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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Command & Conquer Generals cover.jpg | |cover = Command & Conquer Generals cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|EA Pacific|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.bluesnews.com/a/436/ea-announces-public-test-for-command-conquer-generals|title=EA ANNOUNCES PUBLIC TEST FOR COMMAND & CONQUER GENERALS - Blue's News|date=2016-9-12}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/command-conquer-generals/5617p1.html|title=GameSpy: Command & Conquer: Generals - Page 1|date=2016-9-12}}</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|EA Pacific|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.bluesnews.com/a/436/ea-announces-public-test-for-command-conquer-generals|title=EA ANNOUNCES PUBLIC TEST FOR COMMAND & CONQUER GENERALS - Blue's News|date=2016-9-12}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/command-conquer-generals/5617p1.html|title=GameSpy: Command & Conquer: Generals - Page 1|date=2016-9-12}}</ref>}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|EA Los Angeles|Zero Hour}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Danger Close Games{{!}}EA Los Angeles|Zero Hour}} |
{{Infobox game/row/porter|i5works|OS X|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/1029718/generals.html|title=Aspyr: Command & Conquer Generals hits beta - Macworld|date=2016-7-23}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20040412005141/en/Aspyr-Media-Ships-Electronic-Arts-Command-Conquer|title=Aspyr Media Inc. Ships Electronic Arts' `Command & Conquer Generals' for Macintosh - Business Wire|date=2016-7-23}}</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|i5works|OS X|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/1029718/generals.html|title=Aspyr: Command & Conquer Generals hits beta - Macworld|date=2016-7-23}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20040412005141/en/Aspyr-Media-Ships-Electronic-Arts-Command-Conquer|title=Aspyr Media Inc. Ships Electronic Arts' `Command & Conquer Generals' for Macintosh - Business Wire|date=2016-7-23}}</ref>}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
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|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|command-conquer-generals|84}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|command-conquer-generals|84}} | ||
− | |taxonomy = | + | |taxonomy = |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization| | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Expansion pack }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Command & Conquer}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Asia, Middle East, Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Command & Conquer }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{++}} Small but dedicated community. | {{++}} Small but dedicated community. | ||
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{{--}} Framerate is tied to gamespeed: 30 FPS. | {{--}} Framerate is tied to gamespeed: 30 FPS. | ||
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{{mm}} [http://cnc-online.net C&C:Online] - fan-hosted multiplayer server replacement (Windows version only) | {{mm}} [http://cnc-online.net C&C:Online] - fan-hosted multiplayer server replacement (Windows version only) | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.commandandconquer.com/ EA's Official Command & Conquer site] | {{mm}} [http://www.commandandconquer.com/ EA's Official Command & Conquer site] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|2}} in the original releases, {{DRM|SafeDisc|4}} in The First Decade compilation. | | Windows, OS X }} |
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{{Availability/row| Origin | command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-the-ultimate-collection | Origin | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to [[Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight|Tiberian Twilight]].<br/>Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Origin | command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-the-ultimate-collection | Origin | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to [[Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight|Tiberian Twilight]].<br/>Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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*Retail Windows Zero Hour expansion patch v1.04 can be downloaded in many languages from [https://cncnz.com/downloads/zero-hour-downloads/#patches CNCNZ]. | *Retail Windows Zero Hour expansion patch v1.04 can be downloaded in many languages from [https://cncnz.com/downloads/zero-hour-downloads/#patches CNCNZ]. | ||
*Old Mac OS X version patch v1.0.4: [http://web.archive.org/web/20140627120609/http://downloads2.macgamefiles.com/files/aspyr/patches/GeneralsZeroHourMac1.0.4_EN.dmg English], [http://web.archive.org/web/20190620161826/http://downloads2.macgamefiles.com/files/aspyr/patches/GeneralsZeroHourMac1.0.4_FR.dmg French], [http://web.archive.org/web/20190620162122/http://downloads2.macgamefiles.com/files/aspyr/patches/GeneralsZeroHourMac1.0.4_DE.dmg German] <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20110827212856/http://support.aspyr.com/index.php/kb/article/000566|title=Aspyr Support Center|date=2011-08-27}}</ref> | *Old Mac OS X version patch v1.0.4: [http://web.archive.org/web/20140627120609/http://downloads2.macgamefiles.com/files/aspyr/patches/GeneralsZeroHourMac1.0.4_EN.dmg English], [http://web.archive.org/web/20190620161826/http://downloads2.macgamefiles.com/files/aspyr/patches/GeneralsZeroHourMac1.0.4_FR.dmg French], [http://web.archive.org/web/20190620162122/http://downloads2.macgamefiles.com/files/aspyr/patches/GeneralsZeroHourMac1.0.4_DE.dmg German] <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20110827212856/http://support.aspyr.com/index.php/kb/article/000566|title=Aspyr Support Center|date=2011-08-27}}</ref> | ||
