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{{:Command & Conquer (series)}} | {{:Command & Conquer (series)}} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{++}} [[#3.03p-Iran|3.03p-Iran]] patch as it brings back LAN functionality, replaces officially-supported [http://xwis.net/ XWIS] servers with more populated [http://cncnet.org/ CnCNet] online service, adds high resolutions, Counterstrike and Aftermath missions, eliminates CD-checking and offers better Windows (32 and 64-bit) and Wine compatibility besides fixing a great number of bugs. | + | {{++}} [[#3.03p-Iran|3.03p-Iran]] patch is highly recommended as it brings back LAN functionality, replaces officially-supported [http://xwis.net/ XWIS] servers with more populated [http://cncnet.org/ CnCNet] online service, adds high resolutions, Counterstrike and Aftermath missions, eliminates CD-checking and offers better Windows (32 and 64-bit) and Wine compatibility besides fixing a great number of bugs. |
{{--}} France and England are still debuffed in multiplayer; England has thinner instead of thicker armor and France has a slower instead of faster rate of fire. | {{--}} France and England are still debuffed in multiplayer; England has thinner instead of thicker armor and France has a slower instead of faster rate of fire. | ||
{{ii}} In order to play online with [[#3.03p-Iran|CnCNet]], start the game with cncnet.exe. To play LAN, start the game as usual. | {{ii}} In order to play online with [[#3.03p-Iran|CnCNet]], start the game with cncnet.exe. To play LAN, start the game as usual. | ||
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{{Fixbox/instructions|Best way to install CDs and ISOs }} | {{Fixbox/instructions|Best way to install CDs and ISOs }} | ||
{{++}}Works on 32 and 64-bit systems. | {{++}}Works on 32 and 64-bit systems. | ||
| − | {{++}}No need for downloading and mounting ISOs | + | {{++}}No need for downloading and mounting ISOs. |
{{++}}Patches up the game with latest community-made patches. | {{++}}Patches up the game with latest community-made patches. | ||
{{ii}}Download the Red Alert Installer from [http://redalert95.tk/ redalert95.tk] | {{ii}}Download the Red Alert Installer from [http://redalert95.tk/ redalert95.tk] | ||
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== Improvements == | == Improvements == | ||
| + | [[File:RA-hires.jpg|300px|thumb|right|1024x768 resolution using the [[#3.03p-Iran|3.03p-Iran]] patch.]] | ||
=== Patches === | === Patches === | ||
====[http://redalert95.tk/ 3.03p-Iran]==== | ====[http://redalert95.tk/ 3.03p-Iran]==== | ||
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{{mm}} You can find the list of full changes in [http://iran.cnc-comm.com/ra303p-iran/features.txt the changelog]. | {{mm}} You can find the list of full changes in [http://iran.cnc-comm.com/ra303p-iran/features.txt the changelog]. | ||
{{ii}} Web installer and a zipped version available. | {{ii}} Web installer and a zipped version available. | ||
| − | {{ii}} Compatibility mode, 256 colors and 640x480 should be turned OFF in the compatibility tab. | + | {{ii}} Compatibility mode, 256 colors and 640x480 should be turned OFF in the compatibility tab<ref>http://hifi.iki.fi/cnc-ddraw/#configuration</ref>. |
{{ii}} It is not recommended to install CnCNet alone as most players use 3.03 version and the patch installs CnCNet anyway. | {{ii}} It is not recommended to install CnCNet alone as most players use 3.03 version and the patch installs CnCNet anyway. | ||
| − | {{ii}} You need to have .Net Framework installed for | + | {{ii}} You need to have .Net Framework installed for Config to work. You can download it from [http://www.filehippo.com/download_dotnet_framework_3/ Filehippo servers]. |
{{++}} Movies and music from PlayStation Retaliation and music from the expansions ("Music Add-on") can be additionally downloaded from the same site. | {{++}} Movies and music from PlayStation Retaliation and music from the expansions ("Music Add-on") can be additionally downloaded from the same site. | ||
| − | {{++}} Support for regular Red Alert installation, The First Decade and The Ultimate | + | {{++}} Support for regular Red Alert installation, The First Decade and The Ultimate Collection. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
