.w3x filename location!

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Thorlar
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.w3x filename location!

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There is a map called Zombie Assault Force.
Its creator has abandoned it for millenias, and I decided to give it a few final minor balancing touches.

I used MPQ Recover (to get listfiles of the map), then MPQ Master/Editor, to delete and replace whatever file is needed

However, the filename of the map cannot be changed, or rather, I cannot find it!
One is supposed to be on .wts, string 1 (which is found and changed, displaying above the map display) and another on the wc3 dropdown map menu, which I cannot find!

I guess it would help uploading it, since all I need really, is change the name it displays in the wc3 dropdown from: "Zombie Assault Force v1.03" to "Zombie Assault Force v1.05", that's all that is left from hitting the greenlight!

I legit have spent 3 hours searching for the map title location :(
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Wrong section. Next time post that kind of question at Map Editing, please.
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I am new to these forums, I did read the forum rules before posting this, but I didn't know where to post this, thanks for moving it, hopefully someone will help :D
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It's ok.

Anyway, do not ever use MPQ Recover neither MPQ Master to edit maps. They are outdated programs and they are more of a hindrance than a help. Just download this MPQ Editor which is updated and way way better than those: http://www.zezula.net/en/mpq/download.html

To edit what you want you should use a Hex Editor (for example: HxD). Drag and drop into the Hex Editor the map and then edit the map's name.
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Wow! Thank you so much, you over-delivered since you didn't just tell me how to find the location, but also did the renaming yourself!

As for the programs, I haven't tried protecting/deprotecting a map for years and those programs were the ones I had, thinking the wc3 protecting/deprotecting community was dead so no real updates, I'm glad to be surprised hahaha

Also thanks for the HxD details, I will have it in mind if I do any other editing, but I'm more than satisfied now that Zombie Assault Force can finally rest on a final/definitive version :D

Thanks again, this may seem minor to you (just a name change), but I literally spent around 3 hours trying all sorts of stuff to change the name, and I decided to post this and go to sleep since no one would reply till then, but you did xD

Have a good night! I hope you rest as good as I do hahaha
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I'm glad that I could you help you out. I've been through that situation before too and I know what you are feeling. If you have any other question I'll be glad to help you again.

Have a good night too.
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