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+ | ===GenPatcher=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Simplifies installation, includes both the official patches and most community ones found below. | ||
+ | * [https://legi.cc/downloads/genpatcher/ Download link] | ||
===Officially released extra map and mission (Generals only)=== | ===Officially released extra map and mission (Generals only)=== | ||
− | {{ii}}For Generals, EA Pacific released | + | {{ii}}For Generals, EA Pacific released an official extra map and mission that were not included in the game. |
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# Download the single-player GLA-mission [https://files.cncnz.com/generals/cncgeneralsblacksheep.zip Black Sheep]; an official campaign mission which was cut from the final release, but was released in 2009 by EA | # Download the single-player GLA-mission [https://files.cncnz.com/generals/cncgeneralsblacksheep.zip Black Sheep]; an official campaign mission which was cut from the final release, but was released in 2009 by EA | ||
# Download the skirmish/multiplayer map [https://files.cncnz.com/generals/Flash%20Fire.zip Flash Fire] for two players | # Download the skirmish/multiplayer map [https://files.cncnz.com/generals/Flash%20Fire.zip Flash Fire] for two players | ||
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# Place the folders in <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Command and Conquer Generals Data\Maps</code> to be able to use them in-game | # Place the folders in <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Command and Conquer Generals Data\Maps</code> to be able to use them in-game | ||
# Start Generals (NOT Zero Hour) | # Start Generals (NOT Zero Hour) | ||
− | # | + | # Go to Solo Play -> Skirmish -> Select map -> Unofficial maps |
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# Click on either <code>Black Sheep</code> or <code>Flash Fire</code> | # Click on either <code>Black Sheep</code> or <code>Flash Fire</code> | ||
# Click on <code>Accept</code> to use the mission or map | # Click on <code>Accept</code> to use the mission or map | ||
− | # Click on <code>Play game</code> | + | # Click on <code>Play game</code> |
− | === | + | ===GenTool=== |
{{++}} Still actively supported and updated. | {{++}} Still actively supported and updated. | ||
− | {{++}} It restores online play and contains many enhancements and fixes for the game. | + | {{++}} It restores online play by linking to C&C:Online and contains many enhancements and fixes for the game. |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} GenTool is compatible with all the Windows-versions of Generals as long as it and the expansion are patched to the latest release. |
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{{ii}} The in-game Gentool menu, where you can access all the features, can be opened by pressing the <code>Insert</code>-key on the keyboard. | {{ii}} The in-game Gentool menu, where you can access all the features, can be opened by pressing the <code>Insert</code>-key on the keyboard. | ||
Gentool provides enhanced game controls, optimizations and fixes for both Generals and its expansion pack Zero Hour. The latest version can be downloaded from [http://www.gentool.net/ here]. | Gentool provides enhanced game controls, optimizations and fixes for both Generals and its expansion pack Zero Hour. The latest version can be downloaded from [http://www.gentool.net/ here]. | ||
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===D3d8to9-wrapper=== | ===D3d8to9-wrapper=== | ||
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===Get online play working again (Windows)=== | ===Get online play working again (Windows)=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Install Gentool and use C&C:Online|ref={{cn|date=Oktober 2019}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install Gentool and use C&C:Online|ref={{cn|date=Oktober 2019}}|fix= | ||
− | {{++}} This is | + | {{++}} This is a direct replacement for the GameSpy servers which were used officially from 2003 to 2014. |
− | + | {{ii}} Your game needs to be patched to the latest version for this to work. | |
− | {{ii}} Your game needs to be patched to the latest version for this to work | + | {{ii}} GenTool is needed to redirect the login screen to the C&C:Online servers instead of the closed GameSpy ones. It also provides an anti-cheat solution for online games. |
− | + | # Download and install [[#GenTool|GenTool]]. | |
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− | # Download and install [[# | ||
# Sign up on [https://cnc-online.net/connect/register C&COnline]. | # Sign up on [https://cnc-online.net/connect/register C&COnline]. | ||
− | # Activate your account by clicking on the activation | + | # Activate your account by clicking on the activation link in the confirmation mail your received. |
