Uther Party Ultima-X

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TheZizz: For creating Uther Party, without him, you wouldn't be reading this. Vexorian: For contributing to the map making community by making our downloads smaller. PitzerMike: For contributing to the map making community by making our loadings faster. Im_On_56k: For contributing to the map making community by reducing our memory leaks. Sevion: For contributing to the map making community by making things easier for those who can't be bothered to learn JASS. thehelper.net: For contributing to the map making community by solving every trigger question possible. Beta-testers: (On Duty) - Dalek - Uninspired_Newb - Drewbert7 - Demonic_Saint - Xx(DeMoN)xX - Itsuki - Lizzyho Bugs: - SoulBurner: For pointing out an exploit in Stop&Go. Ideas: - LeggomyAZNeggo: For setting some good game ideas bases. - frozenhelfire: Aided in adding many workarounds. - Bingbing: Suggested Bad Fur Day game mechanic. - Itsuki: Suggested Wild Clicking Duel game mechanic.

- UTHER PARTY: Compatible with Battle.net patch 1.24. - NEW GAMES: Wall Street Traffic, Great Naval Enmity. - TITANIC PANIC: Changed bash mechanism. Also, hiitting others generates HP instead of taking it away. - SPIKE PIT: Fixed popular Troll spawn stuck bug. - KEEP AWAY: Improved blink mechanism. - FETCH!: Removed mana cost for pass ability. - ONE BOMB TOO MANY: Fixed deathmatch bug. - UTHER PARTY: Improved random game selection mechanism. - At least 100 minor changes.

TheZizz Created Uther Party in its entirety. Created and implemented all mini-games (with a few exceptions detailed below). JuberMAN Created the gameplay mechanics for Stampede, and offered many ideas and suggestions throughout development. Mech_1000 Created the gameplay mechanics for a number of mini-games, including Stop and Go, Push the Ogre, The Spike Pit, and The Salamander Sizzle. Also offered other ideas and suggestions. Tifa_Lockhart Created the gameplay mechanics for The Plague.

Peon Pandemonium The lovable orc peons find themselves in a sticky situation! Avoid a barrage of catapult rocks for as long as possible. As time passes, more and more catapults spawn into play. Advice Though it receives more fire, the center is generally the best place to be, because you have more time to anticipate and dodge the rocks. It loses its advantage as the game progresses, however, as the catapults become too numerous to track. Also, beware of a deadlier catapult, the demolisher, which fires oil-coated munitions. TheZizz's Comments As the first mini-game I created, this particular one will always have a special place in my mind.

The Rat Maze The cheese beckons, and the rats have answered its smelly call. Outmaneuver a pack of hungry spiders, and claim this glorious bounty! Advice Anticipating the spiders' movements helps greatly. If you do not, you may find yourself trapped. Also, your rat will slow down dramatically while carrying the cheese, so be extra careful. TheZizz's Comments This game probably stems from my childhood infatuation with mazes and labyrinths.

The Kaboom Room An explosive death awaits the slow-footed in this treacherous confinement! Avoid the flames as long as possible. As time passes, more and more flames will form. Advice Remember that anyone who dies in The Kaboom Room will explode, killing anyone else in close proximity; as such, stay away from weakened players. On the flipside, this game offers a good opportunity to kill a leading player. TheZizz's Comments The middle does not heal you. Please stop.

Hot Mortar The reckless dwarves have devised a brutal variation of the classic game Hot Potato. Pass the mortar along before it explodes! Be the last one to stay in one piece to win. Advice If there's a specific player you are after, this mini-game is for you! With experience and a bit of luck, you can directly kill a player by holding the mortar just long enough before firing. The timer on the mortar is random, of course, so it's a risk. TheZizz's Comments Hot Mortar was, by far, the most challenging mini-game to make. I had quite a task ironing out the bugs. In fact, the inclusion of computer player support in Uther Party was largely because of this mini-game, and the need to frequently test it with multiple players.