| + | [[File:RedAlertConfig.png|300px|thumb|right|Video and input settings]] | ||
{{ii}} These are video and input settings in the fanmade patch. | {{ii}} These are video and input settings in the fanmade patch. | ||
{{Video Settings | {{Video Settings | ||
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{{Input Settings | {{Input Settings | ||
|key_remap =true | |key_remap =true | ||
| − | |key_remap_notes =There's a Hotkey editor tab in the | + | |key_remap_notes =There's a Hotkey editor tab in the Config! |
|acceleration_option =false | |acceleration_option =false | ||
|acceleration_option_notes = | |acceleration_option_notes = | ||
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In order to play the game online with CnCNet, you can choose two main options: peer-to-peer or tunneled mode. Generally, peer-to-peer is faster, but may need some [[Port Forwarding|network configuration]]. There are 2 options of doing this: | In order to play the game online with CnCNet, you can choose two main options: peer-to-peer or tunneled mode. Generally, peer-to-peer is faster, but may need some [[Port Forwarding|network configuration]]. There are 2 options of doing this: | ||
# Automatic setup by [http://cncnet.org/download CnCNet Tester] with instructions<ref>http://cncnet.org/setup-guide</ref> below. | # Automatic setup by [http://cncnet.org/download CnCNet Tester] with instructions<ref>http://cncnet.org/setup-guide</ref> below. | ||
| − | # Manual setup (instructions [http://redalert95.tk/4/ here] | + | # Manual setup (instructions [http://redalert95.tk/4/ here]). |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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:# If you have installed the patch properly. | :# If you have installed the patch properly. | ||
:# If everything in the compatibility tab is unchecked (Right click shortcut -> Properties). | :# If everything in the compatibility tab is unchecked (Right click shortcut -> Properties). | ||
| − | :# If you have enabled "Back buffer in Video memory" and disabled "Allow hardware filled blits" in | + | :# If you have enabled "Back buffer in Video memory" and disabled "Allow hardware filled blits" in Config. |
| − | :# If you may be able to run it using a different renderer or enabling/disabling Single CPU affinity in | + | :# If you may be able to run it using a different renderer or enabling/disabling Single CPU affinity in Config. |
:# If you changed from CnC-Ddraw to DDwrapper in Video Options. | :# If you changed from CnC-Ddraw to DDwrapper in Video Options. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === | + | === Config won't run === |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Unable to set video mode}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Unable to set video mode}} | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Game speed}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Game speed}} | ||
| − | :* Either set it in the | + | :* Either set it in the Config or in-game: press Esc to open a menu, press game controls and move the Game Speed slider to adjust the game speed or Scroll Rate slider to adjust the scroll speed. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} This is an emulation guide for the fan-made packs, not for the ISOs or CDs. | {{ii}} This is an emulation guide for the fan-made packs, not for the ISOs or CDs. | ||
{{ii}} This is a guide to emulation using PlayonLinux/PlayonMac and can be also set on [[Wine]] with same configuration. | {{ii}} This is a guide to emulation using PlayonLinux/PlayonMac and can be also set on [[Wine]] with same configuration. | ||
| − | {{ii}} You need to have Mono installed for | + | {{ii}} You need to have Mono installed for Config to work. |
:#Download [http://playonmac.com PlayonMac] or [http://playonlinux.com PlayonLinux] and install it. | :#Download [http://playonmac.com PlayonMac] or [http://playonlinux.com PlayonLinux] and install it. | ||
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:#In the libraries tab, add ddraw.dll and wsock32.dll to override list; write them and click Add (one at a time). | :#In the libraries tab, add ddraw.dll and wsock32.dll to override list; write them and click Add (one at a time). | ||
:#After configuring Wine, select the executable and extract the game. | :#After configuring Wine, select the executable and extract the game. | ||