# Choose a server login and password. | # Choose a server login and password. | ||
# Start the game. | # Start the game. | ||
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{{ii}} The executables will be replaced with original Generals and Zero Hour executables with full support for mods and command-line-parameters, but with the CD-check disabled. | {{ii}} The executables will be replaced with original Generals and Zero Hour executables with full support for mods and command-line-parameters, but with the CD-check disabled. | ||
{{++}} Circumvents the annoying Generals Origin Launcher by letting you start the game directly, but you can still use the origin launcher to start the game if you want. | {{++}} Circumvents the annoying Generals Origin Launcher by letting you start the game directly, but you can still use the origin launcher to start the game if you want. | ||
− | {{++}} Fully supported by | + | {{++}} Fully supported by GenTool. |
# Go to the [http://www.gentool.net/download/executables Gentool Executables page]. | # Go to the [http://www.gentool.net/download/executables Gentool Executables page]. | ||
# Download both the <code>Generals108EXE.zip</code> and <code>GeneralsZH104EXE.zip</code> files. | # Download both the <code>Generals108EXE.zip</code> and <code>GeneralsZH104EXE.zip</code> files. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Medstar's fixed launchers (The Ultimate Collection)|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plokite Wolf|date=2021-10-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
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{{ii}} An unofficial patch that provides a slight enhancement to the default launchers provided with the Origin release (fixes some registry entries and allows [[Glossary:Command line arguments#Instructions|command line arguments]] to function properly). | {{ii}} An unofficial patch that provides a slight enhancement to the default launchers provided with the Origin release (fixes some registry entries and allows [[Glossary:Command line arguments#Instructions|command line arguments]] to function properly). | ||
− | # Download the last released version from [https:// | + | # Download the last released version from [https://www.moddb.com/games/cc-generals/downloads/new-fixed-ultimate-collection-launchers-v101 ModDB]. |
− | # Extract the file from the ZIP | + | # Extract the file from the ZIP file. |
# Run the installer. | # Run the installer. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Skip startup game intro=== | ===Skip startup game intro=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename the intro- | + | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename the intro-videos|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plokite Wolf|date=2021-10-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
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{{ii}} You need to apply this to both Generals and its expansion pack Zero Hour. | {{ii}} You need to apply this to both Generals and its expansion pack Zero Hour. | ||
# Go to <code>{{P|game}}\Data\english\Movies</code> | # Go to <code>{{P|game}}\Data\english\Movies</code> | ||
# Move, delete or rename the following files: <code>EA_LOGO.BIK</code>, <code>EA_LOGO640.BIK</code>, <code>sizzle_review.bik</code> and <code>sizzle_review640.bik</code>. | # Move, delete or rename the following files: <code>EA_LOGO.BIK</code>, <code>EA_LOGO640.BIK</code>, <code>sizzle_review.bik</code> and <code>sizzle_review640.bik</code>. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = true |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Command and Conquer Generals Options.png|In-game options screen.}} | {{Image|Command and Conquer Generals Options.png|In-game options screen.}} | ||
{{Image|Command and Conquer Generals Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} | {{Image|Command and Conquer Generals Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Options.png|In-game options screen for Zero Hour expansion.}} | {{Image|Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Options.png|In-game options screen for Zero Hour expansion.}} | ||
{{Image|Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings for Zero Hour expansion.}} | {{Image|Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings for Zero Hour expansion.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/command-conquer-generals | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/command-conquer-generals | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|windowed notes = Add <code>-win</code> to the shortcut target. See [[#Restore mod- and command-line-parameter support (Origin, The Ultimate Collection)|here]] how to make the Origin-version work with this command-line parameter. | |windowed notes = Add <code>-win</code> to the shortcut target. See [[#Restore mod- and command-line-parameter support (Origin, The Ultimate Collection)|here]] how to make the Origin-version work with this command-line parameter. | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]], [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/897-gedosato/ GeDoSaTo] or [http://www.gentool.net/ GenTool]. |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{--}} Setting the game to a resolution that is normally not available in-game, causes the game to crash after alt-tabbing out of the game for the second time. See [[#D3d8to9-wrapper|D3d8to9-wrapper]] on how to fix this. | {{--}} Setting the game to a resolution that is normally not available in-game, causes the game to crash after alt-tabbing out of the game for the second time. See [[#D3d8to9-wrapper|D3d8to9-wrapper]] on how to fix this. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set widescreen-resolution in-game with Gentool|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set widescreen-resolution in-game with Gentool|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plokite Wolf|date=2021-10-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{++}} [[#Gentool| | + | {{++}} [[#Gentool|GenTool]] allows you to set common widescreen resolution in-game and automatically adjusts camera height according to the resolution.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamereplays.org/cnczerohour/portals.php?show=index&name=gentool&tab=8562934|title=Gentool widescreen resolution|date=2019-10-19}}</ref> |