The Clean-up Crew A troupe of exterminators threatens the habitat of the poor, misunderstood ghouls. Stay on the precious blight as long as you can! The priests will dispel the blight from under you as the game progresses. Advice In this game, it is best to keep moving. The priests aim their dispels exclusively at locations of ghouls, so remaining in constant motion will help you escape in time. TheZizz's Comments This is one of my favorites, though I'm not really sure why.

Way of the Bow The Night Elf Sentinels reveal their savage side. Show your colleagues that you are the greatest archer in Kalimdor, by killing them! Advice Avoiding arrows is difficult; any arrow that targets you will follow your path. Wait for the arrow to fire before you move or change direction. TheZizz's Comments Of all the mini-games, I think this one has the greatest "mastery" potential.

Roadkill Challenge Drivers don't stop for anyone these days. Stave off their legendary negligence and reach the end! You have less than 2 minutes to complete this task before rush hour. Advice Be sure to steer clear of other players. They may block you and throw off your timing. Also, the gap between the two cars at the end can, in fact, fit a murloc, but it is very difficult. TheZizz's Comments This Frogger clone is far from original, but I am happy with it anyway.

Covert Kitty The fearsome Doom Guards are on a ruthless search-and-destroy mission. Elude their grasp with the aid of night, but be wary! Dawn is fast approaching. Advice A mad dash for the goal could be fruitful under certain circumstances, but the Doom Guards' Cripple spell will stop you very quickly. If possible, wait for other players to draw the Doom Guards' attention before running. TheZizz's Comments I rather like this one, because I believe it's one of the most balanced mini-games.

Polymorph Ring The powers of polymorph are needed in this deadly prison. Fend off gigantic creatures using only your magic, and outlast your opponents. Advice Save your mana if you can afford to; let others cast the spells for you. You may opt to use your magic on your opponents, and if you do so, make sure the mana consumption will be worth it. Once your mana is spent, there is no way to regenerate it. TheZizz's Comments I asked myself, "What can I do with Polymorph?" What you see here is the end result. The Slow spell was later added for increased depth of play.

The Tauren Tragedy The proud, noble tauren face elimination at the hands of overwhelming numbers. Be the last one standing in this deathtrap! Advice You can either use your abilities for self-preservation, or you can use them to deal direct damage to your opponents. Ration your mana carefully, and don't let yourself get surrounded. TheZizz's Comments This mini-game was inspired by GodMatik's impressive footman surrounding techniques. Mountain King not included.

Bomb Baldwin The dwarves have been enlisted to handle a domestic disturbance! Find Baldwin, and bomb his ass. Advice Killing a random peasant will scatter the group, giving you a better opportunity to discern Baldwin from the bunch. You can quickly check each peasant by putting your cursor over them, without selecting them. TheZizz's Comments This game replaces a notoriously unpopular game, The Uprising.

The Dark Forest - The dark forest houses creatures of great evil. Use your wits and your shapeshifting abilities to avoid their icy grasp. Advice Abominations are more common than gargoyles, but gargoyles are much quicker and deadlier. As such, the storm crow form is better suited for emergency situations and should be used sparingly. TheZizz's Comments The balancing of this one will be very difficult. Hopefully, storm crow form exploits are nonexistent.

Hungry Hungry Kodos In a grim spectacle, the orcs have subjected their kodos to a fight for survival. Eat all the pigs you can, for they will give you precious sustenance! The biggest glutton shall emerge triumphant. Advice Devouring children will not yield any health, but it will give you mana for Regurgitate, which could tip the scales in your favor. TheZizz's Comments This mini-game is a little more frantic than I had hoped. I still enjoy it, though.

Raider Relay Life isn't easy for the green guys. Complete a harrowing obstacle course using your wits, your nets, and your goblin ties. Advice Lure the bears, then ensnare them off to the side. The hippogryphs can be dealt with in a similar manner using the middle platform, but doing so leaves your zeppelin open to attack. TheZizz's Comments This mini-game may be a bit too difficult for many people. Admittedly, it didn't turn out quite like I hoped it would.

