IV. Other game types (ROCWM1)

Dive into Warcraft III: Reforged custom games for solo base destruction or jump into multiplayer on Battle.net. Learn about win icons, ranks, and unique custom map types!

Hey there! So, you've finished up the main campaign and are wondering what else Warcraft III: Reforged has to offer? Let's talk about the 'Other game types' section. This is where things get really interesting beyond the story missions.

First up, we have Custom Games. Think of these as your sandbox. You can set up a single-player game where the main goal is just to smash the enemy bases. You get to pick your race, add up to 11 computer opponents, and even set up teams. What's cool about these is they aren't restricted like the campaign missions. You've got more freedom with heroes and tech trees. Each hero you train costs 5 food, but the first one is free. You can take your hero out 'creeping' (that means hunting neutral monsters on the map) to gain experience and find sweet items. This is a fantastic way to try out heroes you might not have used much in the campaign, like the Dreadlord. Plus, you can even train heroes from mercenary camps, which is another great way to get a feel for them.

Then there's Multiplayer. This is where you'll hop onto Battle.net and face off against other players. If you've played StarCraft, you'll find these games a bit more structured. The only way to get wins or losses recorded on your profile is by playing 'arranged team games.' As you rack up wins, you can unlock special icons for your profile, and the type of icon often depends on the race you pick. There are even icons for races like the Naga, which weren't really featured in the campaign. The top-tier icon for a race requires a whopping 1500 wins! As you win more, your rank goes up, and you'll start getting matched against tougher opponents, which keeps things challenging.

Multiplayer also includes Custom Games that *don't* count towards your record. These are often map-setting games with totally different objectives. You might find yourself in 'defense games,' where your job is to stop waves of units from reaching a specific point, but they won't attack you. Or maybe you'll try 'Defense of the Ancients' (DotA), which is basically an RPG experience. There are tons of these custom game types, and they're super fun to explore!