Darkness And Light update & its future

I knew there are small number of people who still interested in my current Darkness And Light development for Warcraft III. Unfortunately I would like to take this opportunity to announce that Darkness And Light for Warcraft III might not be continued in the future. The biggest reason behind this is because Warcraft III is quite a old game (released in 2002) and number of player are declining. Of course there are still some communities who made custom games to keep Warcraft III going. But I think continuing Darkness And Light for today's minority Warcraft III players is not longer feasible, since most Warcraft III custom map players (particularly MOBA players) were switched to other game with similar genre like Heroes of the Storm, DotA 2, League of Legends etc. These are the latest games that support better video resolution, up-to-date graphics and easy configured hotkeys.

Since Darkness And Light for Warcraft III development might not be continued, I have proposed a new idea to keep Darkness And Light up-to-date and have its name to reach more players. I had came across a new platform where future of Darkness And Light will depend on... making Darkness And Light as a custom game in DotA 2 Beborn using their newly announced Workshop tools. I have played couple of games in DotA 2, I quite like how the game is flexible and its customization of almost everything in Steam Workshop are absolutely outstanding (typical Valve move). You can check out the custom game features in official DotA 2 Reborn website here.

Image source: Valve, DotA 2

Sure that sounds fantastic, but at the moment I do not have any particular experience of using the DotA 2 Workshop tools. I will experiment this tool more and get myself familiar with the development environment. Darkness And Light may have light shined upon it, but the light is still dim and the future of Darkness and Light is yet known. Until then, I will see you in the next post.

Darkness And Light v1.0.6 released

Darkness And Light version 1.0.6 has finally released. I appologize for super long delay thanks to my scumbag brain, I couldn't believe I stopped updating map for more than 2 years. I'm back now and make sure the map is updated as often as possible. For those who are still wondering, DAL is not dead. Back to main topic, this version features most bug fixes and map remake. You can view some previews of new base layout here. Download the map from the link below now if you haven't. Check out latest map version here in case new version is released. If you liked this map, please spread and share this to your friend.

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DAL v1.0.6 Change Log 

Game Content Update
・You may now set up the game with A.I players, that's right you can now play with computer A.I in DAL. Note that A.I is still under development therefore they are not as smart as DotA one and can be killed easily. But they have basic combat intelligence such as using anti-magic, tower push and combat boot slow. AI can be still quite dangerous when comes in group. There are some known bugs for the AI so please ignore it for now. Recommended only for non-serious battle or if you just want to have some fun. All thanks to RailKill for making A.I.
・More than 80% of terrain and environment had been redone to match original DAL as similar as possible.
・New map preview image.
・New player kill gold income formula and combo tracking

100 base gold + (level of killed unit * 6 gold) + (Killed unit's Combo Count * 45 gold) + random gold between 10 to 100
・Player will now start with black fog of war just like the real game.
・A short "fade in" cinematic effect is added at the beginning of the game.
・An error message will display if player attempt to carry more than one item with duplicate restriction.
・An error message will display if player does not meet level requirement to equip lv16 Prymoha Sword/ Shield.
・An error message will display if player failed to create to combine an item. (Jewels and rock of creation)
・Updated Game Info (Tips & Strategy, new combat Boot strategy & anti-magic/dispel guide)
・Updated Gold description in player's interface.
・Item's gold value will now show in player's inventory storage.
・Added aura circle effect for Return to Sanctuary skill.

Game Balance
・Chimaera death explosion no longer damage other Chimaera.
・Changed Anti Magic Potion cooldown to from 20 to 30 seconds.
・Increased leather boot movement speed bonus from 15 to 20.
・Increased Combat boot movement speed bonus from 45 to 50.
・Changed towers stats
 Cannon Tower/ Cave - 230-280 Damage, 8 Armor, 10 regen rate
 Guard Tower/ Defense Tower - 280-330 Damage, 8 Armor, 10 regen rate
・Changed Gatekeeper's damage to 340-380, armor type to Hero with 10 defense and regen rate to 5.
・Changed barrack's armor from 4 to 5.
・Increased Tower attack range from 550 to 600.
・Reduced damage for normal units/ creeps when attacking structures.
・Increased damage bonus for hero when attacking fortified unit (towers and buildings)

Game Changes and Bug Fixes 

・Hero's full name will be shown after it is selected by player.