Treant Valley The trees have endured the excrements of others for far too long! Avoid their chlorophyll-fueled justice as long as possible. More and more treants will awaken as time passes. Advice Trees will glow green for a brief period before forming into treants. Keep a close eye on the trees, and use their slow movement speed to your advantage. TheZizz's Comments The premise of this game is extremely simple, which is why I like it so much.

The Skeleton Sonata It is the priests' turn to die! Ward off the skeletons as long as possible using your dispel magic. Advice Relatively speaking, mana is not a big issue in this one. The important thing is to budget your cooldown time by dispelling only when you need to. Also, try to get as many as possible in one cast, without helping your opponents too much. TheZizz's Comments Simple and tough, this game stands as one of my favorites.

Stampede The orc grunts must take a harrowing test of reflex and endurance. Dodge the oncoming stampede as long as possible! The last one standing shall emerge victorious. Advice The back may offer temporary sanctuary, but before long, the stampede will start coming from both directions. Your best chance is to stay in the middle. TheZizz's Comments Thanks goes to JuberMAN for this idea. He has permitted me to use it here.

Stop and Go The cuddly seals are at the command of the omnipotent traffic controller. Go when he gives you the green light, and stop when he gives you the red light! The winner is the first to reach the end. Advice Your purge magic can be a useful tool, but you only get one cast. Use it wisely, and be sure not to cast it while the light is red. TheZizz's Comments The idea for this mini-game was originally conceived by Mech_1000 (as a Starcraft map). He has permitted me to use it here.

Push the Ogre The knights are faced with a test of strength and patience! Push the obese and volatile ogre to your circle, but beware of gaseous retaliation. Advice Anticipate the gas attack ahead of time, instead of simply waiting for the signal. Though it comes at random intervals, there is some consistency in its frequency. TheZizz's Comments This mini-game is a variation on one of Mech_1000's ideas. He has permitted me to use it here.

The Spike Pit The simple villagers of Warcraft find themselves in an evil wizard's spike pit! Stay on the safe spot as long as you can, and keep up with it. As the game progresses, the spot will move faster and faster. Advice Though random to a certain extent, the path of the safe spot is very much a circular one. Take care, however; if it hits a boundary, it will abruptly turn around in the opposite direction. TheZizz's Comments Like several others, the basic idea for this mini-game was thought up by Mech_1000.

The Salamander Sizzle The mighty salamander is a very aggressive reptile, even to others of its own kind. Vanquish your opponents with firey disposition! Advice Spewing a fireball costs 75 mana, though your mana regenerates very quickly. Be sure to use the mushrooms for cover wherever possible. TheZizz's Comments Here is another game that was designed by Mech_1000, and implemented by me.

Obey Archimonde What Archimonde says, goes! Follow his lead, or else. As the game progresses, his assortment of moves will increase, as will the speed of those moves. Advice Hotkeys help tremendously in this one, especially with the Bloodlust and Unholy Frenzy moves. Learn them, and your chances of survival will increase. TheZizz's Comments The concept of this mini-game was suggested by several people. It is a staple of the Mario Party series, and thus has a fitting place in Uther Party!

Whack-a-Fiend Something's been withering the soil, and the Mountain Kings are determined to find out what! Be the first to destroy 10 of the loathsome crypt fiends that dwell below. Advice Your Storm Bolt and Thunderclap abilities can be used for decisive kills, as well as for incapacitating opponents. Don't hesitate to use them. TheZizz's Comments This game is, perhaps, a little too mindless for my tastes.

Horse Race The wizards have decided to race their trusty steeds. Be the first to cross the finish by using the 'B' key to boost yourself. Advice You only get 4 speed boosts, so conserve them as best as you can. If you use them too quickly (or not enough), you will fall behind. TheZizz's Comments This little gem is a favorite of mine. It's not as easy as you might think!

