How do I import WoW models into Warcraft 3?

[Gracus]

Just wondering, how do I import WoW models into Warcraft 3 and is it safe to do it? Thanks

 

[Deep thought]

Its possible to import wow models into warcraft 3, but I think blizzard said that it is illegal to do so. If you really want to know, though, use google.

 

[ElChupanebre]

Also be warned, the models are relatively large in file size and battle.net has a 8mb map size limit. Importing just a few may exceed this.

 

[Avaleirra]

Its possible to import wow models into warcraft 3, but I think blizzard said that it is illegal to do so. If you really want to know, though, use google.

It's illegal if they don't give permission.


Usually they're cool about it though

 

[Dirac]

how

Plz, im also interested

 

[tommerbob]

First of all, its not illegal. As long as your not redistributing the models as forgery (claiming them as your own work), and your not using them for commercial use, it is perfectly legitimate to import wow models/icons into your WC3 map.

I had a discussion about this just a couple of days ago with a Blizz employee over on the battle.net forums.

As far as "how" to import them, first of all you need to find extracted/converted models. They are all over the internet, you just need to look. Your first stop should be google. The person who extracted them and converted from WOW should also post instructions on how to import them into your map.

Pretty simple, actually.

Just make sure you give credit for the models where credit is due.

Also, remember that WoW models are generally large in size, typically 4-5 times bigger than WC3 models, so if you use too many, your map will hit several megabytes before you know it.