(For example if a player picks Lorraine, it will shown "Lorraine the Divine Hunter has picked by Player") 

・Fixed player killed message that does not show hero's name properly.
・Changed cannon tower's projectile due to previous one leaves explosion hole all over the floor.
・Changed movement speed check command to "-ms"
・Repositioned succubus spawn point at Dark mini base.
・Updated and corrected some item description (jewels, rock of creation, goddes ring, ring of protection, combat boot, INT hammer)
・Stabilized Item combination trigger scripts.
・Fixed an issue that cause tower's splash damage hit its ally.
・Fixed a known bug that caused Tritram Order Staff not giving INT bonus to hero properly.
・Fixed an issue that causes sanctuary of light does not deal damage to enemy unit.
・Fixed a delay issue when selling item from slot 2.

Hero Related Changes and Bug Fixes 

  Lobelia
・Fixed a bug that cause Lobelia's Blaze Sanctuary does not deal damage to anti-magic unit.

Dorothy
・Enhanced Maelstrom effect, maelstrom will expand when casting the ability instead of appear out of sudden.
・Fixed Maelstrom bug that causes permanent slow to effected units
・Changed Maelstorm slow penalty, corrected its skill info.
Level 1 - 50 movement speed reduce
Level 2 - 70 movement speed reduce
Level 3 - 90 movement speed reduce

  Lorraine

・Re-textured skin.

・Fixed a bug where Aimed Shot does not deal poison damage correctly.
・Fixed a bug that cause Discipline does not give correct movement speed bonus.

  Ajax
・Re-textured skin.

Junas
・Changed Junas weapon model.
・Fixed Mana Feedback description where it does not indicate as Passive skill.
・Updated Tornado skill description.
・Tornado slow no longer effect anti-magic unit.
・Changed and corrected Tornado slow effect
Level 1 - 60 movement speed reduce
Level 2 - 110 movement speed reduce
Level 3 - 160 movement speed reduce

  Stinger
・Fixed Nefarious Strength's description where it does not indicate as Passive skill.
・Increased Dark Sprint's sprint speed.
・Changed Seizing Rake movement speed penalty
Level 1 - 52 movement speed reduce
Level 2 - 104 movement speed reduce
Level 3 - 156 movement speed reduce
Level 4 - 208 movement speed reduce
Level 5 - 260 movement speed reduce

  Belerop
・Changed Altar of Ritual casting sound effect.
・Fixed casting time for each Altar of Ritual damage burst.

Lien
・Decreased movement speed animation.

Balohan
・Updated Ice Age skill description.
・Fixed Ice Age bug that causes permanent slow to effected units
・Changed and corrected Arctic wind slow effect
Level 1 - 50 movement speed reduce
Level 2 - 70 movement speed reduce
Level 3 - 90 movement speed reduce
Level 4 - 110 movement speed reduce
Level 5 - 130 movement speed reduce

Note: You must have Warcraft III: Frozen Throne installed and patched with latest patch version, else the map will not load. You can get the latest version of patch here.

Darkness And Light v1.0.6 Preview

 

I'm back again, that's right it's time for DAL! You may have noticed I had a small update box just on the right side on the website, I figured out it maybe a good idea to make a short preview on the main post instead so no one will miss that. The upcoming Darkness And Light v1.0.6 will feature major terrain environment remake and bug fixes. Most skill bugs should be fixed already such as permanent slow bugs from the previous version. Some skills effect has also enhanced.

Below are previews of new base layout for both Alliance of Light and Empire of Darkness. Not the best one but it's something at least.

In comparison to original DAL.

Version 1.0.6 will be released anytime soon, so stay tuned. Some components are still working in progress, it may take some time before it can be released. I will put up the change log once it's done.

That's all for now, until next time.

