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{{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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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://cnc.fandom.com/wiki/Portal:Generals Command & Conquer Wiki] - A wiki for everything Command & Conquer-related |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://cnc-online.net C&C:Online] - fan-hosted multiplayer server replacement (Windows version only) |
− | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://cnc.community/generals Generals section on CNC.community] |
+ | {{mm}} [https://cncnz.com/games/generals/ Generals section on CNCNZ.com] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://cncnz.com/games/zero-hour/ Zero Hour section on CNCNZ.com] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.gamereplays.org/cnczerohour/ Zero Hour section on GameReplays.org] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|2}} in the original releases, {{DRM|SafeDisc|4}} in The First Decade compilation. | | Windows, OS X }} |
{{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 }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Deluxe Edition includes the base game and the Zero Hour expansion | + | |
+ | {{ii}} The '''Deluxe Edition''' includes the base game and the Zero Hour expansion. | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Zero Hour | Comes bundled with the The First Decade and Ultimate Collection compilations. | Windows, OS X }} |
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{{ii}} The Origin and Mac App Store versions are already patched to the latest version. | {{ii}} 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 [https://cncnz.com/downloads/generals-downloads/#patches CNCNZ]. | + | *Retail Windows Generals patch v1.08 can be downloaded in many languages from [https://cncnz.com/downloads/generals-downloads/#patches CNCNZ], [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/command_and_conquer_generals.php Patches-Scrolls] and the [http://gentool.net/download/patches/ GenTool repository]. |
− | *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], [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/command_and_conquer_generals_zero.php Patches-Scrolls] and the [http://gentool.net/download/patches/ GenTool repository]. |
*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> | ||
− | ===Officially | + | ===GenPatcher=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{++}} Community-made tools that can be used to get the game in an optimal state without having to apply these improvements by hand. Includes many of the essential fixes/additions listed below like Gentool, DirextX-installation, Options.ini-fixes, dbghelp.dll-removal and restoration of mod- and command-line-parameter support. |
+ | {{ii}} Officially supports the CD-, The First Decade- (English) and Origin (English and German) versions of the game. | ||
+ | {{ii}} As this tool makes several changes to files of the game, installs various redistributables and makes various changes to the registry, it is often detected as a virus. This is a false positive. Add an exception to your anti-virus before running it to avoid this. | ||
+ | Genpatcher can be downloaded from the [https://legi.cc/downloads/genpatcher/ Legionnaire website]. | ||
− | + | ===GenTool=== | |
− | + | {{++}} Still actively supported and updates automatically. | |
− | + | {{++}} It is essential for restoring online play by allowing the game to link to C&C:Online and adding cheat-detection. | |
− | + | {{++}} Fixes several known causes of crashes and exploits. | |
− | + | {{++}} Provides improved compatibility with modern Windows-versions, improved widescreen-support and enhanced/adjustable game controls. | |
− | + | {{ii}} GenTool is compatible with all Windows-versions of Generals and its expansion, as long as they are patched to the latest official version. | |
− | + | {{ii}} The in-game Gentool menu, where you can access all its features, can be opened by pressing the <code>Insert</code>-key on the keyboard. | |
− | + | The latest version can be downloaded from the [http://www.gentool.net/ GenTool website]. | |
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− | === | + | ===Get online play working again (Windows)=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install Gentool and use C&C:Online|ref={{cn|date=Oktober 2019}}|fix= |
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} This is a direct community-made replacement for the GameSpy servers, which were taken offline in 2014. |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Works for both Generals and its expansion-pack, as long as it's patched to the latest version. |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{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]]. | |
− | + | # Sign up on [https://cnc-online.net/connect/register C&COnline]. | |
− | + | # Activate your account by clicking on the activation link in the confirmation mail your received. | |
− | + | # Choose a server login and password. | |
− | + | # Start the game. | |
− | + | # Login online in the game with the e-mail address you used to register, your server password and a nickname of your choice. | |
− | + | }} | |
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===D3d8to9-wrapper=== | ===D3d8to9-wrapper=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install d3d8to9-wrapper|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install d3d8to9-wrapper|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plokite Wolf|date=2021-12-23|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{++}} Improves compatibility and stability of the game significantly by converting all Direct3D 8-API calls and lowlevel shaders to equivalent Direct3D 9 ones. | + | {{++}} Improves compatibility and stability of the game significantly by converting all older Direct3D 8-API calls and lowlevel shaders to more modern equivalent Direct3D 9 ones. |
{{++}} Compatible with [[#Gentool|Gentool]] and online multiplayer. | {{++}} Compatible with [[#Gentool|Gentool]] and online multiplayer. | ||
− | {{++}} Fixes | + | {{++}} Fixes a crash when Alt-Tab out of the game for a second time. Possibly fixes various other crashes as well. |