| − | :#Add shortcuts for RA95.exe and CnCNet.exe (and | + | :#Add shortcuts for RA95.exe and CnCNet.exe (and Config.exe for configuration). |
:#Have fun! | :#Have fun! | ||
| − | =General Information= | + | ==General Information== |
| − | ==Open-source implementation== | + | ===Open-source implementation=== |
| + | [[File:OpenRA.jpg|250px|thumb|right|OpenRA]] | ||
[http://openra.res0l.net/ OpenRA] is an implementation that is multiplatform. It has a completely reimagined interface, supports high resolutions and is very well-supported. However, it's multiplayer-only and music has to be put separately into its Application Data folder. | [http://openra.res0l.net/ OpenRA] is an implementation that is multiplatform. It has a completely reimagined interface, supports high resolutions and is very well-supported. However, it's multiplayer-only and music has to be put separately into its Application Data folder. | ||
| − | ==Multiple languages== | + | ===Multiple languages=== |
C&C patch also supports multiple languages. They can be found [http://redalert95.tk/ here] under language packs section. Currently available languages are (besides English) German, French, Spanish and Russian. | C&C patch also supports multiple languages. They can be found [http://redalert95.tk/ here] under language packs section. Currently available languages are (besides English) German, French, Spanish and Russian. | ||
| − | ==Mods== | + | ===Mods=== |
Mods for this game are scarce, but there are some that are quite neat. [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?topic=2136.0 Command & Conquer: Classic Revolution] is an Aftermath mod that tries to capture the classic feel of Command & Conquer, while also bringing a whole new game. Some of the mods can be found at the [http://ra.afraid.org/html/downloads/mods.html Red Alert Archive]. | Mods for this game are scarce, but there are some that are quite neat. [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?topic=2136.0 Command & Conquer: Classic Revolution] is an Aftermath mod that tries to capture the classic feel of Command & Conquer, while also bringing a whole new game. Some of the mods can be found at the [http://ra.afraid.org/html/downloads/mods.html Red Alert Archive]. | ||
There are also some total conversions of the gamelike a Red Alert 3 conversion called [http://theredalert.cnclabs.com/download.aspx The Red Alert]. | There are also some total conversions of the gamelike a Red Alert 3 conversion called [http://theredalert.cnclabs.com/download.aspx The Red Alert]. | ||
| − | ==Maps== | + | ===Maps=== |
| − | Red Alert has support for external maps, both multiplayer and singleplayer. Links for them is at the beginning of this article. There's even a map creator you can find [https://github.com/Iran/RAED-Standalone/blob/master/RAED%20Standalone.zip | + | Red Alert has support for external maps, both multiplayer and singleplayer. Links for them is at the beginning of this article as well as at [http://redalert95.tk/maps.html Redalert95.tk]. There's even a map creator you can find on [https://github.com/Iran/RAED-Standalone/blob/master/RAED%20Standalone.zip GitHub]. |
| − | = System Requirements = | + | == System Requirements == |
{{System Requirements | {{System Requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
Revision as of 10:35, 22 February 2013
Template:Infobox Command & Conquer (series) Key points
- 3.03p-Iran patch is highly recommended as it brings back LAN functionality, replaces officially-supported XWIS servers with more populated CnCNet online service, adds high resolutions, Counterstrike and Aftermath missions, eliminates CD-checking and offers better Windows (32 and 64-bit) and Wine compatibility besides fixing a great number of bugs.
- France and England are still debuffed in multiplayer; England has thinner instead of thicker armor and France has a slower instead of faster rate of fire.
- In order to play online with CnCNet, start the game with cncnet.exe. To play LAN, start the game as usual.
General information
Availability
| Instructions |
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- Game is also bundled with other games in the franchise on Command & Conquer: The First Decade or newer The Ultimate Collection.
