Difference between revisions of "Command & Conquer: Generals"
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===GenPatcher=== | ===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, DirectX installation, Options.ini fixes, dbghelp.dll removal and restoration of mod- and command-line | + | {{++}} 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, DirectX 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}} 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. | {{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. | ||
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{{ii}} Also incorporated in [[#GenPatcher|GenPatcher]]. | {{ii}} Also incorporated in [[#GenPatcher|GenPatcher]]. | ||
{{++}} Still actively supported and updates automatically. | {{++}} 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 | + | {{++}} 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. | {{++}} Fixes several known causes of crashes and exploits. | ||
− | {{++}} Provides improved compatibility with modern Windows | + | {{++}} Provides improved compatibility with modern Windows versions, improved widescreen-support and enhanced/adjustable game controls. |
− | {{ii}} GenTool is compatible with all Windows | + | {{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. | {{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]. | The latest version can be downloaded from the [http://www.gentool.net/ GenTool website]. | ||
===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=Plok|date=2021-10-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
{{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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− | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution manually in Options.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution manually in Options.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2021-10-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} Can be used in case GenTool doesn't allow to set the specific unusual resolution you want. | {{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> | ||
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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 singleplayer. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Adjust camera height in-game through GenTool|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Adjust camera height in-game through GenTool|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-08-10|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
{{++}} This also sets the game to automatically draw the entire map to avoid visual glitches at high camera heights and odd camera angles. | {{++}} 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]]. | ||
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===Online play=== | ===Online play=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install GenTool and use C&C:Online (Windows)|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install GenTool and use C&C:Online (Windows)|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-08-10|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
{{++}} This is a direct community-made replacement for the GameSpy servers, which were taken offline in 2014. | {{++}} This is a direct community-made replacement for the GameSpy servers, which were taken offline in 2014. | ||
− | {{ii}} Works for both Generals and its expansion | + | {{ii}} Works for both Generals and its expansion pack, as long as it's patched to the latest version. |
{{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. | {{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]]. | # Download and install [[#GenTool|GenTool]]. | ||
− | # Sign up on [https://cnc-online.net/connect/register C& | + | # Sign up on [https://cnc-online.net/connect/register C&C:Online]. |
# Activate your account by clicking on the activation link in the confirmation mail your received. | # 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. | ||
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{{mm}} Not included in [[#GenPatcher|GenPatcher]]. | {{mm}} Not included in [[#GenPatcher|GenPatcher]]. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install d3d8to9:|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install d3d8to9:|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2021-12-23|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
# [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases Download] the latest version of d3d8to9 (the <code>d3d8.dll</code> file.) | # [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 GenTool isn't overwritten. | # If you also use [[#GenTool|GenTool]]: rename the file to <code>d3d8x.dll</code> to make sure GenTool isn't overwritten. | ||
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{{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=<ref>{{Refcheck|user= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install DirectX 9.0c|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2021-10-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} Happens when DirectX 9.0c (in which DirectX 8.1 is included) is not yet installed on your system. | {{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. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox|description=Remove dbghelp.dll|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Remove dbghelp.dll|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2021-10-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} Known issue with the game as sometimes the dbghelp.dll file, a debug file, gets accidentally left in the installation folder and sometimes causes problems. | {{ii}} Known issue with the game as sometimes the dbghelp.dll file, a debug file, gets accidentally left in the installation folder and sometimes causes problems. | ||
# Go to <code>{{P|game}}</code>. | # Go to <code>{{P|game}}</code>. | ||
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{{ii}} The game can at times crash when using {{Key|Alt|Tab}}, in particular the second time. This happens usually when the game is set to resolutions that it originally did not support.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs1|date=2022-08-09|comment=Checked in the past: happens especially when the game is set to resolutions it originally didn't support, like set through the ini-file or through [[#GenTool|GenTool]]}}</ref> | {{ii}} The game can at times crash when using {{Key|Alt|Tab}}, in particular the second time. This happens usually when the game is set to resolutions that it originally did not support.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs1|date=2022-08-09|comment=Checked in the past: happens especially when the game is set to resolutions it originally didn't support, like set through the ini-file or through [[#GenTool|GenTool]]}}</ref> | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#d3d8to9|d3d8to9]].|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#d3d8to9|d3d8to9]].|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-01-13|comment=}}</ref>}} |