The Masquerade A troupe of vampires have taken residence amongst unsuspecting townsfolk. Feed at night, but return to your shelter before sunrise. Advice If you do not feed, you will starve before long. The amount of sustenance available is never enough to feed all the players; there will always be at least one who does not get a meal. Also remember is the last bite the one that counts! TheZizz's Comments The concept of vampires is a bit overused, I think. But it is a very interesting concept nonetheless, and it works well here.

Crab Island The Banshees desperately need a tan, so they decide to catch some rays at Crab Island; the island's inhabitants have other plans, however! Evade their snappers as long as possible. Advice Use your Possession ability wisely. Hold out as long as possible for a nice big one! Also, use anti-magic shell to scare crabs away! TheZizz's Comments Could the little innocent crab in the corner hold the key to a secret? No.

Blinky the Bear The adventurous Blinky faces his toughest challenge yet! Maneuver past his surly cousins with the physics-defying Blink ability. Advice Try to plan your moves ahead of time. Once you step onto the field, there is little time to think! TheZizz's Comments A mini-game involving the famous Blink ability was a frequent request. Though I'm not sure what Blizzard was thinking when they made a blinking bear.

The Abombinations The Scourge has a new tool of destruction, and their first test subjects are a group of unsuspecting dwarves! Stay away from these monstrosities as long as possible. Advice Sabotage is the name of the game. Take every opportunity to shoot Abombinations that are close to your enemies. TheZizz's Comments Hopefully, people will like this one. It didn't turn out quite as well as I had hoped.

Sleepy Time The cuddly Mountain Giants have stayed up past their bedtime! Lull them back to sleep with the golems' help. Advice Taunt the golems at the proper time intervals; when your opponents do not have the opportunity to steal your thunder. TheZizz's Comments This mini-game goes against every gamers' instinct. Pay attention to the instructions, or else!

Nature's Circle The sacred Druids of the Wild epitomize the essence of nature. Stay one step ahead of your opponents in this game of evolution! Advice A triangular relationship exists between the 3 animal forms. Bears defeat Quillbeasts, Quillbeasts defeat Hawks, and Hawks defeat Bears. The key to victory is countering your opponents! TheZizz's Comments This is my take on the classic game, Rock/Paper/Scissors.

Underground Burrow The hot seasons have started, your hive is crumbling down and spiders have to reach the surface to survive! Dig the ground for small supplies of water to heal yourself. Advice Every second is a worth advantage. Try to burrow when your health is very low... but that comes with a risk, doesn't it? Ancanus Comments: I like this game, even though it's simple, it can get a pack of adrenaline and colorful language while playing it! This game replaced Demon Hunter. Thanks to longrangekiller for support.

Minotaur Maze The vibrant skinks find themselves in a cold, sterile labyrinth. Help them find the precious Shimmerweed so that they may transcend the confines of the reality imposed upon them. Advice The angry minotaurs are faster than you. Keep your distance, and keep an eye out. TheZizz's Comments You may have noticed that the maze has no dead-ends. I don't like dead-ends.

Quillboar Mile After a peaceful day of doing whatever it is that pigs do, the fugly little critters find that their route home is rife with hunters. Make a mad dash to safety, avoiding the deadly quills! Advice Throw off the Quillboars' attacks by changing your course. If you do not, the quills will "follow" your path and kill you. TheZizz's Comments Just call this the "Archer Training" game. The same dodging mechanics apply.

The Unseen The dreadful denizens of the netherworld have surfaced. Use your troll magic to elude their blades, and reach the finish. Advice Sentry wards are relatively inexpensive, but last only 5 seconds. Stasis traps, on the other hand, are more expensive, but have far greater potential to aid you. Be careful not to place them too openly, however; the enemies will make short work of it in no time. TheZizz's Comments If there's one thing Blizzard knows how to do, it's making awesome character designs; almost everyone on Battle.net has a favorite unit. My favorite unit, of course, is the Paladin.