Improvements
File:RA-hires.jpg
1024x768 resolution using the 3.03p-Iran patch.
Patches
3.03p-Iran
- This patch contains:
- Latest official 3.03 patch and 3.03p-Iran[1] patch along with other community fixes
- Support for newer Windows systems and Mac/Linux through emulation
- Online (provided by CnCNet) and LAN playability up to 8 players
- High-resolution graphics
- No-CD setting
- Missions from Counterstrike and Aftermath expansions
- You can find the list of full changes in the changelog.
- Web installer and a zipped version available.
- Compatibility mode, 256 colors and 640x480 should be turned OFF in the compatibility tab[2].
- It is not recommended to install CnCNet alone as most players use 3.03 version and the patch installs CnCNet anyway.
- You need to have .Net Framework installed for Config to work. You can download it from Filehippo servers.
- Movies and music from PlayStation Retaliation and music from the expansions ("Music Add-on") can be additionally downloaded from the same site.
- Support for regular Red Alert installation, The First Decade and The Ultimate Collection.
Game data
Game install directory
Configuration file location
Save game location
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
File:RedAlertConfig.png
Video and input settings
- These are video and input settings in the fanmade patch.
Input Settings
Network Settings
There are 2 online services to choose for Red Alert: XWIS and CnCNet. XWIS is officially-supported by EA and works internally by clicking the "Internet" button. On the other hand, CnCNet is supported by the CnCNet community and runs by executing cncnet.exe which boosts a player into "Network" screen. CnCNet is also much more popular with over 100 players playing every day; that's why the patch and the fan download has CnCNet. Unfortunately, XWIS and CnCNet can't coexist for now so CnCNet settings are presented in this section.
In order to play the game online with CnCNet, you can choose two main options: peer-to-peer or tunneled mode. Generally, peer-to-peer is faster, but may need some network configuration. There are 2 options of doing this:
- Automatic setup by CnCNet Tester with instructions[3] below.
- Manual setup (instructions here).
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Issues Fixed
- If you have an issue, be sure to check this FAQ first.
General fix
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Config won't run
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Game speed/Map Scroll Rate issue
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"Unable to set video mode" error
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Mac/Linux Emulation
- This game usually performs well in Wine[4].
- This is an emulation guide for the fan-made packs, not for the ISOs or CDs.
- This is a guide to emulation using PlayonLinux/PlayonMac and can be also set on Wine with same configuration.
- You need to have Mono installed for Config to work.
- Download PlayonMac or PlayonLinux and install it.
- Open, click "Install" and then "Install a non-listed program" at the bottom.
- Choose "Install a program in a new virtual drive" and then check "Configure Wine" (Name of the virtual drive doesn't matter)
- In the libraries tab, add ddraw.dll and wsock32.dll to override list; write them and click Add (one at a time).
- After configuring Wine, select the executable and extract the game.
- Add shortcuts for RA95.exe and CnCNet.exe (and Config.exe for configuration).
- Have fun!
General Information
Open-source implementation
File:OpenRA.jpg
OpenRA
OpenRA is an implementation that is multiplatform. It has a completely reimagined interface, supports high resolutions and is very well-supported. However, it's multiplayer-only and music has to be put separately into its Application Data folder.
Multiple languages
C&C patch also supports multiple languages. They can be found here under language packs section. Currently available languages are (besides English) German, French, Spanish and Russian.
Mods
Mods for this game are scarce, but there are some that are quite neat. Command & Conquer: Classic Revolution is an Aftermath mod that tries to capture the classic feel of Command & Conquer, while also bringing a whole new game. Some of the mods can be found at the Red Alert Archive. There are also some total conversions of the gamelike a Red Alert 3 conversion called The Red Alert.
Maps
Red Alert has support for external maps, both multiplayer and singleplayer. Links for them is at the beginning of this article as well as at Redalert95.tk. There's even a map creator you can find on GitHub.