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DotA Console Hider v.3b - Warcraft Console Hider v.3b

DotA Console Hider v.3b - Warcraft Console Hider v.3b

As a long-time Warcraft III movie maker, I know the frustration of trying to capture clean, cinematic footage. The default game UI—specifically the console, clock, and multiboard—often forces you to crop your captures into a narrow, awkward aspect ratio to avoid clutter. This tool, DotA Console Hider v.3b, is a practical utility designed to strip away these interface elements, allowing you to capture the full 3D world of the game without the UI obstructing your frame.

By removing these overlays, you can achieve a professional, cinematic look that is essential for high-quality DotA replay editing. Below is a comparison showing the game view with the console successfully hidden:

Warcraft Console Hider v.3b

For those interested in the technical implementation, this tool functions by modifying the map's internal assets. When you process a map, the tool performs the following steps:

  1. Creates a copy of the specified DotA map and opens that copy for editing.
  2. Adds a completely transparent blip image to the map as "blank.blp".
  3. Adds a blank font to the map as "blankFont.ttf".
  4. Adds a skin descriptor file "war3mapSkin.txt" which references both blank image and font to set up a transparent skin.
  5. [OPTIONAL] Deletes "war3mapMap.blp" to make minimap invisible.

How to Use

To apply these changes, specify the DotA map you wish to modify. The program will generate a modified copy. To view your replays without the console, move your original map file to a backup location, then rename the newly created copy to match the original filename. Once renamed, your replays will load without the standard Warcraft console overlay.

Additional Features

For advanced customization, enter your Warcraft III directory (e.g., "C:\Games\WarCraft") in the textbox at the bottom of the program window. After selecting your desired features, click the "Apply Extra" button:

  • Make Replay Time Visible: Hiding the console often inadvertently hides the replay timer. This option injects a "ReplayPanel.fdf" file into your "war3patch.mpq" archive within the "UI\FrameDef\UI\" folder. This is a targeted fix that does not impact other maps.
  • Hide Game Chat: If you prefer a clean screen without chat logs, this option adds "MiscUI.txt" to your "war3patch.mpq" archive in the "UI" folder. Once applied, navigate to Options -> Gameplay -> Chat Support in-game to select the "Hide Chat (by Danat)" setting. This provides a global toggle for chat visibility.

Important Compatibility Note: Please be aware that some features may not function correctly on Warcraft versions 1.23 and 1.24. If you encounter issues, I encourage you to consult the provided readme.txt, which details the technical process used for these modifications. If you find a workaround for newer patches, please share your findings to help the community.

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Dota Console Hider

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