{{Fixbox|description=Use windowed mode, see [[#Video|Video]].|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs1|date=2022-08-09}}</ref>}} | {{Fixbox|description=Use windowed mode, see [[#Video|Video]].|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs1|date=2022-08-09}}</ref>}} | ||
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===Auto-defeat after 30 seconds=== | ===Auto-defeat after 30 seconds=== | ||
{{ii}} Is triggered by DRM, even on legitimate installations. | {{ii}} Is triggered by DRM, even on legitimate installations. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#GenPatcher|GenPatcher]]|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#GenPatcher|GenPatcher]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-08-10|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} Fix for this issue is included in GenPatcher. | {{ii}} Fix for this issue is included in GenPatcher. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Restore mod support|executables from GenTool's repository]]|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Restore mod support|executables from GenTool's repository]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-08-10|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} Circumvents DRM causing this issue. | {{ii}} Circumvents DRM causing this issue. | ||
{{ii}} Also incorporated in [[#GenPatcher|GenPatcher]]. | {{ii}} Also incorporated in [[#GenPatcher|GenPatcher]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Check game's serial key registry entries|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Check game's serial key registry entries|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-08-10|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
See [[#"Serial key already in use" error when starting a match|"Serial key already in use" error when starting a match]] | See [[#"Serial key already in use" error when starting a match|"Serial key already in use" error when starting a match]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Clean reinstall of the game as administrator|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs1|date=2022-08-09|comment=Succesfully fixed this issue for me in the past}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Clean reinstall of the game as administrator|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs1|date=2022-08-09|comment=Succesfully fixed this issue for me in the past}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} Fully re-install the game with administrator privileges in hopes the registry | + | {{ii}} Fully re-install the game with administrator privileges in hopes the registry keys will be correctly created. |
{{--}} Reported by the community that this fix sometimes doesn't work. Use it as last resort. | {{--}} Reported by the community that this fix sometimes doesn't work. Use it as last resort. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox|description=Use Medstar's fixed launchers (The Ultimate Collection)|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Medstar's fixed launchers (The Ultimate Collection)|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2021-10-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
{{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). | ||
{{ii}} Previous fixed launchers from Bibber were not available and supported for a while at Bibber's own request, but can be [https://bibber.eu/downloads/cnc-ultimate-collection-launchers/ downloaded] again from his site. As support and availability is unknown, it is advised to remove those and replace them with Medstar's ones. | {{ii}} Previous fixed launchers from Bibber were not available and supported for a while at Bibber's own request, but can be [https://bibber.eu/downloads/cnc-ultimate-collection-launchers/ downloaded] again from his site. As support and availability is unknown, it is advised to remove those and replace them with Medstar's ones. |
Revision as of 16:39, 10 August 2022
Developers | |
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EA Pacific[1][2] | |
Zero Hour | EA Los Angeles |
Mac OS X | i5works[3][4] |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
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 | One-time game purchase, 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.
Command & Conquer: Generals is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game featuring different factions battling against each other on a battlefield. It was developed by EA Pacific, published by Electronic Arts and released in 2003. The game is one of many in the Command & Conquer franchise. It makes use of the SAGE, which was an improved version of the Westwood 3D engine.
The game was initially released on Windows on February 10, 2003 on disc. It was on April 14, 2004 ported to Mac OS X by i5works and published by Aspyr Media, who also maintained the port over the years. Reception of the game was good, with several post-launch patches being released to fix most bugs, exploits and balancing issues. Its expansion Command and Conquer Generals: Zero Hour got released on 19 September, 2003 (ported to Mac OS X on in February 2005) and added a new Generals Challenge mode, new campaigns, new units and new maps. The game got re-released twice as part of multiple compilations of Command & Conquer games: Command & Conquer: The First Decade on 7 February, 2006 and for the first time digitally on Origin on 2 October, 2012 as part of Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection.
As of August 2022 the game remains playable on modern Windows versions with some major technical hiccups that can be worked around; issues like errors when staring the game, DRM issues and serial key errors. A tool called GenPatcher was created by the community to more easily fix these issues, restore command line support for the Origin version, add modern resolution support and apply various fixes and improvements. The macOS version has been delisted from the Mac App Store since May 2020. Online multiplayer, apart from LAN play, has been discontinued by EA since release of the game for all releases of the game. It can be restored by using C&C:Online It remains having an active but small community.
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 |
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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. |
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Mac App Store (unavailable) | Deluxe Edition. Updated for compatibility with modern systems. 32-bit only, delisted from stores after 64-bit update was cancelled in May 2020.[9] |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A free demo version is available from GameFront and CNCNZ.com.
