Legends of the 3rd Age (formerly: Blue Wizard Mod) adds two new playable factions, Lothlorien and Moria, to The Battle for Middle-earth(tm). These factions come with a fully functional AI. It also enhances the original factions with additions and changes the gameplay. The focus here is clearly on multiplayer. Units and structures are designed to fit in the original game's style.
Legends of the 3rd Age has (many) similarities to the Elvenstar Mod 5.8, the first mod I ever played. It motivated me to get into modding.
You need the newest BFME Patch (1.06) or this mod will not work correctly. Alternatively, if you use forshire's online version, you don't need to do anything except for installing this mod.
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Legends of the 3rd Age rises! Formerly known as the Blue Wizard Mod, it now bears a new and more accurate name. Update 0.4 is available now: Moddb.com
Why was it named "Blue Wizard Mod" in the first place? Originally I planned to go for Harad/Evil Men as new factions because I've always been fascinated by the Blue Wizards (as "pallando" or "pallandoya" kinda tells), but then switched to Elves and Moria for other reasons. Legends of the 3rd Age was an early consideration before Gil-Galad (who is a 2nd Age character) was introduced to this mod. Gil-galad was disabled in an early update but currently is still in the mod (as an obsolete character).
It was a tough decision to rename Blue Wizard Mod at this point because it already is an established name. But the name made no sense at this point and caused way too much confusion among players. And no matter how painful a name change is now, it'd be even more difficult in a year to come. All links to this page however will stay the same.
Legends of the 3rd Age (short: Lot3A or LOT3A) focuses on the tales and heroes of the 3rd Age. In LOT3A, heroes have more powers available than in the base game, and every faction does have a ring/superior hero that can be unlocked via spell book.
Possibly even more focus could be put on heroes, in several ways, in the future. Where is LOT3A headed now? There are two more things on the list right now:
- Adding military outposts as a new form of expansion
- An improved Evil Campaign
Aside from that, lots of balancing will be required in order to make this mod a viable multiplayer alternative to the already balanced base game.
That's it for now. I hope you like the new name as much as I like it. :)
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Blue Wizard Mod v0.3 released!
News 4 commentsThe main focus of this update was to improve the switcher and make the good campaign more difficult. There's also a new game mode available. Other smaller...
Blue Wizard Mod 0.14 Released!
News 5 commentsFinally, it's here. Blue Wizard Mod 0.14 has several new features (including extended spell books), balance changes and finally, GameRanger support
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Legends of the 3rd Age 0.4 Standalone Installer (Recommended)
Full Version 90 commentsThis standalone version downloads and installs Legends of the 3rd Age in its entirety. No prerequisites needed (except for BFME patch 1.06). Please make...
Legends of the 3rd Age 0.4 Raw Files
Full Version 1 commentFor anyone who has issues using the installer or does not trust the .exe file. A readme file is included and I recommend you to read it, but ultimately...
(DEPRECATED) Blue Wizard Mod v0.14 Not-GameRanger Download
DemoThis version does NOT allow you to play on GameRanger and is NOT COMPATIBLE with the other version. Only download this if you can play online through...
(DEPRECATED) Blue Wizard Mod v0.13.5 4:3 Version
Demo 2 commentsThis is the old, 4:3 version of v0.135. It's not supported anymore.
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Great mod but the units and buildings tend to become invisible
I cant play moria and lothlorien the spell book is just purple blocks and the units and the buildings are invis and in the lvl in the menu from the factions are also purple blocks i restarted and it did not help. What could i do?
Very nice nod, but have problems with HD edition, some models dosent work..if u fix this the mod IS PERFECT 4 ME
I cant play moria and lothlorien the spell book is just purple blocks and the units and the buildings are invis and in the lvl in the menu from the factions are also purple blocks i restarted and it did not help. What could i do?
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why is ugluk SO OP???????? he solos SAURON and GALADRIEL. whats the point of having the most powerfull and expensive heroes if almost all of them get one shoted by ugluk? this is my favorite mod for BFME1 and ugluk is the only thing i dont like in it
True, Ugluk is quite strong. Will consider nerfing him soon. He's only strong though if you let him catch you.
Hello, are you thinking of adding more updates and a new campaign?
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New update soon ?
Can't say for sure.