Viewing old patch replays, The Official Thread | Updated for 1.24d Options Rating

[PieCr3w]

{ Watching 1.22 Patch Replays }

Here is a simple program for viewing 1.22 patch replays, when you have 1.23 installed. For viewing 1.21 and earlier replays, see below.

Direct Link

{ Watching Older Replays }

NOTE: When upgrading to a newer WC3 patch for the first time, you need to use the official Blizzard updater (via Battle.net or Blizzard Support). Once you have downloaded and installed 1.24b from Blizzard, you can switch between patches using the method below.

Disclaimer: We are not responsible if your Warcraft III folder goes kaput. Always backup important files (preferably your entire Warcraft III folder) in case something goes wrong. In particular, the method below can be touch-and-go. Usually it will work perfectly, but sometimes it will fail miserably. Having a backup will save you time when if things go wrong.

***Make sure Warcraft III is closed before we begin.***


You must install WinRar (1.15MB), its free and its used to extract these files.

{ What you need to download }

Same files, just on different sites.

1.24d
MediaFire

1.24c
FileFront | Rapidshare | MediaFire

1.23
FileFront | MegaUpload | MediaFire

1.22
FileFront | MegaUpload | MediaFire

1.21
FileFront | MegaUpload | MediaFire

1.20
FileFront | MegaUpload | MediaFire

{ Walkthrough for changing patches }

Video:


HQ Video Download (8.78 MB)
Leet Tube Video (broken link)


Text:


(This was tested with a fresh WC3 install, starting from patch version 1.07)

1. Download and install the official 1.24b patch, via Battle.net or Blizzard Support;
2. Create a backup of your newly installed 1.24b patch files:
   1. Copy game.dll, ijl15.dll, Mss32.dll, Storm.dll, and War3Patch.mpq into a separate folder (name it "1.24b").
   2. Or, download the 1.24b files using one of the above links
3. Download the old patch/es that you want, using the above links;
4. Create a folder for each group of patch files. Name them something obvious (eg. "1.22"), and place them in an easy to find location (eg. in your Warcraft III folder);
5. Now you're ready to switch between patches! Copy+paste the five (5) relevant files from your 1.20/1.21/1.22/1.23 folder, into your Warcraft III folder. Click yes to override all (remember you already backed them up).

Done! Repeat step 5 for future changes. There is no limit on how many times you can change patches. Enjoy watching old classic replays.


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(Assuming the wc3 directory is the default c:\program files\warcraft III)

- unrar the file to a 1.21b directory in your wc3 directory.

- go to your wc3 directory and create a new directory called 1.22.

- copy game.dll, ijl15.dll, mss32.dll, storm.dll, war3.exe, and war3patch.mpq to the 1.22 folder.

- now you have the 1.21b version and 1.22 version in different folders. Anytime you want to view a 1.21b replay, just go into the 1.21b folder and COPY (don't move) those files to your main wc3 directory. When you want to switch back to 1.22, just copy the files in the 1.22 directory to the main wc3 directory. To make this simple, I use the following batch files:

121.bat:

CODE

cd c:\progra~1\warcra~1
copy .\1.21b\* .\

122.bat:

CODE

cd c:\progra~1\warcra~1
copy .\1.22\* .\

I put them on my desktop and just run whichever version I want. No need to repatch or anything like that. Tested with 1.21b and 1.22 replays with no errors. I'm not sure if you can still use batch files in Vista, but on XP, this works fine.


Old guide for older files/versions:

1. Download the files.
2. Extract the files to your Warcraft folder -> version folder.

(Ex: Your Warcraft folder is

C:\Program Files\Warcraft III

then extract the files to

C:\Program Files\Warcraft III\1.21

if you downloaded the 1.21 DLLs).

3. Backup the CURRENT DLL files in your Warcraft folder to another folder.
4. Then, copy your new DLL files (files extracted) to Warcraft's main folder.
5. Your Warcraft has now been upgraded to whichever version you've chose.
6. If you want to return to your current version, re-copy all the files that you've backed-up to Warcraft's main folder.

This only works for viewing replays; it does not let you play on Battle.net under anything other than your installed current patch. Certain servers, LAN games, and customs still allow playability.

If you're looking for old replays, check the following forum: Archives
Step-by-step guide by user Blunix, and updated by Pie.Cr3w.

