.

Ah that might be what it is. I just found out (like 5 minutes ago) from another post that the recent patch to the game messed up the AI's difficulties and made it incredibly hard. Looks like this has affected many other custom campaigns. Thanks for confirming this!

I guess I'll have to Keyser Soze my way through this

 

[DarkennBlade]

Love it

 

[Lyvione]

This is probably the best custom campain ever made for WCIII. Wish the creator can come back and rerun the lines with AI and add voiceover for Sylvanas and the other chaps, for the absolute 11/10.

 

[Brew_Wind]

This is probably the best custom campain ever made for WCIII. Wish the creator can come back and rerun the lines with AI and add voiceover for Sylvanas and the other chaps, for the absolute 11/10.

AI voicing would ruin it tbh. Fantastic the way it is rn

 

[Lyvione]

How exactly would AI voiceover ruin it. Have you checked the WoW AI mod that reads all the quests and the "voiceacting" sounds as if its been done by a real person. AI is not like it was several years ago with the robotic voice. Voice actors are now even sueing and protecting their voices for being used in games by AI. Last incident is Ashly Burch (the voice of Aloy in Horizon Zero Dawn and Forgotten West/ Tiny Tina, Chloey Price etc) where Guerilla Games released some new playable stuff/demo with Aloy and AI voiceover that used Ashly's voice. AI can be use in non-profit mods and nobody will panic, but if actors are taken advantage by big corpos they will start to take legal actions. So yeah..modern AI mimics the actor to even the breathing pauses.

 

[Himperion]

AI can be use in non-profit mods and nobody will panic, but if actors are taken advantage by big corpos they will start to take legal actions. So yeah..modern AI mimics the actor to even the breathing pauses.

Better don't tempt fate. Last year one of the voice actress from Scooby Doo mounted a nuclear grade cancellation on a fan animation for the anniversary of one of the Older Scooby Doo movies, and a takedown was issued.

 

[Lyvione]

Nah Patty Mattson (Sylvanas) is a sweetheart. Plus if that was the case here, Blizzard would have nuked the WoW Classic AI voiceover mod instantly. But thats not the case cause people did them a favour with that mod/addon. Also there are already a bunch of custom campaigns that utilise AI voiceover..like "Exodus: The Violet Gate" for example. Check this Project Spotlight - Exodus: The Violet Gate 3.0
and this :

for reference.
PS: The clip is random - only to see and hear how it sounds. I dont know who the guy playing the campaign is, but is the most recent clip on youtube.

 

[tomoraider]

I haven't replied here for a while, one reason being @Ravager16829 always replying essentially what I would have said. Thanks for being my unofficial moderator!

And a thank you to everyone's kind comments!

As for AI voiceovers @Lyvione, I've talked about this a few times, but it's something I'm fully opposed to. I can understand why some campaign creators choose to include AI voices. After all, these campaigns are just passion projects and no one is making money. Ultimately, putting aside any ethical concerns and such, in my opinion AI voice acting would remove the "magic" from my campaigns, so to say. There's something special about including voice lines from WoW here and there. If you're a WoW player, it brings you back to those moments, and there's intentionality behind every line. It's a love letter to WoW, and with AI voices, it becomes... boring. It's no longer special. Sure, it would make the campaign feel like a more complete experience, but it's the easy way out. I would personally rather make the moments that include WoW voice acting as special as possible than include AI voices.

 

[Lyvione]

I haven't replied here for a while, one reason being @Ravager16829 always replying essentially what I would have said. Thanks for being my unofficial moderator!

And a thank you to everyone's kind comments!

As for AI voiceovers @Lyvione, I've talked about this a few times, but it's something I'm fully opposed to. I can understand why some campaign creators choose to include AI voices. After all, these campaigns are just passion projects and no one is making money. Ultimately, putting aside any ethical concerns and such, in my opinion AI voice acting would remove the "magic" from my campaigns, so to say. There's something special about including voice lines from WoW here and there. If you're a WoW player, it brings you back to those moments, and there's intentionality behind every line. It's a love letter to WoW, and with AI voices, it becomes... boring. It's no longer special. Sure, it would make the campaign feel like a more complete experience, but it's the easy way out. I would personally rather make the moments that include WoW voice acting as special as possible than include AI voices.

