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New Poll - Deathwing @ 3:42:43 EDT This week, we move to the Night Elves, and who shall prevail here. Is it the Demon Hunter, with his raw power, or the Keeper of the Grove, with his Entangle Cheese... or how about the Priestess with her Aura and Starfall? And what of the Warden? Be sure to vote. |
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Poll Results - Deathwing @ 3:41:19 EDT So what happened this week? Lets check the poll:
Once again, we have a clear winner. But this time... there's also a clear loser. It looks like no Undead Army can go without healing, especially when the same spell can be used offensively as well. SO the Death Knight comes on top. The lich, however, takes last place. In the age where hero kill spells are everywhere, no one likes a frail hero that moves slowly... | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Map of the Week: Creep Fight - Deathwing @ 5:10:48 EDT It's a new week, well time for us to entertain you with a new scenario. This time, we have an action packed scenario ideal for that quick, action packed feel.
Download it here. Got a cool scenario? Be sure to send it in. |
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Fan Art - Spider @ 22:46:28 EDT Diabloii.net has gotten some interesting submissions to their fan art section. For those of you still interested in Diablo II, this should be a treat. The art consists of an Amazon, a Barbarian, a Fallen Paladin, an Assassin, and another Barbarian. Interesting work all around. |
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Battle.net Forums - Spider @ 22:38:07 EDT The Battle.net forums have undergone some major upgrades. Here is a list of all the changes:
Want to see the changes for yourself? Then take this link to the forums themselves! |
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2 new Screenshots - Spider @ 22:33:03 EDT Blizzard has released two screenshots from World of WarCraft. Be sure to check them out. |
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WoW Beta Delayed - Deathwing @ 4:09:42 EDT Blizzard has announced that the World of Warcarft Beta has been delayed from Q3 to Q4 this year. That is, it's now scheduled for at least October... Comment here. |
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Human Mission 6 Walkthrough - Deathwing @ 3:56:24 EDT The last human mission is one that tests your ability to preserve your forces, to persevere against incredible odds... and to use each unit to its maximum capability.  With no gold to mine, and very limited resources, the place must destroy four enemy bases, deadly defences, and several heroes with hit points in the several thousands. Meanwhile, the enemy is harvesting, filled with gold, and sends one attack after another against your troops... The key ti victory is in the Draenei, but how best does one use them? What good is Akuma and the Saboteurs. Whereabouts to you the Butcher and get Wirt's other leg? And how can the Demon Lords be defeated? Find out! We'll have additional walkthroughs up soon! |
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Female Taurens Online - Deathwing @ 2:55:51 EDT Ever Wondered what a female Tauren looks like? Well they're now up and online at the official site. I am certain that all of you will be bedazzled by her beauty, so go take a look. |
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New Fan Art - Deathwing @ 3:37:21 EDT Todays the day for more art, so here's two awesome sketches. Be sure to take a look: For other eye candy, check out the huge gallery. |
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New Job Available - Frostbyte @ 1:35:06 EDT Now a web designer is wanted by Blizzard. Got good skills? be sure to check out the details. |
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Frozen Throne T-Shirt - Frostbyte @ 1:33:11 EDT Blizzard has released more merchandise. This time, it's a Frozen Throne T-shirt featuring your favorite Death Knight. Buy it here. |
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New War3 Patch Soon? - Deathwing @ 2:46:35 EDT Yes, we've all been waiting for quite a while... and it make actually be coming. In reply to this thread, GFraizer states:
Well, at least we know they're working on it. Kudos to Neobie for the news. |
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Human Mission 5 Walkthrough - Deathwing @ 2:36:43 EDT Deep inside Draenei is where the Human Campaign really picks up, as the difficulty is scaled another level. Not only are you fighting multiple enemies... but you're fighting severely powered enemies... all of whom dish out chaos damage. And too make matters worse, one of the bases ins guarded by 6 Red Dragons, and builds them two at a time.When 90 supply of troops can do no more than dent an enemies defenses, and with limited gold... what do you do? What units can you get that's most powerful for their supply? How do you complement them do ensure a successful attack? And how well prepared do you need to be to close each of the Demon Gates? Find out: We'll have additions walkthroughs up soon! |