− | + | # Install [[#GenTool|GenTool]]. | |
− | # Install [[# | ||
# Open Generals or Zero Hour. | # Open Generals or Zero Hour. | ||
− | # Go to the in-game Options | + | # Go to the in-game Options menu. |
# Set the game to a resolution of your liking. | # Set the game to a resolution of your liking. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution manually in Options.ini|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution manually in Options.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plokite Wolf|date=2021-10-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ii}} Can be used in case | + | {{ii}} Can be used in case GenTool doesn't allow to set the specific unusual resolution you want. |
# For Generals, open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Command and Conquer Generals Data\Options.ini</code> | # For Generals, open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Command and Conquer Generals Data\Options.ini</code> | ||
# For Zero Hour, open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Data\Options.ini</code> | # For Zero Hour, open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Data\Options.ini</code> | ||
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{{--}} Using this in online matches could be seen as cheating. | {{--}} Using this in online matches could be seen as cheating. | ||
# For Zero Hour, go to <code>{{P|game}}\Data\INI</code> and paste the file GameData.ini into this folder | # For Zero Hour, go to <code>{{P|game}}\Data\INI</code> and paste the file GameData.ini into this folder | ||
− | # You can get a modified version of this file [ | + | # You can get a modified version of this file [https://www.moddb.com/games/cc-generals-zero-hour/downloads/modified-min-and-max-zoom-for-cc-general-zh on Mod DB] |
# Change the height of the camera to your liking, like this: | # Change the height of the camera to your liking, like this: | ||
<code>MaxCameraHeight = 800.0</code> | <code>MaxCameraHeight = 800.0</code> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 8 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = true | ||
+ | |online play players = 8 | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = Official services have been shut down; use [http://www.gentool.net GenTool] to get online play working again (Windows only). | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = true | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = false | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = true | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = 80, 6667, 28910, 29900, 29920 | ||
+ | |udp = 4321, 27900 | ||
+ | |upnp = unknown | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|vorpx = hackable | |vorpx = hackable | ||
|vorpx modes = G3D | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
− | |vorpx notes = User created profile, requires [ | + | |vorpx notes = User created profile, requires [[DgVoodoo 2|DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4]]. For required ini tweaks see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Generals_1/ profile introdution]. <code>Note:</code> Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Generals_1/ vorpx forum]. |
{{ii}} Zero Hour has its [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Generals_1/ own profile]. | {{ii}} Zero Hour has its [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Generals_1/ own profile]. | ||
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
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|play area room-scale = | |play area room-scale = | ||
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
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==="Technical Difficulties" error/Serious Error=== | ==="Technical Difficulties" error/Serious Error=== | ||
− | {{ii}} This problem occurs on | + | {{ii}} This problem occurs on most game errors and is not descriptive; one of the methods below should fix most common causes: |
{{Image|Command and Conquer Generals Error.png|Error message}} | {{Image|Command and Conquer Generals Error.png|Error message}} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Create or edit Options.ini|ref=<ref>https://answers.ea.com/t5/C-C-The-Ultimate-Collection/READ-FIRST-Common-Issues-and-Solutions/m-p/222060/highlight/true#M687</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Create or edit Options.ini|ref=<ref>https://answers.ea.com/t5/C-C-The-Ultimate-Collection/READ-FIRST-Common-Issues-and-Solutions/m-p/222060/highlight/true#M687</ref>|fix= | ||
{{ii}} The install process very often fails to create <code>Options.ini</code>, causing this error. | {{ii}} The install process very often fails to create <code>Options.ini</code>, causing this error. | ||
