Difference between revisions of "Command & Conquer: Red Alert"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{++}} It is highly recommended to install the latest [[#3.03p-Iran|3.03p-Iran]] patch as it reestablishes LAN functionality, replaces officially-supported XWIS servers with more populated [http://cncnet.org/ CnCNet] online service, adds high resolutions, Counterstrike and Aftermath missions, and offers better Windows and Wine compatibility besides fixing a great lot of bugs. | {{++}} It is highly recommended to install the latest [[#3.03p-Iran|3.03p-Iran]] patch as it reestablishes LAN functionality, replaces officially-supported XWIS servers with more populated [http://cncnet.org/ CnCNet] online service, adds high resolutions, Counterstrike and Aftermath missions, and offers better Windows and Wine compatibility besides fixing a great lot of bugs. | ||
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{{--}} France and England are still debuffed in multiplayer; England has thinner instead of thicker armor and France has a slower instead of faster rate of fire. | {{--}} France and England are still debuffed in multiplayer; England has thinner instead of thicker armor and France has a slower instead of faster rate of fire. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [http://forums.cncnz.com/forum/34-red-alert-counterstrike-aftermath/ CNCNZ subforum] | {{mm}} [http://forums.cncnz.com/forum/34-red-alert-counterstrike-aftermath/ CNCNZ subforum] | ||
{{mm}} [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?board=94.0 CnC-Comm subforum (+Maps)] | {{mm}} [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?board=94.0 CnC-Comm subforum (+Maps)] | ||
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{{mm}} [http://www.commandandconquer.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?19-Red-Alert Official EA subforum] | {{mm}} [http://www.commandandconquer.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?19-Red-Alert Official EA subforum] | ||
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== Windows == | == Windows == | ||
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
| − | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.redalert1.com/ Fan mirror] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | | + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.redalert1.com/ Fan mirror] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Music and movies are missing from Online download. Music can be downloaded from [http://www.mediafire.com/?kzv58w3hvyu7fav here]; just put it in the folder. [http://www.filehippo.com/download_dotnet_framework_3/tech/ NET Framework] is needed for configtool to work.}} |
| − | {{Availability Table/row| [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/RedAlert/RedAlert1_AlliedDisc.rar Allied] and [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/RedAlert/RedAlert1_SovietDisc.rar Soviet] | | | + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/RedAlert/RedAlert1_AlliedDisc.rar Allied] and [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/RedAlert/RedAlert1_SovietDisc.rar Soviet] | | ISOs released for free by EA. }} |
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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== Improvements == | == Improvements == | ||
=== Patches === | === Patches === | ||
| − | ====[http:// | + | ====[http://ra95.tk 3.03p-Iran]==== |
{{ii}} This patch contains: | {{ii}} This patch contains: | ||
::* Latest official 3.03 patch and 3.03p-Iran<ref>http://iran.cnc-comm.com/ra303p-iran</ref> patch along with other community fixes | ::* Latest official 3.03 patch and 3.03p-Iran<ref>http://iran.cnc-comm.com/ra303p-iran</ref> patch along with other community fixes | ||
| − | ::* CnCNet | + | ::* Online (provided by [http://cncnet.org/ CnCNet]) and LAN playability up to 8 players |
::* High-resolution graphics | ::* High-resolution graphics | ||
::* Missions from Counterstrike and Aftermath expansions | ::* Missions from Counterstrike and Aftermath expansions | ||
::* Support for newer Windows systems and Mac/Linux through emulation | ::* Support for newer Windows systems and Mac/Linux through emulation | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{mm}} You can find the list of full changes [http://iran.cnc-comm.com/ra303p-iran/features.txt here]. |
{{ii}} Compatibility mode, 256 colors and 640x480 should be turned OFF in the compatibility tab. | {{ii}} Compatibility mode, 256 colors and 640x480 should be turned OFF in the compatibility tab. | ||
{{ii}} It is not recommended to install CnCNet alone as most players use 3.03 version and the patch installs CnCNet anyway. | {{ii}} It is not recommended to install CnCNet alone as most players use 3.03 version and the patch installs CnCNet anyway. | ||
{{ii}} You need to have [http://www.filehippo.com/download_dotnet_framework_3/tech/ .Net Framework] installed for RedAlertConfig to work. | {{ii}} You need to have [http://www.filehippo.com/download_dotnet_framework_3/tech/ .Net Framework] installed for RedAlertConfig to work. | ||
