Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Patch 1.24b Warcraft TFT is Released!

Warcraft Patch 1.24Patch 1.24b Warcraft TFT has just released together with Dota 6.62! This patch is also include the increase of map size limit on its notes, which is not included yet on Warcraft 1.24 Patch changelogs. 

Hopefully, this is the last time Blizzard make massive changes on the custom map code. So, we don't have to wait several months just for compatibility issue. And here is the complete changelogs:

Patch 1.24b Warcraft Changelogs
Patch 1.24b
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PC WORLD EDITOR CHANGES

- Increased max map file size from 4 MB to 8 MB.
- Added the ability to store hashtable handles in a hashtable.
- Added GetSpellTargetX and GetSpellTargetY natives.
- Added a new base handle type “Agent” of which many types now extend from.
- Added a SaveAgentHandle native which can be used for saving most handle types.
- Added a JASS optimization dealing with global variable change events.

FIXES

- Fixed a few false positives caused by the "return bug" fix.
- Fixed a crash related to hashtable reference counting.
- “Shadowing” global variables with local variables no longer is possible.
- Fixed a type conversion dealing with operators (i.e. adding a handle with an integer).


How to update into Patch 1.24b Warcraft
There are several ways, pick one of these:
1. Connect to the Battle.net and you will automatically updated.
2. Download the patch from Blizzard server and run the updater. (check the Update Warcraft 1.24b Patch Offline post) 
3. Use the Warcraft Version Switcher 1.24b.

Please note that if you upgrade into this version, you won't be able to play with Dota 6.61c version and below. Enjoy the new patch! :)


Update: Since some people confusing, Warcraft 1.24b Patch version number is 1.24.1.6374

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