Other players run WC3Proxy and enter the host's IP address.
The project was revitalized to address network connectivity boredom, particularly during the 2020 pandemic era.
Wc3 Proxy (specifically the leonardodino/wc3proxy project, based on work by @FooleAU) is a network utility designed to emulate a Local Area Network (LAN) environment over the internet. It enables players to connect to and play Warcraft III multiplayer games that require LAN, despite being on different networks. Wc3 Proxy
Actively scans local networks to find potential servers.
Shows game details like game name, map, and current player count, often showing proxied games as "Proxy Game" instead of "Local Game". Other players run WC3Proxy and enter the host's IP address
Since the release of Warcraft III: Reforged , the game offers modern server-based hosting, reducing the reliance on third-party proxies compared to the classic era.
Optimized for classic Warcraft III versions, notably 1.21 up to 1.29, with support for both Reign of Chaos and The Frozen Throne . It enables players to connect to and play
Players launch Warcraft III and select the "Local Area Network" option, where the game will appear. Context & Modern Alternatives