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Official WOW Website Updated - Deathwing @ 1:40:36 EDT The Official World of Warcraft Website has been updated with some of the new information that'll be released in the latest issue of Computer Gaming World. Included is a section on the undead, including new screenshots and artwork. As well as announcements on just what classes each race can be. Ne sure to check it out. |
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Warcraft 3 Flash Movie - Deathwing @ 3:05:24 EDT Zaibatsu has sent word of two Warcraft 3 Flashes that have surfaced online by Metal_Sonic53, dealing with... oh those fascinating issues of Warcraft 3. Take a look: They're really quite amusing, and well worth the comic relief. |
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More Jobs! - Spider @ 19:58:17 EDT Blizzard has once again put out more job postings. This time they have opened three new positions in relation to World of WarCraft; those of Game Master, Community Manager, and a Senior Game Master. If you're interested in any of these openings, be sure to apply, and as always, best of luck! |
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New Fan Art - Deathwing @ 2:57:21 EDT Today, we at Infoceptor present you with more Fan Art for you to enjoy. This time, there's two more sketches from R. Galati for you! Got art? be sure to send it in. |
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New World of Warcraft Races and Classes - Deathwing @ 2:06:02 EDT In the latest issue of Computer gaming World, there's an exclusive interview with the guys at Blizzard about World of Warcraft. So what's new? We give you a summary:
We'd like to thank Blood Elf, and StupidJew123 for the news. For extra details on what other people have gleaned, click here. Subscribe to CGW? Be sure to send us your scans! We love them! |
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New Poll - Deathwing @ 3:01:31 EDT We continue our survey of hero popularity this week with the undead. Will we again get a clear winner, as we did with the Orcs and the Humans? And if so, will at be the invaluable Death Knight, the hulking Crypt Fiend, the well rounded Dread Lord or the Lich with his Frost Nova? Be sure to vote! |
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Poll Results - Deathwing @ 2:52:36 EDT With the start of a new week, it's time for a new poll. So here's the results of the current one:
Well... we have a clear winner this time. The Far Seer is obviously the primary choice for the vast majority of players... and its all because of those Wolves. Far Seer harass has become the staple tactic in 1vs1 games... Other heroes, well they just don't have wolves. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Map of the Week: Battle at Helm's Deep - Deathwing @ 3:10:56 EDT It's a new week, and time for a new map! As promised, we bring back to you Battle of Helms Deep, which was lost due to an unfortunate server overload last weekend. A faithful recreation of that unforgettable battle in 'The Tower Towers', this one contains a number of features you would not normally see, including custom models, custom portraits and custom sounds from the movie! For once, Legolas isn't a female archer, and the Uruk-hai are no longer green.... Featuring countless armies, custom spells, fully destructible walls... this is a blast during a LAN Party, where the connection's fast and the computers powerful... 4+ players highly recommended. Download it here. For other cool scenarios, check out our archive. |
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New Walkthrough: Blood Elf Mission 4 - Deathwing @ 4:45:13 EDT Today, Infoceptor continues its series of detailed walkthroughs for the Frozen Throne. This time, we look at the fourth mission of the human campaign... perhaps the most unique of them all.People who play customs games a lot for get the feeling that this is more a scenario than a single player mission, with both you and the computer getting an endless stream of computer controlled armies... Meanwhile, it is a battle of wit between Maive and you... except of course, their army is about 3 times the size of yours on hard difficulty. This scenario is fast faced, action packed... and fan. But what's the quickest way to pass it? Find out: We'll have more additions soon! |
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Best Cinematics - Spider @ 0:02:53 EDT An interesting tidbit...WarCraft III won Best Cinematics on G4 TV's game awards. You can see it here. Congrats to Blizzard once again for an outstanding job. |
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Flash Fan Art - Deathwing @ 2:49:06 EDT Today, we're publishing two pieces of art that are done completed using Micromedia Flash... impressive. Check them out: Got art? Be sure to submit it. For others, check out the Fan Art Gallery. |
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Foxtrot meets Diablo II - Spider @ 15:19:04 EDT While browsing some Foxtrot comics I came across a rather amusing one relating to Diablo II. Be sure to give it a read. |
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New Fan Art - Deathwing @ 3:02:16 EDT Today, we've got more art for you. This time, there's two new sketches... be sure to take a look: For other cool eye candy, check out our Fan Art Archives. If you've got cool eye, send it in. |