Destruction's Dance A new generation of orc warriors have risen to pursue physical and mental perfection. Prove your worth to the Horde by being the last one standing! Advice Your Blink ability is nearly free of adverse consequence; it has very low mana cost, and no cooldown, so use it generously. Blink in, strike your opponent, and blink out, before he can retaliate. TheZizz's Comments A few people may find this game familiar; its gameplay came from an experimental map I had previously done, long before the Frozen Throne expansion was even announced. The map was a love-it-or-hate-it manifestation.

Pork the Piggy It is lunchtime for the hunters of Durotar! With skill and precision, skewer the delicious piggy before anyone else. Advice You cannot directly target the pig in this game. When you right-click, the Hunter will throw his spear at that precise location. Therefore, you must anticipate the pig's movements. TheZizz's Comments The name is less than dignified, I admit.

The Cult A cult has set home in your town, and now they have been called on to slaughter all the inhabitants. Trust no one, for evil hides in many forms. (c) Advice If you are killed, you will become a cultist. TheZizz's Comments This mini-game idea was obtained from Tifa_Lockhart. She has permitted me to use it here.

Troubled Waters The journey to shore has taken a turn for the worse, as the hermit crabs find themselves in troubled waters! Evade the oncoming waves, and reach the finish! Advice The track is divided into three lanes; at least one of these lanes will be unoccupied. Be sure to look ahead at the oncoming waves, to see which lane is open. Also, remember to get a running start at the beginning, before the waves have a chance to build up. TheZizz's Comments Another adaptation of one of Mech_1000's ideas.

The Sheep Shearers The pillowmakers await their shipment of wool, but the sheep have other ideas! Escape the deadly blades, and reach safety! Advice The blades periodically change course, so the best time to move is right after they alternate their pattern. Also, remember that you will not have as much time if you advance against oncoming blades. TheZizz's Comments I found a need for a second sheep shearer after I discovered the editor's movement speed limitations.

Doggy Hell A game of Fetch has turned ugly, as the dogs have followed their masters' sticks into the bowels of Hell! Obtain a stick, and escape! Advice The meat wagons may appear easy at first, but their attack speed increases when a player obtains a stick. Be careful. TheZizz's Comments This is my attempt at a Bound game, obviously.

Ancient Punisher The day of reckoning has come! Secure a cloak, and escape the Ancient Punisher's wrath with the aid of night! Advice There is always one item that is most definitely not a cloak; be sure that you do not get this one. Be ready when the items initially spawn. TheZizz's Comments You never know what little trigger technique you use could cause a server split! That's the spice of life, I guess.

Spell Breaker Blood The Blood Elves are notorious for embracing the darker side of magic. Bend the creatures of darkness to your will, and kill your opponents! Advice The very large creatures devestate all the lesser minions. They are rare, however, and require much mana to control, so saving your mana for one is a definite risk, especially when another player is doing the same! TheZizz's Comments What can I say? The idea just dawned on me one day, while I was looking at someone's Spell Breaker icon.

Dune Worm Distress The dune worms are in peril! Dig yourself a home as quickly as possible, before the predator comes to feed! Advice The predator cannot dig through rocks as you can, but it can penetrate your barricades over time. Use them wisely, and keep your distance from the predator. TheZizz's Comments I was infatuated with ants as a child. As a result, I now have an encyclopedic knowledge of the little buggers.

Sea Combat Conflict grips the high seas, as the most couraged captains attempt to claim them, in a final sea combat. Advice Hit and Run tactics are your best bet. Try getting close to your opponent if you can't hit him. Ancanus Comments I always liked this game, specially when you want to get that one player on the lead. This game replaced Tides of Darkness.

Flight of the Footmen The life of a Lordaeron soldier is never easy; even their recreational activities are fraught with danger! Race to the finish while enduring the towers' attacks. Advice The first one to run will be fired upon; however, if they shadowmeld, another player will receive the fire. Be prepared to use your Defend skill in such a situation. TheZizz's Comments Far from newbie-friendly, this game will surely take some getting used to.