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# For Generals, open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Command and Conquer Generals Data\options.ini</code> | # For Generals, open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Command and Conquer Generals Data\options.ini</code> | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Fully reinstall|ref=<ref>http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/544479-cc-generals-and-zero-hour-technical-difficulties/</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Fully reinstall|ref=<ref>http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/544479-cc-generals-and-zero-hour-technical-difficulties/</ref>|fix= | ||
{{ii}} A full reinstallation is a last resort that seems to work for most users. | {{ii}} A full reinstallation is a last resort that seems to work for most users. | ||
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===DirectX 8.1 error (Windows)=== | ===DirectX 8.1 error (Windows)=== | ||
{{ii}} Full error: 'Please make sure your have DirectX 8.1 or higher installed. Also verify that your video card meets the minimum requirements'. | {{ii}} Full error: 'Please make sure your have DirectX 8.1 or higher installed. Also verify that your video card meets the minimum requirements'. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install DirectX 9.0c|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install DirectX 9.0c|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plokite Wolf|date=2021-10-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} Happens when DirectX 9.0c, DirctX 8.1 is included, is not yet installed on your Windows installation. | {{ii}} Happens when DirectX 9.0c, DirctX 8.1 is included, is not yet installed on your Windows installation. | ||
# Download the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109 DirctX End-User Runtimes (June 2010)]. It contains DirectX 9.0c. | # Download the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109 DirctX End-User Runtimes (June 2010)]. It contains DirectX 9.0c. | ||
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# Reboot your computer. | # Reboot your computer. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Remove dbghelp.dll|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Remove dbghelp.dll|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plokite Wolf|date=2021-10-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} Known error; sometimes the dbghelp.dll file, a debug file, gets accidentially left in the installation folder and cause problems. | {{ii}} Known error; sometimes the dbghelp.dll file, a debug file, gets accidentially left in the installation folder and cause problems. | ||
# Go to <code>{{P|game}}</code>. | # Go to <code>{{P|game}}</code>. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set Windows XP Service Pack 2 compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2019}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set Windows XP Service Pack 2 compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2019}}|fix= | ||
{{ii}} It is a very rare issue. | {{ii}} It is a very rare issue. | ||
+ | {{ii}} This can also be done intentionally by running the game with the <code>-quickstart</code> parameter to speed up initial loading. | ||
# Go to the properties of <code>generals.exe</code> or one of its shortcuts. | # Go to the properties of <code>generals.exe</code> or one of its shortcuts. | ||
# Enable Windows XP Service Pack 2 [[#Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]. | # Enable Windows XP Service Pack 2 [[#Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]. | ||
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|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
− | |macos app notes = Install the [[#Patches|version 1.0.4]] patch for Intel support.<br> | + | |macos arm app = |
+ | |macos app notes = Install the [[#Patches|version 1.0.4]] patch for Intel support.<br>32-bit only as a planned 64-bit update was cancelled in May 2020. | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= |
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the article. The discussion page may contain useful suggestions.
Developers | |
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EA Pacific[1][2] | |
Zero Hour | EA Los Angeles|Danger Close Games|EA Los Angeles |
macOS (OS X) | i5works[3][4] |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
OS X | Aspyr Media |
Engines | |
SAGE | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 10, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | April 14, 2004 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 84 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Asia, Middle East, Sci-fi |
Series | Command & Conquer |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Command & Conquer | 1995 |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert | 1996 |
Command & Conquer: Sole Survivor | 1997 |
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun | 1999 |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 | 2000 |
Command & Conquer: Renegade | 2002 |
Command & Conquer: Generals | 2003 |
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars | 2007 |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 | 2008 |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising | 2009 |
Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight | 2010 |
OpenRA (unofficial) | 2010 |
Command & Conquer (2013) | Cancelled |
Command & Conquer Remastered Collection | 2020 |
Renegade X (unofficial) | EA |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- Small but dedicated community.