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Blizzard Job availible - Frostbyte @ 20:33:22 EDT Blizzards crusade of having a lack of staff continues as they now look for a Technical Support Representative. Good luck to all applicants! |
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1500 Wins! - Frostbyte @ 20:31:35 EDT Thought this had been posted ages ago but anyway, CherryZ of The Net clan was the first Frozen Throne player to reach the 1500 wins mark. With over 34 games a day and his competitors far behind him he did it in style and grace. All his games were AT and its a wonder he found 1500 players to play with. He was ranked #2 on 4v4 AT and #8 on 3v3 AT. He had a maximum win streak of 77 wins! The race is still on for the other 5 high level Icons! |
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Strategic Walkthrough: Human Bonus Level - Deathwing @ 2:40:48 EDT Today, we continue with another addition to our Frozen Throne Walkthroughs... the Human Bonus Mission, while not essential to your success, is extremely fun... and rewarding. Should you succeed, the Pandaren Brewmaster is available in the next mission! So how does one pass the level, what should one use? Which towers are good, and which ones you just plain want to avoid? And along the way.. what cool items can you pick up? Find out! To find out how to get to the Bonus Level, as well as other walkthroughs, check out the index. |
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Acolytes Rush Revisted - Deathwing @ 3:36:46 EDT Recall that Acolyte Rush replay Infoceptor had published a few days ago? Well now there's a movie about it. If you have a fast connection, the laugh is definitely worth the download. Find it here. |
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New Fan Art - Deathwing @ 3:31:38 EDT Another day, and we've got more Fan Art for you. So.. let's see what's new this time... Got art? be sure to send it in. |
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New Poll - Deathwing @ 3:23:09 EDT We continues with our series... it's now time to focus on the Orcs. Which hero is most popular this time? Is it the Far Seer, with his overpowered Spirit Wolves? The Blademaster, the best assassin, the Tauren, with his Endurance aura, or the Shadow Hunter for his healing? Be sure to vote! |
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Poll Results: Most Popular Human Hero - Deathwing @ 3:08:30 EDT It's a new week... so let's take a look at the poll:
Looks like the preference is obvious... Archmage takes first place without breaking a sweat. Few can deny that Water Elementals are great in the early game, providing all the meat you need to secure a fast expansion... and with almost unlimited many, an area of effect spell and Mass Teleportation, you can't ask for much more. The Paladin, on the other hand, scored less than Daboo... People just don't like defensive heroes very much. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Map of the Week (Lets Try this Again) - Deathwing @ 2:43:53 EDT Due to unforseen problems with the server, and the unexpected amount of download, mis-fortunate struck. It appears that 'Battle of Helms Deep', the map of the week published yesterday was somehow wiped from Infoceptor's servers.... To you, we give our sincere apologies. We are in the process of contacting its author, and hope to bring it to you asd the Map of the Week next Saturday. In mean time though... it'd be only fair if we named another map that'll entertain you. Following the theme or Lord of the Rings, we present Balin's Tomb, a reconstruction of that famous fight in the movie. This one stays true to the films, as players battle together through horde of Orcs... Download it here. |
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Screenshots - Spider @ 0:46:16 EDT Blizzard has released three additional World of WarCraft screenshots to their already impressive archive. Be sure to check them out here! |
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Tournament Replays - Frostbyte @ 16:30:24 EDT Blizzard is beginning to release tournament replays for the general public alllowing lower end players to view them and learn from them. More replays will be released soon, read about it here Or download it here. Note: these do not work for Mac users, currently only for PC. and do NOT rename these files. |
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Frozen Throne - Frostbyte @ 6:36:32 EDT BLizzard has sold over 1 million copies of their latest release, Warcraft III:The Frozen Throne worldwide. This is the eighth game released by Blizzard to sell over 1 million copies and we congratulate them and hope for many more to come. Check the full press release here. |
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New Wallpaper: The Wait - Deathwing @ 3:20:38 EDT Daniel has sent into Infoceptor another exciting desktop wallpaper for you all to download. This one pictures the state of a Terran base, as their machines and marines... wait... sweating, for the arrival of the enemy. Grab it:A Talented artist> Be sure to send in your work! |