| − | + | {{++}} You can also download movies and music from PS1 Retaliation release and music from expansions ("Music Add-on") from the same site. | |
| − | + | {{--}} France and England are still debuffed in multiplayer; England has thinner instead of thicker armor and France has a slower instead of faster rate of fire. | |
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==Save game location== | ==Save game location== | ||
{{Game Location Table| | {{Game Location Table| | ||
| − | {{Game Location Table/row|Default | + | {{Game Location Table/row|Default|C:\WESTWOOD\REDALERT\savegame.***}} |
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|windowed_notes = | |windowed_notes = | ||
|fullscreen =true | |fullscreen =true | ||
| − | |fullscreen_notes =Disable borders, enable windowed and then stretch the resolution in | + | |fullscreen_notes =Disable borders, enable windowed and then stretch the resolution in the configuration program. |
|vsync =true | |vsync =true | ||
|vsync_notes =Be Sure to enable OpenGL too. | |vsync_notes =Be Sure to enable OpenGL too. | ||
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==Network Settings== | ==Network Settings== | ||
| − | In order to play the game online with CnCNet, you can choose two main options: peer-to- | + | There are 2 main options when choosing for an online service: XWIS and CnCNet. XWIS is officialy-supported by EA and works internally by clicking "Internet" button. On the other hand, CnCNet is supported by the community and runs by choosing cncnet.exe which boosts you into "Network" screen. CnCNet is also much more popular with over 100 players playing every day; that's why the patch and the fan executable has CnCNet. Unfortunately, XWIS and CnCNet can't coexist for now so these are the settings for CnCNet. |
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| + | In order to play the game online with CnCNet, you can choose two main options: peer-to-peer or tunneled mode. Generally, peer-to-peer is faster, but may need some [[Port Forwarding|network configuration]]. There are 2 options of doing this: | ||
# Automatic setup by [http://cncnet.org/files/cncnet-upnptool.zip CnCNet tester] with UPnP. | # Automatic setup by [http://cncnet.org/files/cncnet-upnptool.zip CnCNet tester] with UPnP. | ||
# Manual setup (instructions [http://redalert95.tk/4/ here]) | # Manual setup (instructions [http://redalert95.tk/4/ here]) | ||
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#Now you should see a dialog with a wine class, take note of the path where drive_c is located; select "Emulate a virtual desktop" and configure the virtual desktop of your resolution or smaller for better performance. | #Now you should see a dialog with a wine class, take note of the path where drive_c is located; select "Emulate a virtual desktop" and configure the virtual desktop of your resolution or smaller for better performance. | ||
#In the libraries tab, add ddraw.dll and wsock32.dll to override list, write them in the drop-down and click Add (one at a time). | #In the libraries tab, add ddraw.dll and wsock32.dll to override list, write them in the drop-down and click Add (one at a time). | ||
| − | #After you configure Wine | + | #After you configure Wine, choose the file you downloaded. |
| − | #Add shortcuts for | + | #Add shortcuts for RA95.exe and CnCNet.exe (and RedAlertConfig.exe for configuration). |
#Run RedAlertConfig and set Max FPS to 200, stretch to custom resolution and make it use OpenGL. | #Run RedAlertConfig and set Max FPS to 200, stretch to custom resolution and make it use OpenGL. | ||
#Run RedAlertLauncher.exe under Mono. If it doesn't work run under Wine ra95.exe directly or cncnet.exe for online play. | #Run RedAlertLauncher.exe under Mono. If it doesn't work run under Wine ra95.exe directly or cncnet.exe for online play. | ||
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==Maps== | ==Maps== | ||
| − | Red Alert has support for external maps, both multiplayer and singleplayer. Links for them is at the beginning of this article. There's even a map creator you can find [https://github.com/Iran/RAED-Standalone/blob/master/RAED%20Standalone.zip here]. | + | Red Alert has support for external maps, both multiplayer and singleplayer. Links for them is at the beginning of this article as well as one map archive [http://redalert95.tk/maps.html here]. There's even a map creator you can find [https://github.com/Iran/RAED-Standalone/blob/master/RAED%20Standalone.zip here]. |
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== System Requirements == | == System Requirements == | ||
{{SysReq_BaseTemplate | {{SysReq_BaseTemplate | ||
Revision as of 23:06, 21 January 2013
Template:Infobox Command & Conquer (series) Key points
- It is highly recommended to install the latest 3.03p-Iran patch as it reestablishes LAN functionality, replaces officially-supported XWIS servers with more populated CnCNet online service, adds high resolutions, Counterstrike and Aftermath missions, and offers better Windows and Wine compatibility besides fixing a great lot of bugs.