- Framerate is tied to gamespeed: 30 FPS.
General information
- C&C:Online - fan-hosted multiplayer server replacement (Windows version only)
- EA's Official Command & Conquer site
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc 2 DRM[Note 1] in the original releases, SafeDisc 4 DRM[Note 2] in The First Decade compilation. | |||
Origin | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to Tiberian Twilight. Included with EA Play. |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- Deluxe Edition includes the base game and the Zero Hour expansion
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Command & Conquer: Generals – Zero Hour | Comes bundled with the The First Decade and Ultimate Collection compilations. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The Origin and Mac App Store versions are already patched to the latest version.
- Retail Windows Generals patch v1.08 can be downloaded in many languages from CNCNZ.
- Retail Windows Zero Hour expansion patch v1.04 can be downloaded in many languages from CNCNZ.
- Old Mac OS X version patch v1.0.4: English, French, German [9]
GenPatcher
- Simplifies installation, includes both the official patches and most community ones found below.
Officially released extra map and mission (Generals only)
- For Generals, EA Pacific released an official extra map and mission that were not included in the game.
- Download the single-player GLA-mission Black Sheep; an official campaign mission which was cut from the final release, but was released in 2009 by EA
- Download the skirmish/multiplayer map Flash Fire for two players
- Extract the folders from the ZIP-files
- Place the folders in
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Command and Conquer Generals Data\Maps
to be able to use them in-game - Start Generals (NOT Zero Hour)
- Go to Solo Play -> Skirmish -> Select map -> Unofficial maps
- Click on either
Black Sheep
orFlash Fire
- Click on
Accept
to use the mission or map - Click on
Play game
GenTool
- Still actively supported and updated.
- It restores online play by linking to C&C:Online and contains many enhancements and fixes for the game.
- GenTool is compatible with all the Windows-versions of Generals as long as it and the expansion are patched to the latest release.
- The in-game Gentool menu, where you can access all the features, can be opened by pressing the
Insert
-key on the keyboard.
Gentool provides enhanced game controls, optimizations and fixes for both Generals and its expansion pack Zero Hour. The latest version can be downloaded from here.
D3d8to9-wrapper
Install d3d8to9-wrapper[citation needed] |
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Get online play working again (Windows)
Install Gentool and use C&C:Online[citation needed] |
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Restore mod- and command-line-parameter support (Origin, The Ultimate Collection)
- The Ultimate Collection was released with no support for command-line-parameters or mods.
- These two options can be simple undone by using the
repair
option in Origin for each game in The Ultimate Collection.
Replace the executables of the games[citation needed] |
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Use Medstar's fixed launchers (The Ultimate Collection)[10] |
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Skip startup game intro
Move, delete or rename the intro-videos[11] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Command and Conquer Generals Data\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Data\ |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.command.conquer.generals.appstore/Data/Documents/Command & Conquer Generals/User Data/ ~/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.command.conquer.generals.appstore/Data/Documents/Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour/User Data/ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Command and Conquer Generals Data\Save\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Data\Save\ |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.command.conquer.generals.appstore/Data/Documents/Command & Conquer Generals/User Data/Save/ ~/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.command.conquer.generals.appstore/Data/Documents/Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour/User Data/Save/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Top-down view nearly orthographic. See Camera height. | ||
Windowed | Add -win to the shortcut target. See here how to make the Origin-version work with this command-line parameter. |
||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Borderless Gaming, GeDoSaTo or GenTool. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Edit AntiAliasing value in options.ini |
||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default. Cannot be disabled. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | 30 FPS cap. Game time tied to frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
- Setting the game to a resolution that is normally not available in-game, causes the game to crash after alt-tabbing out of the game for the second time. See D3d8to9-wrapper on how to fix this.
Set widescreen-resolution in-game with Gentool[12] |
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|
Set resolution manually in Options.ini[14] |
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|
Camera height
- Adjusted camera height only applied to replays and singleplayer.