DARKNESS AND LIGHT (DAL)

This is the official website of Warcraft Darkness And Light, DAL (or Battle of Shadows in US).
The game has re-created into Warcraft III version based on original DAL Online gameplay. The original game service has terminated since 2008 and its official website was completely wiped off. Some information can still be found in MMOsite. To be honest I think it was one of the best real time strategy game after DotA due it's unique gameplay system and has various interesting maps, not just 3 lanes map craps that you normally see in most AoS games. Although not all maps were released back then (only First Blood, Bridgehead and Frontier), there are also some co-op campaign maps that I never got the chance to try. It was a complete let down when DAL announced to close its game service and this is why a custom Darkness And Light map for Warcraft III is here, a memorial to the game if you like to call it that way. This custom map remake for Warcraft III is completely developed by myself from scratch with the help from my buddy, RailKill. More details can be found below.

Brief history of Darkness And Light Online
Battle of Shadows (formerly Darkness and Light or DAL, but not to be confused with the MMORPG, Dark and Light) was a free MMORPG developed by N-Log Inc (a south korean company). and published by GameOn. Due to some unknown reasons, Darkness and Light terminated all its SEA services (forums, website, etc.) and the game servers on April 30, 2008. This, as well as CDC USA's termination of their North American service in September 2007, is believed to be due to financial issues within N-Log Soft, the developer.

Adapted from Wikipedia

Map Download (April 17, 2013)

Darkness And Light v1.0.6 AI 0.20.w3x

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Warcraft III Darkness And Light Map Developers
The following are current map developers of Warcraft Darkness And Light.
•NuevoEvo
Map creator and author of this Blog, also known as ShadowTeamX3 in DAL.
Ranked as Rank 18, 1st Elite Soldier.
Other IGNs: Nitroxide, CurryLobak

(Old Screenshot)

•RailKill
Heroes creator and trigger helps. This guy is a genius, trust me.
Ranked as Rank 8, 1st Heavy Infantry in DAL
Other IGN: Lemoney92
Visit his blog at: http://lemoney92.blogspot.com

Gameplay Suggestion Contributors
Below are the people who contributes suggestion to this map.
•Aldane
One of my friend that often disconnect in DAL.
Ranked as Rank 14, 5th Elite Soldier.
Visit his blog at: http://tohjun-aldane.blogspot.com/

•Tengzilla
No description yet.

Note: I would like to gather more information for those who contributes suggestion in blog chat box, please leave your IGN and DAL IGN in blog chat box.
Optional: You can tell more about yourself, previous DAL rank with screenshot (if possible) and your website/ blog. Please include link to the image if you want to add DAL screenshot.


Current Map Development Status
Map Version: Darkness And Light v1.0.6 AI 0.20
Gameplay: Bridgehead Map
Game Mode: Normal, King Battle will be available in future.
Available Heroes: 14
Light: Terabellum, Junas, Lobelia, Dorothy, Lorraine, Ajax, Ireine
Darkness: Asiz, Balohan, Belerop, Lien, Stinger, Veron, Arina

Map Updates

Click here for latest Darkness And Light posts

DAL v1.0.6 Change Log (April 17, 2013)
Click here for complete change log

Known Issues (Updated April 9 2013) 
•Tritram Order Staff INT bonus will not given to nearby heroes sometime, dropping and equip again will fix the problem. Issue has been fixed on upcoming v1.0.6


Game Screenshots

Screenshots from version 1.0.6 AI 0.20

 

DAL Version 1.0.5







 
Future Release Prediction 
Please remember that this is just an prediction of future map release.
Release detail will change without further notice.
• More bugs should be fixed.

• Fortress release.
• King Battle release.

Future Release Change Log 
Future release has not longer updated, any change log will be shown after a newer version is released.


Official Darkness And Light Trailer & Gameplay

Darkness And Light v1.0.5

Darkness And Light v1.0.5

New Darkness And Light Version 1.0.5 is out!

Note: This is a quick release to replace old buggy version of 1.0.4. Some bugs are not fixed and still remain unsolved, however most common bugs were fixed.

DAL v1.0.5 Change Log

Game Content Update
• Muted "Our Hero has fallen" sound and default texts when Hero dies.
• New Map Preview image.
• Destroyed Gatekeeper (Sentry Guard) will gives additional 10 gold every 30 seconds.
• Destroyed Barrack will gives additional 5 gold every 30 seconds.