{{++}} Allows the usage of ReShade, overlays and other similar tools. | {{++}} Allows the usage of ReShade, overlays and other similar tools. | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Not included in GenPatcher. |
− | # [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases Download] the latest version of d3d8to9 | + | # [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases Download] the latest version of d3d8to9 (the <code>d3d8.dll</code> file.) |
− | # If you also use [[#Gentool|Gentool]]: rename the file to <code>d3d8x.dll</code> to make sure | + | # If you also use [[#Gentool|Gentool]]: rename the file to <code>d3d8x.dll</code> to make sure Gentool isn't overwritten. |
# Place the file in <code>{{P|game}}</code> of both Generals and its expansion pack. | # Place the file in <code>{{P|game}}</code> of both Generals and its expansion pack. | ||
# Play the game. | # Play the game. | ||
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===Restore mod- and command-line-parameter support (Origin, The Ultimate Collection)=== | ===Restore mod- and command-line-parameter support (Origin, The Ultimate Collection)=== | ||
{{ii}} The Ultimate Collection was released with no support for command-line-parameters or mods. | {{ii}} The Ultimate Collection was released with no support for command-line-parameters or mods. | ||
− | {{ii}} These | + | {{ii}} These changes can be simply reverted by using the <code>repair</code> option in Origin for each game in The Ultimate Collection. |
{{Fixbox|description=Replace the executables of the games|ref={{cn|date=Oktober 2019}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Replace the executables of the games|ref={{cn|date=Oktober 2019}}|fix= | ||
{{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 | + | {{++}} Circumvents the official Generals Origin Launcher by letting you start the game directly. If desired, the game can still be started using the Origin-launcher. |
− | {{++}} 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:// | + | {{ii}} Previous fixed launchers from Bibber are not publicly available and supported anymore at Bibber's request. It is advised to remove those and replace them with Medstar's ones. |
− | # Extract the file from the ZIP | + | # 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 file. | ||
# Run the installer. | # Run the installer. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Skip startup game intro=== | ===Skip startup game intro=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename the intro-videos|ref={{ | + | {{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> | ||
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− | === | + | ===Uncensoring the German release=== |
− | + | * [https://www.united-forum.de/downloads/c-c-generaele-uncut-patch.8/ Download for base game] | |
− | + | * [https://www.united-forum.de/downloads/c-c-generaele-die-stunde-null-uncut-patch.9/ Download for Zero Hour] | |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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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 = |
}} | }} | ||
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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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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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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. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{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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===Camera height=== | ===Camera height=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Adjusted camera height only applied to replays and | + | {{ii}} Adjusted camera height only applied to replays and single-player. |
{{Fixbox|description=Adjust camera height in-game through Gentool|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Adjust camera height in-game through Gentool|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | {{++}} This also sets the game to automatically draw the entire map to avoid visual glitches at high camera heights. | + | {{++}} This also sets the game to automatically draw the entire map to avoid visual glitches at high camera heights and odd camera angles. |
# Install [[#Gentool|Gentool]]. | # Install [[#Gentool|Gentool]]. | ||
# Open Generals or Zero Hour. | # Open Generals or Zero Hour. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Adjust camera height|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Adjust camera height|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} In many versions of the game, it seems to ignore the contents in this file, causing this fix not to work. |
− | {{--}} Using this in online matches could be seen as cheating. | + | {{--}} Using this in online matches could be seen as cheating and result in a ban. |
+ | {{++}} This also sets the game to automatically draw the entire map to avoid visual glitches at high camera heights and odd camera angles. | ||
# 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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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = <ref>[https://archive.ph/0DZag Novo Milênio, 22/09/2003 (archived)]</ref> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = Not available in P.R.China. | + | |notes = Not available in P.R. China. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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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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|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 | + | {{ii}} This error is shown in case of many game errors. It is thus often not clear what exactly causes this error; 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> | ||
# 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> | ||
− | # Create <code>options.ini</code> yourself if it isn't located in that folder | + | # Create <code>options.ini</code> yourself if it isn't located in that folder. |
