Warcraft 3 Conversion FAQ
I Can't Seem to Download the Conversion and it keeps giving me incomplete Zips. What's Up?
The conversion and it's mirrors have all been tested to work. However when downloading there may be times when the server stops responding for a few seconds and hence eyou get an incomplete download. To remedy this, I suggest you download Getright
When I Run War3tc.exe and load up Starcraft, all I get is the title screen and none of the units are converted! What's wrong?
It's most probably that you haven't unzipped the patch_rt.mpq into your Starcraft directory probably. Make sure that when you unzip the mpq file, it prompts you about replacing the current one.
When running the patch, I couldn't see any of the new units and the Human Tech-tree is screwed! Like the first unit needs Gas! What is wrong?
The fact that the human tech-tree does not work correctly and that the new units are not available is because of the fact that the Stargraft aspect has not loaded up properly. There's are several reasons for this, first of all make sure:- When starting the conversion, make sure you are using war3tc.exe.
- Do not use a FSGS launcher to connect to the War3 TC Server, instead use the software provided.
- Also be sure to follow instructions in the readme. The War3tc.exe file is the program, not just one time installation. Hence you need to run it every time you wish to load the conversion.
If you do this correctly, when you load the conversion, you should see a new splash screen. If you still see the original Splash Screen and the options the main menu is scattered, then you are doing something wrong.
If you get the Warcraft 3 TC title screen and yet you still do not see and of the new units or commands, we have an alternative file for you to load instead of War3tc.exe. This is a .at file designed to be used by StarGraft and should fix the problem if your system does not accept secwads.
I keep getting dropped from Multiplayer Games, what's up?
This is because you do not have the StarGraft aspect of the patch installed correctly,
and hence whenever another play activates a new command, you get dropped. To fix this, please refer to the question
above.
Hey I noticed that when I'm Orc and try to build the Efreet, it tells me that I need COntrol.
This is again because you do not have the StarGraft aspect of the pacth installed. Normally
Efreets are a demon unit, refer to teh question above.
When I merge my Wraith to a Dark Archon, it crashes, why?
This is again because you do not have the StarGraft aspect of the patch installed properly. In the actualy TC,
Wraith cannon morph into Shamans. To fix this, please refer to the question
above.
Whenever I run the game, Windows Explorer Crashes and I don't see any of the new units! Help me!
It is likely that your version of Windows Explorer conflicts with the StarGraft patcher.
To remedy this, create a shortcut to war3tc.exe on your desktop. Make sure Windows Explorer isn't open and then
run the conversion.
While running StarEdit using yoru conversion, Stargraft randomly pops up with a promt saying that it can't locate Starcraft. What do I do?
This is a bug with Stargraft itself, but a harmless one. Simply click on ignore and
everythign will work fine.
What does the Shaman's 3rd Ability Empower do? I can't get it to work
Empower converts 25 of the Shamans mana into 25 Hit Points, hence it will only work
when your shaman is injured.
The Game crashes when I build a Human Barracks, what's the problem?
Make sure you are not playing on badlands Terrain, the tileset is quite unstable.
What is this about War3bnet.exe and Fsgsconnect.ini? I don't see them in the Zip
This is a slight error on our part, they were the original file sused to acess the
War3 TC Server, which have now been put onto their separate Zip. Ignore the step where it tells you to unzip them in the readme.
Although this doesn't affect the game itself, Explorer crashes whenever I run the TC, why?
This is a conflict between Stargraft and your system, we are seeing
what can be done, but for now there isn't a solution. However you can bypass this problem by
using the .pat file found here
Are there any operating systems which do not support the conversion?
Unfortunately, yes. Stargraft is not supported by Windows 2000.
The Human AI Want Build Anything! Why?
Due to the massive amount of changes done to the Human Tech-tree, the computer no longer knows how to operate it. So far there isn't any technology for completely remodeling a new AI.
Will I still be able to run normal Starcraft After installing this Conversion?
Most definitely, the COnversion is a Patch_rt.mpq file and a eXE file. Simply replace thw patch_rt.mpq the game with the War3 TC with the original one you backed up
and run Starcraft.exe as normal. Copy the War3 TC Patch_rt.mpq back whenever you feel like playing the TC Again.
Do you plan to Convert more Zerg Buildings?
Yes, we will convert them as soon as Blizzard releases some information on exactly what the Demon Buildings are made of. Without knowing if they are made from rock, wood, magic and even living, there's no way for us to convert them.
I noticed the some wireframes are unconverted. Will they ever be Converted?
Yes, the wireframes will be converted as time progresses, we expect more to be done by the next version
Will there be a Campaign to go with the Conversion?
Yes there will be. Although we plan to completely finish and finalize the game before we decide to release an official campaign.
When I Run the Conversion, it gives me a message saying Storm.dll is not supported. What's up?
This problem usually occurs when Stardraft mislocates the location of Starcraft.exe. You will need to manually select it. To do this shift+right click on the Starcraft Icon when it prompts you on whether you wish to run Starcraft or StarEdit. Then browse through your hard drive till you locate starcraft.exe
What I Run the Conversion, it gives me the message that my Brood War CD is not in the CD-ROM Drive. Huh?
Once again this problem is caused by Stardraft misallocating your starcraft.exe. Simply follow the same steps as the above question.
What Happens when I Play someone without the War3 TC with the War3 TC?
Since the unit datafiles are different. The game will desync.
However if memory does run out, it can be resolved by saving the gaming then reloading it.