General Changes
• Player can now select Inventory & Shop by clicking the Hero tab or F1.
• Added stairs.
• Reduced Heroes collision size.
• Increased creep's model size by a little.
• Recreated most terrain and doodads (Preview and comparison coming soon).
• Corrected Red and Blue Potion Buff colour.
• Changed Heavy Guard model.
• Changed Zombie model.
• Changed Ghoul Barrack Model.
• Changed creep's gold bounty:
Zombie - 8, 9 gold
Titan - 8, 9 gold
Chimaera - 7 gold
Chimaera (level 7) - 9 gold
Durahan (Level 20) - 22 gold
Chimaera (level 20) - 22 gold
• Corrected Potion stock delay.
• Changed Blue Potion name to Potion of Blue Coral.
• Changed Red Potion name to Potion of Red Coral.
• Added random chance of spawning Durahan or Level 20 Chimaera.
• Changed all unit's decay time from 88 seconds to 3 seconds.



Game Balance
• Reduced Gatekeeper Sight range from 1200 to 900.
• Increased Cursed Shield, Holy Shield and Blacksmith Shield Armour bonus.
• Decreased Goddess Ring True Sight Range from 400 to 350.
• Decreased Legendary Ring of Protection True Sight Range from 700 to 650.
• Decreased Tower's True Sight Range from 800 to 550.
• Increased Tower attack range from 500 to 550.
• Decreased Creep sight range from 1200 to 850.
• Increased all building's regeneration rate from 1 to 1.5.
• Decreased leather boot movement speed bonus from 20 to 15.
• Decreased Combat boot movement speed bonus from 60 to 45.
• Decreased gold bounty for destroyed barracks from 150 gold to 100 gold.
• All neutral creeps will spawn every 3 minutes instead of 2 minutes.

• Decreased vampire's sight range:
Day: from 950 to 850
Night: from 1250 to 1000


General Bug Fixes
• Fixed and increased Sanctuary slow penalty to 40.
• Fixed Time Monolith bug that causes Hero unable to teleport sometime.
• Fixed a bug where user unable to combine Aero Tower Shield.
• Fixed a bug that does not pause revived hero after game ends.


Hero Related Changes and Bug Fixes
• Decreased all Hero's movement speed base by 30, some Hero might decrease more than 30. (Based from DAL gameplay)

Veron
• Fixed a bug where Hell Meteor will stun Gatekeeper.
• Fixed Stone Curse bug which does not slow target unit when skill level is 5.
• Corrected Shadow Cloak movement speed bonus.
• Changed Deception damage, sight range bonus and duration.
• Fixed a bug where Deceptions does no effect when anti-magic potion is on.
• Fixed Deceptions bug that sometime causes no sight range.
• Deceptions casting time has changed to instant.
Level 1 - 20 damage, 20 sight range bonus, last 30 seconds.
Level 2 - 35 damage, 40 sight range bonus, last 30 seconds.
Level 3 - 50 damage, 60 sight range bonus, last 30 seconds.
Level 4 - 65 damage, 80 sight range bonus, last 30 seconds.
Level 5 - 80 damage, 100 sight range bonus, last 30 seconds.
• Changed Hell Meteor Damage
Level 1 - 1400 damage
Level 2 - 2000 damage
Level 3 - 2600 damage
• Changed Shadow Cloak backstab damage, duration and cooldown.
Level 1 - 100 sneak attack damage, last 20 seconds, 20 seconds cooldown
Level 2 - 200 sneak attack damage, last 30 seconds, 20 seconds cooldown
Level 3 - 300 sneak attack damage, last 40 seconds, 20 seconds cooldown
Level 4 - 400 sneak attack damage, last 50 seconds, 20 seconds cooldown
Level 5 - 500 sneak attack damage, last 60 seconds, 20 seconds cooldown

Terabellum
• Fixed a bug where sanctuary does not slow Terrabellum's movement speed when it is in Moon Frenzy mode.
• Changed Terabellum's model.

Ireine
• Fixed an issues where Finishing strike is allowed to click on gatekeepers.
• Increased Finishing Strike range from 70 to 200.
• Decreased Finishing Strike cooldown from 150 seconds to 120 seconds.
• Corrected Escape movement speed bonus.
• Changed Triple Knife description and stun duration for all level to 1 second.
• Changed Spell Bind effects.
• Added blood effect for Finishing Strike.