Tower Defense The crazed Archmagi are on a rampage! Stop them by constructing the one thing that they fear the most; the Arcane Tower. Advice Build with all your peasants as quickly as you can; every second counts. The Archmage will begin by attacking your peasants, but will start casting his spells in due time. Be careful. TheZizz's Comments This is not the Tower Defense you may be familiar with. I'd consider making a "real" Tower Defense, if only they didn't suck.

Wheel of Fire If you play with fire, you're going to get burned! The satyrs have recently learned this valuable lesson the hard way. Survive the Wheel of Fire! Advice Your Purge spell is a valuable tool, but remember that it takes a bit of time for you to cast it; otherwise, you may not live to reap its benefits. TheZizz's Comments The circular pattern of the wheel wasn't too difficult to create.

The Death Trap The misguided trolls find themselves inexplicably placed in a grid of spikes! Traverse the deadly construction to safety! Advice There is not much that needs to be known here. Only good timing will ensure victory! TheZizz's Comments Another example of a game that makes no sense. There are days when I just don't feel making sense.

Clandestine Kitty Deep in Ashenvale forest, the hallowed waters of the Fountain of Life are in need. Manipulate the demons that guard it to aid your cause! Advice The Doom Guard has very powerful incantations, all of which have a use in this mini-game. Cast them as quickly as you can, because he will likely be stolen from you before long. TheZizz's Comments I suppose you could say that it was inspired by the unofficial human-controlled version. Also, a very special thanks goes to www.thesaurus.com!

Sword Weave Show off your sword skills! Slash, thrust, dodge and stab! Advice Hit and Run tactics are your best bet. Remember to use the "S" hotkey! Ancanus Comment: Though it started as a mix of Blademaster and Salamander...

Mule Race The mules have decided to race. They are missing a bit of enthusiasm, though. Tap "Down Arrow" as fast as you can to cheer them on! Advice Tap "Down Arrow" as fast as you can! Ancanus Comment: Blatant ripoff Horse Race! Thanks to leggomyazneggo for the idea.

Tornado Naga Madness Lightning strikes! Naga's weather forecast indicate a rising percentage of tornadoes in the zone and panic runs among! Advice: Learning the pattern helps, so does not getting trapped! Remember it's the origin of the tornado what kills. Ancanus Comment: Another "omg run!" game. Reminds me of those dodgeball games. Thanks to SoulBurner for idea.

The Grim Reapage Your immortality beckons you for souls! Fortunately, a campament of kids is around, but so are another evil beings. Hide, seek, cut. Advice: It's important to remain hidden at all times! Try to ambush wraiths killing kids. Also try to hide as very soon as you kill a kid! First one to level up wins. Ancanus Comment: Having a revival option troubled me here, because it conflicted with the way the whole Uther Party is coded. But it worked alas. I -really- like this one. ^^

Typing Terror Mannoroth has set a twisted game, and you are the main puppet of it; to type out a phrase made of pure gibberish in a reduced time lapse. It was time those typing lessons paid out. Advice: It's a good idea to check your spelling in the first few rounds, since a slipped keystroke can knock you off. Later on, only the one's with the most worned out keyboards will make a stand. Ancanus Comment: Ugh, I'm sure this will be one of those "YAY!" or "Not this one!" games. Practical for improving your typing speed too. Do not hit the keyboard, it's not its fault.

Rampage with Wolves The winter is coming, and the sheeps are running out of food. Fortunately, there's a small patch of grass to the north, but the way is guarded by vicious wolves. Will they survive? Advice: Know when to stop, and keep your distance from those pesky wolves! Ancanus Comment: I always loved Run Kitty Run maps, even more the original Dodge The Sheep ones.

Tower Attack A band of egocentric Elf peasants have set a bet, where the winner is the last one standing in a field crampled with towers. It's tool time. Advice: Use each tower advantage to it's best. Arrow Tower's for shocking Magic Towers. Siege Tower's for assaulting Arrow Towers. Magic Tower's for sniping Siege Towers. Ancanus Comment: In honor to those Preschool maps.