Many legacy maps and community launchers (like the Eurobattle or Gameranger communities) standardized on this version for its balance of high map limits and original engine feel.
While not the most robust anti-cheat overhaul, this patch addressed several exploits that allowed malicious users to crash games or manipulate lobbies. It wasn't perfect, but it made the Battle.net experience slightly less toxic for the average player.
: It is the final version before Blizzard moved the game to the modern Battle.net launcher, which often forces an update to the 30GB+ Warcraft III: Reforged Legacy Map Support
