Difference between revisions of "Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2"
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{{mm}} [http://cnc.wikia.com/wiki/Portal:Red_Alert_2 Command & Conquer Wiki] - A wiki for everything Command & Conquer-related | {{mm}} [http://cnc.wikia.com/wiki/Portal:Red_Alert_2 Command & Conquer Wiki] - A wiki for everything Command & Conquer-related | ||
| − | == Availability == | + | ==Availability== |
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Command-Conquer-Red-Alert-2-Pc/dp/B00005QJDS Retail] | {{ID|Retail}} |}} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Command-Conquer-Red-Alert-2-Pc/dp/B00005QJDS Retail] | {{ID|Retail}} |}} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | === Patch 1.006 === | + | ===Patch 1.006=== |
[http://www.cnclabs.com/downloads/details.aspx?id=943 Patch 1.006] fixes general bugs, network and exploit issues. | [http://www.cnclabs.com/downloads/details.aspx?id=943 Patch 1.006] fixes general bugs, network and exploit issues. | ||
| − | === LAN patch (fan made) === | + | ===LAN patch (fan made)=== |
The [http://www.moddb.com/games/cc-red-alert-2/downloads/ra2yr-lan-fix-xp-vista-w7-x86-x64 LAN patch] lets you play LAN on Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Red Alert 2 (and their expansion packs) in Windows 2000 and above by changing IPX protocol to UDP. | The [http://www.moddb.com/games/cc-red-alert-2/downloads/ra2yr-lan-fix-xp-vista-w7-x86-x64 LAN patch] lets you play LAN on Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Red Alert 2 (and their expansion packs) in Windows 2000 and above by changing IPX protocol to UDP. | ||
| − | == Game data == | + | ==Game data== |
| − | ===Configuration file location=== | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/row|Windows|}} | {{Game data/row|Windows|}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === [[Widescreen resolution]] === | + | ===[[Widescreen resolution]]=== |
For changing resolution open files <code>RA2.ini</code> and <code>RA2md.ini</code> with any text editor and type your resolution there: | For changing resolution open files <code>RA2.ini</code> and <code>RA2md.ini</code> with any text editor and type your resolution there: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == Issues fixed == | + | ==Issues fixed== |
[[File:C&C Red Alert 2 Network.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game network settings.]] | [[File:C&C Red Alert 2 Network.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game network settings.]] | ||
| − | === Crashes === | + | ===Crashes=== |
"***FATAL*** String Manager Failed to Initialize Properly" This error can be resolved on all versions of Windows by setting RA2md.exe and Yuri.exe to run in Windows 98/ME compatibility mode and/or forcing to run as administrator (in compatibility tab) for all users. | "***FATAL*** String Manager Failed to Initialize Properly" This error can be resolved on all versions of Windows by setting RA2md.exe and Yuri.exe to run in Windows 98/ME compatibility mode and/or forcing to run as administrator (in compatibility tab) for all users. | ||
| − | === Black screen with switchable graphics === | + | ===Black screen with switchable graphics=== |
This occurs when the game engine tries to render in VRAM. To fix this, download [http://bitpatch.com/ddwrapper.html Aqrit's ddwrapper] and extract the <code>ddraw.dll</code> and <code>aqrit.cfg</code> files into the RA2 folder, where <code>ra2.ini</code> lies. Next, ensure that only these settings are set to "1" in <code>aqrit.cfg</code>: | This occurs when the game engine tries to render in VRAM. To fix this, download [http://bitpatch.com/ddwrapper.html Aqrit's ddwrapper] and extract the <code>ddraw.dll</code> and <code>aqrit.cfg</code> files into the RA2 folder, where <code>ra2.ini</code> lies. Next, ensure that only these settings are set to "1" in <code>aqrit.cfg</code>: | ||
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Alternatively, simply download and extract the contents of [http://www.mediafire.com/?c8lrqc9e9bq2frj this preconfigured fix] into the RA2 folder. Also, consider using the [[#Improve graphical performance|performance]] fix as well. | Alternatively, simply download and extract the contents of [http://www.mediafire.com/?c8lrqc9e9bq2frj this preconfigured fix] into the RA2 folder. Also, consider using the [[#Improve graphical performance|performance]] fix as well. | ||
| − | === Improve graphical performance === | + | ===Improve graphical performance=== |
To improve performance for modern video cards, add this line into the <code>[Video]</code> section of your <code>RA2.ini</code> and/or <code>RA2md.ini</code> files: | To improve performance for modern video cards, add this line into the <code>[Video]</code> section of your <code>RA2.ini</code> and/or <code>RA2md.ini</code> files: | ||
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|minCPU = 266 MHz | |minCPU = 266 MHz | ||
|minmem = 64 MB | |minmem = 64 MB | ||
| − | |minHD = 350 MB | + | |minHD = 350 MB |
|minGPU = 2 MB DirectX 7.0a-compliant GPU | |minGPU = 2 MB DirectX 7.0a-compliant GPU | ||
Revision as of 01:28, 20 January 2014
| Cover image missing, please upload it | |
| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Westwood Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 23, 2000 |
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| ⤏ 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 |
Key points
- Multiplayer community is officially maintained by XWIS, with instructions on their website.[1]
- Small but dedicated community
General information
- EA's Official Command & Conquer site
- Command & Conquer Wiki - A wiki for everything Command & Conquer-related
Availability
Essential improvements
Patch 1.006
Patch 1.006 fixes general bugs, network and exploit issues.
LAN patch (fan made)
The LAN patch lets you play LAN on Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Red Alert 2 (and their expansion packs) in Windows 2000 and above by changing IPX protocol to UDP.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Video settings
File:C&C Red Alert 2 Options.png
In-game options screen.
Widescreen resolution
For changing resolution open files RA2.ini and RA2md.ini with any text editor and type your resolution there:
[Video] ScreenHeight=XXXX ScreenWidth=XXXX
Where ScreenHeight and ScreenWidth are your desired resolution.
Input settings
File:C&C Red Alert 2 Remapping.png
In-game key map settings.
Audio settings
Issues fixed
File:C&C Red Alert 2 Network.png
In-game network settings.
Crashes
"***FATAL*** String Manager Failed to Initialize Properly" This error can be resolved on all versions of Windows by setting RA2md.exe and Yuri.exe to run in Windows 98/ME compatibility mode and/or forcing to run as administrator (in compatibility tab) for all users.
Black screen with switchable graphics
This occurs when the game engine tries to render in VRAM. To fix this, download Aqrit's ddwrapper and extract the ddraw.dll and aqrit.cfg files into the RA2 folder, where ra2.ini lies. Next, ensure that only these settings are set to "1" in aqrit.cfg:
FakeVsync = 1 NoVideoMemory = 1
Alternatively, simply download and extract the contents of this preconfigured fix into the RA2 folder. Also, consider using the performance fix as well.
Improve graphical performance
To improve performance for modern video cards, add this line into the [Video] section of your RA2.ini and/or RA2md.ini files:
VideoBackBuffer=No
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | NT or above |
| Processor (CPU) | 266 MHz | 450 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 350 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 2 MB DirectX 7.0a-compliant GPU | |