The Black Book, prieviously tagged as 'The Abyss' is a modification for Warcraft 3 [TFT].
TBB promises to deliver a unique melee system, backed by a large selection of custom and unique graphics and factions. A quick glance at the gallery should provide a sizeable idea of the scale of new units involved.
The two races that have had work done are the Rictus and Keltoi - rival factions located in the northern realm of Northrend.
The Rictus originate from a lost cabal of the Highborn who fled the Maelstrom. They took to a life of secrecy and studied the dark magics and death. Those of great power transformed themselves into undeath to escape their mortal bounds, and became liches. The weaker elves took roles of labour and sacrifice, serving in death as they did in life.. Predominantly Naga, the Rictus' appearance combines serpentine horror with decadence and undeath.
The Keltoi are a race of humanoids native to Northrend. They honour battle and glory above all else and have strong affinity with nature and animals.
Other races are proposed, but factions are being produced in a modular fasion in order to allow a staged release of content.
The mechanics are to be altered towards a more realistic combat system. This is reflected in:
* Lower health rates
* Higher damage rates (and damage ranges).
* Natural chances to critical strike, parry and dodge.
* Varied and thorough natural and skilled abilities (and passives) for all units.
* Territory-orientated gameplay. Nodes, camp sites, ruins exploration, creep bosses, etc.
The emphasis of gameplay is on strategic control of territories and composition of forces. Manual resource gatering has been removed, along with typical Warcraft heroes.
The Black Book has seen its ups and downs like no other! But after serious revitalisation a demo release is well under way!
Ever-evolving, TBB - a Warcraft III mod - has slowly grown over 2 years to encompass a great selection of unique graphics an ideas. Check out the gallery to see some of the completed and developing units. Here are a few examples of the quality of work being produced:
The first demo release is proposed for early August 06, including the first two races; Rictus and Keltoi. A modular release plan will see factions added sequentially to build up a large host of races and cultures to play.
As always, TBB is interested in concept artists to help shape its unique perspective of Warcraft.
It is a big shame this mod was cancelled
its awesome
cant wait till this comes out
Is this mod dead?
you cant just yet, its still in the internal alpha.
Is there a homepage for this mod? And can i download it there???
I want to be Beta tester
Where can I download this mod?
:smoker:
Updated again, new grpahics :)
^Has been updated