Help / FAQ
How do I download a map to play in Warcraft 3?
When you find a map you want to download, click the "Download" button or link.
Your web browser will ask you if you want to open or save the map file. You must Save the file to the Warcraft 3 downloaded maps folder on your computer.
Warcraft 3 version 1.28 and later (Including Reforged)
For modern Warcraft installations, you should save the map in
C:\Users\[YourUserName]\Documents\Warcraft III\Maps
Warcraft 3 version 1.27b and older
For older Warcraft installations, you should save the map in
C:\Program Files\Warcraft III\Maps\Download
After the map file finishes downloading, it should be available in your list of downloaded maps when you start Warcraft 3.
Why do some maps malfunction when I try to open them in World Editor?
Some map authors have 'protected' certain maps so that no one can easily copy the map or steal any ideas. This 'protecting' actually involves damaging the map file so that the World Editor cannot open the file but the normal Warcraft 3 game still can. Unfortunately, it's very hard to fix a 'protected' map so that it works in World Editor, and it's also very hard to find unprotected versions of 'protected' maps. You may search for help on your own but please do not ask for help with opening a 'protected' map.
Why don't map creators make more maps with AI?
Artifical Intelligence (AI) can be very complex and very hard to create. To make a truly "smart" AI, you would need many complex AI scripts which take a a very long time to write and a bit of computing power to run. Thus many map authors do not create AI because it would either take too much time to make or it would cause some slower computers to lag when running the map.
I'm a map developer and one of my uploaded maps needs to be removed or edited. How can I do this?
We are currently unable to assist with map removal or edits. Please check back later for updates on this process.
Can I upload Warcraft 3 Campaigns (W3N) to Epic War?
Currently, Epic War does not support uploading campaigns, but this may be added in the future.
When I upload a new map, why are some of the details missing?
Some map protection tools change the map file in ways that make it harder to read map information. Because of this, Epic War may sometimes have trouble reading details from protected maps. We hope to improve this soon. In the meantime, you can report any maps with missing info, and a site administrator can manually update the details.