Adjust camera height in-game through Gentool[citation needed] |
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Adjust camera height[citation needed] |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | Only scroll speed can be changed | |
Mouse sensitivity | For scroll speed. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Uses whatever your speaker layout is for the default playback device. Only tested on Win10 w/ Origin Edition. (When using Dolby Digital Live on a Sound Blaster Z) | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | An uncensored version of C&C Generals was shortly sold. The censored version, titled "C&C Generäle", is more widely available and known and uses separate patches. | |||
Italian | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Traditional Chinese | Not available in P.R.China. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by «DK team» |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | Official services have been shut down; use GenTool to get online play working again (Windows only). |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 80, 6667, 28910, 29900, 29920 |
UDP | 4321, 27900 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4. For required ini tweaks see profile introdution. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum.
|
Issues fixed
Game does not start or is very slow (Origin)
Disable Origin in-game[citation needed] |
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"Technical Difficulties" error/Serious Error
- This problem occurs on most game errors and is not descriptive; one of the methods below should fix most common causes:
Create or edit Options.ini[15] |
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AntiAliasing = DrawScrollAnchor = GameSpyIPAddress = 0.0.0.0 Gamma = 50 IPAddress = 0.0.0.0 IdealStaticGameLOD = High LanguageFilter = false MoveScrollAnchor = MusicVolume = 55 Resolution = 800 600 SFX3DVolume = 79 SFXVolume = 71 ScrollFactor = 50 SendDelay = no StaticGameLOD = Low UseAlternateMouse = no VoiceVolume = 70 |
Set Windows XP Service Pack 2 compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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|
Install d3d8to9-wrapper[citation needed] |
---|
See D3d8to9-wrapper. |
Fully reinstall[16] |
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|
DirectX 8.1 error (Windows)
- Full error: 'Please make sure your have DirectX 8.1 or higher installed. Also verify that your video card meets the minimum requirements'.
Install DirectX 9.0c[17] |
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|
Remove dbghelp.dll[18] |
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|
Serious error/crash when Alt-Tab out of the game for the second time
- This is caused by the outdated engine.
- Happens especially when the game is set to resolutions that it originally didn't support.
Install d3d8to9-wrapper[citation needed] |
---|
See D3d8to9-wrapper. |
Set Windows XP Service Pack 2 compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 | |
OpenGL | OS X only. | |
Shader Model support | 1.4 | [citation needed] |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | Install the version 1.0.4 patch for Intel support. 32-bit only as a planned 64-bit update was cancelled in May 2020. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video (Windows), QuickTime.framework (macOS) | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz AMD Athlon 800 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2 ATI Radeon 7500 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 3 DirectX 9.0c compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.9.5 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 2.2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 3870 Nvidia GeForce 330M Intel HD 3000 256 MB of VRAM |
- OS X requirements are for the Mac App Store version
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[5] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[6]
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[7] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[8]
References
- ↑ EA ANNOUNCES PUBLIC TEST FOR COMMAND & CONQUER GENERALS - Blue's News - last accessed on 2016-9-12
- ↑ GameSpy: Command & Conquer: Generals - Page 1 - last accessed on 2016-9-12
- ↑ Aspyr: Command & Conquer Generals hits beta - Macworld - last accessed on 2016-7-23
- ↑ Aspyr Media Inc. Ships Electronic Arts' `Command & Conquer Generals' for Macintosh - Business Wire - last accessed on 2016-7-23
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Aspyr Support Center - last accessed on 2011-08-27
- ↑ Verified by User:Plokite Wolf on 2021-10-14
- ↑ Verified by User:Plokite Wolf on 2021-10-14
- ↑ Verified by User:Plokite Wolf on 2021-10-14
- ↑ Gentool widescreen resolution - last accessed on 2019-10-19
- ↑ Verified by User:Plokite Wolf on 2021-10-14
- ↑ https://answers.ea.com/t5/C-C-The-Ultimate-Collection/READ-FIRST-Common-Issues-and-Solutions/m-p/222060/highlight/true#M687
- ↑ http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/544479-cc-generals-and-zero-hour-technical-difficulties/
- ↑ Verified by User:Plokite Wolf on 2021-10-14
- ↑ Verified by User:Plokite Wolf on 2021-10-14