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Frozen Throne Map Updates - Spider @ 1:36:07 EDT Blizzard has updated their map list for the Frozen Throne ladder. You can check out the new list here. |
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New Fanart - Deathwing @ 3:14:33 EDT So, another day that's slow on news... well, we've got more art for you. This time, there's a sketch of a Death Knight as well as colored drawing of a Blademaster. Check them out! Got art? Be sure to send it in! Check out over 200 pieces in our gallery! |
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New Blizzard Job - Deathwing @ 3:07:54 EDT Blizzard is offering more jobs, a Brand Manager and an Associate Brand Manager. Interested? More information here. |
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Human Mission 3 Walkthrough - Deathwing @ 3:00:34 EDT The third Human Campaign really takes the dungeon scene to new heights. This is the sort of complexity that you never saw before in the original Campaign. While the level itself is not difficulty, you could have gone through it.. finished it, and yet missed all the fun. This is one of those levels stacked with secrets, Whereabouts are all the activation runes? Leading to secret passages, areas and times? Where are the Archmages hidden? Where can you a reusable healing potion with infinite charges? Items are always essential, especially on hard difficulty where you'll really need them later on... and what more, if you've being missing out on how to get to the secret level, you're missing out on a lot! We'll have more additions up soon! |
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Mass Acolytes Win a Match - Deathwing @ 2:55:06 EDT If you ask a random player what is the weakest unit in terms of offensive capability, other than the wisp... they'll probably say the Acolyte. Yet.... Some Guy has managed to compleetly destroy an enemy player using nothing but his hero and mass Acolytes! Yes, can Acolytes really face up to Mass Huntresses and a Demon Hunter, wth Glaive throwers to boot? You'll have to see it to believe it: Check out other replays in our archive. |
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New Poll - Deathwing @ 2:55:55 EDT Over the next few weeks, we'll do a systematic survey of just what heroes people like the most. We'll start with the humans, who've got arguable the most versatile heroes out of any race. So, which one do you use the most often? Go vote! |
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Poll Results - Deathwing @ 2:49:39 EDT Lets see how fanatical the Warcraft 3 Players are here:
Interesting... it looks like the average viewer at Infoceptor plays 1-10 hours of Warcraft 3 a week... that's reasonable, given that there are other things to do you know... (like post on the forums for instance). However, 1/10 people are truly hardcore, cloking over 40 hours of gaming per week! That's 8 hours a day, equivalent of a full time job! No wonder some people are really... really good. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Warcraft 3 Win Best Cinematics - Deathwing @ 2:19:37 EDT Recently, the G4 Media Awards has been announced. Held at Hollywood, filled with celebrities.. it was quite a major event. Morac sent in the results:
Good Job! Comment here. |
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Map of the Week: Tomb Raiders - Deathwing @ 4:22:23 EDT Yes, it's Saturday, and time for us to distribute a new map... This time its Tomb Raiders. Wait... don't get your hopes up too high, this one has nothing to do with a certain action heroin with oversized breast. In Tomb Raiders, you and 3 other allies search through the depths of the lost Tomb of Durforge. Filled with puzzles, this is more than you average dungeon crawl or action RPG. Team work is essential, and so is communication, this makes for a great scenario, to play with your friends. Download it here Got a Map? Be sure to send it in. For hundreds of other sceneries, check out the archive! |
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New Screenshots - Spider @ 0:34:57 EDT Blizzard has released 4 screenshots of World of WarCraft. Comment on them in our forum! |
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Human Mission 2 Walkthrough - Deathwing @ 3:52:43 EDT It's from the second Human Mission things really become challenging... even for veteran players. Armed with no siege weapons other than one Mymidon Royal Guard, it is the players job to destroy three enemy players, including one that simply produces non-stop.Success on this mission depeds to everything, from strategic placement of your Naga Forces, keeping your special units alive, to building the write units at the right time... How does one siege overpowering enemies with no heavy melee or siege? How can one spare the resources to attack when forced to defend against continous attacks? Is there are a way to get rid of enemy forces without losses? Find out... and even learn a few tricks applicable multiplayer along the way: We'll have extra additions up soon! |