Lobelia
• Fixed Silent Flame buff icon that appear as Doom buff.
• Changed Hero class from Mage to Hunter.

Belerop
• Fixed Altar of Ritual bug that causes damage to gatekeeper.
• Changed Belerop's Altar of Ritual Aura model.

Lorraine
• Removed Aimed Shot Missile.
• Corrected Discipline movement speed bonus.
• Fixed a bug where Lorraine's Discipline can be dispelled.
• Changed Aimed Shot Damage, duration and cooldown
Level 1 - 300 initial damage, 200 damage over 4 second, 20 seconds cooldown.
Level 2 - 350 initial damage, 400 damage over 4 second, 20 seconds cooldown.
Level 3 - 400 initial damage, 500 damage over 4 second, 20 seconds cooldown.
Level 4 - 450 initial damage, 700 damage over 4 second, 20 seconds cooldown.
Level 5 - 500 initial damage, 800 damage over 4 second, 20 seconds cooldown.

Ajax
• Decreased Natural Regeneration cooldown from 150 seconds to 120 seconds.
• Changed Marut cooldown
Level 1 - 10 seconds cooldown.
Level 2 - 9 seconds cooldown.
Level 3 - 8 seconds cooldown.
Level 4 - 7 seconds cooldown.
Level 5 - 6 seconds cooldown.
• Increased Sabotage damage and cooldown
Level 1 - 60 damage on unit and 40 damage on building per second, last 10 seconds, 20 seconds cooldown.
Level 2 - 90 damage on unit and 60 damage on building per second, last 10 seconds, 20 seconds cooldown.
Level 3 - 120 damage on unit and 80 damage on building per second, last 10 seconds, 20 seconds cooldown.
Level 4 - 150 damage on unit and 100 damage on building per second, last 10 seconds, 20 seconds cooldown.
Level 5 - 180 damage on unit and 120 damage on building per second, last 10 seconds, 20 seconds cooldown.
• Increased Sabotage movement speed from 60 to 120.
• Corrected sabotage animation.
• Changed Hero class from Hunter to Mage.

Stinger
• Fixed bug that causes Seizing Rake is allowed to target gatekeeper and does not slow enemy unit.

Download
Visit Download page for latest Darkness And Light Map

Note: You must have Warcraft III: Frozen Throne installed and patched with latest patch version, else the map will not load. You can get the latest version of patch here.

Darkness And Light SEA (DAL) Update Bypass & Watch Replay

Good news for DAL fans! RailKill has finally managed to reverse engineer Darkness and Light SEA client to bypass DAL patch update. It is a good news for those who still have replay files because it basically allows the game to run and view your saved replay files.


How to bypass DAL update
Railkill has modified DAL.run and DALPatch.run files to bypass the update. Please click the link below to download these files.


Step 1 If DAL Client is not installed in your computer, please download DAL client below. Otherwise skip this step.
Darkness And Light SEA Setup Open Beta Download


Step 2 Download DAL client bypass patch.
DALSEA Bypass Patch Download


Step 3 Unzip DALSEA Patch.rar and extract DAL.run and DALPatch.run into DALsea folder. Click 'yes' to replace the files. Be sure to backup the old files too!

Step 4 DAL will think it has already been patched, so it will say Patch Completed. Click 'Start' to launch the game.   UPDATE: If it does not work or the launcher stuck at updating, please disconnect your internet connection and try launch it again.
NOTE: If you're using Windows Vista/7, especially 64-bit users, you might get an error saying that DAL.run is not associated with a program, or something. If so, please run it in compatibility mode for Windows XP, then run as Administrator.

Step 5 Xtrap error should pops up, click 'Start' again. (Do not click 'OK' as it will terminate the program.)

Step 6 You should able to enter DAL now, congratulation you've successfully entered the login page. Click 'Replay' to watch your saved replays. Make sure your replay file is placed in DAL\REPLAY folder in My Document.