Version differences
- The Deluxe Edition includes the base game and the Zero Hour expansion.
- The Mac App Store did not have crossplay with the Windows and original OS X releases. Online muliplayer was eventually removed in 1.1.2 update after Apple retired Game Center invite functionality.[10]
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes new factions, new campaigns and game mode, maps, and units. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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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 [11]
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, DirectX 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 developer's website.
GenTool
- Also incorporated in GenPatcher.
- 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.
Skip startup game intro
Move, delete or rename the intro videos[12] |
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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 |
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Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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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. The Origin version requires additional preparations. |
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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 |
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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
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 singleplayer.
Adjust camera height in-game through GenTool[16] |
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Adjust camera height[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Uses whatever your speaker layout is for the default playback device. Only tested on Windows 10. (When using Dolby Digital Live on a Sound Blaster Z) | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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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 | ||||
Japanese | Base game only, up to version 1.07. | |||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | [17] | |||
Spanish | ||||
Traditional Chinese | Not available in P.R. China. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by «DK team» |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | Official services have been shut down; see Online play to get online play working again. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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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.
Online play
Install GenTool and use C&C:Online (Windows)[18] |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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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.
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Issues fixed
d3d8to9
- Improves compatibility and stability of the game significantly by converting all older Direct3D 8 API calls and low-level shaders to more modern Direct3D 9 ones.
- Could possibly lead to unstable performance and could make the game crash with total conversion mods.
- Compatible with GenTool and online multiplayer.
- Not included in GenPatcher.
Install d3d8to9:[19] |
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DirectX 8.1 error
- 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[20] |
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Remove dbghelp.dll[21] |
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Technical Difficulties/Serious Error
- This error is shown in case of one of the many errors the game can encounter. It is thus often not clear what exactly causes this error; one of the methods below should fix most common causes:
When using Alt+Tab
- The game can at times crash when using Alt+Tab ↹, in particular the second time. This happens usually when the game is set to resolutions that it originally did not support.[22]
Install d3d8to9.[23] |
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Use windowed mode, see Video.[24] |
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Other scenarios
Create or edit Options.ini[25] |
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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.[citation needed] |
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Fully reinstall[26] |
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Auto-defeat after 30 seconds
- Is triggered by DRM, even on legitimate installations.
Use GenPatcher[27] |
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Use executables from GenTool's repository[28] |
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Check game's serial key registry entries[29] |
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Clean reinstall of the game as administrator[30] |
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"Serial key already in use" error when starting a match
Check game's serial key registry entries[31] |
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Set Windows XP Service Pack 2 compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 | |
OpenGL | OS X only. | |
Shader Model support | 1.4 | [citation needed] |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | Install the version 1.0.4 patch for Intel support for the origin port. 32-bit only as a planned 64-bit update was cancelled in May 2020 with the MacOS-version being delisted from stores by Aspyr. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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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; see Online play for a community server replacement. |
Command line arguments
- See Restore mod support.
Official extra map and mission
- For Generals, EA Los Angeles released an official extra map and mission that were not included in the game.
Download and install the extra map and mission[citation needed] |
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Restore mod support
- The Ultimate Collection on Origin was released with no support for mods or command line arguments.
- Also incorporated in GenPatcher.
- 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)[33] |
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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 disc-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
Uncensoring the German release
System requirements
Windows | ||
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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) | ||
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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
- ↑ MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions - last accessed on 2022-07-09
- ↑ Command Conquer Generals Deluxe Edition 1.1.2 changelog - last accessed on 2022-07-09
- ↑ Aspyr Support Center - last accessed on 2011-08-27
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok 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:Plok on 2021-10-14
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-08-10
- ↑ Novo Milênio, 22/09/2003 (archived)
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-08-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2021-12-23
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2021-10-14
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2021-10-14
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs1 on 2022-08-09
- Checked in the past: happens especially when the game is set to resolutions it originally didn't support, like set through the ini-file or through GenTool
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-01-13
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs1 on 2022-08-09
- ↑ 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:Plok on 2022-08-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-08-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-08-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs1 on 2022-08-09
- Succesfully fixed this issue for me in the past
- ↑ CnC Zero Hour Serial Key not valid - last accessed on 2022-08-09
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs1 on 2022-08-09
- My registry entries still miss the "-", while I'm not getting any of the errors and in the past had this fix not working for me.
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2021-10-14