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Another Wallpaper: Flying Mutalisks - Deathwing @ 2:43:08 EDT Angel Arcoraci has sent over another wallpaper for you all to enjoy. This one is a computer generated render of Mutalisks flying through the sky. Interested in having it for your desktop? Be sure to get it: As usual, if you've got a talented piece of art? Don't hesitate to send it in. |
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IGN's Game of the Month - Spider @ 17:02:10 EDT Gee, I wonder what it could be? Frozen Throne took the spot, which comes as no surprise. Be sure to read what IGN had to say here, and then discuss it on our forums. Congratulations to Blizzard on a job well done...again! |
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New Wallpaper: Nova - Deathwing @ 2:41:42 EDT So what's new today? Well, we at Infoceptor have got a new Wallpaper for you. Jedideh has sent over a desktop collage of Nova in all, well at least, most of her glory. Want to have the heroine of Blizzard's next title decorate your desktop? Download it in several resolutions: If you've got a tasty wallpaper, or any other form of art, be sure to send it in. |
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Blood Elf: Chapter 1 Walkthrough - Deathwing @ 2:23:18 EDT Today, we begin our walkthroughs for the Human Campaign... and to launch us off we've got a complete walkthrough of the first episode. While you'd expect the first level of a campaign to be a pushover, on hard difficulty, this one certainly is not. Establishing a base from the very start is not easy, especially when their attacks begin before you're able to build any troops? There's always a trick...So how do you counter the early rushes? Where's the Robe of the Magi +6? And what's the trick? Find out in the walkthrough: We'll have more additions for you soon. |
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V1.10 Beta - Frostbyte @ 1:42:48 EDT A new version has been released but is only to implement their anti-hack program which will destroy hacks and bugged items. This will only affect single player etc.. but when the proper v1.10 patch is released this will only affect www.battle.net players. Their is also alot more changes. This is mainly unpublished changes in the first one and still not all the changes have been listed due to the huge girth of the patch, a long and interesting read. |
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New Fan Art - Deathwing @ 2:50:36 EDT Another slow news day, so what better way to fill it than more eye candy. Today, we have an attractive color sketch of an Elven Ranger, as well as another of a Dark Paladin. be sure to take a look: A talented artist yourself? Be sure to send in your work! |
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New Poll - Deathwing @ 3:02:28 EDT Blizzard has been known to attract some pretty hardcore players with their games, people who play professionally, people who play as much as a professional, and people who just keep playing... Do you consider yourself one of those? Well lets see how many hours per week of Warcraft 3 you play! |
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Poll Results - Deathwing @ 2:47:21 EDT Ah, a new week, time for a new poll again! Without delay, here are the results to the current one:
Looks like it's a pretty even balance bettween three of the heroes and the Blood Mage gets the thumbs down. I guess the other three human heroes just complement each other so well that no one find need to the mage. The Shadow Hunter takes prime spot... Orcs love healing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Map of the Week: Hawks_Head - Deathwing @ 2:49:20 EDT Time for another high quality map, this time we've got a new melee scenario for you to enjoy.
The map is ideal for Lan Parties, especially Free For Alls. So if that's your thing, be sure to download it. Got a scenario? Be sure to upload it! |
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Night Elf Campaign Secrets - Deathwing @ 3:53:18 EDT Now that we have published the complete walkthrough to the Night Elf Campaign, its time to provide all the secrets. Thanks to Chib, we've of an archive of all the great Easter Eggs that Blizzard has stuck in the campaign... From hidden items, to humorous content, to things that you just got to see. This list of secrets is great for someone who's completely the campaign on Normal, and wish to try it on Hard... or just want to go through the singleplayer experience again, and get everything out of the game. Check them out! We'll continue with the human campaign soon! |
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Beastiary Updated - Frostbyte @ 0:24:18 EDT As well as giving all rabid Warcraft III players a new patch Blizzard has also updated their beastiary. They have added the Furbolg and Harpy as well as sounds. |
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Patch V1.12 - Frostbyte @ 0:20:01 EDT At long last a new patch for Warcraft III The Frozen Throne, Its a standalone patch and it looks like Blizzard is trying to balance the game. Simply download the patch by connecting to B.Net or go to www.battle.net, Discuss it here. A full list of changes can also be found there. Amongst the changes are rune of rebirth has been removed from Gnoll Wood and Floodplanes. No more Gnoll abuse. |