# Replace its contents with the following and save your changes: | # Replace its contents with the following and save your changes: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set Windows XP Service Pack 2 compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set Windows XP Service Pack 2 compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} When using GenTool, setting compatibility mode shouldn't be needed and it is thus advised to skip this solution. | ||
# 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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{{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 | + | {{ii}} A full reinstallation is a last resort in case the solutions above did not work. |
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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 | + | {{ii}} Happens when DirectX 9.0c (in which DirectX 8.1 is included) is not yet installed on your system. |
# 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. | ||
# Run the downloaded installer. | # Run the downloaded installer. | ||
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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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{{ii}} This is caused by the outdated engine. | {{ii}} This is caused by the outdated engine. | ||
{{ii}} Happens especially when the game is set to resolutions that it originally didn't support. | {{ii}} Happens especially when the game is set to resolutions that it originally didn't support. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install d3d8to9-wrapper|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install d3d8to9-wrapper|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plokite Wolf|date=2022-01-13|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
See [[#D3d8to9-wrapper|D3d8to9-wrapper]]. | See [[#D3d8to9-wrapper|D3d8to9-wrapper]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 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. | |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= | ||
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|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
|cutscenes = Bink Video (Windows), QuickTime.framework (macOS) | |cutscenes = Bink Video (Windows), QuickTime.framework (macOS) | ||
− | |cutscenes notes = | + | |cutscenes notes = Bink Video version 1.5.10.0 |
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
− | |multiplayer notes= | + | |multiplayer notes= Server inaccessible since July 2014; use [https://cnc-online C&C:Online] for a community server replacement. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Officially released extra map and mission (Generals only)=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} For Generals, EA Los Angeles released an official extra map and mission that were not included in the game. | ||
+ | # 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 EALA | ||
+ | # Download the skirmish/multiplayer map [https://files.cncnz.com/generals/Flash%20Fire.zip Flash Fire] for two players | ||
+ | # Extract the folders from the ZIP files | ||
+ | # 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) | ||
+ | # Go to Solo Play -> Skirmish -> Select map -> Unofficial maps | ||
+ | # 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>Play game</code> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip all mission news intro videos (Zero Hour only)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename the mission intro-videos|ref={{cn|date=January 2022}}|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} This can be done on all Windows versions of the game. | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{P|game}}\Data\english\Movies</code> of your Zero Hour installation | ||
+ | # Move, delete or rename all the videos of which the filename begins with <code>MD_</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Thyme=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Open-source community-project to use reverse-engineered code of the original Zero Hour expansion pack to completely re-implement this code, while keeping true to the original game. The intention of Thyme is to allow the fixing of bugs, implementation of new features and porting to platforms unsupported by the original. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Only supports the original disk-based 1.04 versions. If you use any other version, the executable can be [https://github.com/TheAssemblyArmada/Thyme/wiki/Create-a-Patched-Executable patched]. Make sure you haven't applied Gentool, GenPatcher or replaced the executables by hand or patching will fail. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Thyme is often detected as a virus due to the way how it works. This is a false-positive. Add and exception to your anti-virus to avoid this problem. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Contains no auto-updater and has thus to be manually updated by downloading Thyme again and replacing the files. | ||
+ | {{--}} Still in active development and not fully reverse-engineered yet. Expect it to contain several (severe) bugs. | ||
+ | # [https://github.com/TheAssemblyArmada/Thyme/releases Download Thyme] (either 32-bit or 64-bit variant, can be found under <code>Assets</code>) | ||
+ | # Unzip the downloaded files. | ||
+ | # Copy all unzipped files to the Zero Hour installation directory (NOT Generals) | ||
+ | # Run Thyme.exe in order to run the game using Thyme | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 21:09, 13 January 2022
Developers | |
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EA Pacific[1][2] | |
Zero Hour | 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
- Command & Conquer Wiki - A wiki for everything Command & Conquer-related
- C&C:Online - fan-hosted multiplayer server replacement (Windows version only)
- Generals section on CNC.community
- Generals section on CNCNZ.com
- Zero Hour section on CNCNZ.com
- Zero Hour section on GameReplays.org
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
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. |
- The Deluxe Edition includes the base game and the Zero Hour expansion.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
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, Patches-Scrolls and the GenTool repository.
