Frequently Asked Questions

General

What is Project Revolution?
Project Revolution is a mod that will convert Warcraft III into Starcraft: Brood War.
What is the project's e-mail address?
revolution@wc3campaigns.com
How much of this project is complete?
The PR Glass is over half full, that is all we will say.
How long does this project exist now?
If you count the time that it was only a thread in a large WC3 campaignin network, almost three years. Almost none of the old people remain, though. Skizot and kdub are our "relics" around here, they joined a few weeks after Kitol88 came up with the Idea.
When will it be released?
We don't have an estimated release date yet. Don't ask.
Will there be a beta?
Yes there will be a beta, but it will most likely be a closed beta.
Will there be a tech demo or preview of some kind?
We will attempt to put together a trailer at some point.
Will I still be able to play WC3 after installing PR?
Yes.
Will you support your mod after it's release? Patches, new Models, etc?
Yes.
Will you localize PR? Will there be the Hotkeys I'm used to?
That's not been decided. If we have the time, and people, we might create patches for localized Versions of PR. Probably not in the initial release though. You will still have the sounds from your CD, which will be in your respective language.
How to add a question to this FAQ?
Post your question in this forum.

Features(Functionality)

What will I need to play Project Revolution?
You will need to own the original CDs of Starcraft, Starcraft: Brood War, Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne.
Why do I need to own the Starcraft CDs?
We're not going to allow people to play Project Revolution without first owning both StarCraft and StarCraft Brood War. We're also using the SC CD's for the sound and music. This will make the final download much smaller.
Will we be able to play PR on a Mac or on Linux?
We recently picked up our very own Mac programmer, BahamutZERO. He will ensure that PR will work on Mac. Linux will not be supported, but if you managed to get Wc3 running on it, then you will probably be able to run PR, too.
I saw a screenshot with the Xel'Naga as a selectable race. Will they be playable in the final version?
No. That was only a place-holder because Warcraft III has 4 races by default.
Will things like the Terran rank and "detector" show up?
We are trying to add those little details, but they have the lowest priority. Their absence will not hinder gameplay in any way.
Will you implement loading screens?
We will be adding new screens that show when you are waiting for the game to load (when it is showing the blue loading bar). There are no plans to add the pre-game screen with 4 portraits talking.
Will I be able to play PR online?
We are hoping that the mod will be playable online and functional on Battle.net. However, it is possible that this won't work and we have no plans to support the use of PvPGN or other emulated servers with our mod.
But I need to play my friend! I've been taunting him all day and now he's furious...
You can still play in a Local Area Network (LAN)...
Will there be AI? Can I play against a computer player?
Yes.
What about auto-casting?
We are aware of the problem that auto casting brings to the balance of the game and will decide upon auto-cast abilities over a series of playtests. It is most probable though, that only those abilities that were A-C in SC will be A-C in PR.
What about the Camera? Will I be able to tilt, zoom and dolly it like in most 3D Games, or will it be rigid like in Wc3?
You will probably be able to zoom in. We haven't decided on any other Camera functionality yet.
Will I be able to queue things up, like in Wc3? Research for example?
Yes, most probably.
There are so many small details in WC3 that might help imbalance SC. For example AoE targeting Grids and that ripple caused by cloaked units. How will you deal with these small details?
We will test them. Only time will show wether these things are really going to shift balance in a single races favour, or lower the skill level of the game significantly.

Features(Units)

Will you be raising the unit cap? Wc3 only features a Unit Cap of 90.
Yes, the Unit Cap will be raised. You will most likely have the option of chosing between 100, 150 and 200 (as in SC) when creating the game, so Fans with low-end machines will still be able to enjoy PR.
Will you be adding new units?
Not at this time. if we do add in new units, they will come in a future release and not the initial one.
Will there be heroes?
There are no plans to add hero functionality (leveling and attributes etc.) at this time. Again, this may happen after the initial release of Project Revolution, but at this time there are no plans for hero units.
Will you guys also do models for the legendary heroes such as Jim Raynor, Kerrigan, and Tassadar?
There are no plans to make legendary heroes at this time, but we'd really like to do them. If not in the initial release, some Heros are bound to follow after.
Will the Terran buildings be able to fly like in Starcraft?
Yes.
Will Units have 3D Portraits like in Wc3, or 2D prerendered ones like in SC?
Not yet decided. probably 2D in the first release.

Features(Editor)

Is it true that you use a customized version of World Edit?
Yes.
After this is released, will there be any way for fans to use the custom units/skins to make their own Starcraft maps?
Yes, and we will release our World Editor with the Mod.
Will there be doodads?
We are adding in all of the doodads from SC. We may even add in some new ones.
Will there be choke points?
Yes. In fact, we created a tool to automatically convert SC maps to WC3 maps, and we are already working on a perfect conversion of Lost Temple.
Will we be able to use the SC to WC3 map converter?
Yes.
Can you mix SC and WC3 units in one map?
No.
If a unit is on high ground will it miss the same % as in real Starcraft?
We are doing everything we can to ensure gameplay in Project Revolution is identical to that in SC/BW. This definitely includes the advantage units on higher ground have.
Will all the tilesets be converted?
Yes.
What will you do about Warcraft III's pathing and the slow movement speed?
We are working to solve both problems soon.
Will there be a day/night cycle as in Wc3?
Probably not.
Will you be including a campaign?
There are vague plans about a campaign, but the team is occupied with the recreation of SC game mechanics right now. We might recruit a campaign staff when the time comes. Remain vigilant.

The Team

Is it true that Project Revolution will immediately disband and destroy the mod if anyone makes a BGH map?
No.
I heard you guys merged with a Russian team that had already started making the terrain and GUI, is this true?
Yes. They are a welcome addition to the team. You can thank them for the excellent GUI and terrain.
I'd like to help. Can I skin/model/do something for this mod?
Great. Show us what you can do.
Can I join the Team (in contrast to just helping out)?
There are two ways to go about this:
1. If you are confident in your skills, show your work in the Fan Art forum regularly. Hope we notice you, or make us notice, but be patient and don't harass us. It won't get you anywhere if we are annoyed with you.
2. At times we might be looking for new people to fill positions. We will make an announcement in this case. You will still need to show your work, but chances are higher that you get in.
I can't do anything! I can't model, can't skin, can't code! But I still want to help PR. What can I do?
Spread the word. Talk to people about PR. That is the best way you can help us.
How can I contact PR aside from the forums? What's your IRC channel?
You can find PR team members at almost any time of day in our channel:
server: 'irc.wc3campaigns.com'
channel: '#revolution'

Legal Issues

What about Blizzard??
They know about us. We approached them with our Project and are still hoping for a positive reply. All we can do now is hope and send an Email every once in a while.
Those models are so cool. Can I use them in my map?
No. Only after this is done.
Can I see pics of [insert object here]?
No, not until they are released. You may find people who have old screenshots of PR. Please note that most of these were not final when they were released. They are most likely to be changed in the final version of PR.
How does [insert feature here] work? I have an Idea, where should I post it?
While we appreaciate the input, most of what we need is technically planned, or done. If we are uncertain about something, we will start a discussion. Please have an understanding for our coders being tired of discussing the same features everytime a new idea comes up.
Will there be a fee of any kind involved?
No. PR is made by fans for fans. But you need to own copies of WarCraft 3, The Frozen Throne, StarCraft and BroodWar in order to play it. The Mod itself is entirely free.

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