Now a more spectacular shot. Judging by the enhanced interface and the addition of the new 'mana stone' resource on the top left, this screenshot definitely come from a newer build than the previous. The icon for the 'mana stone' resource is the blue on the top right. This is the secondary resource everyone is talking about, and will be used for the research of certain spells as well as training hero units.

Now in the game, we see the first stunning screenshot of the Blizzard spell in action, courtesy of the Archmage in the center of the screen. Another note of interest in that on the type right, we get our first look at the Dwarven Gyrocopter. Currently shadows for flying units haven't been implemented, so ignore the fact that this air unit looks like it's landed on the ground. Finally to the right on two Elven Mage priests and a human Knight, which utilizes the graphics of the now removed Crusader.

The only Horde unit that remains alive is the Raider on the bottom left, the rest are all rotting corpses, thanks to the Archmage's Blizzard. It looks like the assault on the Horde Barracks was successful.

The screenshot is provided by Eurogamer. - Posted 3-2-2001

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