- Retail Windows Zero Hour expansion patch v1.04 can be downloaded in many languages from CNCNZ, Patches-Scrolls and the GenTool repository.
- Old Mac OS X version patch v1.0.4: English, French, German [9]
GenPatcher
- Community-made tools that can be used to get the game in an optimal state without having to apply these improvements by hand. Includes many of the essential fixes/additions listed below like Gentool, DirextX-installation, Options.ini-fixes, dbghelp.dll-removal and restoration of mod- and command-line-parameter support.
- Officially supports the CD-, The First Decade- (English) and Origin (English and German) versions of the game.
- As this tool makes several changes to files of the game, installs various redistributables and makes various changes to the registry, it is often detected as a virus. This is a false positive. Add an exception to your anti-virus before running it to avoid this.
Genpatcher can be downloaded from the Legionnaire website.
GenTool
- Still actively supported and updates automatically.
- It is essential for restoring online play by allowing the game to link to C&C:Online and adding cheat-detection.
- Fixes several known causes of crashes and exploits.
- Provides improved compatibility with modern Windows-versions, improved widescreen-support and enhanced/adjustable game controls.
- GenTool is compatible with all Windows-versions of Generals and its expansion, as long as they are patched to the latest official version.
- The in-game Gentool menu, where you can access all its features, can be opened by pressing the
Insert
-key on the keyboard.
The latest version can be downloaded from the GenTool website.
Get online play working again (Windows)
Install Gentool and use C&C:Online[citation needed] |
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D3d8to9-wrapper
Install d3d8to9-wrapper[10] |
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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 changes can be simply reverted 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)[11] |
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Skip startup game intro
Move, delete or rename the intro-videos[12] |
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|
Uncensoring the German release
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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[13] |
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|
Set resolution manually in Options.ini[15] |
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|
Camera height
- Adjusted camera height only applied to replays and single-player.
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 | [16] | |||
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) |
---|---|
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 error is shown in case of many game errors. It is thus often not clear what exactly causes this error; one of the methods below should fix most common causes:
Create or edit Options.ini[17] |
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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] |
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See D3d8to9-wrapper. |
Fully reinstall[18] |
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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[19] |
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|
Remove dbghelp.dll[20] |
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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[21] |
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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) | Bink Video version 1.5.10.0 |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | Server inaccessible since July 2014; use C&C:Online for a community server replacement. |
Officially released extra map and mission (Generals only)
- For Generals, EA Los Angeles 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 EALA
- 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
Skip all mission news intro videos (Zero Hour only)
Move, delete or rename the mission intro-videos[citation needed] |
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|
Thyme
- Open-source community-project to use reverse-engineered code of the original Zero Hour expansion pack to completely re-implement this code, while keeping true to the original game. The intention of Thyme is to allow the fixing of bugs, implementation of new features and porting to platforms unsupported by the original.
- Only supports the original disk-based 1.04 versions. If you use any other version, the executable can be patched. Make sure you haven't applied Gentool, GenPatcher or replaced the executables by hand or patching will fail.
- Thyme is often detected as a virus due to the way how it works. This is a false-positive. Add and exception to your anti-virus to avoid this problem.
- Contains no auto-updater and has thus to be manually updated by downloading Thyme again and replacing the files.
- Still in active development and not fully reverse-engineered yet. Expect it to contain several (severe) bugs.
- Download Thyme (either 32-bit or 64-bit variant, can be found under
Assets
) - Unzip the downloaded files.
- Copy all unzipped files to the Zero Hour installation directory (NOT Generals)
- Run Thyme.exe in order to run the game using Thyme
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 2021-12-23
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Novo Milênio, 22/09/2003 (archived)
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Verified by User:Plokite Wolf on 2022-01-13