Downloads:

1.21 DLLs- http://forums.dota-allstars.com/index.php?showtopic=228498
1.20e DLLs-  120e.zip ( 4.07mb ) Number of downloads: 12618

Mirrors:

1.21 - 1.20 - 1.19 - 1.18 - 1.17 - 1.16 - 1.15 - 1.14 - 1.13 - 1.12 - 1.11 - 1.07
Much thanks to user Nerak for suggesting this, and Grote-lolz for supplying the older patches

1.24b
FireFront | MegaUpload | MediaFire

This post has been edited by flemeister: Feb 3 2010, 02:56 AM

[73H_5719]

works! I love u nerak, whoever u are...



(fuck ever-craft)

[MasterJoe]

Where do you save that stuff?

[73H_5719]

Where do you save that stuff?

In the main warcraft 3 folder

[nerak]

ur welcome. and tnx for the 1.21 dlls..

btw guyz. how can i change my log in name? from nerak to Orochi?. I want to change it. tnx.
sorry for the crack 2... sad T_T
@Oz™ yep I'm a filipino

This post has been edited by nerak: Jan 30 2007, 11:08 PM

[Devils_Terror]

In the main warcraft 3 folder

After you save it in the main wc3 folder what do you do with it?

[nerak]

overwrite your dlls with it...

This post has been edited by nerak: Jan 31 2007, 12:48 AM

[enigma_antichrist]

That simple? Omg why the creator of evercraft didnt think of this........

[ChildLikEmperor]

ur welcome. and tnx for the 1.21 dlls..

btw guyz. how can i change my log in name? from nerak to Orochi?. I want to change it. tnx.
sorry for the crack 2... sad T_T
@Oz™ yep I'm a filipino

If i were you i would just create a new account with that name. There is a change name thread in site feedback sub forum but since you only have 9 posts, i hardly see its worth

[nerak]

If i were you i would just create a new account with that name. There is a change name thread in site feedback sub forum but since you only have 9 posts, i hardly see its worth

ok. tnx for the advice. Ill just cre8 a new one.

[BLuNiX]

anyone have dlls for 1.18? want to see a replay from 1.18. Thanks

[nerak]

this are the 1.18 dlls  1.18.rar ( 2.66mb ) Number of downloads: 95

maybe tomorrow I'll post all of the .dlls for all patches

This post has been edited by nerak: Jan 31 2007, 07:30 AM

[TiefSeEiLTis]

Download the files for your current patch, and the files corresponding with your replay. If you're looking for old replays, check the following forum: Archives

1.21 DLLs-
1.20e DLLs-  120e.zip ( 4.07mb ) Number of downloads: 12618

Much thanks to user Nerak for suggesting this.

PieCr3w u are godlike...thx so much for this simple method to enable the replays again

[Dea]

After 20min of readme:ing and fixing, I got my evercraft to work yesterday. Can any1 who's tried evercraft and this tell me which one is better cos I'm too lazy to find out for myself~~

[circulo]

can u post a dll for 1.20d? i cant seem to patch mine to 1.20e or 1.21

[Dea]

can u post a dll for 1.20d? i cant seem to patch mine to 1.20e or 1.21

I'm pretty sure you can watch any 1.20 version with 1.20e

[nerak]

CODE

After 20min of readme:ing and fixing, I got my evercraft to work yesterday. Can any1 who's tried evercraft and this tell me which one is better cos I'm too lazy to find out for myself~~

I dont want to offend the makers of Evercraft but I think this is much easier to understand.

can u post a dll for 1.20d

dude I think 1.21.dlls are universal. whatever present patch u have just overwrite with the .dlls to the new ones.

for older patches, maybe tomorrow I'll post all of the .dlls for all patches

This post has been edited by nerak: Jan 31 2007, 07:52 AM

[PieCr3w]

All minor patches (1.20a->1.20b->1.20c etc) can view the same replays.

Evercraft is too hectic, Nerak's method is best.

[wolfepu]

Ok. I have the 1.20e DLL and it's in the folder with my old DLL copied over, but where can I find older versions of the map. I'm looking for v6.26b for this specific replay. Thanks in advance! ^ ^

*Edit* Also is there an easy way to undo this process? I tried to reconnect to Battlenet, but it wouldn't self update.

This post has been edited by wolfepu: Jan 31 2007, 08:21 PM

[PieCr3w]

Make a backup of the DLLs before you replace them. ALWAYS back up things before you make dire changes. Anyways, download the 1.21 DLLs I provided in the first post and it'll reverse it.

Map- http://www.the-skynet.com/dota/DotA%20Allstars%20v6.36b.w3x