- France and England are still debuffed in multiplayer; England has thinner instead of thicker armor and France has a slower instead of faster rate of fire.
General information
Availability
Windows
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- Game is also bundled with other games in the franchise on Command & Conquer: The First Decade or newer The Ultimate Collection.
Improvements
Patches
3.03p-Iran
- This patch contains:
- You can find the list of full changes here.
- Compatibility mode, 256 colors and 640x480 should be turned OFF in the compatibility tab.
- It is not recommended to install CnCNet alone as most players use 3.03 version and the patch installs CnCNet anyway.
- You need to have .Net Framework installed for RedAlertConfig to work.
- You can also download movies and music from PS1 Retaliation release and music from expansions ("Music Add-on") from the same site.
- France and England are still debuffed in multiplayer; England has thinner instead of thicker armor and France has a slower instead of faster rate of fire.
Save game location
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
- These are video and input settings in the fanmade patch.
Input Settings
Network Settings
There are 2 main options when choosing for an online service: XWIS and CnCNet. XWIS is officialy-supported by EA and works internally by clicking "Internet" button. On the other hand, CnCNet is supported by the community and runs by choosing cncnet.exe which boosts you into "Network" screen. CnCNet is also much more popular with over 100 players playing every day; that's why the patch and the fan executable has CnCNet. Unfortunately, XWIS and CnCNet can't coexist for now so these are the settings for CnCNet.
In order to play the game online with CnCNet, you can choose two main options: peer-to-peer or tunneled mode. Generally, peer-to-peer is faster, but may need some network configuration. There are 2 options of doing this:
- Automatic setup by CnCNet tester with UPnP.
- Manual setup (instructions here)
Issues Fixed
- If you have an issue, be sure to check the "readme" first or this thread.
General fix
| Instructions |
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Issues Unresolved
Mac/Linux Emulation
- This game usually performs well in Wine[2].
- This is emulation for the fan-made packs, not for the ISOs or CDs.
- This is a guide to emulation using PlayonLinux/PlayonMac and can be also set on Wine with same configuration.
- You need to have Mono installed for RedAlertConfig to work.
- Download PlayonMac or PlayonLinux and install it.
- Open, click "Install" and then "Install a non-listed program" at the bottom.
- Choose "Install a program in a new virtual drive" and then check "Configure Wine" (Name of the virtual drive doesn't matter)
- Now you should see a dialog with a wine class, take note of the path where drive_c is located; select "Emulate a virtual desktop" and configure the virtual desktop of your resolution or smaller for better performance.
- In the libraries tab, add ddraw.dll and wsock32.dll to override list, write them in the drop-down and click Add (one at a time).
- After you configure Wine, choose the file you downloaded.
- Add shortcuts for RA95.exe and CnCNet.exe (and RedAlertConfig.exe for configuration).
- Run RedAlertConfig and set Max FPS to 200, stretch to custom resolution and make it use OpenGL.
- Run RedAlertLauncher.exe under Mono. If it doesn't work run under Wine ra95.exe directly or cncnet.exe for online play.
General Information
Open-source implementation
OpenRA is an implementation that is multiplatform. It has a completely reimagined interface, supports high resolutions and is most supported. However,it only has multiplayer and music has to be put separately into its Aplication Data folder.
Multiple languages
C&C patch also supports multiple languages. They can be found here under language packs section. You only need these if you applied the patch above. Currently available languages are (besides English) German, French, Spanish and Russian.
Total conversions
There are some total conversions of the game that are quite neat. There's a Red Alert 3 conversion called The Red Alert.
Maps
Red Alert has support for external maps, both multiplayer and singleplayer. Links for them is at the beginning of this article as well as one map archive here. There's even a map creator you can find here.