Step 7 Enjoy your replay!
If you do not have any replay file, you can download mine below.
DAL_REPLAY.rar


Note: It does not bypass Xtrap update, but you can still enter the game though. If you like it, please visit DAL discussion forum to help RailKill "bypass" login page and Xtrap update.

Visit DAL reverse engineer discussion thread here: http://dalseacommunity.darkbb.com/t116-reverse-engineering-old-dal-client-files

Darkness And Light v1.0.4

Darkness And Light v1.0.4

The new Darkness And Light Version 1.0.4 is out! We are happy to announce that DAL has finally reached second test stage. Gameplay experience and features have greatly improved as well as more bugs have fixed, thanks for the feedback in blog comment box.


Change Log (06/01/11)
Game Content Update
•Introduce the new inventory system!
•Added custom DAL loading screen.
•Dexterity point has now increases armour, 0.03 armour bonus for each Dex point.
•Removed DAL theme music to reduce map size.
•Added "[Passive]" text to all passive skills.
•Added 90 seconds countdown before game starts.
•Added Hero's movement speed check command, type @speed.
•Hero will now gain experience for each destroyed barrack.
•Additional experience is added for destroyed towers, Gatekeepers and guard towers.
•Improved Hero description with HP and MP detail.

Changes
•Player will have to combine items in their respective remote storage instead of Hero.
•Eternal Crystal will be given to storage instead to Hero after hero is selected by player.
•Increased background music volume by little.
•Lorraine, Dorothy and Ireine model size has changed to smaller.
•Improved and fixed item description.
•Improved 'Return to Base' description
•Fixed towers placement.
•Fixed gold bounty for killed creep to exact value.
•Fixed end game text, Gatekeeper killed text and reduced camera shake magnitude.
•Increased Hero stock delay from 15 to 20 seconds.
•Improved doodads and environments

Game Balance
•Increased gold bounty for destroyed barrack to 150 gold.
•Decreased all Heroes base armour by 1.
•Increased Power Shield armour from 1 to 2.
•Reduced Lorraine's Barrage casting range from 600 to 500.
•Balanced Lorraine's Aimed Shot damage duration from 4 to 8 sec, 200 damage per 2 sec, cooldown from 20 to 25 seconds.
•Decreased Gatekeepers armour by 1.
•Reduced creep spawn time from 60 to 45 seconds.
•Changed Ireine's Finishing Strike damage.
lv.1 - 1200 damage/ kill if below 1600 hp
lv.2 - 2000 damage/ kill if below 2400 hp
lv.3 - 2800 damage/ kill if below 3200 hp

Bug fixes
•Tritram Order Staff works with Darkness Player now.
•Fixed issue that creep will fall back if enemy altar is invulnerable.
•Fixed Arina's Runestone icon that appears in shortcut command.
•Fixed Ireine's Triple throw description.
•Fixed missing Twilight Sun when Terabellum is in Moon Frenzy form.
•Fixed bug that causes Str Hammer HP bonus does not work with Terabellum's Moon Frenzy.
•Fixed Belerop's Mana Reflector that clashes with antimagic potion.

Known Issues
•Tritram Order Staff INT bonus will not given to nearby heroes sometime, dropping and equip again will fix the problem.
•Unknown bug that rarely causes Veron to have 0 sight range when casting Deception skill.

New inventory system previews and quick start guide

Press Up arrow key to select your remote storage and shops. (Not recommended)
Or
Use ctrl + number to set up a control group for instant selection. (Recommended)

Select various shops in your remote storage.

Purchased item will keep in your remote storage first, Left-Click the item to equip to your hero.

Item combination only works in inventory remote storage, item combination in Hero's inventory has been disabled.

Transfer item back to your remote storage by dropping it from your Hero.

Dropped Infinite STR, DEX and INT hammers will transfer to remote storage instead of losing it.

Use command button to sell an item in your remote storage.

'Based from the item'? It should be 'based on the item'. Grammar mistake.

Download
Darkness And Light v1.0.4 Pro.w3x (Fixed error)
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Visit Download page for latest Darkness And Light Map

Note: You must have Warcraft III: Frozen Throne installed and patched with latest patch version, else the map will not load. You can get the latest version of patch here.

We would like to thank you for supporting DAL.