Warcraft 3 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos |
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| Developer(s) | Blizzard Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Blizzard Entertainment |
| Director(s) | Frank Pearce Jr. |
| Producer(s) | Chris Sigaty |
| Designer(s) | Rob Pardo |
| Writer(s) | Chris Metzen |
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| Series | Warcraft |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Classic Mac OS, Mac OS X |
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| Genre(s) | Real-time strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Warcraft III is an exciting real-time strategy game made by Blizzard Entertainment. It was released on July 3, 2002, and is a follow-up to Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness. The main game is called Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos. There's also a big expansion called Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne that adds even more to the story and gameplay.
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What is a Real-Time Strategy Game?
In a real-time strategy game, you make decisions and give commands as the game happens, without taking turns. It's like being a general leading an army! You need to think fast and plan your moves to win.
How to Play Warcraft III
In Warcraft III, you get to control a small army. Your goal is to complete different tasks depending on the game's story. The main goal is usually to destroy your opponent's base and all their units. If they can't fight back, you win!
Meet the Races
You can choose to play as one of four unique races:
- Night elfs: Mysterious and connected to nature.
- Humans: Brave knights and powerful mages.
- Undead: Spooky creatures and dark magic users.
- Orcs: Strong warriors and fierce beasts.
Each race has its own special units and buildings. This means playing as a Night Elf feels very different from playing as an Orc!
Heroes and Units
Your army will have a few powerful hero units. These heroes have special abilities that can turn the tide of a battle. They get stronger as they gain experience. Besides heroes, you'll command many other units, from foot soldiers to flying creatures. You'll use them to fight monsters and enemy armies.
Game Modes
Warcraft III offers different ways to play:
- Single-player campaign: You follow an exciting story through many missions. You'll learn about the world of Azeroth and its heroes.
- Online multiplayer: You can play against other players from all over the world. Test your skills and strategies against real opponents!
- Custom games: Players can create their own unique games using the tools from Warcraft III. These are often called "arcade games" and can be very creative and fun. One very famous custom game was Defense of the Ancients (DotA), which later inspired a whole new type of game!
Images for kids
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An example of how the game tells its story through cutscenes. Here, Arthas decides to clear the city of Stratholme.
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Early gameplay footage from 1999, showing the original game look.
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Rob Pardo, one of the main designers of the game.
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Chris Metzen, the writer and creative director for the game.
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The top teams from the first Defense of the Ancients championship in 2005.
See also
In Spanish: Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos para niños
