I've been fiddling with the World Editor for a while and, while I am still learning some functions* I figger I'm about ready to tackle a custom campaign.**
* Including how to get a custom level to run like a mission rather than a multiplayer melee - y'know, the really arcane and complicated stuff...
** I am in no way ready to tackle creation of a custom campaign.
This is, in essence, Warcraft wanking. I will never complete even the first mission, but I have the storyline in my head so I am writing it out just for the hell of it; it's basically a story-writing exercise for me.
So, without further ado...Chapter 1 of the Troll Campaign!
CHAPTER ONE: TROLLWOOD
(WARNING: SPOILERS...this takes place after Frozen Throne)
The Horde having left the shores of Lordaeron, and with most of the Blood Elves fled with their Prince, the Trolls of Trollwood find themselves hard-pressed by the Undead.
Now, Troll Scouts have located an Undead outpost harvesting lumber.
Shial-Zin the Shadow Hunter rules that this outpost must be destroyed before the Undead move any further into the Trollwood. To this end, the Death Knight commanding the outpost must be slain.
TILESET/SETUP: Lordaeron Autumn. Mostly wooded, with paths and clearings. The Troll Village is in the North; the Undead are in the Southeast, with two bridges leading to the woods. The Undead are mostly passive, concentrating on harvesting lumber. However eventually small groups of Ghouls and Meat Wagons will attack the Troll encampment.
REQUIRED QUEST: Slay the Death Knight
OPTIONAL QUEST: There is an outpost of Blood Elves nearby, the remnants of the Trolls' rivals, the High Elves. They no doubt have weapons and magics that could prove useful. Receive on completion: Claws of Attack +6
NEW UNITS: Prole Troll (the Forest Troll figure, modded to be the new Peon, and still use the 'P' hotkey)
OTHER UNITS AVAILABLE: Troll Headhunter, Troll Witch Doctor, Shadow Hunter Hero
NEW BUILDINGS: Troll Hut (Neutral Troll Hut, modded to act like a Farm that provides 10 food.)
BUILDINGS AVAILABLE: Great Hall, Barracks, Lumber Mill, Spirit Lodge
ENEMY UNITS AVAILABLE: Death Knight Hero, Ghouls, Meat Wagons, Crypt Fiends
More to come...
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