Tx for replying brother. As a modder myself (AoE III) i can understand what a personal passion project means and that its llike a child. But on the objective side, i also am aware that i made the project for people to play, not for myself only..so i often adapt. Like with voiceacting - some people would like the old classic lines of the units, some people would like the new DE lines. So in that case i would make 2 separate folders - one with the old and one with the new voicelines/the redone DE. I give people options to enjoy my work. Translated to your MASTERPIECE of a campaign ( it is frfr) if i was the creator, i would make an optional voicepack that u can add to the game. And if u rather prefer the oldskool-no voiceover, that u dont download the voiceover pack. And everybody is happy. Also im not saying that the WoW voicelines should be removed. Im just saying that an optional voicepack can be created for a more immersive experience - like an addon/submod that reads the lines in the characters' voices. It is up to you my man. This campaign is already GREAT. I would love to have the lines voiced but if u dont want an optional voicepack it is what it is
Have a good one my friend, and again thanks for this phenomenal work of yours.

 

[Sam002]

Hey, so 1.30 is the recommended version. What about 1.31.1?
How difficult is this mod? I dont want it to be a cakewalk, but I also dont want to get massacred 10 min in. Normal, means Warcraft 3 normal campaign difficulty?

 

[Ravager16829]

Hey, so 1.30 is the recommended version. What about 1.31.1?
How difficult is this mod? I dont want it to be a cakewalk, but I also dont want to get massacred 10 min in. Normal, means Warcraft 3 normal campaign difficulty?

Recommended version, in question, refers to the exact game version that's suitable for playing certain maps/campaigns. Whichever map/campaign doesn't properly work on the latest game version, should definitely be played on the recommended version. Best thing to do to not find out what works and what not is to play them directly on the recommended patches, like the 1.30 you mentioned.
As for the second problem, higher Warcraft 3 patches, especially Reforged, tend to broke the campaign AI often. This might be an exact reason why certain chapters can become impossible to beat. Therefore, playing this campaign on the older patches is a good choice.

 

[Sam002]

Recommended version, in question, refers to the exact game version that's suitable for playing certain maps/campaigns. Whichever map/campaign doesn't properly work on the latest game version, should definitely be played on the recommended version. Best thing to do to not find out what works and what not is to play them directly on the recommended patches, like the 1.30 you mentioned.
As for the second problem, higher Warcraft 3 patches, especially Reforged, tend to broke the campaign AI often. This might be an exact reason why certain chapters can become impossible to beat. Therefore, playing this campaign on the older patches is a good choice.

I cant find patch 1.30.2. WC3 Download Archive (1.00 - 1.31.1 + BETA & DEMO)
30.1 and 30.4 only.

 

[Ravager16829]

I cant find patch 1.30.2. WC3 Download Archive (1.00 - 1.31.1 + BETA & DEMO)
30.1 and 30.4 only.

Any versions higher than 1.30.2 can still play this campaign. Even the very latest patch of Reforged, as tulee mentioned multiple times, is the best way to play all custom maps/campaigns without checking the required version. Of course, you may encounter numerous bugs/issues if you attempt to play this campaign with that version (like invisible units/models), but it won't literally affect the whole gameplay a lot.

If you have an old ROC key (provided it's not being used by the other people), simply go straight to the latest patch of Reforged by using your account with ROC key. You will be able to play this up-to-date game with Classic graphics.

 

[delta_frost141]

Hoping the creator might address this. The CC has no issues so far but I do hope that there's an integration of this to the warcraft reforged.

 

[kaiiboraka]

Hey @tomoraider ! Newly discovered your mod here, it looks so awesome! I looked and saw the dates and was worried about compatibility with Reforged, but then I scrolled through the comments here and saw your recent update video from December. You mentioned you anticipated its completion sometime in the first half of this year (2025).

I suppose I was just wondering if you have any progress updates about Classic? No rush or anything, I'm just curious as to when I'll get to play it! It looks so cool!